MADRAS, Ore. – Jefferson County commissioners said Friday they are pleased to announce an open house and tour of the county’s dog kennel facility on Monday, July 22 from 5-7 p.m. This event marks the first opportunity for the public and community partners to explore the facility since the previous contractor, Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch,
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Pounce, Chomp and a littermate are three fun, social kittens now at the Humane Society of Central Oregon after time spent in a foster home.
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Piper is a 3-year-old happy girl waiting for a fun and loving new family at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
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They may not always bring a laugh, but your fine pet photos almost always bring a smile, so thanks for sharing them with us! You can see many more and submit yours under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Police turned to the public seeking information Tuesday after a Sunriver Utilities Co. worker found a cardboard box containing several deceased puppies. Police were notified shortly before 8 a.m. by the employee who said they found the box near the gate at the Sunriver Utilities’ Cottonwood Road entry, police spokeswoman
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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 been bottle-fed and cared for by the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s great foster folks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians get prepared for extreme heat warnings for the next week, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind pet owners that the best place for their pet is inside a cool house. Following are tips to keep your pet safe as temperatures hover around 100 degrees
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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 photos under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the heat. In order to keep pets safe, owners need to take precautions. “Do not leave your pets in your cars,” Victoria Arbona, the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon’s veterinary emergency doctor, said Wednesday. “It’s really not
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants pets participating in the parade to remain healthy and safe. Bring plenty of water and a pet bowl
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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 pets, some who will run away and need an assist to get back home.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this spring with its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event July 8-31. BrightSide Animal Center will participate along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states. To help deserving
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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 character? Not for long, as a Summer Sidekick promotion is half off dog adoption fees through Wednesday.
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Since NewsChannel 21’s report earlier this week on the veterinarian-prescribed osteoarthritis drug Librela that a Central Oregonian said led to his dog’s serious illness and passing, others from around Central Oregon and the US have reached out with similar sad, even tragic issues.
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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 someone at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Find your summer sidekick at the Humane Society of Central Oregon! Meet your new best friend at HSCO, and all dog adoptions are half off through Wednesday, July 3. There’s a variety of dogs at HSCO waiting to meet you – big, small, purebred and mixed breeds. The staff will help you
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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 many more lovely pets, visit this page under the Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/
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(Update: adding video, comment from the dog owner, statement from Zoetis) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three days after receiving an under-the-skin pain blocker injection for osteoarthritis, a Bend dog passed away. The owner, Kyle Blankenship, says after the drug was administered to his dog, Sasha, who experienced paralysis before she said. Blankenship told us he
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This week, Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon visits with kitten Olivia, who she describes as “confident, curious, adventurous – and a lot of fun!”
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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 the contract with current service provider Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch expires at the end of June, and is looking to fellow rescue groups and others for assistance.
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