Central Oregon Pets

Welcome to the spring edition of Central Oregon Pets! With so much uncertainty in the world, pets remain one constant source of comfort—that friendly face to welcome you, no matter what, when you get home from a long day, or when you need a pick-me-up during times of trial. Thank goodness for them! Inside this […]

Yogi the toy poodle is one of Dr. Steve Blauvelt’s smallest—and hardest working—patients. Yogi regularly volunteers for Partners in Care, a hospice organization in Bend. At only 4 pounds, 6 ounces and a “teddy bear” haircut, Yogi is “great with frail patients,” according to Yogi’s human, Bonnie Smith. But Yogi’s sympathetic qualities—which provide a source […]

Throughout the world, truffles have long been a delicacy favored by royalty and commoners alike. Recipes featuring the Italian Piedmont white truffle or the French Périgord black truffle date back to the first century during the reign of the Roman Empire. Fast forward to today and the Pacific Northwest, where the highly sought-after Oregon white […]

Here at Central Oregon Pets, we love and appreciate all kinds of furry (or scaly) friends. We believe it’s important to raise awareness for what’s happening within all pet communities or animals that have stories to tell in the area. In an email, we got word that Smokey, the chair of Cats of Bend and […]

When most people think of their pets, they think of a valued member of the family, almost like a child. In the eyes of the law, however, pets are considered tangible personal property—the same as your cell phone, your furniture and your laptop. Many would consider this classification to be an insult to our best […]

In a self-proclaimed dog town, it can be easy to overlook the importance of other creatures, especially when it comes to the proper functioning of our ecosystem. Kelsey Yates, the associate curator of wildlife at The High Desert Museum, has spent the majority of her adult life advocating for the slimy, scaled and shelled creatures […]

Ding, ding, ding! Welcome to Meeeeet The Pets! Hosted by yours truly, the Central Oregon Pets magazine! Our staff is filled with pet owners and lovers of all kinds. Each animal has their own interests and desires but are all perfectly amazing in their own way. Let’s get to know a few of these furry […]

Some pet owners have taken advantage of laws meant to protect people with disabilities and mental illness. More and more pets are permitted on airplanes, in apartments and inside grocery stores and restaurants because they are considered Emotional Support Animals. Legitimate ESAs help their owners with mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to […]

Those who spend any time on Central Oregon’s many trails might have seen them: A human and dog combo, tearing through the woods—human on mountain bike, wearing a big smile; dog on four paws, tongue lolling out of its mouth. With the ability to be off a leash and rushing through the forest, it’s natural […]