Ahead of the publication of the 1st issue of Central Oregon Pets, we put a call out to local pet parents: Send us photos of your beloved friends to enter them into our first-ever Paw Pageant! Through a voting portal on our website, local readers voted for the cutest, funniest, most memorable pets in Central […]
Special Issues & Guides
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Pet Friendly Patios
Doggos like to go out, too!
Who doesn’t love to eat some grub or sip on some bevvies with their furry best friend? Here are some of the Central Oregon Pets pets’ picks for best places to take your dog. Bend Brewing Co. 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend Take in some views of the Deschutes River and chill out on the […]
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Is Rover a River Protector?
Keep a few steps in mind when it comes to dogs and sensitive habitat
How much is too much love? It’s no secret Central Oregon is an outdoor lover’s paradise, with an abundance of easily-accessed trails, ski areas—and of course, the beautiful Deschutes River. It’s also no secret that Central Oregon loves dogs. We take our fur-babies everywhere with us—especially to the river or lakes to swim when the […]
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Rules Around Pets in Central Oregon
Off-leash zones, licenses and other things humans should know
Whether you’re new to Central Oregon or you’ve been in the area a while, knowing the laws surrounding pets is never a bad thing to review. Here are some answers to common questions pet owners have. Do I need to keep my dog on a leash? Within city limits, yes. The cities of Bend, Redmond […]
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Helping Paws
From therapy dogs to service animals, special pups help people in more ways than one
Hobie, a 150-pound brindle English Mastiff, lumbers slowly down the hallway of Aspen Ridge Memory Care as Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” drifts from an entertainment room filled with a dozen or so elderly residents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory loss. Hobie’s handler, Jennifer Horsman, leads him by leash, keeping him close. […]
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How to Train Your Dog
A Q&A With Jack Walker, local breeder and trainer
With parks, trails and pubs where our four-legged friends are welcomed with open arms, there’s no doubt Central Oregon is a pet-friendly community. Most people get dogs with the best of intentions, but not everyone knows how to train them. Here, a local breeder and trainer offers some tips. Source Weekly: What age should a […]
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Lizards, Turtles, Snakes, Oh My!
It’s not just raining cats and dogs here in Central Oregon
There’s no doubt that Bend is a dog town. But did you know that Bend is also home to the largest reptile store in the state of Oregon? Founded and owned by Jeff Jensen, The Reptile Zone has been in operation for 11 years as of January. “I started out when I was about 9 […]
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What Musicians Consume
Musicians and cannabis
go hand in hand. We asked a few of them
what they partake in
History shows that cannabis gained widespread awareness thanks to jazz musicians from New Orleans who shared it while touring. It even spawned an entire genre of music based around cannabis, known as “Viper Jazz,” named so because of the snake-like hissing sound of someone toking on a joint. Louis Armstrong even endorsed cannabis, saying, “One […]
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Marijuana Rules
Here’s how to
legally buy pot and other things to
know about weed
in Oregon
If you’re traveling through Oregon, or you’re a resident, here’s the lowdown on the rules surrounding recreational and medical Mary Jane. Where you can buy some of that dank stuff: Buying legal weed is easy, just check out the dispensaries listed in this Leaflet—or find other dispensaries licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Where […]
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Street Beat
We asked locals, what’s your definition of a “stoner?”
After a few years of legal recreational marijuana, a lot has changed. Tie-dye is still a thing—but it’s definitely not the only uniform worn by the people consuming this plant. Dudes in suits stroll into dispensaries to pick up treats for soccer moms. Retirees are turning to edibles and CBD topicals in droves. People are […]
