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Pets in a Pandemic

With so much stress out there, pets’ roles as emotional caretakers have become all the more apparent. Locals share how their pets are helping out

Animal shelters around the nation—including the Humane Society of Central Oregon—have reported higher adoption rates during the pandemic. With people being home more—and some having more time on their hands—the timing has been right to adopt that long-awaited furry friend. But good timing is not the only reason—nor the only benefit—to pet ownership during this […]

Posted inCulture

Battle Buddies

Local nonprofit sponsors emotional support dog training for veterans

Not all heroes wear capes—in 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 […]

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