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Large cougar sighted in Sisters area

February 6, 2010 5:32 am

A large male cougar was sighted in the Sisters area yesterday by a Department of Fish and Wildlife official, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said in a press release this morning. A resident of....MORE

The latest wild goose chase

If geese aren't gone by May, park district may take stronger steps

February 5, 2010 4:00 am

The latest wild goose chase, Biodegradable Paintballs - Darren Till, a Bend Metro Park & Recreation employee, uses a paintball gun to scare a group of geese near the Colorado Street bridge Thursday afternoon.

Paul Stell gets a kick out of telling people his life has turned into a wild goose chase. Stell, the natural resources manager for the Bend Park & Recreation District, and his staffers have spent the....MORE

Thinking of buying a horse?

Here's some stuff to keep in mind

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

Thinking of buying a horse?, Michelle Desapio assists her daughters Amaya left and Brooklyn with putting a bridle on their horse Isabella in preparation for a ride around their property Thursday. To Desapio the cost of the horses is more than worth it for her daughters. “The alternative the things they'd do as teenagers
I'd rather put my money into horses than probation officers” she says.

So you want your own horse. Those taking the leap from riding someone else's horse to buying their own need to understand the expense and time involved, as well some basics about equine nutrition and....MORE

Alternative medicine

Whether it’s acupuncture, homeopathy or a raw food diet, more veterinarians are expanding their approaches and more pet owners are shedding negative perceptions of

January 25, 2010 4:00 am

Inside an examination room at the Holistic Clinic for Animals in Bend, veterinarian Susan Bertram gently strokes a thin black-and-white dog. Maggie, a McNab herding dog, stands rigid and anxious on....MORE

Got a cute pet? Enter our photo contest

January 23, 2010 4:00 am

The Bulletin's Pet Pals contest is under way! Enter your pet(s) now. The winner gets great prizes provided by Dancin Woofs and the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The contest is a fundraiser for....MORE

Pet care, pro bono

When homeless pet owners need help, there are a few local veterinarians who open their doors

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

atrick Ployer lives in a tent somewhere around Third Street and Brosterhous Road with Sunshine, a big lab-pit bull mutt.“To me, she is my family, like having a daughter. She keeps me going,....MORE

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Plan unveiled to battle Asian carp

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — After a White House meeting christened the “carp summit,” federal....MORE

Climate change

Pikas don't make endangered list; scientists to keep an eye on them

February 6, 2010 4:00 am

Pikas don't make endangered list; scientists to keep an eye on them, The American pika, a small mountain-dwelling mammal in the West that can't tolerate the heat, was denied federal protections that were being sought on the grounds of climate change.

SALT LAKE CITY — The American pika isn't heading for the endangered species list, but federal ....MORE

Man arrested after Redmond hit-and-run

February 5, 2010 4:00 am

A 51-year-old Redmond man was arrested after the vehicle he was driving struck and killed a dog....MORE

Shark kills man in Florida

February 5, 2010 4:00 am

STUART, Fla. — There was blood in the water, the sharks were circling and a grievously hurt....MORE

Saving tiny toads raises complex issues

The toads are extinct in the wild; restoring them to their 5-acre range will take a significant effort ... too much for one species?

February 5, 2010 4:00 am

This is a story about a waterfall, the World Bank and 4,000 homeless toads. Maybe the story will....MORE

You can’t make cats jump through hoops, but you can entice them

Started in 2005, agility competitions for felines are catching on

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

Dog agility competitions make great TV, with pooches racing around an obstacle course, jumping....MORE

Your Pets

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

Say hello to Clark, a 3-year- old German wirehaired pointer who lives in Bend with John and Kathy....MORE

Pets calendar

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

General pet food drive: Any food or treats for all types of animals as well as pet beds, cages,....MORE

Bend-bred horse wins competition

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and her gelding Kilkenny Randall Z won the Suncast 1.50 Classic at the....MORE

Meet Fang

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

This is Fang, a 4-year-old neutered male malamute. He is warm and friendly, and enjoys getting big....MORE

Editor's note

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

After this week, pet coverage will move to Tuesdays in the Community Life section. General pet....MORE

Dog genes identified, showing how breeds adopted their traits

February 1, 2010 4:00 am

Dog genes that code for signature traits of pets like the furrowed skin of the Shar-Pei have been....MORE

Agency is criticized as mustang deaths reach 26 in Nevada wild horse roundup

January 30, 2010 4:00 am

RENO — Wild-horse advocates criticized federal land managers after the number of mustang....MORE

Nonprofits struggling to pay for 147 cats rescued in Madras

January 30, 2010 4:00 am

The 147 cats removed from an 1,100-square-foot home in Madras are now financially overwhelming the....MORE

A dinosaur of a different color

Scientists find new clues about creatures’ true appearance

January 28, 2010 4:00 am

What color were dinosaurs? Well, at least one of them had a head-to-tail feathered mohawk in a....MORE

