06/18/2026
Bruce's story is not unique and uncommon in our community. There are hundreds of dogs that aren't receiving basic medical care, proper identification like a microchip and are treated as disposable.
Unfortunately, there are MORE pets than rescues and shelters have room for. Only the "easy to adopt/no behavioral or medical issues" have a chance. The ones that are turned away often get dumped and then I have to go get them and advocate for them. Oregon Humane Society even turns away puppies and kittens and dosen't offer high volume low cost spay/neuter or wellness clinics for our community. Unfortunately, that means euthanasia is more common than you'd like to think. We can't hold challenging dogs and ignore the hundreds more behind them. This is an issues all over and we are right on the tails of Texas and California.
I am so grateful to partner with PAL - Prevent a Litter - Oregon so that the ones I can help will get spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Thanks to PAL and Four Corners Animal Hospital Bruce was neutered, vaccinated and microchipped yesterday!
Finding homes is very difficult and its hard to trust strangers to care for them for the rest of their lives. Thats why I have a signed contract and keep in touch with the ones I help.
Our local shelter Marion County Dog Services does not turn away strays which means they are constantly over capacity! You can help by keeping your pets safe and identifiable. There's a huge need for volunteers and fosters, the employees do the best they can but its a constant uphill battle. Burnout is real and our community needs to step up.
Please donate to PAL so we can continue preventing unwanted litters, irresponsible breeding and encourage responsible ownership.
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