Central Oregon Pets 2019

SPRING 2019

A MAGAZINE FOR BEND’S BEST FRIENDS

Adventure Dogs to the Rescue p. 8

ADOPTION STORIES Locals tell their tales p. 4 PET FRIENDLY PATIOS Doggos like to go out, too! p. 15 SERVICE PETS Therapy Pets or Emotional Support? p. 22

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Editor Nicole Vulcan – Yoda’s mom Contributors Isaac Biehl — Zoe’s dad Keely Damara – Joey and Curly’s sister Chris Miller – Kona and Charlie’s dad Lisa Sipe – Clover and Willow’s mom Advertising Robert Cammelletti – Woody’s dad Amanda Klingman – Doc’s mom Chris Larro – Otto’s dad Ashley Sarvis — Tucker’s mom Ban Tat – Chloe’s dad Design Darris Hurst – Kahuna Matata’s dad Shannon Corey – Agatha’s mom Copy Editor Richard Sitts – Gallup & Hicoo’s dad

The magazine dedicated to the best friends of Bend and beyond Thanks for picking up a copy of Central Oregon Pets—the inaugural issue featuring stories on a subject matter our entire staff can get behind. Whether furry and friendly, or scaly and strange, we love our pets, and we know Central Oregon loves them, too.

Inside these pages you’ll find coverage of local dogs and cats—but also reptiles, chicken keeping and one very special adoptive pony.

Read heartwarming adoption tales on page 4. Get the basics of puppy rearing on page 7.

See the winners of our first-ever Paw Pageant on page 11.

Delve into the world of Adventure Dogs, who do valuable work in the mountains and on farms, on page 8. Get the rules around keeping horses, chickens and other livestock, and get answers to other questions around pet rules on page 19.

Ever wondered about the difference between an emotional support animal and a therapy animal? Find out what’s what on page 22. Read the tale of Oregon’s largest dedicated reptile store on page 25. And starting on page 27, find listings for Central Oregon veterinarians, pet sitting services, pet stores and more.

So settle in with your furry—or scaly—best friends, and happy reading!

Nicole Vulcan, Yoda’s mom (and secondarily, Editor)

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Pet Adoption Stories Living the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” dream in Central Oregon

By Lisa Sipe

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ou’ve probably heard the phrase, “Adopt, Don’t Shop”—a reminder to us humans that plenty of existing pets out there need a good home. Here, Central Oregonians talk about the many ups, and the occasional downs, of adopting and/or “rescuing” their pets from a shelter.

Pets: Stella, adopted from Brightside Animal Center, Redmond; Ruby, adopted from Humane Society of Central Oregon, Bend Instagram: @stella_n_ruby Parents: Leela Morimoto & Richie Mattick Why: We adopted Stella because we were finally ready for a dog. Then we wanted a sister for Stella and had always wanted a Jack Russell.

Challenges: Stella rage chews and shreds various things around the house if she doesn’t get designated attention. Ruby has lot of anxiety and stress eats when confined (Carhartt jacket, sheets, rope balls, crates...).

What we learned: We always want to have two, since they rely on each other a lot, but we’ll only ever have one per human, so they get the appropriate attention.

Pet: Jackson, adopted from Pets Unlimited, San Francisco Instagram: @jacksondog_ Parent: Samantha Barsky Why: I have always loved animals, and I had a lot of pets growing up—hamsters, rabbits, cats, a turtle and one dog. I knew as an adult that I always wanted my own dog, but I lived in an apartment and worked long hours. So, once I went freelance and was in the market for a house, I started searching all of the adoption websites. As soon as I saw the photos of Jackson, I knew I would adopt him. The timing worked out, and the rest is history!

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Stella & Ruby with parents Leela & Richie. (Submitted)

Challenges: I had fallen in love with Jackson from his photos, and from meeting him, but he was reactive on a leash. The shelter told me I would need to take him to a trainer. We did four sessions, and he greatly improved over time, until we moved to Bend. He seems to have reverted back to being reactive to large dogs, so we are still working on it.

What I learned: I’ve learned that any pet can have “issues,” but you need to be willing to do the work. I got lucky and didn’t have to potty train Jackson, since he was a year old when I adopted him, but there were other things we had to work on. But I learned that he is full of love and is just so happy to be around me. You can’t buy that.

Jackson with mom Samantha. (Photo by Lisa Sipe)

the kittens on track for adoption, but we knew better.

A few years before our last two kitties had passed, Lori had developed a chronic disease that made her much more homebound. She was grieving the loss of her health as well as the loss of her beloved kitties. The introduction of these sweet, playful furballs brought a renewed spark to her life and helps to keep her in the moment.

Challenges: LOL, where do we start? Adopting siblings, they are of the same age, so there is a lot of racing around the house, chasing and play fighting. It’s been hard to host relaxing evenings with friends while we have cats tearing around and leaping off furniture. Entertaining, but we wouldn’t say relaxing. They’re almost four now and maturing, so we’ll be able to have people over soon.

Maggie & Arlo with parents Liz & Greg. (Photo by Heaven McArthur)

Pets: Arlo (aka Arloboy “Old Man Kitten” Lovebug), adopted from Bend Humane Society, Bend; Maggie “Hot Mess” Malone, adopted from Brightside Animal Shelter, Redmond

What we learned: That we believe we’ll never be without a pet. We feared that getting our latest family so soon after was a replacement of our last kitties, but they’re not. They improve life so much. Suffering from a chronic illness, I’m acutely aware of how much “therapy” they provide. Pure joy.

