OREGON PETS

Animals, animal shelter and adoption news and advice

Police, animal control officers and Humane Society workers seized 15 pit bulls allegedly being trained as fighting dogs.  Full story »

If you haven't actually met the pet first, Oregon's attorney general says don't buy it. Full story »

Rasha is a 1 1/2 year old cat who can make your worries melt away when you're with her. Full story »

The EPA says it will develop stricter testing and evaluation requirements for flea and tick treatments that are applied to pets' skin.  Full story »

Thirty dead monkeys were essentially cooked alive after someone left the heater on. Two others were near death and had to be euthanized.  Full story »

New stamps are part of a national program featuring Ellen DeGeneres to promote pet adoption. Full story »

While you've got the camera out to get a video to enter in the Cats on Camera Oregonlive video contest (ending April 6), you probably noticed your cat doesn't often sit still for a photo. Clio will get out of her cuteness to come put her face right on my camera lens while I am pushing the shutter. Digital... Full story »

In our first ever appearance of siblings on the blog, Bubba shows us just why it's so great to run in Bend. Full story »

Here's an adorable young cat (she's only 10 months old) who needs someone to show her that the great big world is full of love and not as scary as it may seem. If you asked Swoosh about herself, she may tell you:  "I'm working undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. You may not even... Full story »

Bullseye is a four year old Pointer/Australian Shepherd mix who is anxiously waiting the oportunity to join your family and show off his good his all-around good personality.  He has lived with children and become their friend, he likes playing with other dogs and when you stop during a walk Bullseye will lean against your leg and give it a gentle, but... Full story »

A bowling tournament and a blood drive will benefit the Oregon Humane Society, and horses and horse lovers will gather this weekend in Albany. Full story »

Consumers report that dogs have been seriously injured and killed by bone splinters in the canine treats. Full story »

West-Side Les Schwab Tire Centers Host Cat Food Drive for Cat Adoption Team’s Cat Food Bank: March 13 Through April 2 Get your brakes done; have those studs taken off; and drop off a bag of cat food all at one of 9 west-side Les Schwab Tire Centers. These Les Schwab Tire Centers will be accepting donations of cat... Full story »

Oregonlive just launched a Cats on Camera - video contest. You know your cat does cute and crazy stuff. Now's your chance to catch it on video and share with other cat-loving folks. And you may win a great prize. Please take a look and then get that camera out and start shooting! Cats on Camera video contest details.  Full story »