How is animal cruelty dealt with in our state’s criminal justice system? Join us for July’s PETtalks, Oregon’s Animal Cruelty Deputy DA Jake Kamins as he walks us through the process from start to finish. He will talk about how animal cruelty cases are reported, … Continue reading →
Join Willamette Humane Society for PETtalks, our monthly lecture series! Why do we call dogs “man’s best friend?” Learn about the ethology and psychology behind attachment bonds—the science that drives this age-old connection between humans and canines. We will discuss what scientists know about the … Continue reading →
Do you want life to be more fun and less stressful for both you and your dog? Maybe you’d like your vet visits to involve a little less drool, shaking, and hiding. Or it could be that you feel holed up in your house because … Continue reading →
Thank you for your patience! We are working hard to return all phone calls and inquiries. It’s a busy day here at the shelter and we want to make the weekend as pleasant as possible for pets and people. Do you have a Valentine yet? … Continue reading →
Do you have a puppy or new dog who is starting from square one in training? Is your adult dog really a scaredy-cat, which makes teaching him anything pretty difficult? Either way, hang in there! This month, we’re going to be talking about confidence in … Continue reading →
This is National Train Your Dog Month and we’re sharing resources so you can help your family’s dog be the best she can be. As a professional behavior consultant for a couple of decades, I have found that my most common requests for help involve … Continue reading →
Games are a part of our family’s fun times together. We have so much fun that on our last vacation, we made up a tournament of five different games—complete with a playoff board for the championship. Maybe your family doesn’t enjoy that level of competition. … Continue reading →