Adopting a family is like watching Wild Kingdom, Domestic version. Every dynamic in the wild cat life happens in the confines of our home, which is entertaining and enlightening. They are definitely animals!

Parents: Liz and Greg Skarvelis Why: (From Liz) I was living alone and wanted a buddy, I grew up with a cat who was my best friend and have always loved the company and personality of cats – aloof yet snuggly, independent yet total love bugs. Greg adopted Maggie when he was living by himself in a cabin in the woods.“ It was love at first sight, she came up to me and that was it.”

Challenges: When we all moved in together, integrating as a family took time. For the first six months Arlo took a LOT of space for himself; I was a little worried. Now Arlo and Maggie are siblings and best friends. They hang out, they annoy each other, they play, we call them “Charlie Brown and Lucy.” Our bed is a big ol’ cuddle puddle every night.

What we learned: I learned what unconditional love is. I have opted to hang out with Arlo many a time rather than people – he has a really silly, endearing personality. I had an animal whisperer communicate with him once.

Evidently, he has no idea he’s a cat and I’m a person. He thinks we are just great roommates. Greg learned that dogs are pure love and that little Miss Maggie has the biggest heart in the world.

Lori with her three adopted kitties. (Submitted)

Al Capone with mom Jessica. (Submitted)

Pets: One-eyed Jack aka Mama Jack, Jackie; Murphy aka Peanut, Pookie Pie; Kevin aka Squeak, Fatty McBratty, adopted from CRAFT Cat Rescue, Bend

Pets: Al Capone, adopted from Three Sisters Rescue, Bend

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Parents: Jessica & Michael Hart

Parents: Lori Lubbesmeyer & Dee Meyer

Why: We wanted a pony and knew we wanted to adopt. Al Capone was headed to slaughter, and Three Sisters Rescue bought him back from a kill buyer and we adopted him.

Why: We each had two kitties when we met 20 years ago, and so we blended our feline family. Though four were a lot of cats to have, they all were adored, and lived to be 18 to 21 years old. When our last kitty Olivia passed, we felt like we’d like to live without pets for at least a year so we could do some impromptu traveling.

Instead, a few weeks after Olivia’s death, we saw a Facebook post from CRAFT Cat that showed a mama kitty and her two adorable kittens. CC were calling out to the community for help to take care of medical costs for the mom, as she had sustained serious injuries before arriving at CC. We brought the family home to get the mama through her surgeries, and get

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Challenges: He hasn’t been handled much and when he was, he was mistreated. Luckily, we are expert horse handlers so he’s doing well. His teeth were never done, they had to be floated. He’s just been neglected but he’s really good. They made him sound like a devil pony, but he’s been pretty easy.

What we learned: Each adopted pet comes with their individual challenges and you don’t know their background. Adopting doesn’t necessarily mean they are bad, but they could have been mistreated or mishandled.

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How to Train Your Dog A Q&A With Jack Walker, local breeder and trainer

By Chris Miller SW: When can you start formal training?

JW: I start somewhere around 10 to 12 weeks. Keep it simple, keep it fun, keep it balanced. Less is way better than more. What I mean by that is it’s way better to do a bunch of short sessions versus going out and doing a long marathon session where you’re trying to accomplish half a dozen different things, you’re just going to confuse the dog. As far as commands go, less is better. In the training sessions, if they’re happy and they’re ready for more and their tail’s wagging, that’s the time to put them away. If they have a successful recall or a successful sit, put the dog away and end on a high note.

SW: What’s your leash training method?

JW: I let them drag it around so they get used to it. And once they’re dragging it around and it’s not in their mouth and it’s just kinda like, yeah that thing’s on, this isn’t going to change my day that much, then I’ll take them into the yard and I have a tie-out and I’ll clip the dog to the tie-out and then I’ll walk away. The tension on the neck collar—you need to make sure it’s correct so they’re not going to slip out of it and it’s not too tight it’s going to choke them. Then I’ll walk away and they’ll jerk against that thing and I’ll go in the house where I can watch them. And I’ll leave them for 5 minutes the first time, 10 minutes the second time, 15 minutes the third time and 20 minutes the fourth time and about then you walk back out and they’re just sitting there. They’re not tugging on the leash, but it’s teaching them to submit to the leash without that being associated with you.

SW: How about crate training?

JW: Start with the crate early as part of the socialization process. Dogs like the crate, they’re den animals. The crate is not to be abused, but it’s an asset, it’s healthy for the dog as it aids in training for obedience, it aids in potty training and you can keep your dog securely when you have to go out and do something that can’t involve the dog. Don’t be afraid to use the crate.

SW: What food do you recommend?

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ith parks, trails and pubs where our four-legged friends are welcomed with open arms, there’s no doubt Central Oregon is a pet-friendly community. Most people get dogs with the best of intentions, but not everyone knows how to train them. Here, a local breeder and trainer offers some tips.

Source Weekly: What age should a puppy go to its forever home?

Jack Walker: Typically it’s six to eight weeks. By seven weeks of age the puppy’s been on solid food and weaned off mom for about a couple of weeks so they’re independent of mom. The socialization and the establishment of the pecking order, and just being around other dogs is critical to their development.

SW: When can you start training your puppy?

