2023 Impact Report

OHS Salem Campus
volunteer, Kayla Stuck,
and her cat, Marie 1

A VOICE FOR THE ANIMALS
Dear Friends,
Thanks to your unwavering support, Oregon Humane Society has
reached new heights. In 2022 and 2023, we celebrated significant
milestones, including the opening of our Community Veterinary Hospital,
Animal Crimes Forensic Center, Behavior and Rescue Center,
and the integration of our Salem campus. This expansion
of services empowers us to reach more animals and their
humans than ever.
Every encounter with an animal and their owner
unfolds a unique story—of hope, inspiration, and
compassion. Whether it’s facilitating adoptions for
animals in need of a second chance or extending our
care to those facing mistreatment, your support resonates
in the thousands of lives we touch. Our investigative
forensic team now spans the state and beyond,
addressing cruelty cases, while our Community Veterinary
Hospital provides essential spay/neuter, preventative,
and urgent care.
Now, nearly 100 calls and emails reporting suspected animal
abuse or neglect are submitted to OHS every week. As a result, our Humane
Law Enforcement team opened 542 new cases last year and performed 89 exams in
our onsite Animal Crimes Forensic Center. In addition, our Community Veterinary Hospital
had 20,632 patient visits and distributed $1,031,201 in subsidized care in 2023. Lastly,
between both our Portland and Salem campuses, 11,595 animals were adopted into new,
loving homes in 2023. This is all thanks to you.
As we embark on the journey of 2024, we anticipate continued growth and innovation, ensuring
that more individuals and their pets can access subsidized care and comprehensive support.
Together, we’re creating a future where animals and their families thrive and stay united.
Thank you for standing alongside us in this meaningful work, which impacts communities and
the lives of the animals we serve. We couldn’t be more excited about our path ahead.
Sincerely,
Sharon Harmon, CAWA
President & CEO
Oregon Humane Society
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JAN. 4
OHS assists Multnomah
County Animal Shelter
during their one-week
stray pet intake pause.
Reuben, one of 26 pets
transferred to OHS
WE ARE FILLED WITH GRATITUDE FOR OUR
COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS, ADOPTERS,
CLIENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS.
BECAUSE OF YOU, WE HAVE SO MUCH TO
CELEBRATE. HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS
THAT SHOWCASE HOW, TOGETHER, WE
BROUGHT OHS’ MISSION TO LIFE IN 2023.
APRIL 6
Two veterinarians from the ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter
Alliance come to OHS to share best practices on
high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter. Forty members
of OHS’ medical team participate in the training.
APRIL 20
OHS receives 66
puppies and one adult
dog from a shelter
affected by flooding
in Tulare, California.
The pets are flown to
Portland through a partnership
with the ASPCA.
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AUG. 18
The Behavior and Rescue
Center receives 92 cats
and kittens from Maui
Humane Society in the
aftermath of devastating
wildfires—freeing
up resources to support
lost and injured
animals on the island.
It’s the first time the
center is used for
disaster response.
JULY 1
OHS marks one year of
the expansion of services
in the mid-Willamette Valley
after the merger with Willamette
Humane Society.
Adoptions are now done
on a walk-in basis seven
days a week in Salem.
AUG. 24
The Community Veterinary
Hospital is awarded the
Hospital Design360
Grand Prize Award
from dvm360—a
leading veterinary
industry organization.
This is the third award the
CVH receives in 2023 for
its innovative design and
welcoming atmosphere.
NOV. 14
OHS’ 10,000th adoption
of the year takes place at
the Salem campus.
In total, 11,595 pets find
new homes in Portland and
Salem in 2023.
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CENTERED ON
COMPASSION
The animal-human bond is at the center of everything
we do at Oregon Humane Society. Every
encounter with an animal and their owner unfolds a
story of hope, inspiration, and compassion.
Whether it’s facilitating adoptions for animals in
need of a second chance, or extending our care to
those facing mistreatment, we all work together with
great passion and dedication to meet our mission.
Our Humane Law Enforcement team, with the support
of our Animal Crimes Forensic team, addresses
animal cruelty cases across the state. Community
members have access to essential spay/neuter, preventative,
and urgent care through our Community
Veterinary Hospital. And our experienced trainers
and purpose-built facilities ensure our animals are
adaptable and able to thrive in their new,
loving homes.
OHS’ comprehensive model of care and support
continues to ensure we can serve even more animals
and their humans than ever.
Your Impact in 2023 Up Close
11,595
Adoptions
6,083
Pets Transferred
in Through
Second Chance
3,143
Animals
Fostered
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A Heartfelt Journey
of Resilience
From the heart of Josephine County in October
2023, two abandoned bulldogs were transferred to
OHS. Immediately, our team noticed their very compelling
personalities and affectionately named the
pair Roly Poly and Butterball. These sizable, endearing
dogs quickly captured the affection of both our
staff and our compassionate volunteers.
Recognized as an inseparable
bonded pair, Roly Poly and
Butterball faced the challenge
of finding an adopter
willing to embrace the
commitment of caring for
two older bulldogs. Aware of
potential future medical needs,
the OHS team understood the
significance of this request.
