Pet Pals: Adorable Aphrodite is abandoned no more
Aphrodite is a 2-month-old pit bull/lab mix, one of eight puppies found abandoned in La Pine recently. She and four siblings are now ready and…
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Furry Friends: Kota is fun, energetic and smart as a whip
Kota is an energetic 7-year-old border collie mix who Savanah at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center said acts like a 2-year-old and is ready for a…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Pet partners are happy to be together
Sure, we see a lot of solo acts in our Pet Pics Sweepstakes submissions, but this week we see plenty of loving pet partners as well. Whatever the…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers ‘Will You Be Mine?”$14 adoptions all week, Valentine’s Day treats, Kissing Booth
To ensure that your day is filled with a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reducing the adoption…
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Deschutes County deputies seek public’s help to find whoever abandoned 8 puppies in La Pine area
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies sought the public’s help Monday in finding the owner of eight puppies that apparently were abandoned last…
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Pet Pals: Sailor is ready to sail into your heart
Sailor is a spunky pup, about 3 1/2 months old, and new arrival at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Sierra is a sweet and calm people-lover
This week on Furry Friends, we introduce you to Sierra, a 7-year-old Husky mix at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center who does wonderfully with other…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: It’s not all cats and dogs
Our weekly Pet Pics Sweepstakes segment has plenty of wonderful cats and dogs, but once in a while it’s also for the birds, or other friendly pets.…
Continue Reading‘Family Friendly Restroom Team’ installs six diaper changing stations at Sisters-area businesses, with goal of 20
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Age-Friendly Sisters Country is on a mission to help Sisters-area businesses become more family-friendly in…
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Sunriver Music Festival announces 2024 Summer Concert Series, August 10-23: ‘Classical Elements’
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – From August 10-23, Sunriver Music Festival will fill Central Oregon with world-class music. Artistic Director &…
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Pet Pals: Sweet Rosie is full of energy and love
From your trusty hiking companion to a couch-potato snuggler, 3-year-old Rosie is ready to hang out wherever you are. and your new best friend is…
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Furry Friends: Opal is a ‘super-sweet cuddle-bug’
Savanah at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center calls Opal a “super-sweet cuddle bug” — and you can stop by to see if you…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: We sure love our furry, friendly family members
Thanks for another wonderful round of pet photos! You can see plenty more and submit your own at:…
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Meet Efruz, the Jack Russell terrier that loves to surf the waves of Peru
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Clad in a yellow vest, little Efruz balances himself on the front of the surfboard as waves foam around him and his companion as…
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Pet Pals: Melancholy is one big, mellow bunny rabbit
Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings a large bunny rabbit named Melancholy by to meet Lee Anderson, one of six the shelter…
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Furry Friends: Jerry is a purring, pleasant people-lover
This week, BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond introduces us to Jerry, a sweet, blue-eyed 2-year-old whose curious personality and loving disposition…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County’s ‘Dog Board’ has cast its first vote to euthanize dogs in fatal attack; what else do they do?
After the Deschutes County Dog Board voted 3-0 this week to euthanize three dogs who fatally mauled a man living at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: More fun on the go in the snow (and some who’d rather stay warm inside)
Lots of C.O. pups (but not all) frolic when snow comes calling, and then out come the phones/cameras to share in the fun. We have plenty more pics to…
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Furry Friends: Buster is a handsome, playful guy
Buster is a 2-year-old mixed-breed with plenty of energy and a playful personality, waiting for his next loving family at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Winter fun abounds, indoors or out
Many more photos this week of happy dogs out in the winter elements. Whatever fun your pet’s been up to, feel free to submit your photo and see many…
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