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Condor flies into Oregon for first time in over 120 years
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (1792+ words) Published 8: 23 am Thursday, June 4, 2026 By JANET EASTMAN/The Oregonian A young California condor flew into Oregon last month, marking the first time in more than 120 years that one of the critically endangered birds has flown free in Oregon's sky, according…...
Adopt a pet: Cashew
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (168+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, June 4, 2026 By Jackson County Animal Services Age: Cashew is a 2-year-old male pitbull. Highlights: Just a sweet nut looking for a forever lap, Cashew is a smart yet silly boy who is extremely people oriented, though he…...
Adopt a pet: Bill
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (222+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, May 28, 2026 By Jackson County Animal Services Age: Bill is a 1-year 6-month-old black lab mix. Personality: High energy, enthusiastic, happy, playful, life of the party. Highlights: Bill is ready to clock in for his summer shift. From keeping…...
Adopt a pet: Winky
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (177+ words) Published 6: 00 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 By Jackson County Animal Services Age: Winky is a 1-year-old pit bull. Highlights: Winky struggled with some eye pain but thanks to his recent entropion surgery, he is healed and feeling radical! Now his life is…...
Adopt a pet: Nacho
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (242+ words) Published 6: 00 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 By Jackson County Animal Services Age: Nacho is a 4-year-old Staffordshire mix. Highlights: Nacho is a loyal-to-the-bone partner " not your average "yes-man" dog. He has opinions, but don't let that fool you, when it comes to humans,…...
Animal eye care center coordinates eye exams in Medford for service animals
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (217+ words) Published 1: 26 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Bliss Animal Eye Care in Medford is offering free exams for eligible service animals as part of a national campaign throughout the week. Select animals are eligible to receive the free exam and must be guide…...
Animal activists target veterinary medicine, alliance says
3+ week, 6+ day ago (654+ words) Published 7: 34 am Friday, May 8, 2026 Animal activist groups have targeted veterinary medicine in recent years, says a national nonprofit agricultural group that monitors activist campaigns. Washington State University in March canceled the equine part of its large animal surgery elective course,…...
Oregon makes emergency livestock rules permanent
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) Published 10: 38 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The Oregon Department of Agriculture has made temporary safety rules permanent for fairs and livestock exhibitions, as the disease prevention and bookkeeping measures worked well. The regulations continue emergency rules enacted in 2024 and 2025 in response to…...
Habi Cat 'back where she belongs!' Medford Re Store officials celebrate
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (407+ words) Published 5: 05 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 After missing for more than 10 days, the beloved black cat mascot for Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley Re Store has returned to her familiar desktop surfaces, gently used furniture and hordes of adoring fans. Habitat officials…...
Adopt a pet: Fable
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) Published 6: 00 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 By Jackson County Animal Services Age: Fable is a 2-year-old female blue merle Catahoula mix. Highlights: Fable is very friendly, hungry for attention and loves to cuddle. Shelter volunteers describe her as having a personality like a…...