Humane Society C. OR

🔥All containment lines held today on the #McCafferyFire. Firefighters had a successful day mopping up and securing the perimeter. Containment has increased to 75%.

🔥 McCaffrey Fire Update: Fire is now estimated at 250 acres. Retardant drops have slowed the spread of the fire. Dozers and engine crews are working on flanking the fire at this time.

Unleash your creativity & “trick”-out your four-legged friend. HSCO's Howl-o-ween Pet Costume contest Tues, Oct 31st at 5:30pm @oldmilldistrict (walking bridge). Registration 4:00 to 5:15pm. Local celebrity judges will award prizes for the top entries.

Central OR dogs are enjoying luxurious residences from the Tour of {Dog} Homes auction. Thanks to @discoverywest, Miller Lumber, the custom home builders and Brooks Resources for raising funds for HSCO programs & services. centraloregondaily.com/bend-tour-dog-…

🔥Firefighters are responding to Inc. 513 located near Moraine Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness. 4 smokejumpers have arrived on scene & provided an initial size up of .10 of an acre with fire creeping in grass & timber.

We dare you not to cry. A 1-year-old Australian shepherd who took an epic trek across 150 miles of frozen Bering Sea ice that included being bitten by a seal or polar bear was safely returned to his home in Alaska. centraloregondaily.com/alaska-lost-do…

Gotta love a puppy holding challenge during @WenningWx @CODaily weather report! Sweet Luna will be ready for adoption on 3-17-23 @bendhumane

🎄'Tis the season for holiday decorating. Here are tips for keeping your pets safe and to avoid a very un-festive trip to the veterinarian this season. Make sure your tree is well secured. Breakable ornaments, dreidels, tinsel, string, and ribbon should be kept out of reach. 1/5

Shelter Appreciation Week starts today. If you're looking to add a cat to your home, please consider adopting from a trusted shelter. bit.ly/3CZJV4y #AnimalShelterAppreciationWeek #CatFriendlyHomes #FelineFriendly

@KatieKTVZ Thank you Katie for spending a fun and spooky Howl-oween as a judge for our pet costume contest.

This is what a fun night at work looks like!!! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi and to the @bendhumane for asking me to be a judge. Sooo…much…fun!!!

More than a dozen cats who were in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian are now in Central Oregon so shelters there can make room for displaced pets. Now they are looking for new homes here. centraloregondaily.com/hurricane-ian-…

COCC's veterinary technician program offers information sessions. ktvz.com/news/education… This is an opportunity for those interested in the veterinary technician field to learn more about career options, application requirements, selection criteria and the training facility.

#NationalFireNews: As of today (9/26), 52,726 wildfires have burned 6,850,091 acres. There have been 45,952 human-caused fires that burned 2,936,591 acres; and 6,774 lightning caused fires that burned 3,913,500 acres.

How often should you clean your pet's bowls? And is washing in the dishwasher sufficient? bestlifeonline.com/how-often-clea…

Do not give your pet any human pain medication unless directed to do so by your veterinarian as certain human medications are toxic to pets and can make them feel worse. #animalpainawarenessmonth

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Protect pets from hazardous wildfire smoke. Keeps pets & sensitive birds indoors with closed windows. Limit exercise & time outdoors. Monitor for signs of smoke irritation. @oregonvma

@929kris @929kris thank you for opening your hearts & home to Nico, and giving her a life filled with love & adventures. What a lucky pup to have lived with you & your family.

I said goodbye to my beautiful girl Nico the Shelter Wonder Dog on Wednesday. She was the light of my life for 15 years. Heartbroken. @bendhumane

Another sign of how bad the air quality is in Central Oregon today. The Lava River Cave is closing at 1:00 p.m. Here are tips on how to protect yourself, kids and pets from the smoke: centraloregondaily.com/wildfire-smoke…

UPDATE HSCO Shelter Hours: Thank you for your support and patience during this time. Our team is working behind the scenes when the doors are closed to care for and get animals ready for adoption.