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Two Lucky Dogs -- George and Doug - Survive Landslide Along Clackamas River

Clackamas officials save two of man's best friends.

(Clackamas, Oregon) - Today at 12:46 p.m. it was reported to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Deputies that two, adult Golden Retriever dogs had been swept away by a landslide that carried the animals an estimated 175 ft. down to the base of a cliff in Eagle Creek.

This particular slide location is reported to have an impressive 80 degree slope too.

Resident Donates Pet Oxygen Masks to Marion County Fire District NO. 1

(Salem, Oregon) - Concerned with the safety of animals in the wake of a fire, Marion County Fire District resident Barbara Hosier got involved on a personal level by purchasing three pet oxygen masks and donating them to Marion County Fire District No.1.

PETA Offers Salem Residents Urgent Information for Safeguarding Animals During Winter Weather

Group Warns Against Leaving Animals Outside in Freezing Temperatures.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Every year, PETA receives complaints about people who leave dogs outside in the cold. Although they are equipped with fur coats, dogs and other animals can still suffer from frostbite and exposure, and they can become dehydrated when water sources freeze.

Plane Crash Sole Survivor was Pilot`s Best Friend

(HUBBARD, Ore) - 68-year old William E.C. Kennedy III, of SW Portland, died on impact when his airplane crashed into a tree farm just east of the Lehhart Airpark.

William ‘Bill' Kennedy, a Vietnam Veteran, was piloting this plane while accompanied by his beloved Australian Shepherd, named ‘Charlie'.

Holiday Travel: Find a Trustworthy Kennel for Pets

(SALEM, Oregon) - When pet owners leave town, finding a kennel or pet care service they trust is paramount. Better Business Bureau offers tips to help pet owners find a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for furry friends.

Pets Lost but Family Safe After Salem House Fire

The residents were not injured, one cat died in the fire and two others remain unaccounted for.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Fire District No. 1 was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 5:08 a.m. this morning at 4200 block of Barbara Way NE.

Fire Marshal Paula Smith with Marion County Fire, says the single-family residence was fully involved upon arrival with flames and smoke showing from the front of the home.