Furry Friends: Meet frisky siblings Rhett and Mel
Rhett and Mel are two playful kitties who’d love to find a new home together (though it’s not required) and are waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide…
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Emergency animal hospital in Bend will soon return to 24/7 hours on weekends
Owners of an emergency vet clinic in Bend say people can rest easy, knowing there’s a place to bring their pets at any time of day — or night.…
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Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of the Ochocos breaks ground on new facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 visits the Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville to discuss the construction delay of the new facility,…
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Furry Friends: Gremlin is a playful kitty-cat
Meet Gremlin, a handsome, playful 4- to 5-year-old cat waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Clear the Shelters returns: Brightside Animal Center gets new kennels
Brightside Animal Center got new kennels during the…
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Lilo, lost and found: Gresham family’s missing cat somehow made it to Bend
A Gresham family who lost their cat, Lilo, two months ago had almost given up hope, until a call from the Humane Society of Central Oregon — thanks…
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Pet Pals: Bagheera is a special senior kitty
Bagheera, 12 years young, is a domestic longhair mix who is just waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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Furry Friends: Meet Twinkie, from Oklahoma
Twinkie is a sweet, 2-year-old mixed-breed big pup who was a shelter favorite in Oklahoma and arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center with four…
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Pet Pals: Meet sibling kitties Jillian and Junebug
Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by two 5-month-old sisters Jillian and Junebug, who need a new…
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Furry Friends: Kirby has three legs, big heart
Meet Kirby, a three-legged gray tabby kitten filled with a lot of love, now at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Bend dog suffering from blood disease; owner seeking dog donor
Sage is a 9-month-old heeler mix who has immune mediated hemolytic anemia, a disease where the body’s immune system destroys its own blood…
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Furry Friends: Sooner is sweet and mellow
Meet Sooner, a sweet and mellow Boxer mix who recently came from Oklahoma to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, has learned some commands, like…
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CDC import ban makes Bend group’s efforts to rescue dogs abroad challenging
Amanda Jo kept hearing horror stories about the abuse and killing of dogs in Asia, so she decided to take action.…
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Humane Society of C.O. holds adoption event at Volvo Cars Bend
For every donation Saturday, the Bend Volvo donated $50 to the Humane Society of Central Oregon — and for every car purchased, adoption fees were…
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Pet Pals: Look at the duo Lynne from HSCO has ferreted out for us
Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought Buttons and Sebastian, a bonded pair of ferrets for her and Lee Anderson to hang onto, as…
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Furry Friends: Luna has a lot of energy – and love – to share
Luna is a 6-year-old pit bull with a lot of energy and love to give, waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers disaster preparedness tips for animals
Are you prepared to quickly evacuate your home with your pets? The Humane Society of Central Oregon offers these…
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As wildfire grows, Pet Evacuation Team ready to house animals at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Monday was a busy day for the Pet Evacuation Team as they set up at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center to house any animals displaced…
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Furry Friends: Many fun kitties waiting at BrightSide for new homes
Bobbi, who came to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center with little info, has a sibling, and they are among many kittens looking to be…
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Fireworks can spook dogs into running away, but Bend shelter reports fewer strays
Independence Day is a time of patriotism and celebration, but it’s also a time of year that can be quite a scare for dogs and other animals spooked…
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