Ghergich and PetCo once again have provided us with some very cool information and informational graphics to share with our readers. This time around, the groups are using popular culture, politics, and more to predict the top pet names of 2017. Here’s a sampling of what they’ve come up with. See the full article here. […]
Since the advent of social media, trends have been able to take hold faster than we ever thought possible. One day the ice-bucket challenge fills timelines and the next day it’s a salt challenge or acts of solidarity people can become part of. Social media influences our decisions, whether you want to admit it or […]
Wherever you got your dog from (a shelter, a rescue, a friend or family member, etc.) it may be important to you to know your dog’s heritage. Knowing your dog’s breed can help you better prepare for any health requirements, help you understand what medical tendencies your breed develops, and may give you a needed […]
I’ve got a two-year-old daughter. In her two years, she’s slept all the way through the night only a few times. That fact stinks for everyone. We all need good sleep. This problem is not unique, as most of us know, and it applies to not only young humans, but young canines, too. And in […]
Each year, regardless of whatever “thing” you are interested in, there’s always the ubiquitous Top 10 or “Best of” list. Pet names are no different and Rover.com has recently released the most popular dog names from 2016. After reading a few different posts reacting to the name news, here’s what’s interesting: A number of the […]
The first two dining establishments in the area to receive Dog Friendly Patio/Deck Variances from the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) started allowing dogs on their patios in early May, and so far so good, according to the general manager of one Omaha business. “We haven’t seen big numbers of dogs being brought to our […]
Black Oak Grille and Cantina Loredo are two Omaha restaurants that have complied with the new health department regulations for patios that want to allow patrons to bring their four-legged friends. On Wednesday, May 25, the Nebraska Humane Society was able to partner with these two restaurants for a celebratory event on the last night […]
Matchmaking is a practice as old as our recorded history. Many cultures still rely on matchmakers and elder discretion to facilitate arranged marriages. And if you’re a short fiction fan, one of the better stories you’ll ever read is about a rabbi, a matchmaker and his daughter, called “The Magic Barrel” by Bernard Malamud. Read […]
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 […]
We recently wrote about CARES, a Kansas-based organization, that pairs service dogs with those in need of canine assistance. Ever wonder how those dogs are trained for their new jobs? That answer is: a variety of ways. However, we think one way is particularly cool. Inmates at correctional facilities and state penitentiaries nationwide are getting the chance […]
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