Redmond veteran mourns dog killed by off-leash dog; now, she wants answers
Retracing her steps, Army and Air Force veteran Debra Slade on Monday revisited where she last took her dog, 10-year-old Tucker, over the weekend,…
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More than 600 Hawaii shelter dogs, cats flown across the Pacific to the NW
Hundreds of dogs and cats from overcrowded Hawaii shelters have been flown across the Pacific to less-crowded facilities on the U.S. mainland.…
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Bend outfitter assists Three Rivers Humane Society with donated collars, leash sets
Alpine Outfitters, Bend-based makers of handcrafted and high-quality gear for working and active dogs, has partnered with Three Rivers Humane…
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Furry Friends: J.D. is a sweet youngster who’s full of energy
J.D. is a very energetic 1-year-old blue heeler-cattle dog mix pup who just arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center a few days…
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Furry Friends: Bow is sweet Airedale terrier
Bow is a very sweet 7-year-old Airedale terrier, just arrived and waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pals: The cat currently known as Prince is waiting
This week, the Humane Society of Central Oregon presents Prince, a cuddly domestic shorthair who could star in your…
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Pet Pals: HSCO takes in 27 cats from shelters in wildfire areas
The Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend has taken in 27 cats from shelters affected by Oregon’s…
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Rescued Holiday Farm Fire animals in C.O.; some treated for burns, smoke inhalation
In addition to human evacuees, animals now are arriving and being cared for at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond after being rescued from…
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Donations pour in for fire evacuees and their pets; C.O drop-off locations arise
Wildfire evacuees are still arriving at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds from various fire-stricken areas around Oregon, and many Central Oregonians…
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Bend bird rescue offers help to evacuees in need
Second Chance Bird Rescue in Bend is offering space, food or supplies to the feathered friends of any wildfire…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers wildfire smoke and animals safety precautions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants to remind people that unhealthy air quality also applies to animals. If you are…
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Pet Pals: George is an active, friendly young dog
George is a 2-year-old herding-breed dog who could be called a “Velcro dog” – right at your side. He’s waiting for a new home at the Humane Society…
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Furry Friends: Miss Georgia has a lot to say
Miss Georgia, a 6-year-old hound dog who loves her belly and ear rubs, is waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Clear the Shelters: Ranger, Olivia need loving homes
Ranger, the longest-term resident of the Humane Society of the Ohcocos, and Olivia are among the senior pets who need warm, loving…
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Pet Pals: Janis Joplin wants a piece of your heart
Janis Joplin is a 7-year-old husky/chow mix available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. She is well-trained, knows basic commands…
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Clear the Shelters: Starsky can have a better life
In our third week of the Clear the Shelters campaign. NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster introduces us to a girl named Starsky, who was rescued from a…
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Clear the Shelters: Double the fun – and love
This week in our Clear the Shelters campaign, NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster introduces us to Iowa and Gunner, a couple furry friends at BrightSide…
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Pet Pals: Zissou knows ‘sit,’ ‘stay,’ ‘shake’ — and love
Zissou, a 10-year-old pit bull-terrier mix, showed up as a stray at the Humane Society of Central Oregon and needs a new, loving…
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Furry Friends: Meet Leo, the fun-loving Lab mix
Leo the Lab mix is an 11-month-old bundle of joy with a lot of energy, waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Clear the Shelters: Senior pets make wonderful companions
In this week’s “Clear the Shelters” feature, NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster looks at how older animals, often overlooked, are in need of a new,…
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