Bend Barks & Rec provides guided treadmill exercise for pets while supporting local cancer patients.
Live Poll
Do you believe specialized local pet services provide meaningful support to community members facing personal challenges?
Hundreds gathered in downtown Bend for canine racing and costume contests held during local Oktoberfest festivities.
The Humane Society of Central Oregon has made a young kitten named Walnut available to local residents.
Live Poll
Do you believe non-profit mergers generally result in better support services for your local community?
The Bend-based nonprofit will take over management of horses and programs starting October 15, 2026.
Live Poll
Should specialized pet healthcare services be centralized in a few high-tech regional facilities?
A domestic cat in Bend underwent a successful procedure to treat a rare, insulin-resistant brain tumor in May 2026.
Live Poll
Would you secure your garbage and keep pets indoors if a bear was sighted nearby?
Local police advised residents to secure food and keep pets inside following a sighting on River Rim Drive.
