Save the Lives of Homeless Animals in Oregon

Like so many animals who arrive at our shelter, Coolie was in heartbreaking conditions when we met him. One of 31 cats rescued from a local home, he was suffering from a painful eye condition and multiple infections. His entire body was covered in fleas, even his sensitive ears. He was also missing several teeth and was very thin.

In urgent situations like these, all of us at Greenhill are especially grateful to you. Because of your generosity, our team is well-equipped to provide the high level of care animals like Coolie need to heal, thrive, and eventually find loving families. 

With summer approaching, we’re preparing to see even more animals needing immediate support, and we hope you'll be there to ensure that Greenhill Humane Society can continue providing lifesaving care for animals like Coolie when they need us most.  

Your generosity is what allows us to respond to multi-animal rescues like Coolie’s, while still providing each animal with the individual attention and care they need. 

For Coolie, that included managing a respiratory infection, removing his fleas, cleaning his ears, and giving him high-calorie prescription food to help him gain weight at a healthy pace. 

Most importantly, donor support helped us cover the cost of surgery to fix Coolie’s painful eye condition. As he healed, Coolie’s confidence grew. He started approaching us for pets, eagerly sitting on our laps and purring to let us know he was happy.

And after a little over a month in our care, Coolie’s perfect match walked through our doors and formally adopted him.

Right now, Coolie is probably curled up with his family, enjoying his favorite toys. His adopters tell us that, "he is a loving, affectionate, and curious companion who loves his humans."

You gave him that chance to thrive. And you can help so many other animals find their new beginnings by supporting Greenhill today.  

Every animal who comes to Greenhill has a story. Some, like Coolie, need extensive care to get back on their feet. Others just need a safe place to wait for their next chapter. 

But no matter what their needs are, or how long they need us, your generosity ensures we can show up for each animal with the level of attention they deserve. 

Thank you for helping us be a safety net for the animals and neighbors who depend on us.

With gratitude, 

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Dear Friend,

As we begin the new year, we want to pause and say one simple but heartfelt thing: thank you.

Because of your support in 2025, more than 5,700 animals found comfort, safety, and compassionate care at Greenhill Humane Society. Together, we distributed over 55 tons of pet food and supplies through our pet pantry and performed more than 3,500 spay/neuter and other life-saving surgeries - each one a step toward a healthier, kinder community.

But the numbers only begin to tell the story.

They don’t fully capture moments like the day a shy, underweight young cat, brought to Greenhill after his owner could no longer provide care, finally relaxed into a soft bed after receiving a necessary life-saving surgery, nourishing food, and plenty of love and comfort. Or the relief of the family who worried they might have to give up their beloved dog, until they found food, support, and reassurance through our pet pantry. Thanks to you, both the animal and the family were able to stay together.

Your generosity helped a child experience the unconditional love of a first pet. It gave a senior citizen companionship and comfort through a newly adopted cat. It reunited families with lost animals and offered dignity and peace of mind to people facing difficult moments. Thousands of quiet, meaningful victories like these happened because you showed up.

Thank you for believing in Greenhill and in a community rooted in kindness and compassion. Together, we are creating a better world for animals, and for the people who love them.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Cary Lieberman
Executive Director
Greenhill Humane Society

P.S. As we look ahead to a new year, please know that every life changed, every family helped, and every second chance begins with supporters like you.

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