Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides

Life as a Central Oregon Pup

Most owners will say their dog isn’t spoiled—but really, who are we kidding?

Dogs that live in Central Oregon don’t really live normal lives. They get pampered everywhere they goโ€”from dog treats at your favorite drive-thru coffee hut, a seat at the table for dinner at the brewery and a whole parade dedicated to our four-legged friendsโ€”it truly is a doggie sanctuary filled with all kinds of dog […]

Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides

Bend’s Dog Parks

By Bella the Dog | As Told to Russ Axon

Hi! My name is Bella. I am a dog! A miniature Australian shepherd dog to be specific. I am 56 years old! (Russ: That’s eight in human years.) I have lived in Bend my whole life, and I love it here! The blue sky, the gray grass, the nice people at the toy store who […]

Posted inNews

Dog’s Best Friend

Canine splash park honors advocate Bob Wenger

Bend’s dog population finally has a place to cool its paws with last week’s opening of the Bob Wenger Memorial Spray Park at Pine Nursery Park. The first water feature for dogs in the Bend Park and Recreation District, the spray park includes hydrant-shaped fountains to create a fun and cooling climate for canines. “Bend […]

Sign up for newsletters

Get the best of The Source - Bend, Oregon directly in your email inbox.

Sending to:

Gift this article