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Who's your Buddy?

What's in a name? Here's a look at dog names in Central Oregon, from the common to the colorful.

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Who's your Buddy?, “This little guy here, when he was a baby, he would truck off by himself away from his brothers and sisters, so my sisters started calling him trucker,” owner Charlotte Oakley, 59, of Redmond, said of her black Labrador retriever. “I have this old Ford truck that didn't have a muffler on it. I put him and his sister, Rose, in it, and she didn't like it.”
The missing muffler didn't seem to bother the male dog, who enjoys riding in the old Ford. “He just stretched out on the seat, and I went, ‘Well, there you go, (I'll name him) Ford Trucker,'” Oakley said. 
The dog's full name is Ford Trucker Johnson, because one of his relatives was named Johnson, Oakley said. Names with automotive references also run in the family. “His dad was Rear Axle,” she said.

Chris Stanley, 34, of Redmond, is accustomed to getting confused responses when people hear his relatively lean dog is named Fatboy.“You'll say his name is Fatboy, and people will say,....MORE

Feeding animals, helping humans

As more people struggle to provide food for their pets, compassion is spurring some youngsters to take action

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Feeding animals, helping humans, Bella Wiener, 12, holds a bag of dog food donated to her “Help a Family's Pet” project, which collects donated food and distributes it to those who can't afford it.

In this difficult economy, many pet owners have found it tough to cover the costs of caring for an animal. Some have had to give up their pets, according to animal advocates, while others just need....MORE

Travels with Darby

An excursion to California’s dog-friendly parks and campgrounds

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

SAN FRANCISCO — My pal Darby and I love to go where the wild things are. In his case, that’s because he qualifies as one. Darby is a happy-go-lucky wheaten terrier with a penchant for....MORE

A place for healing

At a Tumalo ranch, disadvantaged children take part in rehabilitating rescued horses — though it’s unclear who benefits most

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

She was the worst of the survivors from the massive equine rescue in 2003 in Millican. Her rescuers described the mare as a “living dead, tottering skeleton” who could barely hold herself ....MORE

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An array of ancient crocodiles reveals individuality in species

November 20, 2009 4:00 am

An array of ancient crocodiles reveals individuality in species, Paul Sereno, enveloped by the jaws of SuperCroc, holds the fossil head of DogCroc. DogCroc, along with four other newly described crocs, lived in the Sahara when the 8-ton SuperCroc did, at a time when dinosaurs ruled.

CHICAGO — Crocodiles may have a nasty, nightmarish reputation among most people, but the....MORE

Pets calendar

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

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

Your Pets

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Frisbee, a 14-month-old yellow Lab who lives with 10-year-old Chase and ....MORE

For hearing impaired, dogs help with more than sound

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Ray Dobson and the dog he now calls Goblin both had a problem. The little mixed breed who was....MORE

Meet Irwin

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

This is Irwin, a 2-year-old flashy and handsome male blue heeler. He is impressive with his charm,....MORE

Good dog or smart dog? Research stirring debate

November 16, 2009 4:00 am

Life as a Labradoodle may sound free and easy, but if you’re Jet, who lives in New Jersey,....MORE

If you take the jungle out of an orangutan, can you return him?

November 14, 2009 4:00 am

PALANGKA RAYA, Indonesia — Over the past decade, Lone Droscher-Nielsen, a former Scandinavian ....MORE

India to move captive elephants to parks

November 14, 2009 4:00 am

NEW DELHI — All elephants living in Indian zoos and circuses will be moved to wildlife parks....MORE

Animal house of horrors comes to light outside NYC

November 13, 2009 4:00 am

SELDEN, N. Y. — A mother of seven is accused of running a house of horrors for pets at her....MORE

Ranchers worry about impact of sage grouse protection

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

Ranchers Janet and Keith Nash, who have about 200 cows at Evans Well Ranch near Millican, are....MORE

Brown pelicans are endangered no longer, the government says

November 12, 2009 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Much like its death-defying dives for fish, the brown pelican has resurfaced....MORE

Rachael Ray helps hard-hit Ohio town

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

WILMINGTON, Ohio — Television cooking star Rachael Ray is boosting the local food supply for ....MORE

