Willamette Humane is pleased to announce the arrival of Petango, a new partner dedicated to serving both adopters and shelters.
Petango is a realtime searchable database for pets in need of loving homes.

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Added by Jamie Wyant on December 10, 2009 at 11:30am —
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It’s a comic book lover’s dream come true! The
Willamette Humane Society Thrift Store, located at 548 High St. NE in downtown Salem, will host a special sale featuring approximately 2,000 comic books and 10,000 sports cards.
The comic book and sports card sale will be held Saturday, December 12, from 10:30 am to 6 pm and Sunday, December 13, from 1 pm to 5 pm,
Most of the comic books were published by well-known companies including Marv…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on December 8, 2009 at 4:03am —
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Willamette Humane's strategy will be to perform 7,500 surgeries annually. Approximately 2,500 surgeries will be on shelter animals awaiting adoption and 5,000 surgeries will be on community animals. "Why," you may ask.
Well, because
"Breeding like rabbits" is an understatement!
In fact, a female cat is seasonally polyestrus. In other words, most female cats do not stop having a heat cycle until late fall (and some never do). With…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on November 19, 2009 at 11:30am —
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Six horses rescued from neglect by
Willamette Humane over the summer are now available for adoption.
The adoptable horses were seized from the Early Rise Ranch in July due to starvation and neglect. For the past four months, these horses (and more than 20 others removed from the Ranch) have been in foster care with Willamette Humane undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
“Four months ago, most of these horses were starving and in…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on November 11, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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Could your pup’s manners use a little polish? Enroll him or her in a behavior & training class.
Puppy Kindergarten
* Safe, managed environment for your young pup
* Gentle, positive training methods
* Focuses on socialization and confidence building
* Includes playtime where pups can meet and interact
* Teaches attention and impulse control skills
* Fun for both puppies and humans!
* Four week course
Dog 101
* Small class size
* Gentle, positive training methods
* Safe, man…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on November 11, 2009 at 3:41pm —
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Willamette Humane brings age appropriate humane education lessons directly to classrooms in Marion and Polk Counties. More than 16,000 students benefited from this program last year.
We provide materials that enable teachers to incorporate humane messages into all of their lesson plans. Specific instruction in the humane treatment of animals helps schools meet “Instructions in Ethics and Morality” under ORS Statute 336.067.
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Added by Jamie Wyant on October 29, 2009 at 5:43pm —
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Don’t miss the Willamette Humane Society Thrift Store’s annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, from 10:30 am to 6 pm.
Snag great deals on holiday decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more. All proceeds benefit the animals at Willamette Humane Society.
The WHS Thrift Store is located at 548 High St. NE in downtown Salem and also accepts donations of gent…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on October 26, 2009 at 3:12pm —
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A few months ago,
Willamette Humane Society volunteer Martha Russell started
blogging about the dogs she meets each week in her role as a volunteer dog handler. Not only was her blog recognized by the Statesman Journal as on…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on October 12, 2009 at 8:27am —
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Spay/neuter facility expected to open for business in January
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Added by Jamie Wyant on October 11, 2009 at 3:42am —
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Join
Willamette Humane Society for an informal sneak peek at the new Spay/Neuter clinic. Thursday, October 8, 2009, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Light refreshments will be served
No RSVP necessary. Just drop by we would love to see you there!
Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Rd SE

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Added by Jamie Wyant on October 7, 2009 at 5:50am —
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A few
tickets are still available for
Bowser's Boo Bash, Willamette Humane Society's signature event benefiting the animals. Presented by Capitol Subaru, the annual dinner and auction will be held Saturday, October 3, at the Salem Conference Center.
Items up for bid incl…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on September 26, 2009 at 8:55am —
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This Friday, September 25, adopt any adult cat from the Willamette Humane Society or from
Helping Paws, and WHS will waive the adoption fee!
Every adoption includes a certificate for the spay/neuter surgery, a health exam by a participating veterinarian, personalized ID tag, microchip, initial vaccinations and more.
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Added by Jamie Wyant on September 24, 2009 at 9:27am —
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Bowser’s Boo Bash, presented by Capitol Subaru, is a highly anticipated charity auction continues to grow each year! The 2009 Bash is expected to draw 400 influential community leaders and
Willamette Humane supporters who will gather to enjoy a gourmet meal, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to bid on more than 100 silent auction i…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on September 8, 2009 at 7:42am —
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Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Road SE, offers "puppy kindergarten" classes for dogs 12 weeks to 6 months old.

Puppies must be fully vaccinated to participate in the four-week course. Owners must attend the $10 "Understanding Your Dog" seminar before enrolling.
Puppy kindergarten is held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays all year. No c…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on August 28, 2009 at 6:30am —
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Willamette Humane Society's Animealsprogram provides dog and cat food for the pets of home bound individuals in partnership with Meals on Wheels of America.
WHS staff and volunteers collect, sort, and deliver about 575 pounds of food each month to area residents.
Dry Cat Food Donations Needed
Right now, Willamette Humane Society needs dry cat food for its Animeals program.
Unopened bags of dry cat food (any brand) can be droppe…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on August 26, 2009 at 4:36pm —
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An easy Facebook guide for new users
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Added by Jamie Wyant on August 25, 2009 at 7:17am —
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Have you shown social media love to your local non profits? It's a great way to help these great organizations reach new audiences and it won't cost you a dime.
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Added by Jamie Wyant on August 19, 2009 at 3:08pm —
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Willamette Humane Society will waive the adoption fee for any adult cat (6 months or older) adopted from the shelter this Friday, August 21. Free adoption includes the spay/neuter surgery, exam by a participating vet, microchip & personalized ID ...tag, pre-paid pet health insurance, temporary collar and carrier. )

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Added by Jamie Wyant on August 19, 2009 at 2:34pm —
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Could your pup’s manners use a little polish? Summer and fall are great times to take your dog out and about, but if he needs a little improvement greeting other dogs, walking on a leash, or responding to your commands, enroll him in a behavior & training course.
Willamette Humane Society proudly offers Puppy Kindergarten, Dog 101, 201, and other classes.
Private consultations are also available to help owners address specific conce…
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Added by Jamie Wyant on July 30, 2009 at 9:49am —
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