JW: Day one. From the moment you get that puppy home, you’re starting socialization. Socialization is so critical to the development of a dog. And the socialization period is a brief window in time and it runs roughly between seven to 14 weeks of life, and in that period, you’re exposing the dog to every stimuli that they’re going to encounter during their life. The only caveat is you don’t want to take your dog to places that are highly frequented by other dogs until your dog is fully vaccinated.

JW: It starts with a high quality puppy food and your puppy’s going to be on that food for approximately the first year of its life. Do online research. Go to Dog Food Advisor, make sure the brand hasn’t had a bunch of recalls. There’s going to be some trial and error, but once you find something that works, stick with it. As the dog gets older, supplement the dog correctly. It’s like humans take vitamins and the vitamins my 6-year-old takes are different from the vitamins that my wife and I take. Be willing to adapt on food. Start with the breeder recommendation first because chances are, whatever the parent dogs are on is ultimately what your dog will succeed on as well.

SW: Why do people fail?

JW: They try too much too soon.

Go one step at a time and the time you put into your dog is totally worth the investment.

You go by the dog’s pace and you go one step at a time. You don’t overdo it, you don’t move onto the next thing until you’ve been successful at what you’re trying to teach them at that moment. By the time they reach six months of age, you’re going to have a really well trained dog. And that investment time at six months is going to pay huge dividends over the next 12 years of the dog’s life. It’s worth investing the time in your animal, because they’re part of your family.

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Adventure Dogs!

If you’re looking for a dog to join you in your outdoor exploits, let this guide help you determine which ones could work best for your lifestyle

By Chris Miller

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rom giant sled pullers to tiny dogs dedicated to searching out rats, adventure and outdoor dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a look at outside dogs and the pursuits that can suit them best.

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Sled dogs Sled dogs are immortalized each year in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, pulling their mushers hundreds of miles across harsh Alaska terrain. The large, powerful breeds usually pulling sleds are the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, Eskimo dog and the Laika. Huskies were raised by the Chucki people of Siberia, who valued it as a sled dog, companion and guard. They were first brought to Alaska in 1909 for sled dog races and soon became consistent as winners.

Malamutes were created by the Mahlemut, an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. The first Malamutes worked as hunters and sled dogs. They were considered devoted, fearless and built for stamina. The breed accompanied Admiral Richard E. Byrd on his 1911 trek to the South Pole.

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Rescue/avalanche dogs The Saint Bernard is probably the best known of the rescue dogs: the classic image of the large breed romping over snow to find a buried person, a cask of brandy bouncing under its chin.

Today, trainers look for agile dogs with a strong hunting drive such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers or crosses of these breeds. Also popular among rescue breeds is the German Shepherd, most commonly thought of as a dog for police work. Herding breeds, such as Border Collies and Australian Shepherds, may also excel at this work. Whatever the dog, it needs to be non-aggressive toward people and get along well with other dogs.

It generally takes about three years for avalanche dogs to be fully trained. Taught to dig and bark to indicate their findings, avy dogs can learn to run between their handler’s skis to help protect their paws from the sharp edges of the skis. In Canada these dogs are taught “long-lining,” where the dogs and their trainers are lowered to a mountainside from a long rope dangling from a helicopter. The practice is not allowed in the U.S. The average career for a rescue dog is about 8 to 10 years.

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With pictures of Labradors and Golden Retrievers splashed across hunting magazines and TV shows, retrievers are probably the most recognized hunting dogs. Still, there are more hunting breeds than that. Tracking dog breeds include Coonhounds, Beagles, Foxhounds, Pointers and Flushers.

Each has a specific job to do, depending on what the hunter is going for.

Dogs like the German Shorthair are excellent pointers, staying within eyesight of the hunter when looking for upland game birds such as pheasants or chukars. English Cocker Spaniels are flushing dogs, sniffing out game birds and then pushing them into flight. English Setters and other pointers and water dogs are also considered excellent hunting dogs. Good hunting dogs are physically capable of keeping up with fast-moving game and should have the ability to sit in cold water without moving for long periods of time.

Farm and ranch dogs In Central Oregon, ranch or farm dogs are a pretty common sight. Sometimes you can see them riding in the back of a truck bed, or if they’re really trained, on the back of a flatbed truck. Farm dogs are generally divided into the categories of guard, herding or pest control dogs.

Notable guard dogs include Great Pyrenees—those giant white fluffy dogs—as well as Mastiffs, German Shepherds, sheepdogs and the Komondor.

Herding dogs take livestock out into fields and return them at night.

Common herding dogs include the Australian Cattle Dog, Belgian Shepherd, Border Collie, Rottweiler, heelers and the Welsh Corgi.

Meanwhile, even little dogs can do important work. Pest dogs are used to control things like mice and rats on farms that would otherwise destroy crops.

Dachshunds and many terriers are considered good pest control dogs.

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Ahead of the publication of the 1st issue of Central Oregon Pets, we put a call out to local pet parents: Send us photos of your beloved friends to enter them into our first-ever Paw Pageant!

Through a voting portal on our website, local readers voted for the cutest, funniest, most memorable pets in Central Oregon. Sixty pets entered, hundreds voted—and three pets emerged victorious.

Meet the winners of Central Oregon Pets’ 2019 Paw Pageant.

1st Place Rapid, the English Cream Golden Retriever Rapid, who turns 4 this May, was a surprise bought for a set of thentween twin girls, who had been asking their parents for a pup for quite some time. His family, the Chambers’, fell in love with English Cream Goldens when their neighbors in Seattle had one.

