Dog owners in Central Oregon take their dogs on many outdoor adventuresโwhether that be a hike, camping or even just a trip to the dog park. But what happens if something goes wrong? When you’re away from the home and your vet can’t be reached quickly, it’s important for dog owners to know what to […]
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The #1 Danger at the Dog Park
You think the dog park is a great place to take your dog for some fun and socialization. But what you might not know is that dog parks can be dangerous. Most of the dog fight injuries I treated as an emergency veterinarian occurred at dog parks. Sometimes these injuries are fatal. They’re always expensive, […]
A Rare Breed
People in Central Oregon may recognize JD Platt from any number of arenas. A former pro snowboarder and pro disc golfer who also owns the standup paddleboard company, JD SUP, suffice to say that Platt is a busy guy. Also in his repertoire: Training stunt dogs as part of his company, JD Platt’s K9 Kings […]
Battle Buddies
Not all heroes wear capesโin fact, in the real world, they often don’t. Often incognito without their uniform, veterans can struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, isolation and other challenges after returning home from service in the military. That’s where heroes with four paws come in. Battle Buddies of Central Oregon is a local nonprofit dedicated […]
Your pets are cute, and dirty too
Spring is here and along with all the other spring cleaning items, itโs time to clean Fido and Mitten’s areas as well. Don’t worry, it’s not that bad. Check out these eight tips for pet owners, courtesy of Bend Pet Express. Sanitize your petโs food storage areas. Oils from pet food left in storage containers […]
Flying Dogs, Destiny, and a Show Dog Lovers will Never Forget
J.D. Platt is best known as the man with the high-flying dogs and the only human performer in K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, but his experience in the entertainment industry started long before his canine companions came along. As a former professional snowboarder, Platt spent his younger years shredding the slopes at Mt. Bachelor, entertaining […]
Bend’s Dog Parks
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 […]
Dog Days of Summer
The fans are blowing. The shady spot in the yard is calling your name. The pups and kids are restless for yet another round of outdoor fun. With temperatures finally hitting summer-worthy highs in Central Oregon, we figured there was no better time than right now to roll out our Dog Days of Summer issue. […]
Little Bites: Eat, Drink, and Be Hairy
If Bend loves anything as much as beer, it must be dogs. Any time we can combine those two favorites, we’re in dog heaven. Here at the Source, we did some digging around and sniffed out the best dog-friendly happy hours in Bend. No need to thank us; it wasn’t too “ruff” to put together. […]
Four Years of Groggin’ On
Daniel Keeton is a busy man. In addition to brewing for Boneyard Beer—helping produce the RPM IPA that keeps the Pacific Northwest running—he’s been operating Dawg Grog for the past four years, ensuring that dogs across the USA can safely enjoy the miracles of fermentation with their human companions. “Starting the business took some time […]