In a testament to our community’s
compassion, an adopter
named Miranda emerged
as a shining example
of an OHS supporter.
Undeterred by the unique
demands of adopting a
bonded pair, Miranda instantly
connected with Roly
Poly and Butterball. Collaborating
closely with OHS adoption
counselors, she diligently learned the specific medical
requirements associated with their breed.
Miranda’s thoughtful consideration and unwavering
commitment became real when she welcomed Roly
Poly and Butterball into her family. This heartwarming
adoption story shows the impactful connections
forged through OHS, highlighting the resilience and
compassion within our community.
Read more about how OHS
is making Oregon the safest
place for pets through the
work at our Salem campus.
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A COMMITMENT TO CARE
We believe that every animal should receive the veterinary
care they need to live happy, healthy lives, regardless of
their human family member’s ability to pay. OHS’ Community
Veterinary Hospital is filling a critical gap in the availability of
veterinary appointments and helping to keep the cost of care
accessible to those who need it most through our subsidized
care program.
After one full year of operation, the impact of the CVH’s services
has exceeded expectations. Every day, members of our community
come to the CVH seeking help for their pets. People’s
circumstances can vary greatly, and their animals’ needs can
Your Impact in 2023 Up Close
vary just as much. In some cases, these pets have never seen a
vet, others have an unexpected illness or injury, or treatment has
been delayed due to cost.
In addition, our Salem Veterinary
Clinic continues to provide critical
low-cost spay/neuter services for
both owned and community cats.
Through our comprehensive services
in Portland and Salem, we are
keeping families whole—together,
happy, and healthy.
20,632
Patient Visits at
the Community
Veterinary
Hospital
2,457
Spay/Neuter
Surgeries at
OHS Salem
Veterinary
Clinic
$1,031,201
Distributed in
Subsidized Care
Helping People Help Their Pets
Basil’s owners didn’t know what was wrong with their cat. She
hid all the time and would hiss if they got near her. Having just
brought her from a local shelter to their home in Eugene, they
thought maybe she just needed time to decompress.
They were patient—waiting more than six months for Basil to
warm up to them—but when she finally made herself more visible,
it was clear something was wrong. She looked sick, hadn’t
been grooming herself, and was drooling profusely. Because
Basil was so difficult to handle, the family had a vet come to
the house who diagnosed her with stomatitis. She was given
steroids and antibiotics, but she would need a full mouth dental
extraction—an expensive surgery that Basil’s owners could
not afford.
Several people recommended they euthanize her, but the family
had already grown a special bond with Basil. They were determined
to find a solution to get her the surgery she needed, but
faced with the insurmountable cost of treatment, Basil’s owners
were losing hope.
When they were referred to OHS’ Community Veterinary Hospital,
they learned about our commitment to making high-quality
veterinary care accessible. Even though they lived in Eugene,
they were willing to go the distance to get help for Basil.
The OHS team was able to get Basil’s
owners the financial help they needed to
bring the cost of her surgery within
their range. Following a successful
surgery and recovery, Basil is now
a beautiful, happy, and healthy
cat. Her owners share that “it is a
blessing to watch her continue to
come out of her shell.”
Stories like Basil’s—of animals and
their owners finding the support and
care they need at OHS—happen every day
because of our subsidized care program and the continued
investment by our community of supporters.
Read about how caring for pets is often
about caring for people and the impact of
Veterinary Social Work.
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SAFETY & SUPPORT
Animals can’t tell us when bad things happen to them—we
are their voice. As the only team in the state of Oregon
dedicated to upholding laws that protect animals, Oregon
Humane Society is the place people call when an animal is
in trouble.
OHS’ Humane Law Enforcement team receives thousands
of reports each year from members of the public who are
concerned about an animal’s well-being. In 2023, these
reports resulted in more than 500 active cases, but only
a small fraction of the investigations resulted in a criminal
citation. More often, pet owners simply need education and
access to vital resources like pet food, flea medication, and
veterinary care.
Abuse and neglect cases can sometimes take months, even
years, to fully resolve. Meanwhile, the animals often need
support from OHS’ comprehensive range of services before
they are ready for a new home. Working together with our
community, OHS is dedicated to protecting animals from
cruelty and neglect; giving them a safe, caring environment
to heal; finding new, loving homes; providing education and
training; and ensuring their continued access to
veterinary care.
Your Impact in 2023 Up Close
542
Cases Investigated
by Humane
Special Agents
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Humane Law
Enforcement
Criminal Cases
1,911
Animals Helped
by OHS Humane
Law Enforcement
Read about how OHS’ Animal Crimes Forensic Center is helping to build
strong cases against those charged with animal abuse and neglect.
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Recovery and Accountability—
A Years-Long Commitment
In a case that began in 2021, local law enforcement
and OHS Humane Special Agents responded to a
report concerning a pony named Nemo who was
suffering from overgrown hooves. OHS’ mission is
centered around compassion, so whenever possible,
our Humane Special Agents do everything they can to
educate and work with people to ensure their
animals are cared for and safe.