Rapid’s human dad is an avid kayaker, so he’s named in homage to the river rapids his dad so often encounters. In keeping with his family’s interests, Rapid loves to paddle board. (The family is proud to say Rapid hasn’t tipped over anyone on a board—yet.)

He also loves the snow, and performs a trick the family calls “flooding,” in which he slides down the snow to get it all over his back. His top trick: running down the driveway each morning to get the newspaper. His fave hangout: The Lot—or any outdoor beer spot. Rapid’s family also says he’s very lovable and greets everyone with hugs. Find Rapid on Instagram @ rapidthegoldendog.

2nd Place Skip, the adopted South Korean tripod Skip has come a loooong way from his beginnings as a street dog in South Korea. His human, Beth, says Skip lost his front leg after he was hit by a car while living on the streets. Beth adopted Skip from the local rescue, Street Dog Hero, which rescues and re-homes street dogs from places including Mexico and South Korea, among other locales. Today, Skip is a loving foster brother for other Street Dog Hero pups who are looking for forever homes.

Skip is a sweet, happy boy, who loves everyone he meets. Find Skip on Instagram @skipthetripod.

Congrats to all the winners, who will take home gifts from Bend Veterinary & Specialty Emergency Center, dog bowls from Silipint, as well as gift cards from area businessess.

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9 1 0 2 t n a e g a P w Pa Staff Pick Lou Lou, the Chinese Crested One look at Lou Lou’s lopsided smile and the staff of Central Oregon Pets was smitten, naming the 9-year-old Chinese Crested our Staff Pick. From her small size to her wild and carefree hair (just groomed over at Rhonda’s Puppy Love, right before we took this portrait), her cuteness melted our hearts.

Lou Lou’s mom, Emily, says she adopted her from a puppy mill in Fossil, Ore., when Lou Lou was about a year old. Emily says she’s a total character—playful and as active or lazy as her human is. Lou Lou likes hiking, paddle boarding, camping and sleeping under the covers, as well as playing with her cat friend, Pickles, and her big sister, Tulip, a Doberman mix.

Lou Lou is a typical Central Oregonian, not letting bad weather stop her from being outdoors. When it’s raining or snowing, Lou Lou rides in a backpack so she can roam and not get her feet wet. Lou Lou also has a seizure disorder, which Emily says is well managed by her awesome vets at Riverside Animal Hospital and the Bend Veterinary & Specialty Emergency Center. Find Lou Lou on Instagram at @louloudodo7.

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Pet Friendly Patios Doggos like to go out, too!

By Isaac Biehl

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ho doesn’t love to eat some grub or sip on some bevvies with their furry best friend? Here are some of the Central Oregon Pets pets’ picks for best places to take your dog.

Bend Brewing Co. 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend Take in some views of the Deschutes River and chill out on the cool grass.

The Bite Tumalo 19860 7th St., Bend Split some shave ice with your furry friend, or indulge in one of the many food carts.

Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division St., Bend Dogs and good beer. Nuff said. Plenty of open space for your dog to enjoy!

River’s Place 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend Your dog is probably already drooling over their food cart list. We know we humans are.

Good Life Brewing 70 SW Century Dr., Bend With loads of outdoor game options, it’s good times at Good Life with man’s best friend.

Sunriver Brewing 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver Located right in the beautiful village of Sunriver, this brewpub has plenty of room for you and your pup!

J Dubs 932 NW Bond St., Bend Dogs will go crazy for this dog-friendly menu and the special “Pooch Hooch.”

Broken Top Bottle Shop 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend Even your dog will love these killer vegetarian options—a great neighborhood spot on Bend’s west side.

On Tap 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend Your dog is bound to make a few new friends of its own over at On Tap, where a grassy lawn, outdoor games, a wide beer menu and food carts abound.

Cabin 22 25 SW Century Dr., Bend Stop in after a day on the mountain and enjoy the night together by the fire pits.

River Pig Saloon 555 NW Arizona Ave., #40, Bend A cozy patio on which to watch the world go by. Dogs might love their Happy Hour more than we humans!

Three Creeks Brewing 721 S Desperado Ct., Sisters Lounge in the grass with cute dogs and great beer in Sisters? Why not?

Wild Ride 332 SW 5th St., Redmond One of Redmond’s hottest spots. Your dog can smell the good beer from here!

Worthy Brewing 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend The optimal east side patio setting for doggos— but sorry, they won’t be able to come inside to check out the Hopservatory telescope...

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Rules Around Pets in Central Oregon Off-leash zones, licenses and other things humans should know

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hether you’re new to Central Oregon or you’ve been in the area a while, knowing the laws surrounding pets is never a bad thing to review. Here are some answers to common questions pet owners have.

Do I need to keep my dog on a leash?

Within city limits, yes. The cities of Bend, Redmond and Sisters require dog owners to have their dogs leashed while away from the owner’s property, unless the dog is in a designated off-leash area. La Pine doesn’t have any ordinances regarding animals, though individual communities may also have their own leash laws. On Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson County lands, however, dogs are required to be “under the control” of the owner—meaning they don’t have to be on a leash, but they do have to come to you when called.

Can my dog be off leash on trails?

