Chair of this year’s Bend Christmas Parade stops by NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise
Mike Sipe, chair of this year’s Bend Christmas Parade, paid a visit Friday morning to NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise to sit down with Bola Gbadebo and…
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‘They need to be loved’: Prineville woman makes, donates nearly 1,000 pet blankets
A Prineville woman whose painful childhood memories led her to make nearly 1,000 pet blankets for area shelters over the past few years is moving on…
Continue ReadingNorthWest Crossing’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting brings happy crowd – and Santa
Jillian Fortner was on hand for all the fun festivities on Thursday evening as Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate hosted the annual Christmas…
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‘There’s not a lot known about it right now’: Central Oregon kennels prepare for unknown respiratory disease
A new respiratory illness of as yet unknown origin is affecting dogs across the state, according to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.…
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OSP troopers rescue 15 dogs from abandoned, stolen rental truck; two Klamath Falls residents arrested
A rental truck abandoned in a Klamath Falls truck stop parking lot for several days was found on Thanksgiving to have a precious barking cargo inside…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Time to relax with someone special
Seems to be a lot of relaxing, even snoozing puppy-dogs and kitty-cats this week — maybe it’s the time spent warm and comfy inside as cold weather…
Continue ReadingSigns of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported in at least a dozen states
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An infectious respiratory disease among dogs that continues to baffle veterinarians has now been reported in at least…
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Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter, arrives in high-flying style at Bend’s Old Mill, to kids’ and families’ delight
A special guest swooped into Bend from the North Pole Friday for a Central Oregon visit, but not on Santa’s usual red sleigh – instead, a more…
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‘It is the best deal in town’: Spin the wheel for a discount at HSCO’s Black Furday and Saturday adoption special
The Humane Society of Central Oregon was busy on Black Friday with families eager to find a new animal companion in time for the holidays.…
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Fury Friends: Lopo is a smart, sweet senior German shepherd
This week on Furry Friends: Meet Lopo, a kind senior German shepherd who’s eager to please and would do best in a quiet, loving home. He’s waiting at…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: We give thanks for our wonderful pets
When we give thanks for the special pets in our lives, the fun of sharing their photos is just part of the reason why. You can see many more and…
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‘It’s a really difficult, emotional situation’: Redmond woman loses 15 years of Facebook memories to hackers
Wendy Swales of Redmond says she has used Facebook for nearly 15 years, but last month, all of that changed. Swales was sent a direct message from…
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Pet Pals: Watermelon and Lollipop are a playful pair of felines
Watermelon and Lollipop are nearly 3-month-old boys who are sweet and loving, once they’ve gotten accustomed to their surroundings. They’re waiting…
Continue ReadingDogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging…
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Holiday Food & Gift Festival returns to Redmond this weekend
The 24th annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival is at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this weekend and features a wide variety of…
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Furry Friends: Muffin and Tiger are a sweet bonded pair at BrightSide
This week on Furry Friends, meet Muffin and Tiger, a bonded pair of 7-year-old orange tabby cats waiting for a wonderful new home at Redmond’s…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Solo or in bunches, your pets rule
It’s quality not quantity that counts in so many ways – including the pets with whom you share your bed, your home, your life and your love. See more…
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Portland-area veterinarians, ODA looking for cause of respiratory illnesses affecting dogs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Veterinarians are warning dog owners about a respiratory illness impacting canines in and around the Portland metro area,…
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Pet Pals: Two rescued kittens pay a visit
Jasmine and Quinn are two of six 3-month-old kittens spotted and rescued by a traveling family near Horse Butte that have been great in foster care…
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Furry Friends: Watch out for mighty lil’ Tank!
This week on Furry Friends, first meet our newest colleague, Matt Draxton – but also meet Tank, a go-getter 2-year-old Yorkshire-terrier mix who’s on…
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