• About Us

  • The Oregon Coast Humane Society, located in Florence, Oregon, is a no-kill shelter serving the animal welfare needs in Western Lane County. Comprised of volunteers and a committed professional staff, we are dedicated to assisting homeless and abused companion animals in our area. We also seek to educate people about animal-related issues such as cruelty and pet overpopulation.

    We are a private, non-profit organization and receive no government money. Our support comes through donations, our Bay Street Thrift Store, fundraising efforts, grants, endowments, and membership dues. We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

    • We are a no-kill, limited intake 501(c)(3) facility
    • We serve the Oregon Coast of Lane County
    • We operate primarily on the proceeds from our Bay Street Store, the Annex, memberships, and general donations
    • Oregon Coast Humane Society BYLAWS 10/8/2018
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN) 93-1079548

  • Shelter Administration

    Pam Bailey – Shelter Manager – pam@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Jenny Rankin – Office Manager, Senior Animal Care Technician – officemanager@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Karen Roane – Thrift Store Manager – thriftstoremgr@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Heather English – Executive Assistant – heather@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org

  • Board of Directors

    Elizabeth Thompson – Executive Director – exec.director@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Mary Henry – President – mary@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Shauna Robbers – Vice President – shauna@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Maire Testa – Secretary – maire@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Cynthia Beck – Treasurer – cynthia@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Lisa Mullins – Board Member – lisa@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Jill Simpson – Board Member – jill@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org
    Joe Zarate – Board Member – joe@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org

     

    2024 Board Election

    Are you interested in advancing our growing hometown animal shelter? OCHS needs dynamic, caring, and skilled leaders to represent the community on our Board of Directors. We urge our members to consider this important way of giving back to the animals and the community we serve.
     
    Our thriving organization needs committed leaders; most board members devote at least five hours a week. Board members must be members in good standing and volunteer their time. Nominations are reviewed by the Board and voted on by OCHS members. The Board meets monthly, and each member is asked to serve on at least one committee. Newly elected members will be seated July 1 for a three-year term.
     
    To apply – Please download the nomination form here. Instructions for completion are on the form. Your completed form must be received no later than 5 p.m. on or before May 1, 2024. 

    Nomination forms can be submitted in any of the following ways:

    Email (preferred) to Board President Mary Henry, mary@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org

    Postal Mail or Hand Delivery to Oregon Coast Humane Society, Attn: Nomination Committee, 2840 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439.

     

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