In the Deschutes National Forest, more than 95 percent of trails allow dogs to be off leash in the summer. From July 15 to Sept. 15, dogs need to be on leash in the Three Sisters Wilderness, since those trails are so popular. That includes Green Lakes, Moraine Lake, South Sister, Soda Creek, Todd Lake, Broken Top and Crater Ditch. Get caught with a dog off leash and face a $200 fine. Dogs also need to be on leashes on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to Sept. 15—except when they’re getting in or out of the water.

In winter, Nov. 1 to May 1, dogs are allowed at all but 1 percent of trails (and can be off leash). Dogs are not allowed in the areas accessed by Virginia Meissner, Swampy Lakes, Vista Butte and Dutchman Sno-Parks in winter. If you’re skijoring or dog sledding, dogs can be in those areas—but you’ll need a permit.

Can I keep chickens or other farm animals in the city?

In the City of Bend, people with lots 5,000 square feet or larger can have up to four chickens, but no roosters. Cows, goats, sheep, swine or other livestock need to be kept on lots of 5 acres or more, and horse owners

need a corral or pasture of 1 acre for a single horse and extra half-acre for each additional horse. Chickens are allowed in Redmond, too—but the city’s code doesn’t mention prohibiting roosters. Redmond’s code states “chickens, fowl, and/or rabbits shall not exceed one for each 500 square feet of property.” Pens and enclosures for all livestock have to be on the rear half of the property, 50 feet or more from residences that touch the property. In Redmond, the general space rule is 10,000 square feet per cow, goat or sheep, but for horses, the code reads, “10,000 square feet for one horse, 20,000 square feet for two horses, and 5,000 square feet for each additional horse.”

What about cats?

While some argue that outdoor cats tend to kill too many birds and other small wildlife, local governments don’t have the same rules about cats “at large” as they do about dogs. In other words, cats can roam freely.

Do I have to license my dog?

Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties all require dogs with their permanent canine teeth to be licensed within 30 days of having the dog, or within 30 days of moving into the counties. Proof of rabies vaccination is part of the licensing process. If your dog is already licensed in another county in Oregon, you can wait to get a new license until the current license expires. License applications are available at county offices, as well as shelters and most vets’ offices.

What if my dog bites someone—or hurts livestock?

Oregon law requires dogs who bite and puncture the skin of a person to be quarantined for 10 days. The owner can quarantine the dog or can take the dog to the Humane Society. If a dog hurts livestock, they’ll be declared a public nuisance, and will typically be impounded. Both types of incidents should be reported to the local police or the local sheriff’s office.

What do I do if my pet runs away, or if I find a lost pet?

If you find the pet in Bend, La Pine or Sunriver, call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537. In Redmond, Sisters or Terrebonne, call BrightSide Animal Center at 541-923-0882.

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Is Rover a River Protector?

Keep a few steps in mind when it comes to dogs and sensitive habitat

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It’s no secret Central Oregon is an outdoor lover’s paradise, with an abundance of easily-accessed trails, ski areas—and of course, the beautiful Deschutes River. It’s also no secret that Central Oregon loves dogs.

We take our fur-babies everywhere with us—especially to the river or lakes to swim when the “dog days” of summer have set in. They love it too. In recent years, the popularity of seeking out secluded or even urban areas to swim our four-legged friends has exploded, along with the heavy impact the activity has on the banks of the Deschutes River ecology we also love so dearly.

The erosive impacts are felt the most where dogs climb out of deep water or up steep slopes. Our four-legged friends can inadvertently trample riparian vegetation and expose raw dirt which can easily be eroded away.

I will never forget the first time we witnessed a dog kick loose a big chunk of vegetation, roots and all, while pulling herself out of the river at Meadow Camp. The image of years of vegetative growth washing downstream forever made an impact and spurred a search for solutions.

It’s all too common now to see many areas of the Deschutes completely denuded of riparian vegetation with deep furrows and runnels cut into the bank where once uninterrupted meadow and sedges grew. It’s a worsening problem and threatens all of the fish and furry animals who rely on the river ecosystem for food and shelter. So, what can we do if we love the river and its denizens as much as we love our dogs? Here are a few recommendations from the Enjoy-Protect-Respect campaign to minimize impacts.

Meadow Camp along the Deschutes River, circa 2002 (Kolleen Miller).

Meadow Camp in 2018, shows marked deterioration of banks and evidence of a dog recently coming on shore (Jayson Bowerman)

Stay on existing improved trails. Let dogs roam free only in designated areas such as dog parks or in areas within the Deschutes National Forest that are not directly adjacent to the river.

Keep four-legged companions on leash along the Deschutes River Trail until arriving at a designated access point, such as a boat launch or other hardened surface. Most dogs will get used to the surface of a boat ramp with just a little coaching, and training them to do so is rewarding to both pet and owner. It’s in a dog’s nature to find (and create) new trails wherever they go, and while they might like to swim every 50 feet along the river, using only designated access points will help maintain the fragile riparian areas.

When throwing a ball for your dog, it’s best to stand in the river also (preferably at a designated access point) and throw the ball upstream so that your dog can swim against the current for a workout, retrieve the ball and swim back to you without getting washed downstream, where they will likely cut new trails getting back to you.

Always pick up after your dog! In addition to the fact that no one wants to see or step in your dog’s droppings, canine feces are not helping to protect water quality in our rivers and streams.

Overall, the goal is for you and your dog to enjoy, protect, and respect the Deschutes River so that native fish and wildlife can enjoy it too!

Learn more about the Enjoy. Protect. Respect. initiative at enjoyprotectrespectdeschutes.org.

