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Greenhill Humane Society

David Adams

March 19, 2025

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Greenhill Humane Society

#63 in United States, #5 in Oregon, #2 in Eugene

88530 Green Hill Rd. Eugene, OR 97402

https://www.green-hill.org/

community@green-hill.org

Service areas:

Eugene, Springfield, Lane County

Greenhill Humane Society has been caring for animals in Lane County since 1944. We operate the only animal shelter within the Eugene/Springfield area. Our programs include animal adoptions; reuniting lost animals with their families; disaster response; crisis care boarding in situations of domestic violence, medical emergencies, and other crisis situations; spay/neuter for free roaming, un-owned community cats; a pet pantry; on-site volunteer opportunities; foster care and humane education. We are a private non-profit and rely on donations for a majority of our budget. The generosity of our local community enables us to provide a high level of care to lost, abandoned, and neglected animals while at the same time helping pet owners in need.

Mission and Vision

Greenhill Humane Society provides care and shelter for animals, support and resources for people, and education to promote the humane treatment of animals.

Adoption Policy

Greenhill Humane Society is committed to achieving the highest level of care for the homeless pets in our shelters. We follow the guidelines established by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. Every staff member is Fear Free Certified meaning we use strategies and techniques designed to reduce the negative emotional states that are commonly experienced by shelter and rescue animals- including fear, anxiety, stress, and frustration- and increase their enrichment opportunities. All animals that are up for adoption are posted on our website and can have a meet and greet every day from 11am-6pm. All potential adopters go through extensive counseling to ensure it is a good fit for both the humans and the pet. We guarantee your new pet can be returned to us at any time if the adoption does not work out or if circumstances change.

https://www.green-hill.org/adopt_dog/

Testimonials

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"Greenhill is so worthy of this award due to their outstanding care and love for the animals in their care. They believe in what they are doing and carry out their responsibilities to the highest standards. They provide education for our community on pet care and make themselves available to provide what is necessary for quality care of the animals who reside in our community."

— mike m.

Supporter

"This humane rescue is a no-kill shelter. They also have many programs to help people with the finances of owning a pet. We get unwavering support."

— donna d.

Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

"I started volunteering at Greenhill because I wanted to find a way to meaningfully help animals in need. I realized I had a lot to learn when I started training in the kennel! Canine behavior is much more complicated than I'd realized, and Greenhill does a great job teaching volunteers how to interpret the various signals dogs are sending us all the time. I've learned so much, yet I keep coming back because there's still so much left to learn, and always so many more dogs in need of our help. Thank you to Greenhill for providing the opportunity to get involved!"

— emma f.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster

"Greenhill is the best adoption agency in town."

— jeanne c.

Adoptee

"Greenhill Humane Society is an amazing, progressive shelter doing life-saving work every single day!"

— rachel p.

Staff member

"Staff very kind and caring. Animals kept in pristine environment. Staff advice well intentioned and accurate. This is a wonderful animal sanctuary."

— cynthia m.

Adoptee, Supporter

"Greenhill staff are incredibly kind and the animals are well cared for. It is clean and the volunteer program is awesome. They have so many programs that help low income families care for their pets, as well as those who need somewhere to hold their pets during hard times."

— cassidy m.

Volunteer / foster, Supporter

"Greenhill is one of the best shelters I have ever seen. I did a tour a couple of months ago, and was very impressed with the facility design, and how immaculate the place is. I used to volunteer at a shelter in South Carolina years ago, and this place is by far, the most impressive. I like the way they have rooms sectioned off, by species and catagory. They invited me to see their operating room, and all of the outdoor spaces also. Sarah Bouzad is a very sweet and thoughtful person. She offered vital information about the facility and how they help the animals thru their intake processing and behavioral programs. The facility is surrounded with green fields and trail ways which make an ideal setting for making you feel like the animals are being well taken care of, The staff and event managers (that includes Sarah) work tirelessly to provide excellent care to the animals. I plan to visit the facility again soon to take another look around, and perhaps do some part time volunteering. In the meantime, it is a pleasure to support this wonderful facility that wholeheartedly provides rescue and comfort to the precious animals that they encounter everyday."

— theresa a.

Supporter

"they are very helpful and supportive when adopting or looking for a pet. We were very pleased with them and definitely would go again when we decide to adopt."

— ramona g.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"I have been a volunteer with Greenhill since 2018 and am so impressed with the loving care the staff and volunteers give to the dogs in its care. For example, during a major ice storm here in Eugene, OR, in January, somebody tied their dog to the Greenhill fence in the night, during the worst of the storm. This dog, whom the staff named Neil, was terrified when he was brought into the shelter. However, thanks to the loving care he received from everybody who encountered him, Neil became a shelter favorite. He's a big boy but still loves his toys and will greet you with a stuffie in his mouth. He is currently in foster care as the shelter environment was stressing him out, but all of us are eagerly anticipating that perfect adopter who will show up and give this beloved gentle giant his forever home."

— chris s.

Volunteer / foster

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David Adams

March 19, 2025

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About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

All testimonials

— mike m.

Supporter

"This humane rescue is a no-kill shelter. They also have many programs to help people with the finances of owning a pet. We get unwavering support."

— donna d.

Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

— emma f.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster

"Greenhill is the best adoption agency in town."

— jeanne c.

Adoptee

"Greenhill Humane Society is an amazing, progressive shelter doing life-saving work every single day!"

— rachel p.

Staff member

"Staff very kind and caring. Animals kept in pristine environment. Staff advice well intentioned and accurate. This is a wonderful animal sanctuary."

— cynthia m.

Adoptee, Supporter

— cassidy m.

Volunteer / foster, Supporter

— theresa a.

Supporter

"they are very helpful and supportive when adopting or looking for a pet. We were very pleased with them and definitely would go again when we decide to adopt."

— ramona g.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

— chris s.

Volunteer / foster

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