Oregon Ranks Highest in Animal Protection Oregon had the strongest animal protection laws in the nation as of 2023, according to a new report published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the legal advocacy organization for animals. Many factors and laws were taken into consideration, including a law allowing victims of domestic violence to keep […]
Central Oregon Pets
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Dog Trainer Gains Hope from Bend Community
The owner of Paw 2 Paw persevered through hardship with the help of clients and community members
Dogs are man’s best friend. Some dogs, however, need a little extra help in becoming successful, well-trained pets. That’s where the idea for a woman-owned dog training business, Paw 2 Paw, came from. A drive and a passion to help both people and dogs prompted dog-trainer Lauren Henderson to start a business of her own. […]
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Author Debuts ‘Never Leave the Dogs Behind’ Book in Bend
New York Times bestselling author, Brianna Madia, returns with a deeply human tale of primal survival in her second memoir
A fitting destination to launch her second book, “Never Leave the Dogs Behind,” Brianna Madia will soon introduce r eaders in Bend to her poignantly radiant display of survival. Known publicly as a bold and wild woman, Madia’s raw storytelling in her newest memoir reveals the grit behind the blue checkmark, which often leads strangers to […]
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Central Oregon Pets 2023
It’s not just the humans who live the good life in Central Oregon! The pets of the region like to have a good time, too.
Inside this edition of Central Oregon Pets, you’ll find plenty of evidence of the good life. In our story on catios on page 29, we chat with a local couple who spends their entire working life ensuring cats have a sunny place to relax outdoors. In our annual Central Oregon cutest pets contest featured on […]
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Airport Dogs Share a “Pawsitive” Attitude
Certified Therapy Dogs reduce travel anxiety at the Redmond Airport
Flying can be stressful for many reasons. To help promote a “pawsitive” experience and elicit some smiles from travelers and staff, certified therapy dogs from the Compassionate Canines of Central Oregon have been roaming the terminals at the Redmond Airport since May 2022. A team of handlers and their happy dogs visit the airport as […]
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
A nonprofit organization built upon the “It takes a pack” approach
If it takes a village to raise a child, how big a pack does it take to raise a guide dog for the blind? Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization with headquarters in San Rafael, California and a 50-acre campus in Boring, Oregon, which opened in 1995. GDB is the largest guide […]
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Bark and Bougie
Dogs live more like kings than wolves, and more luxury services are emerging for our four-legged friends
Man’s best friend split away from wolves about 30,000 years ago, opting for cuteness and obedience rather than ruthless pack hunting. And though our floppy-eared buddies are technically still the same species as wolves, they live much different lives. While wolves track large animals across an unforgiving landscape, Fido is begging for scraps under the […]
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Flying High and Hunting Low with Falconry
Sasquatch, the red-tailed hawk, and Jim Webber, president of Oregon Falconer’s Association, find partnership through mutualism and trust
Flying from treetop to treetop through canyons in the Central Oregon high desert, you can find Sasquatch, the red-tailed hawk, spreading her wings and hunting cotton-tailed rabbits with her falconer, Jim Webber. Dating back to 4,000+ years ago, the ancient sport of falconry is defined as the hunting of wild game in its native habitat […]
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Off-Leash Agility at Bend’s Newest Park ▶ [With Video]
New off-leash dog park and agility course at Alpenglow was inspired by public input
Whether you have a chill, laid-back pug or a springy, high-energy Labrador retriever, the Alpenglow Park dog area has a safe space for your pup to have some time off leash. The park opened in June 2022 and so far, pets approve. When designing the 37-acre Alpenglow Park in southeast Bend, Bend Park and Recreation […]
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Taking Photos of Pets: It’s Harder Than It Looks!
Expert advice from photographer Megan Baker
Anyone who’s ever tried to take a photo of a pet knows that it can be a task requiring plenty of patience. Pets wiggle a lot, and they don’t always follow directions without some extra encouragement (i.e., treats). Local photographer Megan Baker, who specializes in family portraits and specialty photography under the name MB Photography, […]
