Recent pet stories

• 8 lives left - 5/16/2013

  Chyna's singed whiskers and blistered ears and paws tell the tale of how at least one of this cat's nine lives was used up surviving Monday's fire in Central Point.

  
• Low-cost pet clinic will offer shots, trimming - 4/19/2013

  There will be a low-cost vaccination and nail-trimming clinic for pets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix.

• County OKs rule requiring vets to report rabies shots - 3/21/2013

  Veterinarians in Jackson County now must report rabies vaccinations to the county's Health and Human Services Department as part of an effort to ensure the animals are licensed — and that the county is paid for those licenses.

• Fee reduction could spur pet adoptions - 3/19/2013

  Jackson County Animal Care and Control could reduce or eliminate several fees and charges soon, a move intended to place more animals in permanent homes.

• A changed life: Serious injuries to puppy prompt animal abuse charge - 3/8/2013

  A Medford man who police say tossed a Chihuahua puppy 15 feet into the air, breaking its two front legs and causing internal bleeding and brain trauma, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of first-degree aggravated animal abuse.

  
• Some dogs have a 1,000-word vocabulary - 2/19/2013

  The American working farm collie who answers to Buckaroo let out a loud bark to announce strangers had entered the comfortable home.

  
• Heartfelt Gesture - 2/14/2013

  Sitting on a chair in Kitty City at the Southern Oregon Humane Society, Peyton Lewellyn petted a small orange and white kitten.

  
• 'That's My Dog' - 2/1/2013

  GOLD HILL — A wayward pooch who survived a house fire this summer only to spend a good portion of the winter bouncing around in local shelters has been reunited with his family thanks to his persistent owner.

  
• Canine cab rides? - 1/9/2013

  Wayward pooches will get a free ride home, provided they have a clean record and a current dog license, under a new program implemented by Jackson County Animal Control.

• Doggone good idea? - 12/12/2012

  Jackson County Animal Control officials hope that by closely tracking rabies shots they can encourage more dog owners to license their pets — and allow the county to collect more fees to support the department.

  
• Top dog - 11/9/2012

  Elaine Goodner watched Gem swim into a stiff Alabama wind, worried that her black Labrador would drift off her course and end her quest at becoming a hunting dog champion.

  
• A flood of felines - 10/9/2012

  Jackson County animal lovers need to bring their open arms this weekend to three free adult cat adoption programs because local animal shelters are drowning in a tsunami of felines, organizers say.

  
• Phoenix panel weighs changes in cat rules - 9/12/2012

  PHOENIX — City Council members won't review proposed ordinance changes for dealing with wandering cats and residents who trap them until next month.

• Fur flies over Phoenix cat laws - 8/23/2012

  PHOENIX — Residents on both sides of a cat trapping debate voiced concerns for more than 90 minutes Monday during a City Council meeting.

• Head-scratcher - 8/20/2012

  PHOENIX — Neighbors on opposing sides of a lingering battle about roaming cats and the rights of residents to trap them will square off at 6:30 p.m. today before the City Council.

  
• ON A SHORT LEASH - 8/19/2012

  PHOENIX — Howard the tabby cat has a new favorite hiding spot: a small plastic step stool in his cage at Jackson County Animal Care and Control.

  
• Alleged dog shooter facing felony charge - 7/19/2012

  ROGUE RIVER — A Gold Hill man faces a felony animal abuse charge after allegedly shooting his bulldog in the mouth with a rifle and then leaving the animal tied outside a veterinary clinic.

• A Champ at recovering - 7/13/2012

  A bulldog who suffered a gunshot wound to the face last month in Rogue River is enjoying life at an animal sanctuary and may soon be up for adoption.

  
• County animal shelter's top dog to retire - 6/20/2012

  Jackson County Animal Care and Control Center will soon have new leadership. Citing health concerns as the reason for ending her 26-year career with the shelter, Executive Director Colleen Macuk announced she is on medical leave and will retire on July 1.

• Mystery surrounds dog shot through face - 6/20/2012

  A dog suffering a bloody gunshot wound to the face was found tied to the porch of Rogue River's animal clinic, prompting a police investigation.

  
• Courage, care pull cat through - 6/19/2012

  "Don't be frightened. No one will hurt you. I promise."

  
• 'Heroes' will be trained to help heal veterans - 5/31/2012

  Five squirming puppies as cute as bug's ears are about to be deployed on a special mission with five veterans hand-picked for the job.

  
• Pooches that pacify - 5/23/2012

  Southern Oregon University senior Sherry Nurre believes that when finals-week nerves strike, students need a little help from their best friend.

  
• All he needs is love - 3/29/2012

  Meshach, the stray cat who was severely burned over Christmas, has found a home with a loving family in time for Easter.

  
• Oregon Humane Society to help county animal shelter - 3/20/2012

  An animal welfare expert from Portland will visit the Jackson County Animal Care and Control Center to offer advice on how to make the operation more efficient and effective, county officials say.

• Local dogs honored - 3/16/2012

  Two Jackson County pooches will be among the three dogs inducted into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame Saturday.

• Gold Hill woman's hero has warm eyes - 3/11/2012

  To hear Sharyn "Jinx" Arthur tell it, the puppy was cute but didn't seem to be anything special when she first saw him.

  
• Another beloved cat is poisoned in the Phoenix area - 2/20/2012

  PHOENIX — Less than one month after a litter of kittens was found dead near Phoenix Elementary, another Phoenix resident is mourning the loss of a beloved pet.

• Pet's shots must be up to date for boarding - 2/9/2012

  We recently thought about boarding our dog for a few days at a local veterinary clinic (Jackson Veterinary Clinic in Medford) while we went for a short trip to Portland.

• Catch and Release - 2/2/2012

  On a recent rainy morning, Medford resident Dorie Maier pulls a rectangular trap, a dirty towel and a can of wet cat food from her car.