Pet Pals: Wafer is a handsome pup, with eyes that mesmerize
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wafer is one of a litter of 12 smart and social puppies the Humane Society of Central Oregon received last week. They are a big…
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Pet Pals: Meet two sweet kitties, Edmund Fitzgerald and Gale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by a pair of sweet kittens for Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment.…
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Yoga with Cats returns to Bend: Where you can stretch and snuggle this weekend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cat lovers looking for a new kind of relaxation can roll out their mats among furry friends this weekend…
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Pet Pals: Gomez is a sweet, confident and loving kitty-cat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gomez is said to be an “all-around great cat,” and he’s waiting for a new, loving home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon launches nonprofit PetsForward, to expand access to advanced care
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of…
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Prineville pastor, accused of shooting cat, now charged with first-degree animal abuse
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville church pastor who allegedly shot a neighborhood cat and placed in a church dumpster…
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Beloved store cat killed by Waymo
By Amanda Hari Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — People in San Francisco’s Mission District are mourning after a…
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There’s furry fun for all at the annual Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween at a special…
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BrightSide Animal Center and Subaru of Bend partner to celebrate ‘Subaru Loves Pets Month’
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center says it’s thrilled to partner with Subaru of Bend this October to celebrate Subaru Loves Pets…
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New charge added against alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner; here’s what it’s about, and how she plans to plead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her home was arraigned Thursday, one day after a grand jury’s…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office goats now available for adoption
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The goats at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Ranch are officially up for adoption, and they’re ready to find…
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Pet Pals: Tiny kitten Cletus has a whole lot to say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Pet Pals, Lynsey Harris gets to meet five-week-old kitten Cletus, who is very chatty and waiting for a loving home…
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Street Dog Hero receives $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mutts Across America’ program
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a…
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Dozens of poodles rescued from alleged Alfalfa puppy mill are going up for adoption; here’s what you need to know
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her home has surrendered over 40 poodles seized from the property,…
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Pet Pals: Grayson is a little furball of a kitten, in need of a lap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grayson is just two months old, but is ready for adoption starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central…
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‘The goal is to increase access’: Pet Pals program helps local seniors’ pets, but funding cuts threaten services
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its…
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Pet Pals: These three cute and tiny kittens are just as adorable as you’d expect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gary, Ted and Nancy are a trio of small kittens waiting for a new home to romp and play in, waiting at the Humane Society of…
Continue Reading Owner of suspected Alfalfa-area puppy mill barred from having animals; prosecutors seek forfeiture of 49 rescued dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alfalfa-area resident Lorinda Maxwell, the owner of “Kameo Poodles,” has been granted conditional release as her animal…
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Mud Bay to match customers’ pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day in donations to NW shelters, rescues
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – Local independent pet retailer Mud Bay will match all customer pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday,…
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Community Conversations: Deschutes County’s only dedicated bunny rescue is in desperate need of volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s only dedicated bunny rescue, Embers Wildflower Bunny Rescue, is helping abandoned and surrendered bunnies…
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