How adorable is Zara? She is a siamese cat who is snuggly, friendly, and ready for her perfect home. If you want to visit or even adopt Zara, head on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, before it’s too late.
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This week we have Sylvie–a beautiful 4-year-old cattle dog mix! Sylvie is a bit shy when first meeting new people, but once she warms up she would make the perfect addition to a quiet home! Sylvie loves toys–and is looking for an adult-only home–preferably with a woman. She would do great on her own–or with another
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cat is back home with her family after they spotted her on KTVZ News. BrightSide Animal Center says the family recognized their cat, “Marcy,” during our Clear the Shelters segment. They came into the shelter today to confirm it was her and were able to re-adopt her. Shelter staff say
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes – four adults and 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion – from a Redmond property earlier this week, and the two owners now each face nearly two-dozen counts of animal neglect, officials said Thursday. The animal neglect case comes just days after
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SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — In Sisters Wednesday night — a debate over public art is stirring strong opinions. At the heart of it — a proposed bronze statue honoring rodeo legend Lane Frost and the famous bull, Red Rock. The Sisters City Council met for a workshop and regular meeting, with one agenda item generating plenty
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(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about the past and present of a Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized from his property, which was found covered in feces. Most of the dogs were newborn puppies, and
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Check out this adorable Football companion Benny! I think we know where his loyalties lie with regards to the Ducks vs. Beavers. Don’t forget to share with us your pets, yes, even if they’re beaver fans. All you gotta do is click the share tab. You may see your furry friend on the next Pet
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been arrested on animal abuse charges, accused of beating his dog in public view on a busy northeast Bend street, police said Tuesday. Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated man who was beating his dog on Third Street near
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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 of the 12 Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered by a Tumalo-area resident from concerning conditions. But act fast – once word got out Friday, most of the others have already
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Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family. Animal shelters across Central Oregon are joining in with hopes of emptying their kennels. KTVZ News will be featuring shelters in the region throughout August to highlight the local impacts.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said Friday it was seeking to find loving homes for 12 Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered from a Tumalo-area property owner who deputies said will face a felony animal neglect charge.
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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 sweet girl but is a little on the shy side. But she’ll warm up quickly with some pets and belly rubs! “She loves playgroup. She’s done really well with the
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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 us early word of a special ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption-fee discount.
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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 beautiful blue-eyed boy! He is a bit shy when he first meets humans, but is quick to make friends with other dogs. “He loves meeting other dogs. He absolutely loves
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this week show that you really never know what a day will bring. The sheriff’s office said in a lighthearted Facebook posting Wednesday about the McGrath Road poultry encounter: “Sgt. Turk (David Turkington)
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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 together to find a partially blind and deaf dog named Buddy. Buddy bolted from his walker near the Deschutes River trailhead at Meadow Park on Saturday. Despite being with
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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 Blockbuster Video on Earth. It’s owned by a family from Singapore who wanted to bring a variety of different dishes to Bend. Its cart features a rotating menu from Laos and
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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 litter box trained. Now, they’re on the lookout for a forever home to call their own! If you’re interested, feel free to head on down to the HSCO.
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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 calm, kind-hearted pup. “She’s been getting more into playgroups recently and she seems to prefer her boy friends. She’s doing really well, she is super sweet. Very friendly with
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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, delivering not just nutritious meals, but also connection, safety checks, and a sense of community. For those who are homebound or living alone, this service can make all
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