Pets Archives

Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of Central Oregon adapts to the pandemic

September 6, 2021 9:21 am KTVZ

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 appointments.

Pet Pals: Rat-a-tat-tat

September 3, 2021 7:35 pm Lee Anderson

These rodents at the Humane Society of Central Oregon are great for young pet owners. They’re a pair, so prepare to have two pets!

Furry Friends: Meet frisky siblings Rhett and Mel

September 3, 2021 10:22 am KTVZ

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 Animal Center.

Emergency animal hospital in Bend will soon return to 24/7 hours on weekends

September 1, 2021 11:20 am KTVZ

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.

Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of the Ochocos breaks ground on new facility

August 30, 2021 8:37 am KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 visits the Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville to discuss the construction delay of the new facility, staff shortages, and the animals ready for adoption.

Furry Friends: Gremlin is a playful kitty-cat

August 27, 2021 9:04 am KTVZ

Meet Gremlin, a handsome, playful 4- to 5-year-old cat waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Clear the Shelters returns: Brightside Animal Center gets new kennels

August 23, 2021 8:09 am KTVZ

Brightside Animal Center got new kennels during the pandemic.

Lilo, lost and found: Gresham family’s missing cat somehow made it to Bend

August 20, 2021 6:36 pm KTVZ

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 to Lilo’s microchip, she turned up 150 miles away. It’s a mystery how she traveled all that way.

Pet Pals: Bagheera is a special senior kitty

August 13, 2021 7:16 pm KTVZ

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 Bend.

Furry Friends: Meet Twinkie, from Oklahoma

August 13, 2021 8:20 am KTVZ

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 other dogs.

Pet Pals: Meet sibling kitties Jillian and Junebug

August 6, 2021 8:29 pm KTVZ

Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by two 5-month-old sisters Jillian and Junebug, who need a new home.

Furry Friends: Kirby has three legs, big heart

August 6, 2021 8:02 am KTVZ

Meet Kirby, a three-legged gray tabby kitten filled with a lot of love, now at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Bend dog suffering from blood disease; owner seeking dog donor

August 3, 2021 7:58 pm KTVZ

Sage is a 9-month-old heeler mix who has immune mediated hemolytic anemia, a disease where the body’s immune system destroys its own blood cells.

Furry Friends: Sooner is sweet and mellow

July 23, 2021 8:23 am KTVZ

Meet Sooner, a sweet and mellow Boxer mix who recently came from Oklahoma to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, has learned some commands, like “shake,” and is great with people.

CDC import ban makes Bend group’s efforts to rescue dogs abroad challenging

July 21, 2021 12:08 am KTVZ

Amanda Jo kept hearing horror stories about the abuse and killing of dogs in Asia, so she decided to take action.

Humane Society of C.O. holds adoption event at Volvo Cars Bend

July 17, 2021 6:43 pm KTVZ

For every donation Saturday, the Bend Volvo donated $50 to the Humane Society of Central Oregon — and for every car purchased, adoption fees were waived.

Pet Pals: Look at the duo Lynne from HSCO has ferreted out for us

July 16, 2021 9:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought Buttons and Sebastian, a bonded pair of ferrets for her and Lee Anderson to hang onto, as they wait for a new home.

Furry Friends: Luna has a lot of energy – and love – to share

July 16, 2021 8:38 am KTVZ

Luna is a 6-year-old pit bull with a lot of energy and love to give, waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Humane Society of C. Oregon offers disaster preparedness tips for animals

July 12, 2021 5:55 pm KTVZ

Are you prepared to quickly evacuate your home with your pets? The Humane Society of Central Oregon offers these tips.

As wildfire grows, Pet Evacuation Team ready to house animals at Deschutes County Fairgrounds

July 12, 2021 6:28 pm KTVZ

Monday was a busy day for the Pet Evacuation Team as they set up at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center to house any animals displaced by the fast-growing Grandview Fire.