Marlin, an 8-month-old hound mix, is a treat-motivated quick learner who’s already won over the hearts of the staff at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. Maybe he’ll win yours, too?
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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 talk about what’s on tap starting Saturday at noon. Please say hi to us as our crew walks and rolls by!
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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 to other creative pursuits, but Janet Miller will never stop expressing her love for cats and dogs who she says need it so badly.
Continue ReadingJillian Fortner was on hand for all the fun festivities on Thursday evening as Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony lighting up the big tree next to their real estate office on Northwest Crossing Drive. Along with hot chocolate and caroling, the Bend Fire Department was on hand
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A new respiratory illness of as yet unknown origin is affecting dogs across the state, according to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association. Portland, Salem, and Eugene are the current hotspots, but Central Oregon veterinarians and shelters are watching closely and preparing for its arrival.
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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 – seven cages holding 15 abandoned dogs, including several puppies, Oregon State Police said Thursday.
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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 settles in. You can see many more of our special friends and submit your own photo under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An infectious respiratory disease among dogs that continues to baffle veterinarians has now been reported in at least a dozen US states, from Washington, Oregon and California to New Hampshire, Florida and Pennsylvania. David B. Needle, a pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and clinical associate professor
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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 local and recent tradition of hitching a ride on an AirLink helicopter.
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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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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 BrightSide Animal Center.
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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 submit your own under the Contests tab, at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/#/rounds/1/gallery.
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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 what appeared to be Facebook, telling her to update her app. But what she didn’t know was: It was a fake account from a hacker.
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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 at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
Continue ReadingBy DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as veterinarians try to pin down what’s making the animals sick. Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire are among the states that have seen cases
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The 24th annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival is at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this weekend and features a wide variety of vendors and gifts.
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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 BrightSide Animal Center.
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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 and submit yours on this page under the Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Veterinarians are warning dog owners about a respiratory illness impacting canines in and around the Portland metro area, but much is still under investigation and not determined, KGW reported. “It’s a canine infectious disease, but we don’t know exactly what it’s caused by,” said Dr. Sarah Tauber, a staff veterinarian at Dove Lewis. “We’re
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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 and are ready to be adopted at the Humane Society of Central Oregon
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