Pet Pals: It’s no surprise that these surrendered, friendly pups are going fast
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A VIP (Very Important Pet) guest accompanied Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon for Friday night’s Pet Pals – one…
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Central Oregon animal shelters are joining national ‘Clear The Shelters’ event throughout August
Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family.…
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Public steps up to quickly adopt most of a dozen Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered by Tumalo-area owner
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said Friday it was seeking to find loving homes…
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Furry Friends: Greta the greatest girl!
This week’s Furry Friend is Greta, an 8-month-old husky mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Greta is a very…
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Pet Pals: Moose and Popcorn are a pair of precious, irresistible pups, from a litter of seven
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by the cutest pair of puppies – from a litter of seven! – and gives…
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Furry Friends: Frank the blue-eyed beauty
This week’s Furry Friend is Frank, a 9-month-old Siberian Husky mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Frank is a…
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Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…
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Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming…
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Tekka Tiger, a new food cart across from Blockbuster, opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There’s a new food destination in Bend with Southeast Asian flavor. Tekka Tiger is just across the street from the last…
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Pet Pals: Rocket and Comet are on a mission to find their forever home
Meet Rocket and Comet! These adorable kittens were born at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. They’re full of energy, love to play, and already…
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Furry Friends: Mamas is a calm, kind-hearted girl
This week’s Furry Friend is Mamas, the sweetest 1 1/2-year-old dog looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. She is a very…
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100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon donates nearly $15,000 to Meals on Wheels, a lifeline for many seniors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meals on Wheels, a program of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, is a lifeline for many older adults in the region,…
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Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the wailing Black Sabbath singer-turned-solo act who took the “Crazy Train” from a bleak childhood in working-class Birmingham,…
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Fairwell Festival in Redmond, new exit route added to ease traffic
The third annual FairWell Festival is set to begin in Redmond…
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Prineville animal shelter celebrates long-awaited, hard-earned expansion with public event
The Humane Society of the Ochocos celebrated the grand opening of their new wing built just for dogs this weekend. With more space, better…
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Pet Pals: Lupin is a heart-stealer of a puppy of top cute caliber
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lupin is a great 7-week-old puppy from a litter of six who’s waiting for a place to call home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Deuces for Deuce!
This week we have Deuce–a rambunctious 3 year old husky mix! He was recently one of the dogs rescued from Terrebonne. Deuce is full of…
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Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas and Utah next spring
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just days after Avelo Airlines announced it would be leaving Redmond Airport, another airline, Breeze Airways, announced…
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Pets and smoke: How to keep your furry friend safe with poor air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, smoke and air quality concerns are top of mind for many Central Oregonians. It’s important to remember to limit…
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Wahlburgers will be making its Oregon debut at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wahlburgers is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks…
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