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Preventing the “Kitten Season” Surge in Southern Oregon

April 14, 2026
At Rogue Valley Street Dogs, we know that as the days grow longer and the weather warms, a predictable yet overwhelming challenge arrives for animal welfare organizations across the region. The annual arrival of kitten...
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How Spay/Neuter Reduces Jackson County Animal Shelter Overcrowding

March 18, 2026
At Rogue Valley Street Dogs, we see firsthand how Jackson County Animal Shelter overcrowding impacts our entire community. In our experience, the most effective way to keep pets out of these overwhelmed facilities is to...
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Winter Challenges for Pets of the Unhoused: How You Can Help

March 2, 2026
Winter in Southern Oregon doesn’t always arrive with a dramatic announcement. Sometimes it’s a week of rain that never seems to stop. Sometimes it’s a sudden overnight freeze that turns sidewalks into ice and makes...
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Spay and Neuter: A Healthy Foundation for Pets and Our Community

January 21, 2026
A healthy foundation for pets begins long before a wagging tail or a soft purr. It starts with preventive care that supports a lifetime of well-being — and there’s no veterinary service more foundational to...
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Supporting Pets, Supporting Our Community

December 17, 2025
When people talk about animal welfare in Southern Oregon, the conversation often centers on shelters, rescue groups, and adoption events. But there is another deeply meaningful part of this work—supporting the pets of individuals and...
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October 28, 2025: “One Bead at a Time: Bracelets for Dogs” Article in the Ashland News

November 12, 2025
Some stories begin at rock bottom but rise into something beautiful — stories like Tiffany Cranford’s. On April 15, 2024, what could have been another dark day in a long battle with addiction instead became...
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Community Animal Services: When We Invest in Prevention, Everyone Wins

October 15, 2025
Every spring and summer, animal shelters brace for an influx of newborn litters. Nonprofits like Rogue Valley Street Dogs see the fallout firsthand: overcrowded shelters, overwhelmed rescue networks, and an increase in stray and feral...
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How Spaying and Neutering Lead to Longer Lives for Pets

October 10, 2025
Every companion animal deserves the chance to live a full, healthy, and happy life. At Rogue Valley Street Dogs, we see daily how simple preventive care can make the difference between a short, difficult existence...
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October 8, 2025: A Street Block Party Article in the Ashland News

October 8, 2025
Last weekend, Rogue Valley Street Dogs participated in Ashland’s A Street Block Party, hosted by Wellness Pet Supplies and organized by Wild Thyme Productions. A portion of the event’s proceeds was donated to animal nonprofits...
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The Silent Crisis: Veterinary Care for Pets in Poverty

September 5, 2025
Across the United States, more than 20 million pets live in poverty—a number three times greater than the pets that enter animal shelters each year. Within that staggering statistic is another reality that demands attention:...
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