160-pound Great Pyrenees with raw/cut paws rescued on coastal mountain trail
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 160-pound Great Pyrenees needed help from rescuers recently when the dog refused to keep walking on a trail at Saddle…
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Jefferson County commissioners give their side of dog kennel dispute, set open house, tours, public comment
MADRAS, Ore. – Jefferson County commissioners said Friday they are pleased to announce an open house and tour of the county’s dog kennel facility…
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Pet Pals: Pounce and Chomp are two kittens to have plenty of fun with
Pounce, Chomp and a littermate are three fun, social kittens now at the Humane Society of Central Oregon after time spent in a foster…
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Furry Friends: Meet Piper, a happy, fun and loving girl
Piper is a 3-year-old happy girl waiting for a fun and loving new family at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pics: Funny or sweet, your photos can’t be beat
They may not always bring a laugh, but your fine pet photos almost always bring a smile, so thanks for sharing them with us! You can see many more…
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Police seek tips after Sunriver Utilities worker finds cardboard box with several deceased puppies inside
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Police turned to the public seeking information Tuesday after a Sunriver Utilities Co. worker found a cardboard…
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Pet Pals: Bill is a cute and mellow kitten
Lynne brings by Bill – his partner is Ted, which is excellent – and they are part of a litter found at the Best Buy loading dock recently who have…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers extreme heat precautions for pets’ safety
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians get prepared for extreme heat warnings for the next week, the Humane Society of Central Oregon would…
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Pet Pics: Summer a fun time, indoors or out
Our dogs and cats can make life more enjoyable some days – bearable others. You can share your lovable pet with everybody and see many more fun…
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Central Oregon pet and livestock experts, owners share how to keep your animals safe during heat wave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the…
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Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees,…
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‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks
With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by…
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BrightSide Animal Center partners with Bissell Pet Foundation for Summer National Empty the Shelters reduced-fee event
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national…
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Pet Pals: Lovers of great dogs will jump at Bungee
How can this wonderful fella, Bungee, still be at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a month now, waiting for someone to see his special…
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‘It’s horrible:’ Second C.O. dog owner tells NewsChannel 21 of tragic experience with prescribed drug Librela
Since NewsChannel 21’s report earlier this week on the veterinarian-prescribed osteoarthritis drug Librela that a Central Oregonian said led to his…
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Furry Friends: Mavis has lots of energy and love to give
Mavis, this week’s Furry Friends star, is an abandoned and rescued 5-year-old who loves to meet new people, and she’s waiting for that special…
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Find your summer sidekick at the Humane Society of C.O.; all dog adoption fees 50% off through July 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Find your summer sidekick at the Humane Society of Central Oregon! Meet your new best friend at HSCO, and all dog adoptions are…
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Pet Pics: So many great portraits of our wonderful dogs and cats
If you love cute/handsome dogs and cats, our mid-week Pet Pics feature is just for you! If you want your pet to become part of the show, or to see…
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‘I just wanted her to go in peace:’ Bend man’s dog passes after receiving Librela, a pain-blocker to treat osteoarthritis
(Update: adding video, comment from the dog owner, statement from Zoetis) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three days after receiving an under-the-skin pain…
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Pet Pals: Sweet, adventurous kitten Olivia needs a home to explore
This week, Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon visits with kitten Olivia, who she describes as “confident, curious, adventurous -…
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