Pets Archives

‘They need to be loved’: Prineville woman makes, donates nearly 1,000 pet blankets

November 30, 2023 10:46 pm KTVZ

A Prineville woman whose painful childhood memories led her to make nearly 1,000 pet blankets for area shelters over the past few years is moving on…

‘There’s not a lot known about it right now’: Central Oregon kennels prepare for unknown respiratory disease

November 30, 2023 11:55 am KTVZ

A new respiratory illness of as yet unknown origin is affecting dogs across the state, according to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.…

OSP troopers rescue 15 dogs from abandoned, stolen rental truck; two Klamath Falls residents arrested

November 30, 2023 11:08 am KTVZ News Partners

A rental truck abandoned in a Klamath Falls truck stop parking lot for several days was found on Thanksgiving to have a precious barking cargo inside…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Time to relax with someone special

November 29, 2023 8:15 pm KTVZ

Seems to be a lot of relaxing, even snoozing puppy-dogs and kitty-cats this week — maybe it’s the time spent warm and comfy inside as cold weather…

Signs of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported in at least a dozen states

November 28, 2023 12:52 pm CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An infectious respiratory disease among dogs that continues to baffle veterinarians has now been reported in at least…

‘It is the best deal in town’: Spin the wheel for a discount at HSCO’s Black Furday and Saturday adoption special

November 22, 2023 4:49 pm Jillian Fortner

The Humane Society of Central Oregon was busy on Black Friday with families eager to find a new animal companion in time for the holidays.…

Fury Friends: Lopo is a smart, sweet senior German shepherd

November 24, 2023 11:29 am KTVZ

This week on Furry Friends: Meet Lopo, a kind senior German shepherd who’s eager to please and would do best in a quiet, loving home. He’s waiting at…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: We give thanks for our wonderful pets

November 22, 2023 10:34 pm KTVZ

When we give thanks for the special pets in our lives, the fun of sharing their photos is just part of the reason why. You can see many more and…

Pet Pals: Watermelon and Lollipop are a playful pair of felines

November 17, 2023 9:02 pm Lee Anderson

Watermelon and Lollipop are nearly 3-month-old boys who are sweet and loving, once they’ve gotten accustomed to their surroundings. They’re waiting…

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

November 17, 2023 4:09 pm The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging…

Furry Friends: Muffin and Tiger are a sweet bonded pair at BrightSide

November 17, 2023 7:50 pm KTVZ

This week on Furry Friends, meet Muffin and Tiger, a bonded pair of 7-year-old orange tabby cats waiting for a wonderful new home at Redmond’s…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Solo or in bunches, your pets rule

November 15, 2023 11:29 pm KTVZ

It’s quality not quantity that counts in so many ways – including the pets with whom you share your bed, your home, your life and your love. See more…

Portland-area veterinarians, ODA looking for cause of respiratory illnesses affecting dogs

November 11, 2023 3:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Veterinarians are warning dog owners about a respiratory illness impacting canines in and around the Portland metro area,…

Pet Pals: Two rescued kittens pay a visit

November 10, 2023 8:48 pm Lee Anderson

Jasmine and Quinn are two of six 3-month-old kittens spotted and rescued by a traveling family near Horse Butte that have been great in foster care…

Furry Friends: Watch out for mighty lil’ Tank!

November 10, 2023 12:21 pm KTVZ

This week on Furry Friends, first meet our newest colleague, Matt Draxton – but also meet Tank, a go-getter 2-year-old Yorkshire-terrier mix who’s on…