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PORTLAND, Ore. – On Saturday, Sept. 29, hundreds of dogs and their humans will gather for the 24th annual Dogtoberfest, Portland’s biggest dog wash, in support of the DoveLewis Blood Bank.

Hundreds of Westies (West Highland Terriers), along with other canine friends and their humans, will participate in a 1.5-mile walk through Northwest Portland to benefit the DoveLewis Velvet Assistance Fund for low-income families.

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is sharing the best way to plan ahead should a pet get lost: a microchip.

As Portland continues to grow “up” with the addition of numerous high-rise apartment buildings, local pets are at a greater risk of suffering from high-rise syndrome, especially during the hotter days of summer. High-rise syndrome commonly refers to cats and dogs falling from a two-story surface or higher.

While the risks of hot cars and heatstroke are familiar to most pet owners, high-rise syndrome is one warm weather danger that is often overlooked.

From test drives to packing lists to pet-friendly rest stops, vacations with animals require careful planning

DoveLewis warns that unusual schedules, dangerous fireworks packaging, and holiday food can send your pet to the hospital.