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Jennifer Horsman and her therapy dog, Hobie, greet Aspen Ridge Memory Care resident Joan Wray on Friday, March 1, 2019. (Photo by Keely Damara)

Helping Paws From therapy dogs to service animals, special pups help people in more ways than one

By Keely Damara

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obie, a 150-pound brindle English Mastiff, lumbers slowly down the hallway of Aspen Ridge Memory Care as Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” drifts from an entertainment room filled with a dozen or so elderly residents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory loss. Hobie’s handler, Jennifer Horsman, leads him by leash, keeping him close. There on official business, they both wear laminated badges.

As a therapy dog team certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Hobie and Horsman go to Aspen Ridge facilities twice a week to visit residents. Wandering the halls, Horsman looks for signs in a resident’s face, signaling they’re happy to see the dog or want to interact. Then, Horsman guides Hobie to an outreached hand or smiling face and instructs him to do his signature—and only—trick: “Hobie — sit.”

To earn the title of therapy dog team, Hobie and Horsman went through testing together on three separate occasions at medical facilities, to ensure both dog and handler worked well together in those environments.

Sue Dozeal, a tester/observer for ATD for the past 12 years, says she tests to make sure the dog is calm, knows basic commands, knows how to walk on a leash and how to stand and patiently sit by their handler.

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“I’m looking for somebody who has a good relationship with their dog, that they have a dog that is obedient,” says Dozeal. “Honestly, I’ve had more handlers stressed going to a nursing home or to a transitional facility than I have ever had dogs. The dogs seemed to adapt, but then they’ll pick up on their handler’s stress.”

Horsman is the volunteer coordinator for Compassionate Canines of Central Oregon, an all-volunteer organization that connects therapy dog teams with various programs and individuals throughout the area. In addition to visiting Aspen Ridge Retirement Community and its Memory Care facility twice a week with her dogs Hobie and Conguita, Horsman also volunteers in the Partners In Care HosPet program, as well as being a reading partner team at Elk Meadows Elementary School for the past 14 years.

Compassionate Canines connects volunteers with St. Charles Therapy Dog Teams, the Partners in Care HosPet Program, stress relief visits to area high schools, OSU-Cascades Pause-4-Paws Stress Relief Day and more.

The benefits from the simple act of petting an animal are well documented. Animal-assisted therapy findings from a University of California-Los

Angeles study found petting an animal promoted the release of serotonin and other hormones that elevate moods, lower anxiety, increase mental stimulation in Alzheimer’s patients, can lower blood pressure and can engage children with autism during therapy sessions.

Therapy dogs vs. service dogs While therapy dogs can be certified through organizations such as Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International, they’re not considered service animals under the law. The legal definition of a service dog, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act, is any dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. While the dogs that volunteer through Compassionate Canines don’t meet that requirement, another organization called Battle Buddies of Central Oregon connects veterans with training for their dogs to learn to be emotional support animals, or ESAs, and offer support

and training to eventually become service animals.

“All animals start out as ESAs and then hopefully they work their way up in a curriculum that we provide for them,” says Kristina Olson, executive director of BBCO. “And we mentor them on their paths to service dog team status.”

Olson says the nonprofit provides services to 10 to 12 veterans every year.

They’re currently looking for a home base facility to coordinate some of their training.

Whether a dog is a bona fide service animal, is a member of a therapy dog team or is an emotional support animal, the services they provide can be life changing.

“I can’t even tell you how much difference it can make in somebody’s life.

It makes a big difference. We love seeing the dogs and new handlers coming into our group,” says Dozeal. “Once they get their registration, once they’ve gone through the whole process, then we really need to help our community by getting out there and doing the work.”

Jennifer Horsman and her therapy dog, Hobie, greet Aspen Ridge Memory Care residents Done Gile and Anne Jackson on Friday, March 1, 2019. (Photo by Keely Damara)

LOCAL LAWS PERTAINING TO SERVICE ANIMALS Renters’ rights Under the federal Fair Housing Act, trained service animals, untrained emotional support animals, certified therapy animals and other assistance animals are not individually defined, and thus all mean the same thing. As a result, no type of support animal can be barred from a rental property or held to standard pet rules — such as restrictions on breeds or requiring a pet deposit or fee.

Landlords’ rights Landlords have the right to ask for proof that a support animal is necessary for a disability, such as written verification from a medical professional, as well as asking about licensing.

Assistance animals in public spaces

trained to work or perform a task for an individual — the same definition of a service animal. Since emotional support animals do not require training, they don’t fall under this umbrella.

Assistance animals are allowed in public places, even privately owned businesses like restaurants that serve the public, to accommodate those with disabilities. Under the same law, a place of public accommodation cannot ask to see proof of an assistance animal’s certification.

In recent years, airports have adopted their own policies regarding service and emotional support animals. Redmond Municipal Airport’s website states that only ADA animals and police dogs are allowed in the airport on a leash. Emotional support animals must be kept in a kennel, just like other pets traveling with their owners.

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Lizards, Turtles, Snakes, Oh My! It’s not just raining cats and dogs here in Central Oregon

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here’s no doubt that Bend is a dog town. But did you know that Bend is also home to the largest reptile store in the state of Oregon?

Founded and owned by Jeff Jensen, The Reptile Zone has been in operation for 11 years as of January.

“I started out when I was about 9 with a bullfrog tadpole,” Jensen says of his beginnings with critters.

“From then on it was nonstop; anything that crawled— whether it was reptilian, furry or feathered.”

