February 9, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

A Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant is giving back to the community through Roxy’s Paws of Hope, a community project benefitting Saving Grace Humane Society.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said the project is focused on collecting cans of wet dog and cat food and regular pet food to help restock Saving Grace’s mobile pet food bank, which serves local families by parking at Stewart Park twice each month and participating in the First Thursday community events. Cyn Demers of Saving Grace Humane Society said, “We’re incredibly grateful to be part of a community that shows up for animals in so many ways”. Demers said, “When people choose to support shelter pets through efforts life this, it strengthens our work and makes a lasting difference for the animals who are counting on us every day”

In addition to physical donations, Saving Grace has added an online donation page to allow community members to contribute financially to support the project. H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant Zach Smith said, “When I lost my dog Roxy, I realized my life needed to change”. Smith said, ‘Saving Grace helped me when I was at my lowest. This is my way of trying to give back to them and honor Roxy”.

Dog and cat food donations can be dropped off at the DC Farmers Co-op or Clint Newell Auto Group, both on Northeast Stephens Street in Roseburg. Financial donations will be accepted at both locations as well.

Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court will celebrate its 112th graduation on Tuesday, March 31st at 5:15 p.m. in Cascade Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

For more information on the H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court