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In cooperation with Oregon Coast Small Animal Rescue (OCSAR), Oregon Humane Society transferred 36 cats to the Behavior and Rescue Center at OHS’ Portland Campus on Tuesday. The movement of animals will allow OCSAR to halt operations while their facility undergoes necessary upgrades.
“This past year, we have been overwhelmed with cats and kittens being abandoned at our property, and the huge need to help community cats on the Central Coast,” says Robin Wedertz from Oregon Coast Small Animal Rescue. “We are extremely grateful to the Oregon Humane Society for stepping in and providing a path to finding their forever homes.”
OHS’ Behavior and Rescue Center was opened in late 2022 and serves a dual purpose. The behavior section houses cats and dogs in the Behavior Modification Program, and the rescue section is designed to accommodate large transfers of pets from natural disasters or urgent situations. The rescue portion of the building includes 24 large kennels that can be modified to accommodate dogs, cats, and small animals. In August 2023, close to 100 cats and kittens were transferred to the Behavior and Rescue Center after the devastating wildfires in Maui.
“We built the Behavior and Rescue Center so we can mobilize quickly when animals need immediate help,” says Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO. “This building will allow us to care for these cats in a separate space until they are ready for adoption.”
Some of the cats from Oregon Coast Small Animal Rescue may be available for adoption beginning this weekend. Each cat is receiving a thorough exam and any necessary medical care. Profiles of OHS cats and kittens looking for a home can be found at www.oregonhumane.org/adopt.
“We appreciate the opportunity to help the cats and people in this situation,” added Harmon. “Members of the public can help by making a donation or adopting any of the felines looking for a home at OHS right now.”
Source: Oregon Humane Society