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Bluffs Run Greyhounds race no more, now need homes

December 3, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

On December 18, 2015, Bluffs Run will run Greyhounds for the last time. But what happens to the dogs? Heartland Greyhound Adoption, an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization which promotes the adoption of retired racing Greyhounds, will spearhead the effort to find homes for the Council Bluffs racers. “We don’t know how many will need […]

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Holiday Foods Your Pets Should Avoid

November 24, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We know your pets are like family and we know how much they love to partake in holiday feasts, but there are some seriously dangerous foods common to the holidays that should never be offered to them. Check out a list of foods to avoid giving pets and stay happy, healthy and safe this holiday […]

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Remember… Don’t ever buy a puppy.

November 16, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We’ve written about puppy mills, we’ve sponsored a local showing of Dog by Dog, a documentary film that details the money trail leading into and out of puppy mills and government regulators. We also know you’ve heard about mills, read about how to help shut them down and been told over and over, “Adopt, don’t […]

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Halloween Safety for your pets

October 30, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

It’s not quite as dangerous or “scary” as the Fourth of July, but Halloween can be a perilous time for pets. Really, any time when things are not in line with the daily routine, trouble can present itself (and be found) by our furry friends. Loud noises, edible and inedible items that are toxic to […]

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The Holiday Season Officially Starts Tomorrow

October 28, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year’s celebrations and everything in between makes for a holiday-filled end to the calendar year. There’s one holiday that precedes them all and, depending on who you ask, is at least the cutest of all. National Cat Day. Every year on October 29, cat lovers dedicate their day to praising their feline […]

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Meet Paws on Wheels Rescue Transport

October 16, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Typically, our Rescue Friends stories center on one group, letting you know who they are, which breeds they typically work with and where they are specifically located. This interview, however, is from a group that works with any and all rescues that need help in one area of rescue- transport. You may wonder, “How does […]

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Meet Beer Paws and its founder, Crystal Wiebe

October 13, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Crystal Wiebe was always losing her bottle opener. To rectify this problem, she placed one on her dog’s collar so that she would never again have to wonder the whereabouts of that invaluable tool. Initially, she thought of selling these clever, collar-attached bottle openers as a hobby business that would allow her to donate money […]

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Meet Beer Paws and its founder, Crystal Wiebe

October 13, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Crystal Wiebe was always losing her bottle opener. To rectify this problem, she placed one on her dog’s collar so that she would never again have to wonder the whereabouts of that invaluable tool. Initially, she thought of selling these clever, collar-attached bottle openers as a hobby business that would allow her to donate money […]

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Paws in Pink to Benefit Breast Cancer Foundation

October 6, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Join Dogtopia in “Paws for Pink” for the fight against breast cancer all month long.  In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Dogtopia will donate 10% of the purchase price of all spa services to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Additionally, each dog who signs up for a bath or deshed package will go home with […]

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Welcome Trupanion!

October 2, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We’ve had a large number of Pet Partners, friends and sponsors, and it’s great to welcome Trupanion. Please help us welcome them to our network of partners by reading about its people, business and goals to keep your pets healthy. What is Trupanion? Trupanion is  a pet medical insurance company dedicated to giving pet owners […]