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Winter Challenges for Pets of the Unhoused: How You Can Help

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Pets Provide Hope: Why Keeping Pets with Their Owners Matters

Hope is one of the most powerful forces in life. Hope can be the difference between despair and resilience for people struggling—whether through poverty, housing instability, or life’s unexpected hardships. And often, that hope comes...
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Helping Pets in Poverty with Spay and Neuter Services

Right now, economic uncertainty is affecting more households than ever. Job instability, rising living costs, and limited access to healthcare impact not just people but their beloved animals. That is why donating during economic uncertainty...
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