Whitney Bee

Review of Oregon Humane Society

The staff and volunteers at the Oregon Humane Soci...

The staff and volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society were simply amazing. Unfortunately the two dogs that I had met didn't work out for - no fault for their own. Looking for a pet that fits your lifestyle and that you can bond with isn't an easy process and it can take lots of time/patience.

In order to meet a dog, you must complete a form with your information, living situation etc. On the two separate occasions when I was there, the wait was relatively fast and I was surprised especially after reading reviews of how long the wait can be. Both times, the volunteers were really helpful and provided me lots of information on the animals. The two dogs were extremely sweet but just didn't fit my active lifestyle.

I think that a lot of the negative reviews comes from inexperienced pet owners, rushed decisions and also, lack of common sense. It is normal for newly adopted pets that have diarrhea - they are adjusting to new environment, new food and under stress from being in a shelter. For those that are on a fixed budget who are complaining about vet bills should looking into fostering rather than adopting. Animal ownership is very costly and many people who rush into adopting pets don't fully understand the responsibility and the hard work that goes into owning a pet. People who are getting pets for their "kids" need to give their head a shake, your kids will not be picking up after the dogs, training the dogs or paying for vet care. Get your kid an iPad instead.