Pets Archives

Welcome waggin’: Redmond Airport’s therapy dog visits bring smiles, ease stress

March 24, 2023 9:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

Smiles at Redmond Airport’s crowded, often hectic terminal? Sure, and wagging tails, too, thanks to therapy dogs that stop by with their handlers…

Pet Pals: Sweet, active Darwin is a hamster who fits in your hands

March 24, 2023 8:57 pm KTVZ

Darwin is a teddy bear hamster, among the small animals waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…

Furry Friends: Branson and Brynae are a pair of fun sibling pups

March 24, 2023 9:35 am KTVZ

This week, meet Branson and Brynae, brother-sister duo from a litter of pit bull mix puppies who showed up in a little cardboard box at Redmond’s…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Those furry friendly faces, funner than ever

March 22, 2023 10:20 pm KTVZ

If all these photos of great Central Oregon pets don’t make you smile — well, maybe you have your own to share with us, or would like to see more at…

Furry Friends: Cupcake is a sweet, laid-back senior

March 17, 2023 9:23 am KTVZ

Cupcake is a sweet, mellow senior who happens to be blind and is waiting for “a soft place to land” at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: The eyes have it

March 15, 2023 9:29 pm KTVZ

Such attention-getters, and rightly so, in this week’s group of Pet Pics Sweepstakes entrants. You can check out many more and submit your own photo…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: One of our viewers’ favorite segments

March 8, 2023 7:28 pm KTVZ

Central Oregonians love their pets, and we love to see them! See plenty more and submit yours at…

Your vote can help a Central Oregon dog in the running to be named ‘America’s Favorite Pet’

March 7, 2023 8:30 pm Tracee Tuesday

Tucker’s owner, Kari Jo Starr, describes him as gentle, loving and a friend to everyone he…

Online lost-pet scam hits Sunriver resident; many others say it’s widespread

March 6, 2023 7:24 pm KTVZ

A Sunriver woman has a warning to pet owners after being the victim of an online scam involving her missing dog, Meeka. NewsChannel 21’s Liam Gibler…

Furry Friends: Meet marvelous Merv, energetic and loving

March 3, 2023 9:45 am KTVZ

This week, we introduce you to Merv, a curious and affectionate Lab mix who is bouncing back from a car accident and waiting to meet you at Redmond’s…

Bend’s Street Dog Hero back from trip to Mexico, where it held three-day free spay and neuter event

February 23, 2023 10:38 pm KTVZ

Volunteers with a Bend nonprofit are back from treating more than 500 dogs in Mexico. Street Dog Hero provided free spay and neuter surgeries…

Pet Pals: Chuck will steal your heart

February 24, 2023 8:24 pm Lee Anderson

Lynne brought in Chuck for our weekly segment, and the NewsChannel 21 crew went nuts! You will too! He’s a new arrival at the Humane Society of…

Furry Friends: Lobo is a sweet, friendly boy with brighter days ahead

February 24, 2023 9:40 am KTVZ

Meet Lobo, an active, friendly 3-year-old German shepherd who gets along well with people and other animals and is a bit underweight from his time on…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Once again, gorgeous photos

February 22, 2023 7:38 pm KTVZ

We love to see your furry…or feathered friends each Wednesday night! Submit your favorite pet’s pic and see plenty more at our Pet Pics photo…

Humane Society of C.O.’s 11th annual Pup Crawl benefits local homeless animals

February 17, 2023 10:27 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Have a howling good time at a local brew pub during the Pup Crawl and help raise money for homeless animals. The Humane…

Furry Friends: Cali is a sweetheart

February 17, 2023 8:30 am KTVZ

Cali is a bull terrier mix who has had some health challenges but still has a sweet disposition and is waiting for a new home – yours? – at Redmond’s…