I have nothing but mad respect for those people who raise chickens. It’s a serious commitment that demands attention 365 days a year, rain or shine, snow or smoke. Speaking of snow, some weather prognosticators are saying that we might see a significant amount of snow this year. Yeah, I’ll believe it when I’m shoveling […]
Two years ago, Stefanie Zwegers had a 1-year-old puppy. Her husband was recovering from knee surgery and wildfire smoke blanketed Central Oregon. Between working, helping her husband and dealing with poor air quality, she found it hard to exercise the couple’s puppy, Bodhi, an English Cream Golden Retriever, enough to calm his natural exuberance. Little […]
Last month, my college-grad daughter came home for a while, and I knew precisely what I needed to do: Get baby chicks! My creative kiddo was needed to help me name the two babies we picked up from the local feed store, and of course, to watch over them during their first tender days under […]
In Central Oregon, it’s arguably more hip to identify as a dog lover than a cork dork. But for those of us who wear as much fur on our flannel as we do pinot flush in our cheeks, those identities are not mutually exclusive. The area’s wine scene is embracing dogs in a distinctly Central […]
In December of 2024, a chihuahua, pitbull and collie mix named Stevie was born, joining the world as a tiny ball of black and white fur. Stevie’s mom, Chai, was rescued not long before in the Warm Springs reservation area, pregnant and in need of a safe place to have her puppies. Rescue workers from […]
Here at Central Oregon Pets, we can’t get enough of the cuteness that is Wyatt, the adorable cover model for this edition of the magazine. Wyatt’s mom Kimberly Rivers submitted the photo of her pup, adopted through Street Dog Hero. In this Q&A, we learn a bit more about Wyatt and his favorite places to […]
Most diabetic cats receive 1-2 units of insulin daily to successfully manage the disease. For Mars, a 10-year-old domestic short-hair cat, 20 units a day wasn’t working. He also couldn’t walk very well and seemed headed for an early death. The cause? A brain tumor on his pituitary gland. The solution? An intricate surgery performed […]
I’ve always held a strong belief that my two dogs and cat have unique personalities, but after reading all the entries for the pet contest, I must acquiesce that other people’s fur-babies — and even feathered ones — are just as special. The paddleboarding cat on the cover seems remarkable as does the chicken that […]
We received over 400 amazing entries, each one full of personality, charm, and heart. From playful pups and cuddly cats to the most unique and lovable companions, this year’s contest was full of them all. Click here to see the winners!
A miniature donkey from Montana has become a celebrity in Central Oregon. Cimarron Kid was relocated to Crook County in 2000, from Bart and Marion Barton’s donkey farm, Barton’s Brayin’ Assets. He found his Oregon home with their daughter, Kim Griffin, who also owns a variety of animals including a mustang, chickens and goats. The […]
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