Your hometown shelter, serving both ends of the leash in Florence, Oregon.
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Adoptions in 2025
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Community animals seen at clinics in 2025
Lost animals reunited with families in 2025
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2nd Annual Rubber Duck Roundup
Saturday, September 19th
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Darlings Marina
4879 Darlings Loop
“Ducks” are on sale now for $10 each. Every “duck ” is assigned a number. On the day of the event, we’ll have an amazing dog retrieve one rubber duck from the lake. That corresponding number will win $500. You can purchase a “duck” at the Oregon Coast Humane Society Thrift Store, at the shelter, or online!
Thanks to our sponsors Darlings Marina & RV Resort, Coast Radio – KCST and KCFM, and Zolezzi Insurance!!
Toast of the South Coast
Oregon Coast Humane Society has been nominated in Toast of the South Coast in two categories, Nonprofit Organization and Place to Volunteer. Both are found under the General Services category.
Voting is open and runs through Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. Winners will be named in each category based on daily vote totals, so be sure to vote every day!
To vote, simply visit the Toast of the South Coast website, find our categories and vote – EVERY DAY!
Pet of the Week
PUPPY BREATH
Odysseus is three months old and has two sisters also waiting for homes. We’ve currently got FOUR litters of puppies, so there is something for everyone! If you’re ready to teach a puppy how great the world can be, stop by the shelter or fill out an adoption application online.
Featured Pets

Sea Side
Age 1 year 3 months 24 days
Gender Female

Lazy
Age 16 years 3 months 28 days
Gender Male

Enzo
Age 6 years 1 month 23 days
Gender Male

Douglas
Age 3 years 1 day
Gender Male
Fall Health Concerns for Companion Animals in Oregon
Fall offers cooler weather and beautiful scenery, but it also brings seasonal health risks for Oregon’s companion animals. Pet owners should be especially alert to parasites, contaminated water, salmon poisoning, toxic mushrooms, wildfire smoke, and wildlife...
