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Avalanche Dogs to the Rescue

Mt. Bachelor utilizes trained dogs as part of its avalanche rescue and snow safety program

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. […]

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Calm, Cool & Collected

Alpine Veterinary Clinic teaches dog owners how to respond in case of an emergency

Dog owners in Central Oregon take their dogs on many outdoor adventuresโ€”whether 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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CBD: What to Know

Animal lovers are seeing positive results helping their pets cope with pain

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 […]

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Paw Pageant 2019

Meet the Winners: Central Oregon’s Paw Pageant

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 […]

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The Arf Of Reading People & Nightlight At The End Of The Tunnel

How great would it be if you could dispatch your German shepherd Tinker Bell into a bar or party to sniff out the human minefields?

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? โ€”Muttperson Dogs have proved useful for sniffing out drug stashes, dead bodies, and IEDs. […]

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Canine Justice League

Super Heroes for Super Dogs

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 […]

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