A quick glance at this page and you can clearly see that the staff of Central Oregon Pets (aka the Source Weekly and our wonderful contributors) are parents to a pet or few. Our furry and usually* four-legged friends mean the world to us, and we know that feeling extends to so many in our high desert community. Inside this edition of Central Oregon Pets, we have confessions from our own cat junkie, Richard Sitts, who just couldn’t resist adopting a pair of brothers. Sally Compton takes us on a trip to meet the sled dogs of the Eagle Cap Extreme. Julianna LaFollette visits Bend’s Aquatopia to learn about starting and maintaining an aquarium. LeeAnn Kriegh shares where you can bird watch in your backyard, and dog trainer Rachelle Hein offers tips for dealing with off-leash dogs. Turn the page to peep the winners of this year’s Pet Photo Contest and more!
*I say “usually” as my sweet bub Phil was born with three legs! Many a trip to a new vet has caused the whole staff to gather around admiring his smooth, seamless, armless belly. I’m sure he doesn’t mind the extra rubs that come with these medical examinations.
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Thank you to sponsor: High Desert Frameworks
When describing the two rambunctious, one-year-old cats that we recently adopted, I’ll borrow the best of Faces album title: “Good Boys… When They’re Asleep”
How do you deal with encounters with off-leash dogs in areas where they aren’t supposed to be?
Local fish shop, Aquatopia, offers insight into starting and maintaining an aquarium
Enjoying the natural world doesn’t have to require a lot of time or effort
This article appears in Central Oregon Pets Spring 2025.
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