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SoHumane
  • A New Shelter for the Next Generation of Care

    Honoring Our Past - Building Our Future

Goal
​$14.4M

Why
​Build Our Future Shelter

Impact
Safer, Modern Care

For almost one hundred years, the Southern Oregon Humane Society has been a place where animals find safety and people find hope.

Since 1928, our shelter has served the community from the same location in Medford, Oregon. Generations of families have adopted here, volunteered here, and supported the lifesaving work that continues every single day.

Our past is rich with stories of resilience, kindness, and the belief that every cat and dog deserves a chance at a better life.

Our campaign theme, Honoring Our Past  - Building Our Future, reflects the heart of this effort.

We are not leaving our history behind, we are building upon it. Almost a century of dedication has led us to this moment and to what comes next.


We have raised more than half, but we still need your help!

Together, we will Honor Our Past and Build Our Future.


The Building That Carried Us This Far


Our current facility has carried us through decades of change, but it was never designed for modern animal care. As standards have evolved and more pets rely on us each year, our needs have outgrown the building. While our team delivers exceptional care, the space itself limits what we can achieve.




The Right Environment Saves Live

        Our current facility can’t fully support the level of care, safety, and growth our animals deserve.

        With your help, we can overcome these limitations and build a better future.

        Small details make a big difference in animal health and well-being:

        • proper ventilation
        • sound control
        • adequate medical space
        • safe outdoor areas

A Growing Community. A Growing Need.


As Southern Oregon grows, so does the demand for our care. We’ve helped tens of thousands of animals—and each year, more need us.

A new facility will allow us to:

  • Expand medical care
  • Provide safer, quieter housing
  • Improve adoption spaces
  • Create dedicated education areas
  • Increase capacity and strengthen community response

Honoring Our Past - Building Our Future

Be Part Of What Comes Next


This campaign is your opportunity to create lasting change for animals and our community. Every gift helps build a shelter that meets today’s standards of care.


Demand is growing - and the need is urgent. With your support, we can build now and continue serving animals across Southern Oregon for years to come.

Supported by donors, volunteers, and partners across Southern Oregon since 1928.

Naming Opportunities

Be part of SoHumane's future and leave your mark.

Create a lasting impact by choosing a naming opportunity.

1. Choose an available opportunity

2. Contact our team to reserve
3. Be recognized in the new facility
Plaque installed near each feature

This is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to build the future of animal care in our region. Please join us - every gift brings us closer.