Deschutes County citizens hold their pets very close to their hearts! Citizens in La Pine, Redmond, Bend and Sisters love to cherish and pamper their animals as if they were members of the family. Why else would there by close to 100 veterinarians open for business in the region? In Deschutes County, dog licensing is the law-but still affordable. There are over 13,600 licensed dogs in the County and many more that are not licensed. In Deschutes County, you can buy handfed birds, reptiles, tropical and salt-water fish, and exotic animals. With hundreds of Animal-related businesses open in the region, Deschutes County welcomes you and your pet.