Pets Archives

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Our winter companions offer warmth

January 9, 2025 10:43 am KTVZ - News Team

Whether out on a brisk walk or cuddling at home, our pets sure are great winter companions. See many more photos and submit your own for possible…

Runaway Dogs: The forgotten cost of New Year’s celebrations

January 2, 2025 7:00 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) — While New Year’s eve brought a lot of joy and excitement for most, it was not a fun night for some of the pets of…

Holiday cheer for animals, families: HSCO hosting open house, free pet food and bed giveaway

December 17, 2024 2:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon invites the community to celebrate the season of giving while making a difference for local…

Pet Pals: Jojo & OZ want to be your next pet

December 13, 2024 6:16 pm KTVZ - News Team

If you are looking for a kitten who is as sweet as they are cute, look no further than Jojo and OZ. They both are looking for a forever home and will…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: This pup is on the naughty list

December 11, 2024 7:52 pm KTVZ - News Team

In this week’s edition of Pet Pics, find out which pets are naughty or nice. See many more and submit your own pet photos from the Contests tab at…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Every day’s a holiday with our wonderful pets around

December 5, 2024 12:17 am KTVZ

One of the best year-round gifts we have are our pets, and sometimes they get into the holiday spirit, too. See many more and submit your own pet…

Honoring Millie: New Oregon State Police K-9 gets very special new name in children’s contest

December 3, 2024 4:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senior Trooper Scott Show needed an official name for his new drug-detection K-9. He had the idea to let Oregon…

COCC vet techs holding pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center

December 3, 2024 2:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary technician program is staging a pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide…

‘Tons of Love’ and Giving Trees: Mud Bay aims for record-breaking holiday donations to NW animal shelters

November 26, 2024 2:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations — including 15 tons of pet food — to…

Special Thanksgiving dinner for animals at Humane Society of C.O.; also free pet food, beds for families in need

November 26, 2024 1:30 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a Thanksgiving where tails are wagging amongst purrs and barks of excitement. You’ll find that on Thanksgiving Day at…

‘Finding Gobi’: More on the incredible true story, Monday on Community Conversations

November 22, 2024 10:03 pm KTVZ

Our Lynsey Harris had ultra marathon runner Dion Leonard and his furry companion Gobi in studio Friday for Monday’s Community Conversations. Check…

Australian ultramarathoner, ‘Finding Gobi’ author visits Bend with his 4-legged running partner

November 21, 2024 5:46 pm Matthew Draxton

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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Poppie has her eye on you

November 20, 2024 9:38 pm KTVZ

This week’s group of pet pics proves once again why cats and dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. From grandkitty to the one eyed Poppie, it was…

Humane Society of Central Oregon offers tips to keep pets safe during high winds and stormy weather

November 19, 2024 9:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it would like to offer pet safety tips for the high winds hitting our area…

Here’s some tips on what to do if you find a stray, apparently abandoned cat

November 15, 2024 9:55 pm KTVZ

A cat stuck in a tree, crying for help prompted us to get some tips for you on what to do in such situations to bring a stray, possibly abandoned cat…