Pets Archives

Furry Friends: Max is energetic, but also knows how to relax

May 14, 2021 12:15 pm KTVZ

Max is a young mixed-breed dog who likes to play but won’t be in your face all day. Visit him at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Pet Pals: Sassy is a sweet tabby cat

May 7, 2021 7:20 pm KTVZ

Sassy, a calm, curious and confident 1 1/2-year-old brown tabby cat, is waiting for a new, loving home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Furry Friends: Pepper is a sweet, energetic pup

May 7, 2021 9:21 am KTVZ

Pepper is a sweet 6-month-old puppy, as energetic as you’d expect, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for her forever home.

Pet Pals: Come meet Apollo

April 30, 2021 7:24 pm KTVZ

He’s a 9-year-old pitbull mix who’s full of life. His owner had to relinquish him due to his military deployment.

Furry Friends: Wilbur is a big, sweet boy

April 30, 2021 8:38 am KTVZ

Wilbur is 6- or 7-year-old mixed pup who loves people and would benefit from some family walks, as he waits for a new home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond.

Veterinarian shortage forcing Bend emergency clinic to stop 24-hour service

April 28, 2021 11:59 am KTVZ

Veterinarians in Central Oregon are facing a similar problem. The emergency clinic has operated 24/7 for the past three years. However, starting May 1st, the clinic will no longer be operating overnight.

Pet Pals: Meet Nero, a sweet German shepherd

April 23, 2021 9:04 pm KTVZ

Nero is an active, well-trained 3-year-old German shepherd waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Furry Friends: ‘Kreacher’ is a fun little chihuahua

April 9, 2021 9:22 am KTVZ

Harry Potter fans alert! ‘Kreacher’ is a 7-year-old chihuahua waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. He loves to be cuddled and carried around.

Terrebonne dog, attacked by pit bull, recovering back home after surgery

April 8, 2021 11:53 am KTVZ

A dog from Terrebonne is recovering at a Redmond vet clinic after being attacked by a stray or unleashed pit bull in Terrebonne.

Street Dog Hero seeks foster homes for 44 dogs rescued from S. Korean meat farm

March 30, 2021 6:21 pm KTVZ

Street Dog Hero, a Bend-based dog rescue operation, is preparing to receive about 44 dogs from South Korea, rescued from a dog meat farm. And it could use your help in finding them foster homes.

Humane Society of the Ochocos joins in ‘Tour for Life’ with Purina giveaways

March 29, 2021 4:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Humane Society of the Ochocos is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America for Tour For Life 2021 – the world’s largest national cooperative, life-saving pet adoption event – in partnership with Purina®, for a week-long celebration at their Prineville shelter.

Volunteers perform pet wellness checks for Redmond homeless

March 28, 2021 11:28 pm KTVZ

Companion Animal Medical Project volunteers were in Redmond Sunday, helping the homeless community with pet wellness checks.

Pet Pals: Meet lovely aristocats Baron and Esquire

March 26, 2021 6:00 pm KTVZ

Baron and Esquire come from a well-established household and still have lots of love to give. You can meet them at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Furry Friends: Rio is a fun, energetic dog

March 19, 2021 8:18 am KTVZ

Rio is a 7-year-old lab-shepherd mix who loves to be around people, and is waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Miniature donkey injured in NE Bend attack; owner believes it was off-leash dog

March 17, 2021 9:18 pm KTVZ

A donkey was taken to the vet after it was attacked on Tuesday in northeast Bend. His owner believes a dog at the adjacent off-leash dog park is responsible, and hopes it can be found and face punishment.

Missing, found Prineville dog manages to escape — twice, still on the loose

March 10, 2021 8:09 pm KTVZ

It’s been three days since Jake, a half heeler half Plott hound dog, disappeared from his owner’s Prineville home.

DCSO’s bloodhound K-9, Copper, and deputy partner earn national certification

March 10, 2021 11:54 am KTVZ News Partners

Copper, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s tracking bloodhound K-9, and his partner, Deputy Donny Patterson, just went through some challenging training and have earned a special national certification.

Pet Pals: Small animals need love, too

March 5, 2021 7:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

Hamsters, gerbils and rabbits are great animals for first-time pet owners, the Humane Society of Central Oregon reminds.

Furry Friends: Play fetch with beautiful Bella

March 5, 2021 9:22 am KTVZ

Bella is a sweet 1- to 2-year-old Lab who was brought to BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond as a stray recently, and like so many pups enjoys her ball and playing fetch.

Furry Friends: Lucy’s an active, sweet gal

February 26, 2021 7:54 am KTVZ News Partners

Meet Lucy, a 2-year-old, fairly large mixed-breed pup who’s waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.