Pet Pics: Why can’t we bee friends?
Check out this adorable pet pic of a puppy and a bee becoming friends. It was just one of the many adorable photos this week. Be sure to share with…
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Feline overload: More than 100 cats are up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Ochocos
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos…
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‘Killer Burger’ opens in Bend, near the city’s new Costco
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve…
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Bend man admits beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street, faces likely 15-day jail term, agrees to give up ‘Freya’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea…
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Pet Pals: Zara, a siamese crosseyed cat whose ready to meet you and steal your heart
How adorable is Zara? She is a siamese cat who is snuggly, friendly, and ready for her perfect home. If you want to visit or even adopt Zara, head on…
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Furry Friends: Sweet & Shy Sylvie
This week we have Sylvie–a beautiful 4-year-old cattle dog mix! Sylvie is a bit shy when first meeting new people, but once she warms up she…
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Family reunites with lost cat after seeing her on KTVZ
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cat is back home with her family after they spotted her on KTVZ News. BrightSide Animal Center says the family recognized…
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23 Pit Bull Mixes rescued in Redmond, including 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion; dogs’ 2 owners face charges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes – four adults and 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion -…
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Sisters City Council debates controversial Lane Frost-Red Rock statue proposal for Locust Street roundabout
SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — In Sisters Wednesday night — a debate over public art is stirring strong opinions. At the heart of it — a proposed…
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Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized has a criminal history, including previous charges involving dogs
(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about…
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Pet Pics: Benny is ready for some Ducks football
Check out this adorable Football companion Benny! I think we know where his loyalties lie with regards to the Ducks vs. Beavers. Don’t forget to…
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Bend man accused of beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street arrested on animal abuse charges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been arrested on animal abuse charges, accused of beating his dog in public view on a busy northeast Bend street,…
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Pet Pals: It’s no surprise that these surrendered, friendly pups are going fast
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A VIP (Very Important Pet) guest accompanied Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon for Friday night’s Pet Pals – one…
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Central Oregon animal shelters are joining national ‘Clear The Shelters’ event throughout August
Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family.…
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Public steps up to quickly adopt most of a dozen Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered by Tumalo-area owner
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said Friday it was seeking to find loving homes…
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Furry Friends: Greta the greatest girl!
This week’s Furry Friend is Greta, an 8-month-old husky mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Greta is a very…
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Pet Pals: Moose and Popcorn are a pair of precious, irresistible pups, from a litter of seven
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by the cutest pair of puppies – from a litter of seven! – and gives…
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Furry Friends: Frank the blue-eyed beauty
This week’s Furry Friend is Frank, a 9-month-old Siberian Husky mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Frank is a…
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Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…
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Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming…
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