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Volunteer veterinarian Debbie Tegarden Joins Rogue Valley Street Dogs in Ashland

By Midge Raymond / August 7, 2026

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…

Why Flea and Tick Prevention for Pets Matters in Southern Oregon

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / July 15, 2026

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…

The “One Health” Approach: Healthy Pets, Healthy Community Through Community Animal Services Rogue Valley

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / June 17, 2026

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: How to Have Better Everyday Conversations

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / May 20, 2026

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…

Preventing the “Kitten Season” Surge in Southern Oregon

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / 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.…

How Spay/Neuter Reduces Jackson County Animal Shelter Overcrowding

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / 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…

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

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / 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…

Spay and Neuter: A Healthy Foundation for Pets and Our Community

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / 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…

Supporting Pets, Supporting Our Community

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / 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…

October 28, 2025: “One Bead at a Time: Bracelets for Dogs” Article in the Ashland News

By Rogue Valley Street Dogs / 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…