Pets Archives

Pet Pals: Jill and Nell would love a new home

February 28, 2020 6:54 pm KTVZ

Sisters Jill and Nell were among the youngest of a big cat colony the Humane Society of Central Oregon was able to trap, neuter and release through…

Furry Friends: Zipporah is pretty long-haired senior

February 28, 2020 10:00 am KTVZ

Zipporah is an older cat but quite spunky and waiting for her new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Pet pals: Pair of bunnies are brother and sister

February 21, 2020 7:06 pm KTVZ

The Humane Society of Central Oregon has been inundated with rabbits of late, including siblings Thumper and…

Furry Friends: KiKi is a frisky, sweet girl

February 21, 2020 8:50 am KTVZ

KiKi has a few limitations, due to FIV, but in general she’s a fun, healthy gal, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for a new, loving…

Bend dog ‘Kegs’ does well at Westminster

February 13, 2020 12:00 am Barney Lerten

A Bend born and raised Samoyed named ‘Kegs’ did quite well for himself at the 144th Westminster Dog Show in New York this…

Dozens of cats rescued from crash near Prineville heading to Portland shelter

February 12, 2020 10:00 pm KTVZ News Partners

Dozens of cats rescued after a crash last October on Highway 26 east of Prineville are being brought to the Oregon Humane Society to receive…

Bend coyote’s dog attack sparks concern among pet owners

February 3, 2020 6:33 pm KTVZ

Coyote sightings are fairly common in the Bend area, but after one coyote viciously attacked a dog recently, some pet owners are expressing concern…

After 2 C.O. dogs caught in traps, owners urge stricter limits

January 30, 2020 6:22 pm KTVZ

Residents who enjoy activities like hiking or biking have encountered steel traps near trailheads, campgrounds and public areas. Some have reported…

Lucy, stuck in icy Little Deschutes, got tail-wagging rescue

January 24, 2020 5:53 pm Barney Lerten

Lucy, a 5-year-old golden retriever, had better days than Friday, when she ended up clinging to the icy banks of the Little Deschutes River in La…

Bucky, dog shot four times near Bend, adopted by Seattle family

January 18, 2020 6:45 pm KTVZ

Bucky, the dog who survived being shot four times near Bend last month, has found a new home. The parents of the man who found him drove 7.5 hours…

Furry Friends: Timber is a ball of snuggleness

January 10, 2020 9:04 am KTVZ

Timber, a very loving cat, is waiting at the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond for a new, loving…

UO study: To get pets adopted, focus on health – not cuteness – in ads

January 9, 2020 10:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

If they want more pets to find homes, pet adoption agencies should hit pause on words like “buddy” and “companion” in their advertising, according to…

Pet Pals: Two cute bunnies pay a visit

December 27, 2019 7:48 pm KTVZ

They’re named for cereals – Cheerios and Captain Crunch – and these two bunny pals are among several waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon…

Beaverton family of adopted kids adopts blind, abandoned kitten

December 25, 2019 11:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KGW) — The Lundin family is celebrating Christmas this year with a new furry family member. Ilene, a blind kitten who was rescued…

Madras cat rescued after being put in plastic tote, abandoned

December 20, 2019 6:34 pm KTVZ

– A Madras cat was found placed in a plastic tote and abandoned just outside Deer Ridge state prison. No one knows how it got there — not even her…

Pet Pals: Twinkie is a big, sweet great Dane

December 20, 2019 6:58 pm KTVZ

This 5-year-old great Dane may be the biggest Twinkie you’ve ever seen, but she’s a friendly dog who is waiting for a nice home at the Humane Society…

Pet Pals: Pair of magically named kittens pay a visit

December 13, 2019 6:35 pm KTVZ

They’re called Houdini and Copperfield, and you can make their temporary status disappear by visiting the Humane Society of Central Oregon and giving…