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The SpokeSman • WedneSday, december 8, 2021 P5 By the numbers There are 90 million dogs in the U.S. ac- cording to Statista, the highest per capita in the world. deschutes county, responsible for licensing dogs, shows just over 5,000 dog tags registered in redmond, close to one of every two households. apparently having a pet in redmond is okay with many landlords whose current list- ings identify 151 red- mond apartments as pet friendly. being pet friendly makes business sense. In a U.S. confer- ence of mayors study, 63% mayors surveyed said pet friendly policies and amenities attract additional retail traffic. 82% said providing pet friendly amenities can have an overall eco- nomic impact in their community. Robbie McDougal inspect- ing the goods at Redmond Home Depot. Many stores and restaurants in Redmond allow pets, with some re- strictions. bill bartlett photos Pet friendly Brody (Watson) keeps warm while join- ing the humans at Cas- cade Lakes Brewing on 7th Street. Continued from P1 Its origin is what was ref- erenced in prior eras as the “pound” — short for impound — where animal control took strays. It was known as the Redmond Humane Society until better marketing re- branded it as BrightSide Ani- mal Center. BrightSide is a “high-save” shelter with minimal euthana- sia. It is still where stray ani- mals are taken when collected by one of Redmond’s four CSO’s — Community Service Officers. The CSO vehicles are equipped with holding cages and capture poles. CSOs of course provide a wide range of policing services, animal con- trol being only one. Sara Jenno is one of the CSOs and told The Spokes- man that dogs are welcome in Redmond and are a minimal problem. She would like to see more off-leash dog parks, a recurring sentiment wherever we met pet owners. She reg- ularly encounters dogs with their owners everywhere in town from the downtown core to every neighborhood. In 2020 Jenno and her team- mates responded to 1,170 an- imal control problems (bark- ing, loose dogs, bites, etc.) issuing 83 citations and 72 warnings. Redmond Police Depart- ment Captain Devin Lewis said, “We try to do as much education as possible and not heavy handed enforcement.” Jenno estimates that she transports two animals a week, the great percentage dogs, to BrightSide. “Within hours the vast majority are reunited with their owners,” she said. We asked Lewis about the homeless and issues with dogs. He provided an interesting insight: “The homeless are ac- tually very organized and co- hesive, looking out for each other’s dogs when the owner leaves the encampment. We have very few problems with the pets of the homeless.” W. Antler in Dry Canyon, the only municipal-owned park for dogs; or the unofficial dog park provided by Highland Baptist Church on SW High- land. The Weigand Park is fenced and divided into two sections, one for large and the other for small dogs. The turf on the small dog side is in far better condition than that for the large dogs who naturally, due to their size, make keeping grass a challenge. Highland’s park is a two-acre section on its west boundary that is fenced on three sides. Its use as a dog park is or- ganic having been allowed to grow as part of the Church’s outreach ministry. We caught up with about a dozen dogs and their own- ers Monday giving us a good sample to our query: Is Red- mond pet friendly? Yes — and SOLUTION Crossword on Page 2 SOLUTION Sudoku on Page 2 OBITUARY OBITUARY DEADLINE Call to ask about our deadlines 541-385-5809 — Sara Kersey of Redmond Oregon law allows pets in des- ignated outdoor dining areas, never indoors except for ser- vice animals. Indeed, dogs are ubiquitous on Redmond eateries’ porches and patios. Stroll up or down Redmond’s shopping streets and you will see scores of stores have dog water dishes at the entrance. Many shops post signs reading “pets welcome” usually with some qualifier like “Pets on Leash” or “Well Man- nered.” OBITUARY Lori Mitchell February 19, 1952 - November 15, 2021 Lori Mitchell, 69 of Redmond, OR passed away November 15, 2021. Lori was born to Lawrence and Dorothy Zimmer in San Francisco, California. Lori was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Robin. Lori is survived by her faithful and loving husband of 30 years, Bob Mitchell; daughter Lisa (Sean); grandsons CJ and Owen Moore; and several nephews. Aft er a long and successful career Lori offi cially reti red. Not one to be idle, she then began working part ti me at Home Depot in Redmond. While she enjoyed camping, “Sweeti e”, as Bob referred to her, was a homebody at heart and enjoyed tending to her home, garden, and caring for her dogs. OBITUARY Darlene York December 13, 1934 - November 14, 2021 Dolores M. Cooper June 10, 1938 - November 26, 2021 Arrangements: Burns Mortuary Services: There will be no Servcie or viewing. There will be a celebration of life next year. Hanging out with Fido Most in Redmond we spoke with expressed that what made Redmond pet friendly was openness to pets and few re- strictions, not how many dog parks the city had. There were at least 20 restau- rants the pet owners men- tioned as allowing, even en- couraging, dogs on premise. “I know all the dogs names, but none of their owners.” Per Lori’s request, no services will be held. Dog parks Nor does it seem that Red- mond’s homeless use the dog parks unlike the hundreds of others who frequent the city’s Weigand Family dog park on Wanda Louise Carter McHatton of Long Creek no — were the answers at first but the group discussion con- cluded that yes, Redmond was pet friendly yet could be friendlier. That was defined essentially as having more off- leash areas. Sara Kersey of Redmond got a chuckle from the group of regulars we surveyed when we asked if everybody knew each other. “I know all the dogs names, but none of their own- ers.” Most everybody else ad- mitted to that quirk of circum- stance. May 14, 1934 - November 27, 2021 Dolores grew up in Santa Rosa, CA. She moved to Terrebonne Oregon in 1965 aft er marrying Glenn Cooper. She worked for the Redmond School District, then was a successful real estate agent and investor, reti ring in Redmond on 9th St. She volunteered at the Red Cross, and the Redmond Library. Dolores was an accomplished arti st, loved dancing, traveling, gardening, playing games and above all, family & friends. Dolores is survived by her brother, sister, friends & family, including her 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her family & friends are invited to att end a memorial gathering on Saturday, December 11th at 2:30 at the High Desert Music Hall at 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756. Darlene York was born Dorothy Darlene LaRose in Birsay, Saskatchewan, Canada on Dec. 13, 1934. Married Dick York in Vancouver, B.C., Canada in 1956; bore six sons: Nate (deceased), Mark, David, John, Rick and Steve. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In 1953 she yielded her Life to the Lord Jesus Christ and was born again into the family of God. She then began her race. She crossed the fi nish line at 9:25 am Nov. 14, 2021 in Redmond, OR., being able to say in the words of the apostle Paul, “I have fought a good fi ght, I have fi nished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:7,8). There will be a Memorial service at 2:00 pm Sat., Dec. 4, at Redmond Community Church, 237 NW 9th St. Redmond, OR 97756. All are invited to att end.
