Pet Pals: This sweet lil’ kitty is no Turkey — that’s just her name
Turkey’s litter-mate is named Gravy, so it’s probably a Thanksgiving theme, but this sweet 2-month-old is out of foster care and waiting for a new…
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Furry Friends: Barkley is energetic and loving
This week, meet Barkley, a 3-year-old mixed-breed guy who loves people and energetic play, and is waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Holidays are special for our pets, too
Whether we dress them up or let them be, our pets are a special part of the holidays for so many of us. Thanks for sharing your photos – you can…
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Pet Pals: Mike is a Russian tortoise who could be around for a long time
Mikey is a 10-year-old Russian tortoise, one of the smaller members of the species, who could live another 50 years. You can meet him at the Humane…
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Furry Friends: Marlin is a sweet young pup at BrightSide
Marlin, an 8-month-old hound mix, is a treat-motivated quick learner who’s already won over the hearts of the staff at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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‘They need to be loved’: Prineville woman makes, donates nearly 1,000 pet blankets
A Prineville woman whose painful childhood memories led her to make nearly 1,000 pet blankets for area shelters over the past few years is moving on…
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‘There’s not a lot known about it right now’: Central Oregon kennels prepare for unknown respiratory disease
A new respiratory illness of as yet unknown origin is affecting dogs across the state, according to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.…
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OSP troopers rescue 15 dogs from abandoned, stolen rental truck; two Klamath Falls residents arrested
A rental truck abandoned in a Klamath Falls truck stop parking lot for several days was found on Thanksgiving to have a precious barking cargo inside…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Time to relax with someone special
Seems to be a lot of relaxing, even snoozing puppy-dogs and kitty-cats this week — maybe it’s the time spent warm and comfy inside as cold weather…
Continue ReadingSigns of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported in at least a dozen states
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An infectious respiratory disease among dogs that continues to baffle veterinarians has now been reported in at least…
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‘It is the best deal in town’: Spin the wheel for a discount at HSCO’s Black Furday and Saturday adoption special
The Humane Society of Central Oregon was busy on Black Friday with families eager to find a new animal companion in time for the holidays.…
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Fury Friends: Lopo is a smart, sweet senior German shepherd
This week on Furry Friends: Meet Lopo, a kind senior German shepherd who’s eager to please and would do best in a quiet, loving home. He’s waiting at…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: We give thanks for our wonderful pets
When we give thanks for the special pets in our lives, the fun of sharing their photos is just part of the reason why. You can see many more and…
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Pet Pals: Watermelon and Lollipop are a playful pair of felines
Watermelon and Lollipop are nearly 3-month-old boys who are sweet and loving, once they’ve gotten accustomed to their surroundings. They’re waiting…
Continue ReadingDogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging…
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Furry Friends: Muffin and Tiger are a sweet bonded pair at BrightSide
This week on Furry Friends, meet Muffin and Tiger, a bonded pair of 7-year-old orange tabby cats waiting for a wonderful new home at Redmond’s…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Solo or in bunches, your pets rule
It’s quality not quantity that counts in so many ways – including the pets with whom you share your bed, your home, your life and your love. See more…
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Portland-area veterinarians, ODA looking for cause of respiratory illnesses affecting dogs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Veterinarians are warning dog owners about a respiratory illness impacting canines in and around the Portland metro area,…
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Pet Pals: Two rescued kittens pay a visit
Jasmine and Quinn are two of six 3-month-old kittens spotted and rescued by a traveling family near Horse Butte that have been great in foster care…
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Furry Friends: Watch out for mighty lil’ Tank!
This week on Furry Friends, first meet our newest colleague, Matt Draxton – but also meet Tank, a go-getter 2-year-old Yorkshire-terrier mix who’s on…
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