“
Despite several attempts to work
The mission of
with the owner to get proper care Humane Law Enforcement
for Nemo, the animal’s neglect is to speak for abused and
continued. As a result, the owner neglected pets so they may
was charged, and Nemo was
have their voices heard in
relinquished. During his recovery, a court of law, and those
he received excellent care from
who abuse pets can be
Sound Equine Options—a long-time held accountable.
trusted partner of OHS—and was
—Chris Allori,
OHS Chief of Humane
eventually adopted by a new family.
Law Enforcement
The case went to trial in February 2024,
where the jury convicted the owner of Animal
Neglect in the Second Degree.
Since April 2020, OHS has seen successful prosecutions
on all animal abuse and neglect cases that have
gone to court, with the exception of one single case.
Nemo’s story represents the positive outcomes for
thousands of animals who benefit from OHS’
comprehensive care.
NEMO BEFORE
NEMO AFTER
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FINANCIALS
The OHS fiscal year is Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. OHS is a stand-alone, Oregon-based nonprofit and is not affiliated with other humane societies
or national organizations. OHS is not a tax-funded municipal animal services agency.
2023 Expenses*
Sheltering and Adoptions** $14,659,039 45.1%
Community Veterinary Services*** $5,167,257 15.9%
Fundraising $4,816,675 14.8%
Community and Education Services $2,518,781 7.8%
Behavior and Training $2,065,917 6.4%
Administration $2,176,054 6.7%
Humane Law Enforcement $1,072,957 3.3%
TOTAL EXPENSES
$32,476,680
2023 Revenue
Donations and Fundraising $12,879,499 43.1%
Bequests and Planned Gifts $8,878,845 29.7%
Program Revenue $8,119,910 27.2%
TOTAL REVENUE
$29,878,254*
Investments $(6,701,818)
Capital Projects $1,319,025
Net Assets at 12/31/22**** $110,810,832
Decrease in Net Assets in 2023 $(2,944,502)
Net Assets at 12/31/23 $107,866,330
These are preliminary figures pending an independent audit
of fiscal year 2023. Detailed financial statements are available
at oregonhumane.org.
*Excluding New Road Ahead
**Includes medical care for shelter pets
***Includes Community Veterinary Hospital and Spay & Save program
****Final, audited figure for 2022
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2023 LIFESAVING STATISTICS
Making Oregon the Safest
Place for Our Animals
Adoptions
Total animals adopted – 11,595
• Dogs & puppies – 3,223
–Portland Campus – 2,510
– Salem Campus – 713
• Cats & kittens – 8,123
– Portland Campus – 5,844
– Salem Campus – 2,279
• Small animals (Portland Campus) – 249
Incoming Pets
Total pets admitted – 12,468*
• Portland Campus – 8,985
• Salem Campus – 3,483
Second Chance Program – Interagency Transfers
Animals transferred to OHS – 6,083
Number of partner agencies – 59
Foster Care
Animals fostered – 3,143
Foster homes – 580
Training and Behavior
Training class & workshop attendees – 2,551
Free pet behavior helpline inquiries – 1,740
Making Veterinary Care
Accessible for Our Community
Community Veterinary Hospital
Patient visits – 20,632
Subsidized care provided – $1,031,201
Holman Medical Center
Surgeries – 7,409
Salem Veterinary Clinic
Total spay/neuter surgeries – 6,457
• Owned pets – 2,488
• Shelter pets – 2,057
• Community cats – 1,294
• Pets from other rescue groups – 412
Ensuring OHS is Sustainable
for the Future
Volunteering
Volunteers – 1,583
Hours given – 285,134
* The difference between incoming pets and
adoptions includes a variety of other outcomes.
Protecting Our Animals
from Cruelty and Neglect
Humane Law Enforcement
Reports received – 3,886
Animals helped – 1,911
Humane Education
Young people reached – 6,421
School visits – 301
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Oregon Humane Society
Board of Directors
DIANE ROSENBAUM, CHAIR
Former Oregon State Senator & Majority Leader
STEVEN L. GISH, TREASURER
BPM Real Estate Group
ADENA LONG
Portland Parks & Recreation
ERIC PIESNER
Centrl Office
DAVID H. ANGELI, VICE-CHAIR
Angeli Law Group
TRACY CRANDALL
Sterling Asset Management Group Inc
DEV DION
Retired, Development Professional
REGINALD R. EKLUND*
Retired, NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
JOHN C. GOMEZ*
Key Bank
MARC F. GRIGNON*
Retired, NW Equity Holdings, Inc.
DR. JOHN E. GUSTAVSSON, SECRETARY
Radiology Consultants, Inc
DAVE HANSEN*
Umpqua Bank
ROBERT E. MACK, DVM, DACVIM
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
ELIZABETH J. MEHREN
Journalist and Author
PATTI M. MILES
Walsh Construction Group
BETTY B. NORRIE*
Retired, Program Director, NCAA Foundation
MARVEITA REDDING,* IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Retired, City of Portland, Bureau
of Environmental Services
SHAYNA ROGERS
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester, LLP.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES EMERITUS
Marilynn Jensen
Dolorosa Margulis*
*Past Board Chair
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