Your hometown shelter, serving both ends of the leash in Florence, Oregon.
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TWO are better than ONE!
We’ve got kittens for everyPAWdy! Our “Better with a Buddy” promotion means you get to adopt TWO for the adoption fee of ONE. This applies to adoptions of kittens that are already spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated for fleas/worms. Stop by the shelter to find your new best FURRENDS!
Drive-Up Vaccine & Microchip Clinic for Cats and Dogs
Monday, October 26th
10 a.m. – Noon
2217 Hwy 101 (Silver Lining Boutique parking lot)
Please enter the parking lot ONLY from 22nd St. Do not enter from 101. We don’t want to impact traffic.
Available Vaccines: Dogs: Rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis (Lepto), Bordetella Cats: Rabies, FVCRP
Microchip $40, vaccines $25 each plus $10 tech fee with microchip and vaccines.
Pet of the Week
Petey arrived at OCHS as a stray, so his past is a bit of a mystery, but we’re having a great time helping him write his next chapter! This sweet, smart young pup loves everyone he meets and is eager to learn. With the help of our team and volunteers, he’s already learning new tricks! Petey is ready to find an adventure buddy to help him make wonderful new memories. Could that be you?!
Featured Pets
Frontier
Age 5 months 20 days
Gender Female
Sneakers
Age 11 years 5 months 9 days
Gender Male
Louise
Age 2 months 24 days
Gender Female
Pauly
Age 1 year 3 months 29 days
Gender Male
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Retractable leashes may seem like a convenient way to give your dog more freedom to explore. However, that freedom can come at the expense of safety and control. For most everyday walks, a standard fixed-length leash is the safer choice. Less Control in Dangerous...