Throughout middle school and high school, Jensen had his own “Raptor Rehabilitation” program, treating hawks, owls and other flying animals. From there he worked at the San Antonio Zoo, worked with primates for the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education (now called the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research and Texas Biomedical Research Institute) before eventually becoming a high school biology teacher.

Jensen describes himself as a lover of both the “human kind and animal kind.” After leaving his teaching position in Bend, Jensen realized he had a classroom full of reptiles, so he decided to open a pet store.

“It has grown tremendously in the last 15 years. The reptile pet industry has escalated to no end,” says Jensen.

Today The Reptile Zone has 50 to 60 species in the shop. Jensen breeds a lot of his own reptiles as a way to ensure customers know what they’re getting and that the reptile was bred with proper care. Jensen says a lot of times, stores don’t know where the creature really came from or what their line of DNA is.

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“Yes, Bend is a dog town, but the more people that have to move into apartments, reptiles make better sense,” says Jensen. “They don’t take up a lot of space and they’re not going to do damage to your apartment.”

Those who are worried about not being able to cuddle one of these scaly guys might be misinformed.

As Jensen says, some snakes love to be held for a long time and just relax. Some will be more active and move around. It’s all about what’s most comfortable for the owner and animal.

“You don’t have a lot of vet bills, you don’t need shots, you don’t need all of the things that come with a dog or cat,” Jensen says of other advantages to owning a reptile. “The cost of feeding—you could get a full-grown corn snake and it will cost you $6 a month. And that’s it.”

Reptiles do, in fact, become accustomed to their owners and form bonds. Jensen has around 10 customers who’ve registered their reptiles as emotional support animals. He said it’s a bit of an issue, however, because many restaurants, for example, balk at bringing a snake into the place as a support animal.

While hanging out at his store, Jensen brought out Ryker, an Argentine black and white tegu who’s The Reptile Zone’s official greeter. These are the largest species of tegu lizard, and also happen to be quite smart.

“I had another tegu before Ryker, Felix, who I could tell to come, to knock it off, and he would listen,” Jensen recalls. “They are incredibly smart. Ryker’s not quite there yet, but we’re working on it.”

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Unique Pets: Remembering Meeko the Raccoon

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By Appointment, Bend. ponderosapawsdogwalking.com 541-410-9703.

Cascade Canine Rescue East and West 65065 94th St., Bend. ccrewdog.org 541948-0097. Mon-Tue-Thu 9am-5pm, WedFri-Sun 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Raemi’s Pet Care Service 519 SE Edgewater Lane, Bend. Raemispetcareservice.com 541-848-7006.

DogPAC Nonprofit advocatimg for off-leash access to public lands. P.O. Box 2091. On Facebook.

Equine Horse Rescue PO Box 6054, Bend. equineoutreach.com 541-420-9238. By Appointment

TENDmyPet

By Appointment, Bend. tendmypet.com 541-241-6349. Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Wee Tails Play Care and Training Center 1404 NE Third St., Bend. weetailsplaycareandtrainingcenter.weebly.com 541-633-5242. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Aquatopia of Bend 324 NE Third St., Bend. 541-613-4599.

Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm Bend Pet Express Eastside 420 NE Windy Knolls Drive, Bend. bendpetexpress.com 541-385-5298.

Daily 9am-6pm Bend Pet Express Westside 133 SW Century Drive, Bend. bendpetexpress.com 541-389-4620. Daily 9am-6pm Bendy Dog 112 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. bendydog.com 541-419-6463. Tue-Sat 11:30am-5:30pm Chezchienne House of Dogs Grooming Salon 61405 S. Highway 97, Bend. 541-3835909. Tue-Sat 9am-6pm High Desert Ranch & Home Store 350 NE Addison Road, Bend. highdesertranchandhome.com 541-318-0760. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm Mini Pet Mart 250 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. minipetmart.net 541-389-8361. Mon-Sat 9am7pm, Sun 10am-6pm Mud Bay Colorado Crossing 110 NW Sisemore St., Suite 130, Bend. mudbay.com 541-306-2660. Mon-Fri 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7:30pm Mud Bay North 20520 Robal Lane, Suite 100, Bend. mudbay.com 541-306-2330. Mon-Fri 9:30am8:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7:30pm Oregon Feed & Irrigation 2215 N. Highway 97, Redmond. facebook.com/ OregonFeedIrrigationRedmond 541-548-5344.

Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4pm Oregon Pet & Feed 220 SW Scalehouse Loop, Bend. frommfamily.com/r/3552 541-323-3533. MonSat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4pm Orion’s Choice Dog Food Delivery Service, Bend. orionschoice.com 541-977-9663.

Petco 1826 NW Sixth St., Redmond. petsmart.com 541-548-8702.

