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Compassion in Motion: Helping Local Cancer Patients One Run at a Time 🐾💗

This October, Bend Barks & Rec is shining a light on breast cancer awareness and our Compassion in Motion mission, providing complimentary dog gym runs to local cancer patients in treatment.

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National Dog Week: Celebrating the Dogs Who Make Life Better

Celebrate National Dog Week 2026 with seven simple ways to improve your dog's health, happiness and daily routine—from exercise and enrichment to training, companionship and preventive care.

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Grateful for Every Wag: A Thanksgiving Note from Bend Barks & Rec

In Bend, Oregon, life feels better with a dog by your side. This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the joy, wellness, and adventure our pups bring—and how all-weather dog fitness keeps them healthy year-round.

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