Oregon Coast Humane Society buys its headquarters as nonprofit eyes expansion

Courtesy of Oregon Coast Humane Society

The Oregon Coast Humane Society has bought its Florence headquarters – which it previously rented from the county - for $500. The purchase, which Lane County commissioners unanimously approved Tuesday, is the first step in a planned, long-term expansion.

Courtesy of Oregon Coast Humane Society

Oregon Coast Humane Society Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson told KLCC that the organization outgrew its space two decades ago. The nonprofit has had nearly 900 animals move through the shelter this year. She said they now have a waiting list, kittens in their breakroom, and dogs in offices.

“The only barrier to helping more animals is our space,” Thompson said. “We have the capacity, based on our staffing and our volunteers and our community support,