#71 in United States, #4 in Oregon
88530 Green Hill Rd. Eugene, OR 97402
Service areas:
Eugene, Springfield, Lane County
"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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