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Shelter Dog Bill Still Alive But Needs Your Help!
The bill to make "rescued shelter dogs" the state dog of Oregon is still alive but needs your help. The bill, House Concurrent Resolution...
Jun 7, 2017

Late-Session Legislative Update
Though there is still over a month left in Oregon’s state legislative session, a variety of legislative deadlines shape the session in a...
Jun 2, 2017


Help the Shelter Dog Become State Dog!
House Concurrent Resolution 16, the bill to make "rescued shelter dogs" the state dog of Oregon, remains bottled up in the House Rules...
May 23, 2017


Update on State Dog Bills
Neither House Concurrent Resolution 16, a bill which would make the rescued shelter dog Oregon’s state dog, nor Senate Concurrent...
May 8, 2017


Speak out for Shelter Dogs by Noon on April 26th
This Thursday we will be testifying in Salem at a public hearing for House Concurrent Resolution 16, which would designate the rescued...
Apr 25, 2017

Mid-Session Legislative Update
Tuesday, April 18 was an important deadline in the Oregon legislature. With some exceptions, bills that did not pass out of committee and...
Apr 23, 2017


Speak out for Wildlife by Noon on April 10th
Help us support a legislative proposal to recognize the “intrinsic value” of wildlife and to make “nongame” wildlife (wildlife that isn’t...
Apr 7, 2017


Mega Dairy Gets One Permit; Faces Challenge on Another
The new mega dairy under construction near Boardman, Oregon, today received the water quality permit it needs from the Oregon Department...
Mar 31, 2017


We Testified for a Little More Claw in Animal Law
Yesterday, the Oregon State House Judiciary Committee heard six bills which would improve Oregon’s judicial system for animals. We...
Mar 30, 2017


Humane Oregon Testifies for Shelter Pets (Again!)
This legislative session two competing bills aim to establish a state dog for Oregon. SCR 4 would designate the Border collie as the...
Mar 21, 2017


Another Chance To Comment (by March 21) On Proposed New Mega Dairy
The new mega dairy under construction near Boardman, Oregon, has applied to the Oregon Water Resources Department for two temporary...
Mar 16, 2017


Humane Oregon Testifies for Shelter Pets
Four members of Humane Oregon visited the Capitol yesterday to support Senate Bill 326. This bill would create a tax credit of up to $100...
Feb 9, 2017


Meet 2017’s Legislation to Be
Oregon’s legislative session began Wednesday. The 160-day legislative session has a lot in store for two-legged and four-legged...
Feb 1, 2017


Thanks For Your Comments On Captive Wildlife
Thanks to everyone who commented on the proposed new rules for capture and holding of wildlife. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission...
Jan 31, 2017


Contribute to Humane Oregon PAC and Get It All Back on Your Taxes
Contribute up to $100 to Humane Oregon PAC and get it all back on your taxes! Oregon is one of the few states that offers a tax credit...
Jan 22, 2017


Comment by Thursday on Proposed New Rules for Captive Wildlife
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on January 20th will consider revising its rules for holding wildlife in captivity. The proposed...
Jan 16, 2017


Tell Federal Agencies (by Feb. 7) to Fix Their Dams Instead of Killing Seals and Cormorants
The federal government is about to begin an analysis of the environmental impacts of federal dams on the Columbia River and its...
Nov 21, 2016


Humane Candidates And Measures Do Well In Oregon Elections
Candidates and measures endorsed by Humane Oregon did well in Oregon elections. All but one of the 24 candidates we endorsed and...
Nov 12, 2016


Humane Oregon Adds Endorsements
Humane Oregon is pleased to announce three new endorsements. We endorsed two new candidates for the House of Representatives based on...
Oct 29, 2016


Register to Vote by Midnight October 18
Make sure your voice is heard this election. The deadline to register to vote is midnight October 18th. Your can register to vote here....
Oct 17, 2016
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