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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Free Kittens Aren’t Always Free
We are seeing lots of “free” kittens and want to remind you of the heartbreak that can come from taking home a kitten that isn’t fully vetted. FIV, FELV, giardia, ringworm, parasite infestation, or other unexpected illnesses can take a cute, tiny kitten from free to EXPENSIVE – or worse – really fast. Let us help you get your kittens vetted before you rehome them, so our community is full of healthy, happy feline friends!
Important Notice!!
The OCHS Vet Clinic will be closed from
Monday, July 13th
through
Monday July 27th,
so we can install new flooring.
Pet of the Week
BEST BOY FORREST
Forrest is two years old and loves everyone he meets – two-legged and four-legged. This guy is a total goof with a lab personality, and will be a great adventure or snuggle buddy for some lucky family. Stop by the shelter or apply online if you’d like to add Forrest to your family!
Featured Pets
Wild Gypsy
Age 4 years 2 months 26 days
Gender Female
Elvis
Age 3 years 8 months 5 days
Gender Male
Apollo
Age 5 years 1 month 20 days
Gender Male
Mia
Age 1 month 10 days
Gender Female
Smoking Indoors Around Dogs and Cats: What Pet Owners Should Know
Most people know that smoking indoors can be harmful to people. But many pet owners do not realize it can also hurt dogs and cats. Dogs and cats breathe the same indoor air as we do. When someone smokes inside, pets can breathe in secondhand smoke. They can also be...