ADOPTED! After 214 days with us, Big Earl the mastiff finally found his person β a retired rancher from Tumalo with a couch that's now officially Earl's. Not a dry eye at the front desk this morning. π§‘
Saturday shelter-run crew hit the river trail this morning β 4 dogs, 6 miles, zero squirrels caught (not for lack of trying). If you run and you're in Bend, come join us. The dogs need the miles and honestly so do I.
Scout says happy half-birthday to his sister! He celebrated by eating a flip flop. Reunion walk: yes please, we're free every weekend.
PiΓ±on turned 6 months today! Celebrated with a puppuccino and a very undignified zoomie session at Discovery Park. How are the rest of the litter doing? Reunion walk soon?
Meet Willow β 2-year-old border collie mix, trail-tested and couch-approved. She's been with her foster for 6 weeks and is ready for a home with room to roam. Apply through our adoption page!
Juniper summited her 20th Cascade peak today (okay, we drove most of Tumalo Mountain, but she doesn't know that). Heeler people: how do you tire these dogs out?? Asking for my legs.
Three years ago today I walked into High Desert Humane to 'just look' at the seniors. Walked out with Gus, 11 years old, three teeth, best decision of my life. He got 2 more years of river naps and burnt toast crusts. Adopt a senior. You will not regret a single day.
PSA: the water at Riverbend Park is running fast this week with the snowmelt. Scout went in after a stick and came out 50 yards downstream looking very surprised. Long leads near the bank until July, friends.
Volunteer spotlight: Hank has logged 100 hours this year walking our long-stay dogs. His secret? 'Show up on the cold mornings. That's when they need you.' We're not crying, you're crying.
Banjo discovered the sprinklers today. RIP my lawn, long live this absolute goofball.
Sanctuary update: our three bonded goats (Waffle, Pancake, and Toast) are officially staying forever β their sponsor family committed to lifetime care. Sometimes the best adoption is the one where nobody has to move. π
Banjo is IN for the Shevlin hike. He's been practicing by dragging me around the block. Also he and Alpine have the same exact ear thing going on and it kills me every time.
Alpine update: she's officially a trail dog. 8 miles on the Deschutes segment this weekend and she still had energy to harass the vacuum. Shevlin reunion hike in July β who's in?
Flew a grid search over the east side burn area for a missing husky yesterday β spotted her at the edge of a clearing within 20 minutes, reunited by dinner. Drones + shelters + neighbors who show up. This town, I swear.
Foster fail count: 12. Yes, twelve. No, I don't have a problem. (The problem is that they keep being perfect.) Cascade Paws always needs foster homes β even two weeks makes a difference.
Trail-dog training class starts next Thursday at Pine Nursery Park β recall, leash manners, and 'leave the chipmunk' 101. Free for anyone who adopted from us, $15 otherwise, all proceeds go to the medical fund.
Best dog-friendly patios in Bend, ranked by my extremely food-motivated lab: 1) the one with the pretzels 2) the one with the other pretzels 3) anywhere with a hose. Drop your favorites below β building a list for summer.
Kitten season has arrived and the nursery is FULL. 23 kittens, 4 bottle babies, one very patient staff. We need foster homes, kitten chow, and someone to explain to Marmalade that the curtains are not prey.