Vet Gazette

Canines rule in Portland, Oregon which was recently named the dog-friendliest city in the country by national real-estate site Estately.  It listed Portland as the top among 17 of the most livable cities for dogs.

Rankings were based on factors like number of dog parks; yard sizes of homes for sale; the amount of canine-related Meetup groups; and prevalence of dog-related activities.

With 33 dog parks, or 5.7 parks per every 100,000 residents, Portland has the highest number of dog parks per capita in the country.

Enjoy this Video of Portlandia featuring the most annoying pet owners to ever visit a dog park.

Robert Paul Hudson, who produces the Pet Radio Show from his home in Salem, reaches more than 60,000 people nationwide each month.

His show is broadcast live each Saturday morning and recorded as a podcast for iTunes and other podcast networks. It features a variety of pet-related topics and includes interviews with people involved with local animal organizations.

This weekend, Hudson plans to add a new Sunday show and hopes to raise at least $500,000 for animal rescues nationwide through advertising revenue, tailored fundraisers with local and national rescue groups and radio “telethons.”

“The majority of the advertising revenue will go straight to rescue organizations along with listener donations.,” Hudson says.

Bryant Park in Albany, Oregon attracts a lot of softball fans. This year a pair of osprey have joined the fun. The raptors have built a nest and laid eggs atop a 60-foot light pole at one of the parks’ softball fields. Concerned about the osprey’s safety, Albany Parks and Recreation is constructing  a new home for them.
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How can I stop my bird from screaming? How do I stop him from plucking his feathers? These are common questions from bird owners.

Ballance Behavior bird specialists are offering a free class on bird behavior for veterinarians, animal shelter staff, and other professionals. The class is at the Avian Medical Center in Lake Oswego, Oregon on Sunday, June 30, 9 am – 12 pm. To learn more visit the Ballance Behavior website. You can register here. You will be asked for proof of employment or volunteer status when registration is confirmed.