Your Pets

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to JB, a 4-year old beagle and Dalmatian mixed-breed who lives with....MORE

Pets calendar

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

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

Dennis Hopper spends a day at the races

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

ARCADIA, Calif. — Prostate cancer couldn’t keep Dennis Hopper away from the....MORE

A book of famous people and their pets

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

A coffee-table book by two longtime Dallas Morning News photographers is one sure way to please the ....MORE

How an abused gelding rose to stardom

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

WALNUT, Calif. — Lukas was all bite, buck and bitterness before Karen Murdock adopted him six years ....MORE

As holidays near, watch your cats

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

Betty Bates knows when a cat needs a helping hand. Which is why her residence in Hampton, Va., is....MORE

Meet Jesper

November 9, 2009 4:00 am

This is Jesper. He’s about 5 months old, and full of personality and energy. Jesper wins gold stars ....MORE

Pet adoption event slated for Saturday

November 3, 2009 4:00 am

The Humane Society of the Ochocos is scheduled to hold a pet adoption event Saturday at the Powell....MORE

World's fastest man adopts fastest feline

November 3, 2009 4:00 am

NAIROBI, Kenya — The world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday,....MORE

TV show says dogs are funnier than cats

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — “America’s Funniest Home Videos” has been going to the dogs....MORE

Your Pets

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Lucy and Smokey. Lucy is a 1½-year-old Australian shepherd, and her....MORE

Community Calendar

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

TODAY GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “A People’s History of the United....MORE

Choosing the perfect pooch, for the right reasons

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

In the market for a dog? It pays to sniff around. We know someone who recently made a spur-of-the-....MORE

Pets calendar

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

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

Adopt US

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoThese little sweethearts are 8 weeks old, altered, vaccinated, dewormed and....MORE

‘V’ should be an easier sell than ‘FlashForward’

November 2, 2009 4:00 am

San Francisco — Coming into this season, ABC had two buzz-heavy dramas both relying strongly....MORE

Redmond shelter seeks donations for ‘dog sales’

October 29, 2009 4:00 am

The Humane Society of Redmond is seeking donations for its upcoming “Thrifty Dog Sales.....MORE

Sea turtles getting perilously scarce, survey finds

October 28, 2009 4:00 am

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Loggerhead sea turtles are in a “dire state,” with a 40....MORE

Chimp sanctuary wants suit dropped

October 27, 2009 4:00 am

A Tumalo-based animal sanctuary sued by a former intern who was attacked by a chimpanzee is arguing ....MORE

Your Pets

October 26, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Bingo, a Lhasa-schnauzer rescue dog. Bingo is 14 years old and lives in ....MORE

Pet owners willing to go mouth-to-muzzle

October 26, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Most pet owners would leap into action for an injured pet, even if it meant....MORE

Pets calendar

October 26, 2009 4:00 am

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

Meet Xena

October 26, 2009 4:00 am

This is Xena, a two-month-old dilute tortoiseshell kitten. She was found abandoned with her....MORE

For the best pet costume, allow your imagination to run wild

October 26, 2009 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Olive and Mochi are pugs with a passion for fashion. No wonder Halloween is....MORE

Pets calendar

October 19, 2009 4:00 am

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

Your Pets

October 19, 2009 4:00 am

Submitted photoSay hello to Chopper, an 8-year-old yellow Labrador retriever who lives in Crooked....MORE

When military duty calls, foster group eases burden

With a home for their pets, families make one less sacrifice

October 19, 2009 4:00 am

ALEDO, Texas — Shortly after Thomasa Jordan’s husband was deployed to Iraq in June 2008,....MORE

Meet Jayda

October 19, 2009 4:00 am

This is Jayda, a domestic medium-haired female dilute calico. She is perfect for someone who would....MORE

Doggy dental tips

October 19, 2009 4:00 am

Should you brush your dog’s teeth?Yes. It’s a good idea to reduce the tartar buildup on your dog’s....MORE

Manatee rescue delayed by weather

October 17, 2009 4:00 am

MIAMI — Hold on, Ilya. The rescue of the South Florida manatee who wandered up the coast to....MORE

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