Pet Pals: Bill is a cute and mellow kitten
Lynne brings by Bill – his partner is Ted, which is excellent – and they are part of a litter found at the Best Buy loading dock recently who have…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers extreme heat precautions for pets’ safety
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians get prepared for extreme heat warnings for the next week, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would…
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Pet Pics: Summer a fun time, indoors or out
Our dogs and cats can make life more enjoyable some days – bearable others. You can share your lovable pet with everybody and see many more fun…
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Central Oregon pet and livestock experts, owners share how to keep your animals safe during heat wave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the…
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Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees,…
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‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks
With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by…
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BrightSide Animal Center partners with Bissell Pet Foundation for Summer National Empty the Shelters reduced-fee event
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national…
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Pet Pals: Lovers of great dogs will jump at Bungee
How can this wonderful fella, Bungee, still be at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a month now, waiting for someone to see his special…
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‘It’s horrible:’ Second C.O. dog owner tells NewsChannel 21 of tragic experience with prescribed drug Librela
Since NewsChannel 21’s report earlier this week on the veterinarian-prescribed osteoarthritis drug Librela that a Central Oregonian said led to his…
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Furry Friends: Mavis has lots of energy and love to give
Mavis, this week’s Furry Friends star, is an abandoned and rescued 5-year-old who loves to meet new people, and she’s waiting for that special…
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Find your summer sidekick at the Humane Society of C.O.; all dog adoption fees 50% off through July 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Find your summer sidekick at the Humane Society of Central Oregon! Meet your new best friend at HSCO, and all dog adoptions are…
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Pet Pics: So many great portraits of our wonderful dogs and cats
If you love cute/handsome dogs and cats, our mid-week Pet Pics feature is just for you! If you want your pet to become part of the show, or to see…
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‘I just wanted her to go in peace:’ Bend man’s dog passes after receiving Librela, a pain-blocker to treat osteoarthritis
(Update: adding video, comment from the dog owner, statement from Zoetis) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three days after receiving an under-the-skin pain…
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Pet Pals: Sweet, adventurous kitten Olivia needs a home to explore
This week, Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon visits with kitten Olivia, who she describes as “confident, curious, adventurous -…
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Street Dog Hero takes in 50 dogs from closing Madras shelter; Jefferson County contracts with BrightSide for kennels
The Bend nonprofit rescue group Street Dog Hero said Wednesday it has taken in the 50 dogs remaining at the Jefferson County animal shelter before…
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Pet Pics: Just hangin’ out as summer arrives
We have a lot of laid-back cats and dogs shared this week, some even wearing special attire. Whatever your favorite pets are up to, you can submit a…
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38 dogs rescued from crowded Oklahoma shelter touch down in Bend, thanks to Dog Is My Copilot, Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly 40 tail-wagging dogs rescued from a crowded Oklahoma shelter touched down Saturday at Bend Airport to begin the next,…
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Pet Pals: Cute, soft and definitely different: Meet Piper, the chinchilla
Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by an unusual visitor: Piper is a 3-year-old chinchilla, one of two currently at the…
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Furry Friends: Bo’s a lovable bundle of joy and energy
Bo is a 3-year-old mixed breed doggy who loves to roll around in the grass and is just what BrightSide Animal Center’s Savanah Wellman calls “a big,…
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Pet Pics: So many perfect pet photos for people to peruse
It’s not the “dog days” of summer yet, but our viewers’ great pet photos are the cat’s meow! Join the Pet Pics fun from the Contests tab at…
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