Meet Efruz, the Jack Russell terrier that loves to surf the waves of Peru
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Clad in a yellow vest, little Efruz balances himself on the front of the surfboard as waves foam around him and his companion as…
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Pet Pals: Melancholy is one big, mellow bunny rabbit
Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings a large bunny rabbit named Melancholy by to meet Lee Anderson, one of six the shelter…
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Furry Friends: Jerry is a purring, pleasant people-lover
This week, BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond introduces us to Jerry, a sweet, blue-eyed 2-year-old whose curious personality and loving disposition…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County’s ‘Dog Board’ has cast its first vote to euthanize dogs in fatal attack; what else do they do?
After the Deschutes County Dog Board voted 3-0 this week to euthanize three dogs who fatally mauled a man living at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: More fun on the go in the snow (and some who’d rather stay warm inside)
Lots of C.O. pups (but not all) frolic when snow comes calling, and then out come the phones/cameras to share in the fun. We have plenty more pics to…
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Furry Friends: Buster is a handsome, playful guy
Buster is a 2-year-old mixed-breed with plenty of energy and a playful personality, waiting for his next loving family at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Winter fun abounds, indoors or out
Many more photos this week of happy dogs out in the winter elements. Whatever fun your pet’s been up to, feel free to submit your photo and see many…
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Pet Pals: Shawnie is a sweet, playful 8-year-old kitty-cat
This week, Lynne at the Humane Society of Central Oregon introduces us to Shawnie, an 8-year-old people-lover who loves play, being petted and…
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‘They’re thriving here:’ BrightSide has 7 puppies, some adults among 20 dogs from La Pine rescue up for adoption
(Update: Adding comments from Redmond shelter’s executive director) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We recently told you about Deschutes County sheriff’s…
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Furry Friends: Sweet Tart is a sweetheart of a pup
Sweet Tart is a 2-month-old mixed-breed pup waiting to meet you, one of several puppies available at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers advice, tips on how to keep your pets safe this winter season
With winter weather having definitely arrived in Central Oregon and more on the way, you should not only keep yourself safe but your furry friends…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: There’s snow denying — we love our pets
We didn’t just get weather-related photos for this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, of course, but several of them showed that many of them love what…
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Pet Pals: Macbeth just one of many puppies waiting for a new leash on life at HSCO
Lynne of the Humane Society of Central Oregon stops by with Macbeth, a sweet 5-year-old and one of many puppies waiting for a new leash on…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Special companions rule in wonderful ways
Another week of wonderful photos of your super pets, and we appreciate them! You can see many more and submit your own photos for our sweepstakes…
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Bend business Square Baby releases newest dish to ring in the new year: Fancy Pants Wagyu Truffle
(Update: Adding video and comments from Square Baby CEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based Square Baby™ calls itself “the most innovative disruptor…
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Pet Pals: Petra is a sweet lil’ kitty-cat who needs a new home for the new year
Petra is just a year old, but this sweet kitty-cat would love to start 2024 by leaving the Humane Society of Central Oregon behind for a new, loving…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon suggests some New Year’s resolutions for you and your pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Want a new twist to your New Year’s resolutions? Focus on positive changes for you and your four-legged friend. The Humane…
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Furry Friends: Bert is a lovable, playful husky mix
This week on Furry Friends, meet Bert, an easy-going 5-year-old Siberian husky mix who’s known at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center as ‘Mister Cool,…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Plenty of happy companions up for fun
Some like to frolic in the snow, others just want to go go go! Thanks for your great pet photos – to see many more and to enter our sweepstakes,…
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Best of this year’s Holiday Lights wraps up our special series for another year
For the past two weeks, we’ve presented some of the best holiday light displays at homes around the High Desert. Tonight, we have a “best of”…
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