Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office goats now available for adoption
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The goats at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Ranch are officially up for adoption, and they’re ready to find…
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Pet Pals: Tiny kitten Cletus has a whole lot to say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Pet Pals, Lynsey Harris gets to meet five-week-old kitten Cletus, who is very chatty and waiting for a loving home…
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Street Dog Hero receives $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mutts Across America’ program
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a…
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Dozens of poodles rescued from alleged Alfalfa puppy mill are going up for adoption; here’s what you need to know
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her home has surrendered over 40 poodles seized from the property,…
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Pet Pals: Grayson is a little furball of a kitten, in need of a lap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grayson is just two months old, but is ready for adoption starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central…
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‘The goal is to increase access’: Pet Pals program helps local seniors’ pets, but funding cuts threaten services
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its…
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Pet Pals: These three cute and tiny kittens are just as adorable as you’d expect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gary, Ted and Nancy are a trio of small kittens waiting for a new home to romp and play in, waiting at the Humane Society of…
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Mud Bay to match customers’ pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day in donations to NW shelters, rescues
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – Local independent pet retailer Mud Bay will match all customer pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday,…
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Community Conversations: Deschutes County’s only dedicated bunny rescue is in desperate need of volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s only dedicated bunny rescue, Embers Wildflower Bunny Rescue, is helping abandoned and surrendered bunnies…
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Nearly 300 hoarded dogs rescued from horrid conditions in Mexico; Bend’s Street Dog Hero bringing 10 to Oregon
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a heartbreaking case of animal hoarding, 298 dogs were recently confiscated from a property in…
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Pet Pics: Why can’t we bee friends?
Check out this adorable pet pic of a puppy and a bee becoming friends. It was just one of the many adorable photos this week. Be sure to share with…
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Feline overload: More than 100 cats are up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Ochocos
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos…
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Bend man admits beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street, faces likely 15-day jail term, agrees to give up ‘Freya’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea…
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Family reunites with lost cat after seeing her on KTVZ
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cat is back home with her family after they spotted her on KTVZ News. BrightSide Animal Center says the family recognized…
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23 Pit Bull Mixes rescued in Redmond, including 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion; dogs’ 2 owners face charges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes – four adults and 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion -…
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Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized has a criminal history, including previous charges involving dogs
(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about…
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Pet Pics: Benny is ready for some Ducks football
Check out this adorable Football companion Benny! I think we know where his loyalties lie with regards to the Ducks vs. Beavers. Don’t forget to…
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Bend man accused of beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street arrested on animal abuse charges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been arrested on animal abuse charges, accused of beating his dog in public view on a busy northeast Bend street,…
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Pet Pals: It’s no surprise that these surrendered, friendly pups are going fast
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A VIP (Very Important Pet) guest accompanied Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon for Friday night’s Pet Pals – one…
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Central Oregon animal shelters are joining national ‘Clear The Shelters’ event throughout August
Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family.…
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