‘Excited for the potential’: See Spot Run, a Bend mobile dog gym, plans to expand, keep more dogs in shape
Bad weather or families’ busy schedules are not stopping some Central Oregon dogs from getting their…
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‘This isn’t a town, it’s a local community’: Greg’s Grill to host benefit for Mt. Bachelor Avalanche Dog Team
(Update: Adding video, comments from Greg’s Grill, Mt. Bachelor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There will be a benefit for the Mt. Bachelor Avalanche Dog Team…
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Pet Pals: This sweet hound mix could steal your heart
Komi is one of three new hound mix arrivals at the Humane Society of Central Oregon that are just over 2 months…
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Furry Friends: Meet Wally, a big, playful, lovable 2-year-old who’s all set to fetch your heart
This week, we introduce you to Wally, a big, fun, goofy 2-year-old terrier-pit bull mix who’s a staff favorite at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Seasons change, but our wonderful pets’ love is constant
Winter, summer, spring and fall, our wonderful pets are lovely all. See many more favorite photos of your sweet pets and submit your own, under the…
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Special report: Dining out with your dog can run afoul of state health, safety rules, unless it’s a service animal
Central Oregon loves its pets! But when it comes to restaurants, the Oregon Health Authority is clear: Unless the pet is a service animal, they’re…
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Pet Pals: Moon is a pretty, adorable rabbit who needs a new home
Moon is an adorable bunny rabbit who will be available for adoption next week at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Meet Maizie, a sweet, social and active 4-month-old pup
Sweet 4-month-old Maizie was brought to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center after she was found in an abandoned car. Despite that, she’s a very social…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Snoozing or not, they’re just darn cute
Several of this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes submissions slept through their photo sessions, but awake or not, it’s hard to deny their cuteness. See…
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Deschutes County Dog Board spares life of dog that chased, killed 5 chickens in Terrebonne
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Dog Control Board held a hearing Tuesday to decide the fate of a Bernese Mountain Dog/Great Pyrenees mix…
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Street Dog Hero’s clinic in Kanasìn, Mexico spays nearly 900 dogs and cats, a new record for Bend-based group
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent spay/neuter clinic organized by Street Dog Hero in Kanasìn, Mexico, in partnership with Beach Dog Rescue and Ester y…
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Pet Pals: Meet a mellow bunny, aptly named Chocolate
A chill 2-year-old bunny-rabbit named Chocolate has a matching color and is waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Harry is playful, energetic and affectionate
This week, meet Harry, an independent, intelligent, affectionate and energetic 2-year-old shepherd mix, always on the go and waiting for a new family…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Inside or out, they’re fun as all get-out
Some of our wonderful pets just love a romp in the snow, while others prefer hanging out inside, alone or in pairs. Whatever yours are up to these…
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U.S. judge sides with insurer: ‘$1.3 million’ insurance settlement offer in Bend off-leash dog-injury claim was a typo
A Bend couple argued in federal court that they were offered a $1.3 million insurance settlement after they filed a claim that the woman was injured…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 12th annual Pup Crawl combines local favorites: Beer + animals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Have a howling good time at a local brew pub during the Pup Crawl and help raise money for homeless animals. The Humane Society…
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Pet Pals: Lily is a quiet, sweet girl who loves to give kisses
This week, we have a visit from Lily, an 8-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: German shepherd George is a fine, fun and big boy
Lloyd is a 2-year-old German shepherd, a big, handsome boy with a big heart, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for someone to play ball…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Lovely to look at, delightful to get to know
It’s a favorite thing about Wednesday nights for many of our friends — it’s all your great pet photos in our Pet Pics Sweepstakes! See many more and…
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Amazing Dogs hosts dog adoption event for families to find their forever pet
 More than 20 dogs were wagging their tails, eager to meet their new owners, as Amazing Dogs held an adoption event at PetSmart in Bend on…
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