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Dog Days of Summer 2017

From adventure cats to doggy paddleboarding, it's all things furry friends!

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As we languish into the dog day's of summer, we bring you our annual Dog (and Cat!) issue.

NEWS — Hawt Dawg

Found a dog in a hot car? Been scared to break the window? Magdalena Bokowa reports on a new law that may make it less intimidating to rescue someone else's pet.

FEATURE — Now You Know.

Is your dog overweight? Should you give him cannabis? We investigate the weird, sometimes funny world of questions that humans ask about their pets. Plus, a bonus "Is your pet overweight?" quiz.

CULTURE — Adventure Cats

Look out dogs—you're not the only ones who are hitting the trail these days. Magdalena Bokowa tries to take her cat, Mala, on an adventure.....

CHOW — Hot Spots for Dogs
No, we're not talking about that kind of "hot spot", we're talking about the best places to eat and drink with your pooch.

CULTURE — Source Spotlight: Megan Gram
What would Bend look like without the work of Megan Gram and her team at Bend Spay + Neuter.

CULTURE — Picturesque Pups
Dog photography tour coming to Bend. Alex Hopes from Zilker Bark is traveling the U.S, taking dog portraits to raise funds for dog-friendly charities. His Bend stop brings raises money for Bend Spay + Neuter.