Oregon Humane Society Raises Over $410,000 with Tail Wag

Howard Hedinger snuggles with a puppy from OHS.

Portland, OR. There was time to snuggle with puppies and kittens at the Oregon Humane Society summer benefit, Tail Wag, and philanthropist Howard Hedinger took advantage of the opportunity. The July 22nd fundraiser was held on the campus of Lewis & Clark College on the estate gardens of the Frank Manor House. (Photo credit, CLSmith Photography)

Guest enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails while strolling by the reflecting pool, followed by a seasonal farm-to-table dinner in the gardens. Guests topped off the evening with live music, dancing, dessert and lawn games under the stars. Oregon Humane Society Raises Over $410,000 at the benefit.

Sharon Harmon, President of the Oregon Humane Society and longtime friend Barbara Coit Yeager

Lynn and Jack Loacker enjoying the evening at Tail Wag

OHS Humane Special Agent Ulli Neitch with Ellyn Bye and OHS Humane Investigator Wendy Remier

Marcy Tonkin and Nancy Tonkin-Zoucha having fun by the reflection pool

OHS programs and community services include adoptions, Second Chance transfers, K-12 humane education, behavior & training, medical center and teaching hospital, and cruelty investigations.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.