Having a therapy dog is not a trend anymore it seems, but a requirement. We’ve shared stories from multiple police and fire departments, hospitals, and even a dentist that have utilized trained pups to help, comfort, and support team members and clients. The latest story we’ve seen was in the Omaha-World-Herald today and details the […]
Viagen Pets said it best in a recent post: “September is the month to celebrate and recognize our canine companions for their extraordinary services they do every day for the people they care for. September is used to raise awareness, appreciation and support for service dogs in the US.” These special dogs help people with […]
Uplifting Paws has been training dogs for become service animals for years, but before this week never had its own facility. The northwest Lincoln facility will now be home to puppies and adolescent dogs that will serve in coming years. The facility, located near 56th and Cornhusker Highway, hosted an open house Sunday, Nov. 11 […]
One of the area groups we love, Domesti-PUPS, is proud to announce the upcoming graduation of a handful of pups. The animals that complete training with Domesti-PUPS often end up in very special and specific situations where they help people with needs that require a certain kind of pup with a certain kind of training. […]
Imagine the settings in which you work include bustling airports, big entertainment venues, and exciting events everyone wishes to attend. Pretty cool, right? A fast-paced environment with different situations and challenges each day is something many of us would love to do in our work. In that hypothetical situation, though, you mustn’t forget what you’re […]
Delta Airlines has carried hundreds of thousands of animals for free, like all American airlines, in recent years. Folks who bring the family dog on a plane trip have paid for their animal’s seat, but pets taken as service or comfort animals ride for free. What accounts for the difference? Regular ol’ pets are treated […]
When choosing an office for your family’s dental care, there are a few things to consider. Insurance, location, experience, comfort are a few. DeFord Family Dental has a few unique things going for it (on top of providing only the best care) in that when you come in for an appointment, you’ll get Dr. Kathy […]
Domesti-PUPS has been a great partner to Pets in Omaha and we’re happy to share this really big news: Domesti-PUPS announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2017 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. The Greatnonprofits.org Award is based on positive online reviews. Each year, […]
We all know that feeling- our pets gently (or not so gently) wake us up in the morning, smile at us as we cuddle, or thank us for being their companions. It’s one reason we love animals so much. But did you know that there are actual, measured and verified ways in which animals improve […]
If your child ever needs to be hospitalized at Children’s Hospital, you can rest assured that myriad resources are available to improve their experience. Among the offerings are the Carolyn Scott Rainbow House for families that live more than 60 miles from Omaha, social workers, child life specialists, pastoral/spiritual care, and pet therapy. Yes! Therapy […]
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