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This story was first published in the Ashland Sneak Preview in March 2026. On a chilly winter morning in Ashland, local veterinarian Debbie Tegarden joins Rogue Valley Street Dogs in…
Flea and tick prevention for pets is one of the most important parts of summer pet care in Southern Oregon. As temperatures warm and more people spend time outdoors with…
Healthy communities are built on more than safe streets and reliable healthcare. They are also strengthened by the well-being of the people and animals who share those communities. Through compassionate…
Supporting unhoused people with pets often begins with something simple: a conversation. Whether you’re talking with friends, responding to a social media post, or addressing a difficult comment, your words…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…