Your hometown shelter, serving both ends of the leash in Florence, Oregon.
Adoptions in 2025
Community animals seen at clinics in 2025
Lost animals reunited with families in 2025
Volunteer Appreciation Event
We know you are all Volunteer Superstars but are you a SOUP-erstar?
Get ready for a friendly (and delicious) showdown featuring some truly show-stopping soups. OCHS staff & volunteers go head-to-head in a lighthearted competition, where bragging rights are on the line.
No need to bring a soup to join in, just bring a hungry tummy and good vibes, and vote for your favorite soup!
Ladles up and let the best soup win!
Sunday, January 11
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1179 Bay Street
Vintage House next to the OCHS Thrift Store
Clinic Naming Opportunities
You can help us give our community pets the care they deserve by putting your name on a place that saves lives. With naming opportunities throughout our veterinary clinic, you can honor a loved one, celebrate a beloved pet, or create a lasting legacy that supports animals in need every day.
Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Neuters are $125 and Spays are $150.
This includes Rabies vaccine if the cat/kitten is 12 weeks or older.
Please call 541-590-3333 or text 541-305-5577 to schedule.
OCHS Clinic
1739 22nd Street in Florence
We’re ramping up to add dog surgeries in the very near future, so be sure to get on our waiting list for those right MEOW!
Featured Pets
Oden T. Purrboy
Age 1 year 8 months 19 days
Gender Male
Pad Thai
Age 5 months 22 days
Gender Female
Harley
Age 5 years 2 months 4 days
Gender Male
Sam
Age 4 months 10 days
Gender Male
The Importance of Positive Reinforcement Training
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