Oregon Coast Humane Society

Ochs's community programs keep people & pets together through access to care & education. In 2024, 39 spay/neuter vouchers valued at 3,400 were issued to pet parents who needed assistance providing this vital care for their animals. 4 senior neighbors were enrolled in our senior pet program with 1,566 funded. This program provides necessary veterinary care for the enrolled animals so that they can stay with their elderly guardians. Our sarah fund program provides emergency care for community pets. In 2024, ochs issued 66 vouchers, 23 used for a valued at 2,752. Ochs served 377 community animals in 2024 at the shelter for spay/neuter, vaccinations, and/or microchip services.

Ochs's thrift store is volunteer-powered & sells donated merchandise to local shoppers & tourists. There are three (3) paid employees as the staff at the store, & volunteers fill in all the other spots - cashiering, pricing, merchandising, & advocating for shelter animals. Visitors to the store find a wide assortment of donated items to purchase. Each day there is a shelter cat "working" at the store to make sure everyone sees the mission at work. The annual paw-liday store is a florence tradition offshoot of the thrift store. Holiday decor is saved year-round for the paw-liday store that opens on nov.1st. The thrift store hosts community events, yard sales, & training opportunities for humans & animals alike.

Other non-direct program expenses such as the "pet food bank" program feeds over 350 community animals each month. In 2024 7,753 pounds of pet food & 866 pounds kitty litter were donated to our neighbors. For 2024, 20 pet owners have enrolled in the "a plan for my pets" program, this program was established to assist pet owners in the event of death or hospitalization to guarantee continued shelter, care & placement for their pets. Ochs educates the public through community events, public service announcements, press releases to over 60 news outlets, & social media posts. Educating the next generation of animal advocates is also a priority & ochs regularly talks about animal safety with homeschool groups, the boys & girls club, youth service clubs, & schools.