Pets Archives

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 of Central Oregon.

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 them new, loving homes.

Furry Friends: ‘Turk’ a great Friday the 13th black cat

December 13, 2019 8:07 am KTVZ

Black cats can be wonderful kitties – even on Friday the 13th, like this special cat with a special name – Turkington, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. Also: BrightSide hosts pictures with Santa and your pet from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

‘Oregon Loves Its Pets’ license plate to help spay-neuter programs

December 9, 2019 1:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene-based spay and neuter program is looking to raise funds with a special license plate that will attract attention from pet-lovers across the state while helping tackle pet overpopulation. Each year in the US, approximately 1.5 million pets are euthanized in shelters — and while that is an incredibly disturbing

Furry Friends: Two fun kittens visit

December 6, 2019 9:46 am KTVZ

Kitten season isn’t quite over yet, including these two sweet ones, at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Pet Pals: Pair of frisky kittens visit

November 29, 2019 6:20 pm KTVZ

There’s a reason a cat food brand is called Friskies – Oliver and Romeo are prime examples, and about the last of the recent group of returned foster kittens at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Giving street dogs a second chance in Central Oregon

November 28, 2019 5:58 pm KTVZ

There are some unique animal rescue groups in Central Oregon that want to remind you it’s not just people who have something to be thankful for.

HSCO offers ‘Black Furday, Saturday’ adoption special

November 28, 2019 6:37 pm KTVZ

The Humane Society of Central Oregon is having a “Black Furday and Saturday” adoption special the 29th and 30th of November. Adopters on Black Furday will spin the ‘Wheel of Fortunate’ for an adoption fee discount of 50% off to FREE!

Charlotte catches snowflakes in Sisters

November 28, 2019 11:50 am KTVZ

Patti and Steve Janego shared this video of their dog, Charlotte, catching Thanksgiving snowflakes!

Prineville home to C.O.’s only ferret shelter

November 26, 2019 7:08 pm KTVZ

There’s only one animal shelter in Central Oregon focused on rehoming ferrets, and it’s located in Prineville.

Pet safety tips for the cold days ahead

November 25, 2019 6:36 pm Barney Lerten

As frigid, below-freezing temperatures and snow hit Central Oregon, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to remind people to provide extra care for their pets.

Pet Pals: Donny and Marie come calling

November 23, 2019 1:33 am KTVZ

Senior terriers Donny and Marie showed up as strays at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and it’d be great if they could find a new and loving home together.

Oregon Zoo welcomes second red panda

November 18, 2019 10:20 pm KTVZ

What could be cuter than a red panda? Two red pandas! Moshu, a fluffy 7-year-old, was reunited with his longtime companion Mei Mei at the Oregon Zoo earlier this month, and is settling right into his new habitat.

Pet Pals: Brother and sister kittens pay a visit

November 15, 2019 7:44 pm KTVZ

Karen Burns of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by a pair of wonderful 8-week-old kitten siblings, Captain and Charlotte.

Furry Friends: Two of a tailless kitten triplet set

Furry Friends: Two of a kitten triplet set

November 15, 2019 8:34 am Barney Lerten

Two members of a set of tailless triplet kittens visit from Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Ruff Report pros and cons of pet insurance

Ruff Report: Affordable pet care and insurance

November 14, 2019 6:48 pm KTVZ

Owning a pet is a big responsibility. They’re easy to love, but they need care and attention, which can end up being pretty expensive.

Love is Ageless: HSCO offers senior adoption discounts

November 8, 2019 11:58 pm KTVZ

Are you ready for a mature relationship? Looking for a pet that is aged to purrfection? Adopt a dog or cat, 8 years and older, at the Humane Society of Central Oregon and 50% off the adoption fee is sponsored by Oregrown’s NYA Fund through the month of November.

Pet Pals: Chunk and Sloth are fun litter mates

November 8, 2019 8:35 pm KTVZ

Chunk and Sloth are siblings and two of the many cats and kittens waiting for new homes at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Furry Friends : Comet is a frisky sweetheart

November 8, 2019 1:47 pm KTVZ

Comet is a sweetheart of a kitten who wants to hang out at your house. For now, he’s at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

Meet Nash: A rescued dog with new family – and calling

November 7, 2019 10:31 pm KTVZ

A year or so ago, times were not so good for Nash. But the dog, one of 53 given up by a La Pine breeder, has found not just a new family, but a new purpose.