Moose gets a lift

January 28, 2010 4:00 am

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Your Pets

January 25, 2010 4:00 am

Say hello to Chewey, a 7-month-old Schnoodle who lives with Dave and Molly Freitag in Prineville.....MORE

Pets calendar

January 25, 2010 4:00 am

PET FOOD DRIVE: Any food or treats for all types of animals as well as pet beds, cages, crates,....MORE

New products to make life easier for you and your pet

January 25, 2010 4:00 am

A visit last fall to the H. H. Backer Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show uncovered dozens of new pet....MORE

Compulsive behavior in dogs linked to a gene

Research findings have implications for animal and human disorders

January 25, 2010 4:00 am

Scientists have linked a gene to compulsive behavior — in dogs. Researchers studied Doberman....MORE

Meet George

January 25, 2010 4:00 am

This is George, an elderly cat with a sweet personality who is very affectionate. He would love to....MORE

More than 115 horses are found neglected on Linn County ranch

January 24, 2010 4:00 am

MILL CITY — A horse breeder faces 31 counts of animal neglect after more than 115 horses were ....MORE

Arizona employees snared last jaguar, federal inquiry finds

January 23, 2010 4:00 am

Contrary to their denials, employees of the Arizona Game and Fish Department intentionally snared....MORE

How do insects survive the winter?

Built-in antifreeze gives bugs an edge

January 22, 2010 4:00 am

As the mercury plunges to its annual lows, those of us at higher latitudes retreat to cozy shelters.....MORE

Post-Katrina, pet custody a common legal issue

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the levees broke, many who were forced to leave without....MORE

Your Pets

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Scooter, the Labradoodle. He’s 1½, and lives with Dave and....MORE

Don’t let a new dog break the bank

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

NEW YORK —Whether you opt to spend big on a purebred puppy or adopt a dog from a shelter is....MORE

Study links obesity in dogs and owners

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

Many thanks to the Lempert Report for alerting us to a piece of pet-obesity news. A study published ....MORE

Pets calendar

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

PET LOSS GROUP: Drop-in support group for anyone experiencing or anticipating the loss of a pet;....MORE

Meet Franny

January 18, 2010 4:00 am

This is Franny, a spayed senior female rat terrier mix who’s probably about 8 years old. She....MORE

Task force to take on goose problem

Oregon’s problem is ‘more challenging’ than anywhere else, a USDA official says

January 17, 2010 4:00 am

SALEM — A new task force is looking for ways to control Oregon’s wild goose problem,....MORE

Dog survives coyote attack after being reported dead

January 14, 2010 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Seattle police who initially said that a coyote had fatally injured a pet dog in....MORE

Bumblebee regulations may stop disease, groups say

January 14, 2010 4:00 am

GRANTS PASS — Conservation groups and scientists want federal agricultural authorities to....MORE

We know cougars are nearby, but what might happen to them?

January 13, 2010 4:00 am

If wildlife biologists start getting reports of cougars acting unusual around people, turning up a....MORE

Big cats on the prowl

January 12, 2010 4:00 am

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Humane Society offers to take breeder dogs

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Humane society officials fired off an appeal. They stocked a truck and lined up....MORE

Your Pets

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Chester, an 11-year-old domestic short-haired cat who lives in La Pine....MORE

Dogs are clear winner in pet preferences

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Cats. Dogs. Those can be fighting words in some circles. Cats are “nasty,....MORE

Pets calendar

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

PET LOSS GROUP: Drop-in support group for anyone experiencing or anticipating the loss of a pet;....MORE

Meet Frosty

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

This is Frosty, a flame point Siamese with blue eyes. He is great with other cats and people. He....MORE

Crow tries to ride to wild horses’ rescue

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

RENO, Nev. — Sheryl Crow has spoken out against the war in Iraq and in support of embryonic ....MORE

Matchmakers scour shelters for the perfect pooch

January 11, 2010 4:00 am

PHILADELPHIA — Dreamy eyes, luxuriously thick hair, a well-toned body. Matchmakers Liz Maslow ....MORE

Where did San Francisco Bay’s sea lions go? The Oregon Coast

January 9, 2010 4:00 am

GRANTS PASS — Hundreds of sea lions that abruptly blew out of San Francisco Bay’s....MORE

Half-price neutering available in February

January 9, 2010 4:00 am

The Bend Spay and Neuter Project will offer half-price neutering services throughout the month of....MORE

Fossils show fish grew legs much earlier than thought

January 8, 2010 4:00 am

LONDON — The sea-dwelling ancestors of modern-day mammals, reptiles and birds emerged from....MORE

2 Americans killed by elephant in Kenya

January 7, 2010 4:00 am

NAIROBI, Kenya — A lone elephant charged out of the brush as an American family was hiking....MORE

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