Prineville home to C.O.’s only ferret shelter
There’s only one animal shelter in Central Oregon focused on rehoming ferrets, and it’s located in Prineville.…
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Several C.O. organizations hosting Thanksgiving meals
With snow falling and the temperatures in Central Oregon dropping below freezing, many homeless shelters in the region are expecting an influx of…
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Pet safety tips for the cold days ahead
As frigid, below-freezing temperatures and snow hit Central Oregon, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind people to provide extra…
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Oregon Christmas tree harvest a lot like last year
This year’s Christmas tree shopping season is beginning to look a lot like 2018, with a tight supply and similar prices, according to Oregon State…
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Christmas tree farm helps a good cause
100% of proceeds from the Pacific NW Adult and Teen Challenge Christmas tree farm by the Grocery Outlet in Bend will help participants fight alcohol…
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Pet Pals: Donny and Marie come calling
Senior terriers Donny and Marie showed up as strays at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and it’d be great if they could find a new and loving…
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Scouts will again collect, recycle Christmas trees
Scouting troops will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees in the Bend-Redmond area the weekends of Dec. 28th & 29th and Jan. 4th & 5th.…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Bend family saves Thanksgiving for food pantry
The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend is once again handing out turkeys to those in need. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that almost did not happen…
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Free holiday meals offered to area seniors
Free Thanksgiving lunches are being offered at senior centers around the High Desert, including one held Thursday in La…
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RDM holidays advice: Expect long lines, arrive earlier
Increased travel associated with the upcoming 2019 holiday season means passengers using Redmond Municipal Airport should prepare for longer wait…
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Make fire safety part of your holiday menu
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and State Fire Marshal Jim Walker wants to remind Oregonians to add fire safety to their cooking and holiday…
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Coping with mental health issues during the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes second red panda
What could be cuter than a red panda? Two red pandas! Moshu, a fluffy 7-year-old, was reunited with his longtime companion Mei Mei at the Oregon Zoo…
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Pet Pals: Brother and sister kittens pay a visit
Karen Burns of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by a pair of wonderful 8-week-old kitten siblings, Captain and…
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Furry Friends: Two of a kitten triplet set
Two members of a set of tailless triplet kittens visit from Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Ruff Report: Affordable pet care and insurance
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. They’re easy to love, but they need care and attention, which can end up being pretty expensive.…
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‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ seeks donations
The ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program has returned, with several Christmas trees in various area locations as Home Instead Senior Care collects…
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Love is Ageless: HSCO offers senior adoption discounts
Are you ready for a mature relationship? Looking for a pet that is aged to purrfection? Adopt a dog or cat, 8 years and older, at the Humane Society…
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Pet Pals: Chunk and Sloth are fun litter mates
Chunk and Sloth are siblings and two of the many cats and kittens waiting for new homes at the Humane Society of Central…
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