NE Bend pet wash and grooming business to close after 25 years
U-Wash Pets and Grooming off Third Street in Bend is closing at month’s end after 25 years in business. We talked to the owner on Wednesday about the…
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‘It’s just such an important rescue to us’:Bend’s Street Dog Hero rescues seven dogs from Kabul, Afghanistan
Seven dogs from Afghanistan are now in Central Oregon, in need of forever homes. Several staff members from Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero traveled…
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Pet Pals: Spud’s a sweet, casual girl
Spud is an adorable 5-month-old female shepherd mix waiting for just the right new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon takes in rare male tortoiseshell cat, discovers it’s also an even rarer hermaphrodite
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cinder, a tiny one-pound kitten that was brought to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, was discovered to be a rare type of…
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La Pine man spots and uses brick to smash open a locked window, rescue dog from burning home
La Pine resident Blake Barrett and his wife, Keddah, were headed home from a stop at his parents’ house Sunday afternoon “to pick up a couple of…
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Pet Pals: Dixie is a sweet 8-year-old ready and waiting for her new home
Dixie is a sweet 8-year-old who’s waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a new…
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Escaped horse reported missing in Sisters area found in ‘relatively good health,’ DCSO reports
One day after the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sought help from the public to find an escaped horse missing in the Sisters area, the agency…
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Pet Pics: Traveling companions or close to home, they’re great
Whether they like to hit the road with you or prefer the cozy confines at home, our pets are wonderful companions. Thanks for sharing your photos you…
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More animals in need of homes in Jefferson County
After contract negotiations with Jefferson County fell through, Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch is hoping to clear their shelters and find homes for all their…
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Pet Pals: Black Bear is a ‘chill’ cat, with captivating eyes
The Humane Society of Central Oregon staff love Black Bear, who is 6 years old and a pretty “chill”…
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Madras Grocery Outlet hosts ‘adoption spree’ for Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch as contract for Jefferson County shelter nears end
After negotiations between Jefferson County and Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch to continue operating the county’s animal Shelter failed, it now has just…
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Beloved, retired Bend Police drug-detection K-9 ‘Zoey’ has passed with her family at the age of 13
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s always a sad day when a beloved family pet passes. But when it’s a four-legged retired Bend Police officer, K-9 Zoey,…
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Dog stolen from vehicle parked at Whychus Creek Canyon trailhead found deceased a few miles away, DCSO says
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a dog stolen Friday from a crate in a vehicle parked at the Whychus…
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Furry Friends: Morty is a sweet, playful and outgoing 2-year-old
Morty is a 2-year-old who came to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center as a stray and is a playful, outgoing cat who’s ready for a new…
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Pet Pics: More super photos of your precious pets
Thanks for another great round of wonderful photos for this week’s edition of Pet Pics! You can see plenty more and submit yours from the Contests…
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Pet Pals: Bonded guinea pig pair need a home
Dogs and cats are great, but the Humane Society of Central Oregon also has rabbits and guinea pigs – like 3-month-old bonded pair Ralph and…
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Furry Friends: Ozzy is a handsome 2-year-old who just loves belly rubs
Ozzy is a handsome 2-year-old whose favorite thing in the world is a belly rub. He’s waiting for that and much more at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pics: Wonderful members of the family
We sure love our pets – and we love when you share some of your favorite photos with us! Submit some of your own photos and see many more in the…
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A little dog wins big at the Westminster Dog Show
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Sage the Miniature Poodle has won best in show at the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The all-black ball…
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Redmond PD cite owner of dog that fatally attacked another dog at Fairgrounds for ‘nuisance dog,’ no license
Hours after Redmond police asked the public for help Wednesday in identifying the owner of four Great Dane dogs, one of which fatally attacked a…
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