Pet Pals: Grayson is a little furball of a kitten, in need of a lap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grayson is just two months old, but is ready for adoption starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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‘The goal is to increase access’: Pet Pals program helps local seniors’ pets, but funding cuts threaten services
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its annual Food Fur All fundraiser to sustain and grow those services amid reduced funding.
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Pet Pals: These three cute and tiny kittens are just as adorable as you’d expect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gary, Ted and Nancy are a trio of small kittens waiting for a new home to romp and play in, waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Mud Bay to match customers’ pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day in donations to NW shelters, rescues
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – Local independent pet retailer Mud Bay will match all customer pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday, September 27th, by donating an equal amount of pet food and supplies to animal welfare organizations in the community. “Shelters are stretched thin right now, and food is one of their biggest
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Community Conversations: Deschutes County’s only dedicated bunny rescue is in desperate need of volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s only dedicated bunny rescue, Embers Wildflower Bunny Rescue, is helping abandoned and surrendered bunnies find loving homes. Founder Lindsey Provost joined KTVZ to share how the community can get involved. Provost introduced to us two of the sanctuary’s residents, Malachite and Crystal, who have been patiently waiting for their
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Nearly 300 hoarded dogs rescued from horrid conditions in Mexico; Bend’s Street Dog Hero bringing 10 to Oregon
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a heartbreaking case of animal hoarding, 298 dogs were recently confiscated from a property in Ensenada, Mexico, where they were found living in unimaginable conditions. Most of the dogs were crammed into tiny metal cages, trapped in complete darkness, suffering from malnutrition, untreated injuries, and severe neglect.
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Pet Pics: Why can’t we bee friends?
Check out this adorable pet pic of a puppy and a bee becoming friends. It was just one of the many adorable photos this week. Be sure to share with us your pet photos under the Share tab. You just might see your furry friend on next week’s segment.
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Feline overload: More than 100 cats are up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Ochocos
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos stepped forward to care for the cats after their owner moved out of the state. These adorable feline friends are mostly barn and outdoor cats. Volunteers originally thought there were only about 30,
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Bend man admits beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street, faces likely 15-day jail term, agrees to give up ‘Freya’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea Monday and faces a likely 15-day jail term. He also will be sentenced on two probation violations and agreed to give up the dog, a brown Labrador named
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Family reunites with lost cat after seeing her on KTVZ
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cat is back home with her family after they spotted her on KTVZ News. BrightSide Animal Center says the family recognized their cat, “Marcy,” during our Clear the Shelters segment. They came into the shelter today to confirm it was her and were able to re-adopt her. Shelter staff say
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23 Pit Bull Mixes rescued in Redmond, including 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion; dogs’ 2 owners face charges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes – four adults and 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion – from a Redmond property earlier this week, and the two owners now each face nearly two-dozen counts of animal neglect, officials said Thursday. The animal neglect case comes just days after
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Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized has a criminal history, including previous charges involving dogs
(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about the past and present of a Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized from his property, which was found covered in feces. Most of the dogs were newborn puppies, and
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Pet Pics: Benny is ready for some Ducks football
Check out this adorable Football companion Benny! I think we know where his loyalties lie with regards to the Ducks vs. Beavers. Don’t forget to share with us your pets, yes, even if they’re beaver fans. All you gotta do is click the share tab. You may see your furry friend on the next Pet
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Bend man accused of beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street arrested on animal abuse charges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been arrested on animal abuse charges, accused of beating his dog in public view on a busy northeast Bend street, police said Tuesday. Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated man who was beating his dog on Third Street near
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Pet Pals: It’s no surprise that these surrendered, friendly pups are going fast
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A VIP (Very Important Pet) guest accompanied Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon for Friday night’s Pet Pals – one of the 12 Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered by a Tumalo-area resident from concerning conditions. But act fast – once word got out Friday, most of the others have already
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Central Oregon animal shelters are joining national ‘Clear The Shelters’ event throughout August
Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family. Animal shelters across Central Oregon are joining in with hopes of emptying their kennels. KTVZ News will be featuring shelters in the region throughout August to highlight the local impacts.
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Public steps up to quickly adopt most of a dozen Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered by Tumalo-area owner
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said Friday it was seeking to find loving homes for 12 Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered from a Tumalo-area property owner who deputies said will face a felony animal neglect charge.
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Pet Pals: Moose and Popcorn are a pair of precious, irresistible pups, from a litter of seven
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by the cutest pair of puppies – from a litter of seven! – and gives us early word of a special ‘Clear the Shelters’ adoption-fee discount.
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Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this week show that you really never know what a day will bring. The sheriff’s office said in a lighthearted Facebook posting Wednesday about the McGrath Road poultry encounter: “Sgt. Turk (David Turkington)
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Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming together to find a partially blind and deaf dog named Buddy. Buddy bolted from his walker near the Deschutes River trailhead at Meadow Park on Saturday. Despite being with
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