Pets Archives

Deschutes County Fair & Expo issues reminder: Leashes required for dogs at fairgrounds

August 20, 2024 12:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center wants to remind dog owners to keep their four-legged friends on a leash while…

Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide is very full, offering adoption-fee discount, upcoming fundraisers

August 19, 2024 11:49 pm KTVZ

Axel and Harley are two of the many dogs (and cats) at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, looking for their fur-ever home, so they are offering the…

Pet Pals: Emerald is on the mend, and could be your next best friend

August 17, 2024 12:32 am Lee Anderson

Emerald is about a year old and had to lose one of her legs, but she’s still a precious gem waiting at the Humane Society of Central…

Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far

August 16, 2024 11:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris is joined by Street Dog Hero Executive Director Kristen Elrod – and Spike – to talk about the Bend nonprofit’s rescue…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Those eyes have it, and how

August 14, 2024 8:33 pm KTVZ

Who doesn’t enjoy a wide selection of wonderful pet photos? And our monthly $50 gift card sweepstakes is back! See many more and submit yours at this…

‘Great time to adopt’: Street Dog Hero is helping ‘Clear the Shelters’ through adoption events

August 12, 2024 12:00 pm Matthew Draxton

Central Oregon’s animal shelters are as full as ever – if not fuller – this late summer, so it’s a perfect time for the return of our yearly ‘Clear…

Four-legged athletes test their skills in inaugural Doggolympics in Bend’s Old Mill

August 10, 2024 10:02 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Olympics are almost wrapping up in Paris, with the closing ceremony taking…

Pet Pals: Meet Molly and Nellie, two terribly cute puppies from a litter of eight

August 9, 2024 8:15 pm Barney Lerten

Molly and Nellie are two siblings among a litter of eight cute 3-month-old border collie mix puppies waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of…

Furry Friends: Edith is a playful, happy explorer pup full of energy

August 9, 2024 10:23 am Jillian Fortner

Edith is a 1-year-old with a lot of playful energy who can make an active owner a happy companion! She’s waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Pet Pics: More pups and kitties to love and enjoy

August 7, 2024 9:50 pm KTVZ

Whether your cats and dogs love or just tolerate each other, you love them all of course. Share your favorite photos for our weekly segment, from the…

Street Dog Hero welcomes 48 dogs flown to Bend from crowded Oklahoma shelter by ‘Dog Is My Copilot’

August 7, 2024 9:07 pm KTVZ

Street Dog Hero had another special flight arrive Wednesday at Bend Municipal Airport with 48 dogs rescues from a crowded shelter in Norman,…

Pet Pics: Noble and stately or napping and relaxing, our pets rule the roost

July 31, 2024 7:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

Here’s this week’s collection of Pet Pics! You can see many more great pets and submit your own photo under the Contests tab at…

Redmond Police plan one-day ‘focused patrol’ crackdown on off-leash dogs on Dry Canyon Trail

July 28, 2024 3:25 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Thursday, August 8, the Redmond Police Department said it plans to conduct a “focus patrol” effort on off-leash dogs along…

Pet Pals: Yoda and Chewbacca are two sweet little kittens

July 26, 2024 10:28 pm KTVZ

If you love little furry kitty-cats, Yoda and/or Chewbacca could be just what you’re looking for. They’ll be ready for adoption soon at the Humane…

Furry Friends: Meet Penny, a sweet senior kitty

July 26, 2024 12:40 pm Jillian Fortner

This week, meet 11-year-old Penny, who will spend hours cuddled up in your lap, if you want. She’s waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Pet Pics: A good look at your good-lookin’ pets

July 24, 2024 9:37 pm KTVZ

Whether your fun one is beating the heat or taking a well-deserved nap, they make for great photos – thanks for sharing yours! You can see many more…

Keep your dogs away from dead fish, ODFW urges after several cases of salmon poisoning around Newport

July 20, 2024 2:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning around Newport recently, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said this…

Pet Pals: Sake is a very sweet kitten in need of a good home

July 20, 2024 12:23 am Lee Anderson

Sake is about 2 1/2 months old and just out of foster care, and he’s just one of many kittens waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…