Central Oregon Pets – Fall 2021
Goodness knows that Central Oregonians love their pets. Bend has even been named Dog Town, USA a time or two. In honor of the furry friends who we know and love, we bring you another edition of Central Oregon Pets. From funny chicken names to lost stock animals to a quiz that helps you determine…
The Companion Animal Medical Project
Imagine life where the ability or resources to care for your pet present a real challenge, in terms of access, financial difficulties or access to care. Would you give up your furry best friend or would you seek to find ways to remain together? Now, mix those challenges with being homeless. “CAMP is committed to…
My Dog is My Child Syndrome
Note: I write this article in jest. I don’t currently have a pet because my landlord won’t allow it… but I surprised myself on a recent river multi-day when I couldn’t help adopting two river dogs and actually was joyful when they were wet and dirty parading around my raft in circles for most of…
An Uptick in Returned Pets?
You may have heard recent news stories go something like this: The people who adopted all those “pandemic puppies” during the quiet days of work-from-home are now having a change of heart and bringing them back in droves. Not so much, says the local Humane Society. Pets adopted at shelters both locally and nationally do…
The Sheriff’s Ranch
Dogs are man’s best friend, and its oldest friend. At the close of the last ice age dogs were the only animals following us out of the caves (figuratively speaking), and into civilizations. Since those civilizations formed, first in Mesopotamia then spreading across the world, man has added more and more “friends” through the domestication…
Central Oregonians and the Chickens Who Love Them
Whether it’s a riff off of an old-fashioned name or a themed flock named after high-end fashion brands, people tend to get funky and creative when naming their flocks of hens. In honor of the latest Central Oregon Pets issue, members of the Central Oregon Chicken Keeping group (via Facebook) share their zany tales of…
