Animal Foster Care
Ever thought about fostering an animal? Well, maybe we all should. On July 27 House Bill 2915 was signed into law. HB 2915 stops new … Continue reading
Pets
‘Little Shooting Stars’
Eugene’s Little Critter Crew takes care of our smallest animal companions, many abandoned by their owners after the lockdown
Eugene’s Little Critter Crew got its start as an animal rescue group in early 2020, just a whisker ahead of COVID. What that meant, co-founder … Continue reading
Most Spiders Don’t Bite
You’re probably gaslighting yourself into thinking that itchy bump is a spider bite
In the summer and early fall, people begin to see more spiders as they spend more time outside, open house windows and explore the Oregon … Continue reading
Oh, Us Crazy Cat Dads
The documentary 'Cat Daddies' is playing now at Art House
Three things helped get me through the dark early days of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. The first was beer — more of … Continue reading
2022 Pet Photo Contest Winners
A huge thank you to all our entries for participating!
Welcome to the winners of Eugene Weekly‘s annual pet photo contest! And because there were so many adorable pictures, go to the bottom of the … Continue reading
Doggone Vet Access
When you’re in a pinch, finding a vet can be tough — but an animal hospital expansion could soon help
A pet emergency happens to even the most diligent and caring owners. One minute your dog is sleeping on the couch and a second later he … Continue reading
Warming Up to Cats
Confessions of a very late-life cat lover
The first pet I bonded with in life was a cat. Rhubarb was a fluffy white Persian, a soft cottony cloud who only occasionally clawed … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly Celebrates International Dog Day
Take a break from current events and enjoy this dog day
You don’t have to ask someone at the Eugene Weekly twice for them to share a photo of their dogs. Since Aug. 26 is International … Continue reading
Pets Photo Contest Winners
Thank you for filling our inboxes with your pet pics
By Camilla Mortensen and Taylor Perse “It’s been a rough year,” we whined. “COVID, climate change and wildfires got us down.” And just like everyone … Continue reading
Horse Whisperer
A local man’s passion for training equines followed him through life
Agustin Cisneros was nine years old the first time he rode a horse and rounded up cattle. He was in Mexico, on his grandfather’s ranch … Continue reading