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Oregon Zoo's California condors at six eggs and counting this busy breeding season

22 Feb 2012 | 9:21 pm

With two eggs arriving last week, the zoo's breeding program, part of a larger effort to restore the critically endangered species, is on track to deliver perhaps as many as eight chicks this season.…

Dogs confess, they'd rather be a cat

22 Feb 2012 | 1:51 am

View full sizeConfessed in hush tones, dogs admit that cats have some pretty awesome traits they'd love to emulate. Ranging from self-esteem issues to how cats make discerning friendships, writer Allia Zobel Nolan captured 29 of the over thousand reasons...…

Tough break for guide dog, but a silver lining

21 Feb 2012 | 6:20 pm

A year ago, Laura Westerhuis was celebrating the third anniversary of the day she brought home Elm, her beloved guide dog and trusted friend.…

Clackamas business owner receives Clackamas Rotary award

21 Feb 2012 | 2:38 pm

Clackamas Rotary recognizes Clackamas business man with its top community award.…

World Spay Day next week inspires Portland-area shelters to offer spay or neuter assistance

21 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

In honor of World Spay Day on Feb. 28, animal shelters throughout the Portland metro area will offer spay and neuter assistance to qualified pet owners. While much of the assistance is geared toward cats, several local agencies are teaming up to offer spay and neuter…

Trail Blazers, Portland Parks will give one local dog park a face-lift

21 Feb 2012 | 11:45 am

Voters will choose from one of three local dog parks to decide which one receives the upgrade.…

Public presentation on new Multnomah County feral cat program held tomorrow night

20 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am

An informational meeting about the Apartment Cat Team, a pilot program launched by Multnomah County Animal Services in conjunction with the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Glendoveer Golf Course in Northeast Portland. Organizers hope to educate people about the program,…

Clackamas County events roundup: horse show, quilt and toy exhibits, concerts

20 Feb 2012 | 6:00 am

Happy President's Day Clackamas County. Here's my Monday roundup of events happening in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland.…

Love your pet? There's a day for that - today

20 Feb 2012 | 5:57 am

What a great way to start the work week - celebrating the love you have for your pet.Today is national Love your Pet Day!Don't worry if you forgot. You still have time to pick up a special treat or toy...…

Flying with Fido? You could face some turbulence ahead

19 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

The skies haven't seemed to be quite so friendly to Fido lately.For one thing, there were 35 pet deaths on airlines last year according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, and 19 of those occurred on Delta Airlines. That’s up...…

Pet of the week: Amarante is a mellow companion

18 Feb 2012 | 5:15 am

Amarante is a friendly independent cat up for adoption at Cat Adoption Team's adoption center inside the Tualatin PetSmart.…

Proper dental care is key for pet health

17 Feb 2012 | 6:00 pm

It’s easy to brush off daily dental care for pets, but veterinarians say regular preventive care can add years to your pet’s life. Oral disease is often difficult to recognize without a veterinary examination, but it can lead to heart, liver and kidney damage. And once…

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