BrightSide Animal Center, Thrift Store close
The BrightSide Animal Center shelter and Thrift Store in Redmond closed to the public Friday, to limit exposure to the COVID-19…
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Bend vet clinic offers virtual exams for pets
Alpine Veterinary Clinic in Bend is offering “televet” exams as a result of the coronavirus limiting people’s ability to bring their pets in…
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Pet Pals: Speck is one spunky fellow
There’s nothing to be scared of on this Friday the 13th with spunky little…
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Furry Friends: Oliver is loving and playful
At six months old, Oliver has all the young-kitty energy you’d come to expect. This sweet boy is waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s…
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2 dogs rescued from Metolius house fire, given oxygen
A Metolius woman escaped unhurt when a fire damaged her home Monday afternoon, but two dogs needed a bit of oxygen after firefighters rescued them…
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Pet Pals: Sally Ann is one fine hound dog
Sally Ann is about 5 1/2 months old and part of a big litter up for adoption at the humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Walker is a big snuggler
Walker is a big boy with a bit of a special need, waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet Pals: Jill and Nell would love a new home
Sisters Jill and Nell were among the youngest of a big cat colony the Humane Society of Central Oregon was able to trap, neuter and release through…
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Furry Friends: Zipporah is pretty long-haired senior
Zipporah is an older cat but quite spunky and waiting for her new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet pals: Pair of bunnies are brother and sister
The Humane Society of Central Oregon has been inundated with rabbits of late, including siblings Thumper and…
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Furry Friends: KiKi is a frisky, sweet girl
KiKi has a few limitations, due to FIV, but in general she’s a fun, healthy gal, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for a new, loving…
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Bend dog ‘Kegs’ does well at Westminster
A Bend born and raised Samoyed named ‘Kegs’ did quite well for himself at the 144th Westminster Dog Show in New York this…
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Dozens of cats rescued from crash near Prineville heading to Portland shelter
Dozens of cats rescued after a crash last October on Highway 26 east of Prineville are being brought to the Oregon Humane Society to receive…
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Bend coyote’s dog attack sparks concern among pet owners
Coyote sightings are fairly common in the Bend area, but after one coyote viciously attacked a dog recently, some pet owners are expressing concern…
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After 2 C.O. dogs caught in traps, owners urge stricter limits
Residents who enjoy activities like hiking or biking have encountered steel traps near trailheads, campgrounds and public areas. Some have reported…
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Lucy, stuck in icy Little Deschutes, got tail-wagging rescue
Lucy, a 5-year-old golden retriever, had better days than Friday, when she ended up clinging to the icy banks of the Little Deschutes River in La…
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Bucky, dog shot four times near Bend, adopted by Seattle family
Bucky, the dog who survived being shot four times near Bend last month, has found a new home. The parents of the man who found him drove 7.5 hours…
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Furry Friends: Timber is a ball of snuggleness
Timber, a very loving cat, is waiting at the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond for a new, loving…
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UO study: To get pets adopted, focus on health – not cuteness – in ads
If they want more pets to find homes, pet adoption agencies should hit pause on words like “buddy” and “companion” in their advertising, according to…
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Pet Pals: Two cute bunnies pay a visit
They’re named for cereals – Cheerios and Captain Crunch – and these two bunny pals are among several waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon…
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