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Tips sought in dog shooting
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in determining who shot and wounded a dog just north of Terrebonne. Torrey Brittain, the owner of Jethro, found the 8-month-old shepherd and heeler mix bloodied and injured at 8:30 a. m.....MORE
Pets Calendar
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
EventsNorthwest greyhound adoption: Meet, learn about and adopt these retired racing dogs; free; 11 a. m.-3 p. m.; Saturday; Central Oregon Saturday Market; Bend-La Pine School Administration parking lot, Bend; 541-420-7819. Ponderosa Dog park cleanup: ....MORE
Adopt Me
Sweet Betsy loves cats, dogs and playing
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
Meet Betsy, a sweet female cattle dog/shepherd mix. She came to the shelter pregnant and gave birth to eight puppies that are....MORE
Animal Island
Finding a place for dogs to go
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
Q: We have two Cavalier King Charles spaniels. We also have 18-month-old twins who now play in the yard every day. I regret not having trained the dogs to eliminate in a specific area of the yard. We do not have the time to always physically lead....MORE
Bird Watch
Small hummingbird a brilliant sight
May 22, 2013 4:00 am
Scientific name: Stellula calliopeCharacteristics: At 3¼ inches long, this is the smallest bird north of the Mexican border. Adults are iridescent green on their backs and lighter underneath. Males have pinkish-red gorget streaks on their throats and light green flanks. Females lack the gorget, but have green throat spots and peach-colored flanks. Breeding: Builds a small, cup-shaped nest made of....MORE
Farming with equipment that runs on oats
May 18, 2013 4:00 am
HARTLAND, Vt. — It was a perfect day for plowing, a little overcast with a cool breeze. You could hear the sound of the birds, the chink-chink-chink of the harness. Stephen Leslie, an artist and former Benedictine monk, guided two Norwegian Fjords down the field. The walking moldboard plow, a 300-pound curving steel blade, cut through the soil and sent it curling over itself in dark, crumbly ....MORE
Trapping and releasing with the Bend Spay and Neuter Project
May 18, 2013 4:00 am
Twelve years ago Bill DeHart was working as a mechanic in an industrial area south of Bend High School on a hot Sunday afternoon. ....MORE
Deschutes county
eMore than 30 cattle and horses seized
May 17, 2013 4:00 am
Close to 30 horses and cattle were seized from a Redmond-area property Thursday afternoon in an investigation into animal neglect ....MORE
Sweet Skylar wants to play
May 17, 2013 4:00 am
Meet Skylar, a sweet 3-year-old domestic short hair/mix. She was brought to the shelter as a stray and never reclaimed. She is affectionate and has a strong desire for attention and playtime. If you would like to meet Skylar, or any other animal available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, visit 61170 S. E. 27th St., Bend. All adoptions include spay or neuter surgery, first....MORE
Pets Calendar
May 17, 2013 4:00 am
EventsBone ApPÈtit: Fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ochocos with performance by The Ellen Whyte Band; $25 in advance, $30 at door; 6-11 p. m.; Saturday; Meadow Lakes Gold Club, 300 S. W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 541-447-7178 or www.....MORE
West News
Agency seeks comment on sea lion rules
May 15, 2013 4:00 am
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The National Marine Fisheries Service announced Tuesday it will consider dialing back commercial....MORE
Skittish dog barks to feel in control
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
Q: When we got our dog Brady five years ago, she was very skittish, but she has gotten better over the years. When we first got her, my dad was working on our kitchen and making a lot of noise. Now, she is still scared of my dad and barks at him....MORE
In focus: Pets
Dog ownership linked to heart health
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
The nation’s largest cardiovascular health organization has a new message for Americans: Owning a dog may protect you from....MORE
Concrete cowboy creates peace with horse rescue
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
MIAMI — These days, when Victor Cutino puts his hand under 6-year-old Dreamer’s stomach, he no longer grips both of....MORE
Pippin needs your eyes
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
Meet Pippin, a 2-year-old tabby gray/tuxedo mix. She is mostly blind after being shaken by a dog when she was a kitten. She is....MORE
Pets Calendar
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
EventsBone ApPÈtit: Fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ochocos with performance by The Ellen Whyte Band; $25 in advance, $30 at door; 6-11 p. m.; May 18; Meadow Lakes Gold Club, 300 S. W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 541-447-7178 or www.....MORE
A day for the dogs
• Central Oregon Veterans Outreach and Bend Spay and Neuter Project team up to provide free care for veterans’ 4-legged friends
May 6, 2013 4:00 am
Riley Clinton waited patiently Sunday morning while his schnauzer, Jack, was pampered by pet groomers and a chiropractor. It was....MORE
Squirrel may be able to get off endangered list
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Md. — Trapped in a steel cage barely big enough to hold her, the large squirrel was not happy, pawing at the bars and trying them with her teeth. Matt Whitbeck and Cherry Keller of the U. S. Fish and....MORE
Keeping these bees alive
A truck crash in March left a heap of beehives and their 5 million inhabitants on the side of the highway north of Madras. Local beekeeping volunteers have since stepped in to help out.
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
Late in March, a semi overturned on U. S. Highway 97 north of Madras. A small fire started — but was quickly extinguished....MORE
Mr. Mitt is not your average feline
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
Mitt Graves lives a leisurely life, as many cats do. He sleeps in the sun on the davenport in Linda and Denny Graves’ house near Agness, chases bouncy-balls around the house, plays with the couple’s three dogs and purrs like a freight train. The 9-month-old bundle of fur is no ordinary housecat, however. He’s a 3-foot-long, 25-pound bobcat the couple adopted last November. Life....MORE
Nonprofit to help homeless vets’ pets
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
The nonprofit Bend Spay and Neuter Project will offer free veterinary care for pets of homeless military veterans on Sunday. This is the first such event organized by Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, along with Bend Spay and Neuter Project and....MORE
Adopt Me
Little dog, big personality
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
Meet TJ, a beautiful 9-year-old Dachshund. He was brought to the Humane Society of Central Oregon after his former owners became....MORE
Coaxing a cat into a carrier
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I adopted a 3-year-old cat from a local shelter. I have been unsuccessful with transporting her to a veterinarian for a well visit. She refuses to be coaxed into a pet carrier. I think early experiences in her life trigger these fears. I would....MORE
Canine provides emotional support at hospice
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
HUGHSON, Calif. — Nearly every day, Dr. Gary Pickell makes his rounds at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House. So does his good ....MORE
Pets Calendar
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
EventsCool cats casino night: Fundraiser benefiting BrightSide Animal Center (formerly the Humane Society of Redmond); $25, 21 and older, registration requested; 6-10 p. m.; May 11; Eagle Crest Resort Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road,....MORE
Plans to end gray wolf protection
April 27, 2013 4:00 am
BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal wildlife officials have drafted plans to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48....MORE
Some games take points to win; others take fans
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
LOS ANGELES — It’s a Super Bowl matchup for the ages: cats vs. dogs. The Puppy Bowl, a fixture on Animal Planet during ....MORE
Adopt Me
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
Meet Mikey, a young Australian shepherd mix. He was brought to the shelter as a stray and was very scared. It took him a few days ....MORE
Pets Calendar
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
EventsCool cats casino night: Fundraiser benefiting BrightSide Animal Center (formerly the Humane Society of Redmond); $25, 21 and older, registration requested; 6-10 p. m.; May 11; Eagle Crest Resort Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road,....MORE
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