Humane Society Setting Its Own Destiny with Purchase
The Oregon Coast Humane Society has taken a major step toward expansion after the Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of 8.66 acres to the organization for 500 dollars on December 2. Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson told commissioners that OCHS has long outgrown its shelter on Rhododendron Drive, noting that staff currently house a dog in her office and kittens in the breakroom, underscoring the urgency for more space. The land, which OCHS has leased for 30 years, will allow the group to begin planning for a modern facility with updated animal-care standards and improved disaster preparedness. OCHS continues to expand community programs, including feeding 550 pets each month, providing emergency…..