Oregon Humane Trying To Solve Growing Population Concern in Willamette Valley
PORTLAND, OR – There is reportedly a big problem with pet overpopulation in the Mid Valley.
That problem is growing, according to Laura Klink at the Oregon Humane. She says they experienced a 58% increase in kitten intake from 2020 to 2025, thanks to an increasing number of unaltered cats.
“Three times a year, we basically pause most of our other medical services and do what we call the ‘supersize’ spay-neuter days,” Klink said.
“It’s just extraordinary,” Klink continued. “And it just does really help to put a big dent in pet overpopulation.”
In response, Klink says last week they set a combined record in Portland and Salem.
“We had 318 dogs and cats who received spay-neuter services,” Klink said.
Oregon Humane notes that as the number of unaltered pets grows, the number of animals entering the shelter system also increases.