Furry Friends: Chad is one active, playful, goofy guy
Meet Chad, a spunky fun 4-year-old Rottweiler/German shepherd mix who hunts in the bush for lizards when he’s not playing with a toy or chasing after…
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Humane Society of C.O. offering half-off to waived adoption fees for Clear the Shelters event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is joining the nationwide effort to Clear the Shelters by drastically reducing adoption fees…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Goofy or sweet, your pets sure are neat
Thanks to our viewers for another batch of great photos of your darling, wonderful pets! You can see many more in a photo album and submit your own…
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Humane Society of C.O. in Bend offers reduced adoption fees to help Clear the Shelters
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is joining with NewsChannel 21 and participating in the nationwide effort to Clear the…
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Pet Pals: Meet a young pair of sweet guinea pigs, Peanut Butter and Lunch Lady
This week, Lynne Ouchida from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by Peanut Butter and Lunch Lady, a pair of 1-month-old guinea…
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Furry Friends: Chloe is one sweet senior girl
Chloe is 10 years old and would make the perfect snuggling lap cat in a nice, quiet home. She’s waiting to meet you at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: The smiles have it – some more than others
Photo shoots with your favorite pet can take unexpected twists. Whatever the outcome, share yours with us for our Pet Pics Sweepstakes. The photo…
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Deschutes County SO sees more issues with dogs chasing, killing livestock after code widened to include chickens, turkeys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid a rise in animal complaint calls this year and tickets for chasing, hurting or killing a wider range of livestock, the…
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Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville offers specials on cats, dogs looking for loving homes
Our month-long campaign to Clear the Shelters takes us now to the Humane Society of the Ochocos. The no-kill shelter in Prineville was founded…
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Dutch Bros is offering a National Dog Day treat for your pup, and a special bandanna
Monday is National Dog Day, so Dutch Bros has a tail-wagging special after 5 p.m. – bring your furry friend along for a free ‘pup cup’ and dog…
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‘It’s pretty cool’: Art in the High Desert in Bend showcases a variety of artists’ work, connects them with patrons
Artists from far and wide and art lovers from across the High Desert are coming together at Bend’s Riverbend Park on Sunday for the last day of this…
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Pet Pals: Puppy Warden might just lock up your heart
This week, Lynne brings by Warden, a sweet 3-month-old puppy who’s waiting for adventure at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Bonnie is a sweet puppy with lots of energy
Meet Bonnie! She is an eight-month-old puppy at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. Bonnie is cheerful, energetic, and would thrive in a home with an…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Sweet, cute, funny or adventurous, they are lovely
Whatever your mood, your wonderful pets have their own vibe to share with all of us, and we thank you! You can see many more and enter our…
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo issues reminder: Leashes required for dogs at fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center wants to remind dog owners to keep their four-legged friends on a leash while…
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Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide is very full, offering adoption-fee discount, upcoming fundraisers
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…
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Pet Pals: Emerald is on the mend, and could be your next best friend
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…
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Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far
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…
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Furry Friends: Pippy and Pepper are the best of friends
Pippy and Pepper are two black kittens who have become best friends at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. This lively and playful duo is full of…
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Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch…
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