Pet Pals: Meet a young pair of sweet guinea pigs, Peanut Butter and Lunch Lady
This week, Lynne Ouchida from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by Peanut Butter and Lunch Lady, a pair of 1-month-old guinea pigs.
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Furry Friends: Chloe is one sweet senior girl
Chloe is 10 years old and would make the perfect snuggling lap cat in a nice, quiet home. She’s waiting to meet you at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: The smiles have it – some more than others
Photo shoots with your favorite pet can take unexpected twists. Whatever the outcome, share yours with us for our Pet Pics Sweepstakes. The photo album and submission form is under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/pets/pet-pics-sweepstakes/#/rounds/10/gallery
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Deschutes County SO sees more issues with dogs chasing, killing livestock after code widened to include chickens, turkeys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid a rise in animal complaint calls this year and tickets for chasing, hurting or killing a wider range of livestock, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded dog owners Wednesday that it’s their responsibility to keep their canines under control. This year, DCSO deputies have issued an increased number of citations
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Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville offers specials on cats, dogs looking for loving homes
Our month-long campaign to Clear the Shelters takes us now to the Humane Society of the Ochocos. The no-kill shelter in Prineville was founded in 1995 to find homes for hundreds of cats and dogs.
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Dutch Bros is offering a National Dog Day treat for your pup, and a special bandanna
Monday is National Dog Day, so Dutch Bros has a tail-wagging special after 5 p.m. – bring your furry friend along for a free ‘pup cup’ and dog bandanna with every drink sold, while supplies last.
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‘It’s pretty cool’: Art in the High Desert in Bend showcases a variety of artists’ work, connects them with patrons
Artists from far and wide and art lovers from across the High Desert are coming together at Bend’s Riverbend Park on Sunday for the last day of this year’s Art in the High Desert.
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Pet Pals: Puppy Warden might just lock up your heart
This week, Lynne brings by Warden, a sweet 3-month-old puppy who’s waiting for adventure at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Furry Friends: Bonnie is a sweet puppy with lots of energy
Meet Bonnie! She is an eight-month-old puppy at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. Bonnie is cheerful, energetic, and would thrive in a home with an active family.
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Sweet, cute, funny or adventurous, they are lovely
Whatever your mood, your wonderful pets have their own vibe to share with all of us, and we thank you! You can see many more and enter our sweepstakes under the Contests tab.
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo issues reminder: Leashes required for dogs at fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center wants to remind dog owners to keep their four-legged friends on a leash while visiting the fairgrounds. Canines are not allowed inside the fairground gates unless they have an ADA service animal classification, or they have prior approval for a canine-related event. However, many
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Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide is very full, offering adoption-fee discount, upcoming fundraisers
Axel and Harley are two of the many dogs (and cats) at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, looking for their fur-ever home, so they are offering the 10% Clear the Shelters adoption-fee discount , as well as some special events and the ever-present need for donations and volunteers, Isabella Warren reports.
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Pet Pals: Emerald is on the mend, and could be your next best friend
Emerald is about a year old and had to lose one of her legs, but she’s still a precious gem waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far
NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris is joined by Street Dog Hero Executive Director Kristen Elrod – and Spike – to talk about the Bend nonprofit’s rescue mission, their need for fosters and volunteers and an upcoming fundraising event, Heroes on the Run 5K.
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Furry Friends: Pippy and Pepper are the best of friends
Pippy and Pepper are two black kittens who have become best friends at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. This lively and playful duo is full of energy and will keep you entertained with their endless antics.
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Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, to a two-year appointment as Oregon Poet Laureate. Waterston will be Oregon’s 11th Poet Laureate and succeeds Anis Mojgani, who has held the post since
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Those eyes have it, and how
Who doesn’t enjoy a wide selection of wonderful pet photos? And our monthly $50 gift card sweepstakes is back! See many more and submit yours at this page, under the Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/.
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‘Great time to adopt’: Street Dog Hero is helping ‘Clear the Shelters’ through adoption events
Central Oregon’s animal shelters are as full as ever – if not fuller – this late summer, so it’s a perfect time for the return of our yearly ‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign.
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Four-legged athletes test their skills in inaugural Doggolympics in Bend’s Old Mill
(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Olympics are almost wrapping up in Paris, with the closing ceremony taking place on Sunday. But, in Bend, we had our own Olympics on Saturday – the inaugural Doggolympics in the Old Mill District. Greg’s Grill and the dog food cart Hungry Hound hosted
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Pet Pals: Meet Molly and Nellie, two terribly cute puppies from a litter of eight
Molly and Nellie are two siblings among a litter of eight cute 3-month-old border collie mix puppies waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, a very full shelter that would love to see you stop by.
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