The team at Central Oregon Pets couldnโt be more pleased at putting out this second issue of our new magazine, which made its debut in spring 2019. As our staff list demonstrates, we have a lot of pet lovers here, and we know weโre not alone. Central Oregon is a pet loverโs haven! Inside this […]
Dogs
Avalanche Dogs to the Rescue
Skiers at the Mt. Bachelor ski resort may encounter some unexpected company while carving turns: four-legged members of the mountain’s avalanche rescue team. Many ski resorts in North America have avalanche rescue dog programs as backup insurance policies. A dog’s ability to cover terrain quickly and sniff out someone caught in an avalanche is key. […]
Calm, Cool & Collected
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 […]
Pets love to dress up!
We asked local pet lovers to submit their pet costume photos. The ones we loved most won a custom 8’x10″portrait of their pet made by Pal Portraits. Find her at palportraits.com. So epic! Thanks to all the contestants! Related Stories
CBD: What to Know
The legal cannabis industry in Oregon continues to see its ups and downs in terms of what’s allowed, and how local residents feel about allowing THC-focused farms near their homes and businesses. But one portion of the cannabis biz is fully legal: The hemp industry, which produces plants that can be used to make cannabidiol […]
The Source Weekly – Pet Costume Contest!
This year, the winner of our Pet Costume Contest will be featured in the Central Oregon Pets magazine, and will have a one-on-one portrait session with a local Bend artist.
Paw Pageant 2019
Ahead of the publication of the 1st issue of Central Oregon Pets, we put a call out to local pet parents: Send us photos of your beloved friends to enter them into our first-ever Paw Pageant! Through a voting portal on our website, local readers voted for the cutest, funniest, most memorable pets in Central […]
10 Tips to Prevent Your Dog from Getting Lost During Summer
Has your dog ever gone AWOL: Absent Without a Leash? It can be terrifying! One minute everything is fine, then the next you realize your dog is missing. Whether your pooch bolts out the front door because heโs scared of fireworks or runs away while youโre camping, losing your pet is scary. Letโs review ways […]
The Arf Of Reading People & Nightlight At The End Of The Tunnel
I’m a woman who judges potential boyfriends by whether dogs like them. My friends think I’m crazy, but I’m convinced that my dog picks up on who a person really is. Is there any research on whom animals are drawn to? โMuttperson Dogs have proved useful for sniffing out drug stashes, dead bodies, and IEDs. […]
Canine Justice League
They aren’t super human. They can’t fly or stop speeding bullets. They don’t wear capes—but they should. When it comes to dogs and their owners, three nonprofit organizations deserve a high five—or a high paw, that is. DogPAC, Fences For Fido, and Battle Buddies of Central Oregon have displayed super human powers throughout Bend and the surrounding […]

