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When Your Dog Needs You Most: Compassion in Motion in Central Oregon

Cancer treatment can make everyday routines difficult. Bend Barks & Rec's Compassion in Motion mission helps local cancer patients by providing complimentary exercise sessions for their dogs.

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National Disaster Preparedness Month: How to Keep Your Dog Safe During a Wildfire or Emergency in Central Oregon

Learn how Central Oregon dog parents in Bend, Sunriver, Redmond and surrounding communities can prepare their dogs for wildfires, smoke and other emergencies. Discover what to include in a dog emergency kit, how to create a pet evacuation plan, update identification and veterinary records, find pet-friendly evacuation locations, and safely exercise dogs during poor air quality.

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