Petco 3197 N. Highway 97, Suite 5, Bend. stores.petco.com/or/bend/full-servicegrooming-bend-or-205.html 541-3820510. Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun: 9am-7pm; Salon Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-4:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm Continued p. 30 Spring 2019 | 29

PetSmart 63455 N. Highway 97, Bend. petsmart.com 541-330-0178. Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

Bend Animal Hospital 63240 Service Road, Bend. bendanimalhospital.com 541-389-7778. Mon-Fri 8am6pm, Sat 9am-4pm By Appointment

The Reptile Zone 542 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. thereptilezone.com 541-728-0620. Tue-Sat 10am6pm, Sun Noon-5pm

Bend Equine Medical 19121 Couch Market Road, Bend. bendequine.com 541-388-4006. Mon-Fri 8am5pm Emergency Care 24/7

Silipint 1375 SW Commerce Ave., Suite 190, Bend. silipint.com 541-678-5044. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Bend Spay & Neuter Project 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. bendsnip. org/ 541-617-1010. Tue 8am-4pm, WedFri 7:30am-5:30pm

Wild Birds Unlimited 2680 NE Highway 20, Bend. wbu.com 541-617-8840. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Bend Veterinary Clinic 360 NE Quimby Ave., Bend. bendveterinaryclinic.com 541-550-7367. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

Pet Training Bend Pet Resort 60909 SE 27th St., Bend. bendpetresort. com 541-388-0435. Mon-Fri 8am-1pm & 3-6pm, Sat 8am-Noon, Sun 5-6pm

Bend Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center 1245 SE Third St., Suite C-3, Bend. bendvetspecialtyemergency.com/ Specialty 541-312-2114 / Emergency 541-385-9110.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Cascadia Canine Training School 910 SE Wilson Ave., Suite C3, Bend. cascadiak9.com 541-639-4319. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic 20205 Powers Road, Bend. blueskyvet.com 541-383-3833. Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm

Dancin’ Woofs 63027 Lower Meadow Drive, Suite D, Bend. dancinwoofs.com 541-312-3766.

Brookswood Animal Clinic 19550 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend. brookswoodanimalclinic.com 541-306-6991.

Doggieville Ranch 20920 Kachina Ave., Redmond. doggievilleranch.com 541-527-9494. By Appointment

Bush Animal Clinic 530 SW Millview Way, Suite 1, Bend. bushanimalclinicinc.com 541-382-7671.

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

Precious Paws 801 SE Centennial St., Bend. preciouspawsbendoregon.com 541-382-0209.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm

Veterinary Clinics Alpine Veterinary Clinic 354 NE Dekalb Ave., Bend. alpinevetbend. com 541-382-8930. Daily 9am-8pm Animal Eye Specialists 1245 SE 3rd St., Suite C3, Bend. bendeyevet.com 541-550-5969. Tue-Fri 8am-5pm Ark Animal Clinic 528 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. thearkanimalclinic.com Main 541-389-6111 / After Hours Emergency 541-385-9110. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Central Oregon Animal Hospital 366 NE Underwood Ave., Bend. centraloregonvet.com 541-241-6990. Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Central Oregon Veterinarians Assoc. centraloregonvets.com. centraloregonveterinarians@gmail.com Colorado Cat Clinic 655 NW York Drive, Bend. coloradocatclinic. com/ 541-318-9879. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Companion Pet Clinic 3197 N Highway 97, Bend. companionpetbend.com 541-388-0262. Mon-Fri 7:30am5:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm Critter Care-A-Van 65480 73rd St., Bend. 541-383-2569.

Around the Bend Veterinary Services P.O. Box 5428, Bend. aroundthebendvet. com 458-202-4434. Mon-Wed-Fri 9am5pm, Tue & Thu 11am-7pm

East Bend Animal Hospital 425 NE Windy Knolls Drive, Suite 4, Bend. eastbendvet.com 541-318-0090. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Banfield Pet Hospital 63455 N Highway 97, Suite 112, Bend. banfield.com 541-330-1462. Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

Four Paws Wellness Center 600 NE Savannah Drive, Suite 1, Bend. fourpawswellnesscenter.com 541-4089852. Mon-Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-3pm, Thu-Fri 9am-5pm

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High Desert Vet bendhousepaws.com 541-527-1469. By Appointment.

House Paws Mobile Vet highdesertvet.com/ 541-382-9262. MonFri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm LaPaw Animal Hospital 1288 SW Simpson Ave., Suite G, Bend. lapawanimalhospital.com 541-389-3902.

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm Mobile Cat & Dog Vet Mobile Office, Bend. mobilecatanddogvet. com 541-647-6810. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-3pm By Appointment Mt Bachelor Veterinary Hospital 61535 S. Highway 97, Suite 3, Bend. mtbachelorvethospital.com 541-389-6612.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, First & Third Saturday 9am-4pm Plateau Veterinary Hospital and Orthopedic Center 63042 Plateau Drive, Bend. plateauveterinary.net/ 541-797-6960. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm Redmond Veterinary Clinic 1785 N Highway 97, Redmond. redmondvetclinic.com 541-548-1048. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-Noon Riverside Animal Hospital 25 NW Olney Ave., Bend. riversidevetbend. com 541-585-3739. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm Sage Veterinary Alternatives 2330 NE Division St., Suite 4, Bend. sagevet.com 541-312-2360. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm Sunriver Veterinary Clinic 56825 Venture Lane, Suite 102, Sunriver. sunrivervet.com 541-636-9945. Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm The Traveling Pet Nurse Mobile Service, Bend. thetravelingpetnurse.com 541-706-1133. Daily 8am-6pm Tumalo Animal Hospital 19850 Fifth St., Bend. tumaloanimalhospital.com 24/7 Emergencies 541-3891540. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-4pm Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon 1820 NW Monterey Pines Drive, Bend. vrcvet.com 541-210-9200. Tue-Thu 8am5pm, Fri-Mon 8am-8pm Westside Pet Hospital 133 SW Century Drive, Suite 102, Bend. westsidepethospitalbend.com 541-678-5440. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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