Redmondโs Brightside Animal Center will expand its hours of operation to Sundays from 10am to 5:30pm, starting on June 7. The change in hours comes after a year of deliberation between staff members who say community members are more available and willing to adopt or pick up lost pets on weekends. BAC Shelter Director Hannah […]
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Pet Adoption Stories
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Adopt, Don’t Shop”โa 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 […]
Don’t Shop, Adopt
SHELTERS & RESCUES Lead and Love Dog Rescue Call for appointment leadandlove.org 541-788-1406 Three Rivers Humane Society1694 SE McTaggart Rd., Madras Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm threerivershs.org541-475-6889 Humane Society of Central Oregon61170 SE 27th St., Bend Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm, Sat: 10am-5pm hsco.org541-383-3537 Brightside Animal Center1355 NE Hemlock Ave., Redmond Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm brightsideanimals.org541-923-0882 Cascade Canine Rescue East […]
Giving to Those Who Need It Most
Feeling the pressure to buy stuff this season, even when your loved ones don’t need anything? This year consider giving to the nonprofits working to make Central Oregon a better place. There is no shortage of great organizations in the area, but check out our Give Guide for a more complete list. To get you […]
July 4 Pet Safety
More dogs are lost on July 4 than any day of the year. At BrightSide Animal Center, we urge pet owners to follow the safety tips recommended by the Humane Society of the United States, which is published below. Act now, before the holiday, to protect your pet. Your veterinarian can dispense medications that will […]

