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Eugene sculptor Jud Turner often surrounds himself at work with animals — shiny metallic critters made of recycled car parts and other industrial detritus. He’s … Continue reading
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Eugene sculptor Jud Turner often surrounds himself at work with animals — shiny metallic critters made of recycled car parts and other industrial detritus. He’s … Continue reading
Stop saying homeless people should not have dogs. For people experiencing homelessness, a dog can play a paramount role in their lives. Walking through the … Continue reading
Looks most like owner: Steve & Sean Cutest: Maggie Unconventional beauty: Cognac Also in the Pets Issue: Pack Of Two Animal companionship helps unhoused people find a life … Continue reading
If I could imagine a heavenly afterlife, it would include no billowy clouds or haloed ancestors in white robes. It would have dogs — and … Continue reading
The ominous text messages from the alpaca farmhand started around 1:30 pm on June 1. “Something is up with Shimmer,” read the first text. I … Continue reading
Consider a member of the parrot family. These smart, sassy birds — the family includes everything from small parakeets to giant colorful macaws — not … Continue reading
When politicians visit Eugene Weekly’s offices for endorsement interviews, I have been known to judge them on how they interact with my dogs, who snuggle … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Pet Photo Contest. Submissions were judged by our staff, with winners selected for the categories of Cutest … Continue reading
What are “pets,” anyway? Humans have kept animals around for just about as long as we’ve been human. Dogs helped us hunt. Cats guarded the … Continue reading