We love steering readers in the direction of rescues anyway, but when we can help spread the word about being a big help to one, we’re all over it! Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska (GRRIN) is hosting a big fundraising event on Nov. 2 and we’d appreciate any involvement our readers can have. Check out […]
During the month of October, through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, Baxter Subaru is are collecting new pet supplies to donate to our local animal organization and providing shelter supply kits for our furry friends awaiting adoption. You can help! Visit Baxter’s store (171st and Burt, just north of Dodge) during the month of October […]
Periodically, we get word from a rescue friend or group about an animal that needs special help. As often as we can, we help spread the call, compelled to aid, in this case, Helping Hand for Animals, in attempts to save a dog’s life. In this case, Frankie will benefit from a fundraiser meant to […]
Any time we’re asked to help with a reasonable request, we’ll oblige. In the case below, a ten-year-old rescue and his rescue have a need that another area rescue group can help with. If you are a volunteer for a group or can share this with anyone who might be able to help, please do. […]
After thousands gathered at Ralston Arena for our fifth annual Pets in Omaha Pick a Pooch Adoption Days, we learned a couple of things. First, we learned (again!) that our pet community is great. The attendees, vendors, shelters, and rescues in attendance verified how wonderful our shared love for companion animals is! A big thanks […]
Over four years ago, we featured one of our favorite local rescues on Pets in Omaha, Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska (GRRIN). It’s great and they’ll be at this weekend’s Pets in Omaha Pick a Pooch Adoption Days (click here for more info on that event) for you to meet volunteers and adoptable animals. Soon […]
About a week ago, eastern Nebraska had feet of snow on the ground. Record-breaking snowfall for much of the area has since melted in the recent warmer temperatures, and fast. Though many wished for winter to end, this isn’t really what we all had in mind. Rivers and other waterways are jammed with ice and […]
There are nearly a half-million people in Omaha. Many know that fact. Here’s a stat most don’t know: for every seven people in town, there’s a feral cat. That’s over 60,000 felines living out of doors in our city. That number provides a number of challenges. Overpopulation is an on-going and increasingly difficult concern. The […]
“After meeting Reece, we knew she was a dog worth fighting for,” said Kelley McAtee, owner of Dharma Dog Training and rescue/adoption advocate. “A special girl with a huge heart,” Reece has been through way too much in her short life. She was a stray- found off an interstate exit- but after being scooped up, […]
One thing we’re always doing on Pets in Omaha is encouraging adoption and advocacy for shelters and rescue groups. Stories like the one below are awful, but perfect in helping us promote our mission. Adopting an animal saves a life. Shelters will add that it “saves another life- the dog that takes your adopted animal’s […]
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