Lifestyle Archives

Pet Pals: Puppy Warden might just lock up your heart

August 23, 2024 10:17 pm Lee Anderson

This week, Lynne brings by Warden, a sweet 3-month-old puppy who’s waiting for adventure at the Humane Society of Central…

Furry Friends: Bonnie is a sweet puppy with lots of energy

August 23, 2024 9:45 am Jillian Fortner

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…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Sweet, cute, funny or adventurous, they are lovely

August 21, 2024 8:15 pm KTVZ News Team

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…

Deschutes County Fair & Expo issues reminder: Leashes required for dogs at fairgrounds

August 20, 2024 12:44 pm KTVZ News Sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center wants to remind dog owners to keep their four-legged friends on a leash while…

Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide is very full, offering adoption-fee discount, upcoming fundraisers

August 19, 2024 11:49 pm Isabella Warren

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…

Pet Pals: Emerald is on the mend, and could be your next best friend

August 17, 2024 12:32 am Lee Anderson

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…

Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far

August 16, 2024 11:48 pm KTVZ News Sources

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…

Furry Friends: Pippy and Pepper are the best of friends

August 16, 2024 9:47 am Jillian Fortner

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…

Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate

August 15, 2024 11:11 am KTVZ News Sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Those eyes have it, and how

August 14, 2024 8:33 pm KTVZ News Team

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…

‘Great time to adopt’: Street Dog Hero is helping ‘Clear the Shelters’ through adoption events

August 12, 2024 12:00 pm Matthew Draxton

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…

Four-legged athletes test their skills in inaugural Doggolympics in Bend’s Old Mill

August 10, 2024 10:02 am Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Olympics are almost wrapping up in Paris, with the closing ceremony taking…

Pet Pals: Meet Molly and Nellie, two terribly cute puppies from a litter of eight

August 9, 2024 8:15 pm Barney Lerten

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…

Furry Friends: Edith is a playful, happy explorer pup full of energy

August 9, 2024 10:23 am Jillian Fortner

Edith is a 1-year-old with a lot of playful energy who can make an active owner a happy companion! She’s waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Pet Pics: More pups and kitties to love and enjoy

August 7, 2024 9:50 pm KTVZ News Team

Whether your cats and dogs love or just tolerate each other, you love them all of course. Share your favorite photos for our weekly segment, from the…