We can’t possibly feature every adoptable animal in area shelters and rescues (there are thousands waiting for homes every day), but when we hear of one that has been waiting for a home for too long, we share. Meet Joey. Joey came to rescue this summer through Helping Hand for Animals, based in Omaha. He […]
The Nebraska Humane Society has a large capacity for cats. But in times like this when the shelter, its foster homes, and the continuing intake is maxxed-out, the public is needed to relieve some of the burden. When there are too many cats and not enough demand, the shelter has few choices. Please read this […]
Midlands Humane Society in east Council Bluffs is a cozy and new facility. That said, dogs there would much rather be in forever homes! Harley is a sweet girl who has been at Midlands far too long. If you are considering adoption, take a look! If you know someone looking for a pup, share! Or, […]
Sad stories are everywhere. This is another one, but you can help the story become a happier one. Gypsy is a dog who has had a run of bad luck, but is looking for one chance to find her safe, forever home. Being dark-coated and a breed (Staffordshire Terrier) that’s either banned or misunderstood by many […]
No dog should have to wait months to find its forever family, but Sharra and Arnie of Hands, Hearts & Paws Rescue have been waiting that long. If you are in the market for a lovable and adoptable rescue dog, we encourage you to read details below and contact the rescue! These dogs and other […]
We’ve got a pretty loud voice here at Pets in Omaha. Since our inception, our website has had hundreds of thousands of views. We’ve got thousands of followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. So when a local rescue needs help, we act. Nothing would make us happier than to change the lives of the three […]
Whenever a shelter or rescue needs help, we do our best to spread the word whether it’s a small or large request. Recently, when a puppy mill located in north central Nebraska relinquished its dogs, the Central Nebraska Humane Society (Grand Island) stepped up to take in the more than 30 dogs. The shelter has […]
Thanks to our pet community, thousands of people read our story about the people and Greyhounds who work at the soon-to-be closed Bluffs Run track. If you missed it, read it here. And while we’re ecstatic so many of you read and shared the story, we’re more excited to see what happens next. Katie Stacey […]
As the calendar year comes to an end and humane organizations gear up for 2016, the final events of 2015 are taking place! And while outdoor events are spare, you can still travel the city to meet adoptable dogs and their fosters at Meet and Greet events! Hands, Hearts & Paws has a number […]
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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