Clear the Shelters: Here’s Sparkling Bob!
We continue our Clear the Shelters campaign by introducing you to a fun 8-year-old terrier mix waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Dozens of cats, dogs arrive in Bend on rescue flight from Hurricane Ida-stricken Louisiana
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –It was a busy scene at the Bend Airport Tuesday afternoon as dozens of dogs and cats were unloaded from a plane after a rescue…
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Bend nonprofit’s sneaker drive helps save and support cats and dogs
Cascade Canine Rescue East and West in Bend is partnering with GotSneakers to launch a Sneaker Drive. The organization will earn money from…
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Cascade Canine Rescue East and West holding sneaker drive to raise funds for pet rescues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Canine Rescue East and West (CCREW) www.ccrewdog.org is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser to raise money for…
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Big turnout for Street Dog Hero’s second annual fundraiser
Sunday’s Street Dog Heroes event at the Athletic Club of Bend was hosted by Bend Pet Express, featuring a variety of food vendors. People came with…
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Smoke can worsen dogs’ cases of ‘kennel cough,’ vet says
We talked with a Bend veterinarian about respiratory issues known as “kennel cough” that can worsen in times of heavy…
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Two serious horse viruses confirmed in Oregon; state urges owners to vaccinate animals
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has received six confirmed reports of West Nile Virus diagnosed in Oregon horses in the past two…
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Furry Friends: Meet Rowdy, a friendly, playful pup
Rowdy is a friendly, playful and gentle pup who loves to go for walks, and is waiting for the right folks at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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HSCO’s Bend Spay and Neuter Clinic to close for extended period due to staffing shortage
The Humane Society of Central Oregon announced Thursday it has been forced to make the difficult decision to close the low-cost Bend Spay and Neuter…
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Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of Central Oregon adapts to the pandemic
Like many places, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Humane Society of Central Oregon to close its doors to the public, aside from people with…
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Pet Pals: Rat-a-tat-tat
These rodents at the Humane Society of Central Oregon are great for young pet owners. They’re a pair, so prepare to have two…
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Furry Friends: Meet frisky siblings Rhett and Mel
Rhett and Mel are two playful kitties who’d love to find a new home together (though it’s not required) and are waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide…
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Emergency animal hospital in Bend will soon return to 24/7 hours on weekends
Owners of an emergency vet clinic in Bend say people can rest easy, knowing there’s a place to bring their pets at any time of day — or night.…
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Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of the Ochocos breaks ground on new facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 visits the Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville to discuss the construction delay of the new facility,…
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Furry Friends: Gremlin is a playful kitty-cat
Meet Gremlin, a handsome, playful 4- to 5-year-old cat waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Clear the Shelters returns: Brightside Animal Center gets new kennels
Brightside Animal Center got new kennels during the…
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Lilo, lost and found: Gresham family’s missing cat somehow made it to Bend
A Gresham family who lost their cat, Lilo, two months ago had almost given up hope, until a call from the Humane Society of Central Oregon — thanks…
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Pet Pals: Bagheera is a special senior kitty
Bagheera, 12 years young, is a domestic longhair mix who is just waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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Furry Friends: Meet Twinkie, from Oklahoma
Twinkie is a sweet, 2-year-old mixed-breed big pup who was a shelter favorite in Oklahoma and arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center with four…
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Pet Pals: Meet sibling kitties Jillian and Junebug
Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by two 5-month-old sisters Jillian and Junebug, who need a new…
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