Hooray! More than 100 Dogs Rescued from an Oregon Puppy Mill
The dogs won’t be adopted until the woman who ran the facility goes to trial, but the Oregon Humane Society built space to house them.
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Oregon Humane Society Rescue Team Saves Dogs Who Have Fallen Off Cliffs
Ranger, an 80-pound Great Dane–Mastiff mix, fell more than 200 feet from a cliff after wandering away from his owner during a hike in Oregon’s Santiam State Forest. A two-year-old Husky-Shepherd mix named Kenny dropped off a 150-foot cliff in the state’s Columbia River Gorge. And Gracie the Goldendoodle tumbled off a 200-foot cliff in …
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Take a Look Inside Oregon’s Only Full-Time Pet Food Bank
Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our December/January issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your home. A very special place is quietly operating in Portland, Oregon. Inside a clean, orderly, 4,000-square-foot …
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Oregon Judge: Obie the Doxie to Stay with Foster Mom for Now
The custody case will move to full litigation to determine permanent ownership.
A Dog Lost in Pennsylvania is Found … in OREGON
It’s a dog mystery of the highest order: On April 22, Gidget, a seven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, went missing from her home Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Five months later, she turned up wandering around a Portland, Oregon, suburb, nearly 3,000 miles away. What was Gidget doing all that time? Nobody knows. “She’s never lived here; there is …
Lost Oregon Family Considered Eating Their Pit Bull
An Oregon couple and their 25-year-old son were picking mushrooms in the densely wooded Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest when they became lost. Badly lost. They…
Pizza-Stealing Dog Gets Caught in Oregon — But Not in Time
A family has a delicious pizza not only stolen but also eaten right in front of their horrified eyes.
Follow This Oregon Cattledog Crew on Instagram
Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our December/January issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your home. I’m a sucker for an Australian Cattle Dog, and this #cattledogcrew is made up of four: Pe’ahi, …
9 Beach Rules for Cool Dogs
Soft sand under paws; ocean breeze in the air; new sights, sounds, scents — no wonder dogs love the beach. But the beach doesn’t always love them back. There are plenty of pitfalls that can ruin a great day on the shore. However, if you keep these nine simple rules in mind, beach day will …
Take a Hiking Adventure Like a Pro
The state of the world over the past few years has coaxed more and more people into doing outdoor activities. The fresh air of a trail is a safe place where both humans and dogs can exercise and find some inner peace amongst nature’s beauty. We found three cool people who make a living having …
10 Great U.S. Dog-Friendly Towns to Visit
Dreaming of the perfect getaway with your dog? Traveling with your canine companion is a fun way to spend quality time together, increase your bond and experience new areas of the country. Especially after the last two years, many of us are ready to stretch our legs and start exploring. Dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, beaches …
11 Top Dog-Friendly Beaches
Searching for the best spots on the sand for Spot and all his friends? We’ve got a list of the top dog-friendly beaches in the U.S.
Recent Canine Behavior Research: How Your Pet Parenting Style Affects Your Dog’s Behavior
Looking for dog parenting tips? Check out this latest canine behavior research on dog parenting.
What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat
Check out these signs that your dog won’t eat or drink because he is sick or when he is just being picky.
What’s the Best Dog Brush for Shedding?
We’ll show you how to find the best dog brush for shedding based on your dog’s coat.
Road Trip With Your Dog Tips
Start with a solid checklist, plan your pet-friendly route, get the right gear and prep your dog before hitting the road.
How to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail With Your Dog
In Wild, the Oscar-nominated movie starring Reese Witherspoon, character Cheryl Strayed finds her inner strength while hiking alone from California to Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail. Anyone familiar with this historic stretch of trail understands why. Its beauty is matched only by the strength and endurance needed to traverse it. But that’s only if …
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Pet Leasing Firm Kills Three Adoptable Dogs — And Yes, You Can Actually Rent Pets
It seems like Oregon is due a break from bad news. For the last month, news about Oregon was dominated by a bunch of gun-toting lunatics whose antics range from ridiculous to downright scary. Unfortunately, there’s more bad news, and it’s not as easy to mock as the Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight at Malheur National …
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Gracie the Labradoodle Fell 200 Feet Off a Cliff — And She’s Fine
Everyone assumed the worst and was devastated, until a hiker delivered some very good news.
Animal Rescue Owner Charged with 120 Counts of Neglect
Willamette Animal Rescue wanted to save dogs from kill shelters — but it made their lives hell.
How Scat Detection Dogs Sniff Out Poop and Help Save the Planet
We give you the straight poop on the incredible work done by Conservation Canines at the Center for Conservation Biology in Washington State.
Going to Hawaii on Vacation? Save a Shelter Dog on Your Return Trip!
Summer has arrived! No doubt more than a few of you are planning a getaway. Some of you are probably planning to visit Hawaii. As a former resident of Oahu, I highly recommend it. Hawaii is one of those few places that are fairly accessible to the vast vacationing public AND really looks like the postcards your Aunt …
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5 Great Things to Do in Portland With Your Dogs
Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our December/January issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your home. I recently took my first road trip from Seattle to Portland, Oregon, with my daughter, Zinnia, …
Hound Sanctuary Aims to Save Spain’s Hunting Dogs From Sure Death
It can happen in an instant, that moment when an animal lover becomes an animal activist. Whether through witnessing an act of cruelty or becoming aware of a grievous animal welfare issue, that person knows they can no longer turn away and must get involved. Such was the case for Rain Jordan before she became founder …
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Holiday Gifts That Work Well Into the New Year
This Christmas, we bought dog toys and accessories that won’t look out of place once the tree comes down. You still can, too, if you shop the clearance aisle!
Eli Falconette: On Tattooing Diehard Lovers of Bully Breeds (Like Me)
When I heard Eli was planning to do a fundraiser for local bully breed rescue groups, I knew I had to talk with him — and get tattooed by him.
Wings of Rescue Airlifts 138 Dogs to a Second Chance at Living
The group joined two Southern California rescues to fly dogs and cats to Washington and Oregon where they’ll have a better chance at adoption.
We Review Fetch Eyewear: Fashionable, Affordable Glasses for Humans Who Love Dogs
The online retailer donates all profit to the Pixie Project, an adoption center and rescue in Oregon.
A Farewell to My Lovely Dog Grizzly
After my dog died, I penned a letter in his name. His name was Grizzly, and he was a good boy.
Can Dog Breeding Be Regulated? Would Doing So Help Puppy Mills?
An online petition says a college course on how to follow existing laws will only encourage unethical commercial breeding. What do you think?