Editor’s note: This story is the second in a two-part series chronicling how Jim Anderson became the human companion for a Great Horned Owl, found as a baby by a logger near Prineville in the ’50s. Wasn’t he handsome? My feathered foster son, Owl, was just two years old when Bill Marsh made him the […]
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My Feathered Foster Son
From blending up gophers to owning up to the harvest of the neighbor’s cat,
our nature columnist recalls the days of having his very own Great Horned Owl
“Way back, when the Sun was a tiny thing and the Big Dipper was a little tin drinkin’ cup,” (thanks Reub Long) I was living in the Jones House in Bend with Dean and Lily Hollinshead. One evening the phone rang. “This Jim Anderson, the wildlife guy?” a gruff voice asked. I said it was, […]
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Pets love to dress up!
Check out the cute cats and dogs entered in our Pet Costume Contest
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
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The #1 Danger at the Dog Park
It’s not what you think
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, […]
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A Rare Breed
A Q&A with dog-show superstar, JD Platt, whose special dog is featured on this magazine’s cover
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 […]