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Central Oregon Pets – Spring 2019
The magazine dedicated to the best friends of Bend and beyond Thanks for reading Central Oregon Pets—the inaugural issue featuring stories on a subject matter our entire staff can get behind. Whether furry and friendly, or scaly and strange, we love our pets, and we know Central Oregon loves them, too. Inside these pages you’ll…
Helping Paws
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.…
How to Train Your Dog
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…
Lizards, Turtles, Snakes, Oh My!
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…
Pet Adoption Stories
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Adopt, Don’t Shop”—a reminder to us humans that plenty of existing pets out there need a good home. Here, Central Oregonians talk about the many ups, and the occasional downs, of adopting and/or “rescuing” their pets from a shelter. Pets: Stella, adopted from Brightside Animal Center, Redmond; Ruby, adopted from…
Adventure Dogs!
From giant sled pullers to tiny dogs dedicated to searching out rats, adventure and outdoor dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a look at outside dogs and the pursuits that can suit them best. Sled dogs Sled dogs are immortalized each year in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, pulling their mushers hundreds…
Paw Pageant 2019
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…
Pet Friendly Patios
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…
Is Rover a River Protector?
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…
Rules Around Pets in Central Oregon
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…
