Humane Society of Central Oregon

12/19/2025

It's a Wonderful Life with a pet, so beginning tomorrow all animals that are Black/White will have half-off adoption fees! 🌟

Here’s just a glimpse of who’s waiting for you:
- Comet: the curious, excited boy
- Earl: the brightest of a guinea pig trio
- Louie: the fun-loving, loyal pal
- Lucy Lou: the vocal sweetheart
- Sailor: the adventurous, friendly boy
- Ornament: the kooky cat

This seasonal classic will be offered through Dec. 31, come visit available shelter guests at the HSCO Shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Come meet your match this season ☃

Upcoming Holiday Hours: Wednesday, Dec. 24, shelter is open 10AM - 2PM. Thursday and Friday, Decs 25-26, the shelter will be closed.

12/17/2025

Ornament has been endlessly amusing everyone at the shelter with his antics day after day 😹 who needs a kooky kitty to join their crew?

Visit him and other shelter guests Tues-Sat, 10AM - 5:30PM at the HSCO Shelter in Bend 🐾

12/16/2025

🐾 Wellness and Vaccine Walk-In Clinic, Saturday Dec. 20th
$50 Wellness Bundle: Includes a wellness exam, rabies, microchip, and deworming
Free DAPP for dogs and HCP for cats thanks to Petco Love 💜
Bordetella and Leptospirosis available for additional fee, sliding scale is offered for clinic participants.

Where: Humane Society of Central Oregon | 61170 SE 27th Street, Bend, OR 97702
When: Saturday, December 20th 9AM-4PM
No Appointments Required! Call (541) 208-2497 or email [email protected] for additional questions

‍These clinics help us reach pets whose people may have trouble accessing care due to cost, transportation, or location. If that sounds like you or someone you know, HSCO is here to help. Please support our local veterinarians if you are able 🩺

12/15/2025

Before the flying discs, travel, and cheering crowds, Zilo was just another dog waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

He came to HSCO in 2018 due to life changes within his family. Zilo was healthy, affectionate, and full of energy. With time and thoughtful placement, the right match found him.

Today, Zilo is thriving with JD Platt as part of K9 Kings Flying Dog Show: a traveling, high-energy dog show where he catches flying discs and performs in front of crowds across the country.

Zilo’s journey helped inspire Leapin’ Dog Lager, created by JD in partnership with Deschutes Brewery to give back to shelter animals.

Join us for the Leapin’ Dog Lager launch party
Monday, December 15, from 4–7 pm
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House

For as long as the beer is on tap, $1 from every pint supports HSCO.

Come raise a glass to Zilo and to the many animals still waiting for their next chapter.

12/11/2025

Anyone looking for a sweet, gentle girl to join their home? Meet Penny!

She previously was in a home with livestock and is reported to do well around children as well. At the shelter she's continued to show what a sweetheart she is; learn more by watching her feature below ⬇️

Penny is a sweet and gentle 3-year-old Pitbull mix looking for her forever home. She's available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

12/10/2025

Take a break in the play yard with Bubs! 🥎
Once out of his kennel this sweet boy just wants to romp around with you and have a *ball* together! Looking for a new companion that enjoys getting outside for walks, play fetch, and explore new spaces?

Come visit Bubs or other available shelter guests at the HSCO Shelter, Tues-Sat, 10AM-5:30PM 🐾

12/10/2025

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🩺 To celebrate we visited Dr. Crystal Bloodworth, Shelter Clinic Director, to get an overview on what their team does every day to ensure the wellbeing of foster and shelter animals at HSCO.

"We just want to make sure that we provide the care for the animals while they're here and also improve their ability to find a home" Dr. Crystal Bloodworth

We are incredibly thankful for the compassion and skill our veterinary staff brings 🩵

12/05/2025

🎉 It's Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! 🐾 We love hearing happy *tails* from volunteers and those that have adopted.
Share your shelter pet(s) stories below or by sending a DM 😄

12/05/2025

Every home a shelter alum finds is special - and Oreo’s new family might look familiar. He was adopted this past fall by Bend’s mayor, Melanie Kebler!
“Oreo is loving his new home and family, and he is the sweetest, snuggliest kitten.”

We love hearing updates of pets settling in and bonding with their families. 🧡
Share your HSCO adoption story with us via DM or [email protected]

12/04/2025

Snickerdoodle is sitting patiently waiting for a new home 🐶 a treat does help of course! He is continuously wooing passerbys with rolling over, laying down, and leaping at the opportunity to show what a good boy he is

Are you looking for a shepherd mix to add to your family? Snickerdoodle is excited to meet you, learn new tricks, and become a lifelong companion ❤️

Visit him, his sister Fruitcake, or other available animals at the HSCO Shelter | Tues-Sat, 10AM - 5:30 PM or online at hsco.org/adopt

12/03/2025

To continue creating safe, positive experience for the dogs in our care 🐶 Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, HSCO staff and volunteers had the opportunity to attend sessions led by Hillary Hayward a certified professional dog trainer.

The sessions combined classroom instruction and hands-on application to improve safety, confidence, managing playgroups safely and effectively, and consistency in canine handling practices across all levels of experience. Thank you Hillary for joining us and volunteers that invested the time to attend 👏

12/02/2025

We have a Fruitcake that everyone is sure to enjoy! This playful gal is still a bit nutty, very sweet, and ready to come home with you today ❤️🐾

Learn more about Fruitcake, her siblings, and other available animals at hsco.org/adopt or visit the Shelter, Tues-Sat, 10AM-5:30PM 🐶