Great news- the Omaha Farmers Markets at both locations are open, albeit later than normal. This weekend is the first of the season that the event will take place, and some notable changes have been made. At the top of the list for some is the new no-pets policy. It’s a hopefully temporary move, but […]
With all the pandemic, social unrest, and general weirdness of 2020, you may have missed some news from your favorite humane organizations. Things are different and changing every day. Luckily, Pam Wiese, VP of Marketing and Public Relations at the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS), has given us a few updates regarding events, how renovations have […]
Everything seems to be happening all at once. There’s plenty to unpack and digest. One thing we’re interested in seeing is how our world will come out of this. Speaking in terms of the COVID-19 adjustments we’ll make, virtual events are one change we’re definitely interested in following. As folks haven’t been able to get […]
It’s impossible to ignore dog walker Amy Cooper’s racist response to the incident in New York City this week. If you haven’t heard about it, read this. Cooper’s response to being asked to leash her dog was abhorrent. It’s also apparent that she might have been able to avoid the situation if she’d followed local […]
There is no doubt that our pets are more a part of our lives during these times. There is a lot written about the topic now and we look for stories around the web that will offer a little inspiration. In a recent article, Sara Fraser, a journalist from the CBC, published a well-researched post […]
The annual Horrible Hundred list has been released by the Humane Society of the United States, and three of the country’s worst offenders are right here in the Cornhusker State. Below, you’ll find the text about Nebraska from the report. First, take a look at some suggestions from local puppy mill advocates of Bailing Out […]
During a pandemic like this, we wouldn’t recommend hugging strangers… unless they are horses. Then, we say, go for it. On Sundays, head out to Urban Acres Horse Rescue, located near 48th and Sorenson Parkway in Omaha, to get a little hug time in with eager equines. From 1 to 4 pm, participate in its […]
We’ve heard about a bunch of drama surrounding local shelters and rescues. As a rule, it’s not the kind of stuff that makes sense to report on as a pet news and information site. When rumors result in city councils establishing investigations, however, and the rumors seem to be substantiated, it becomes newsworthy. So, we’ll […]
Omaha Gives! is a year-round online giving platform organized by the Omaha Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. Each year, a 24-hour online giving event in May celebrates participating nonprofits. This year’s giving day will take place on May 20, 2020! The goal of Omaha Gives! is to inspire our community to come together for 24-hours […]
IDEXX Laboratories in Maine is launching a COVID-19 test for pets. The first test kits were to be shipped this week with more rolling out as summer nears. If you’re wondering whether your pet has COVID-19, odds are that your animal doesn’t. It’s rare that animals contract the virus and anecdotes suggest that pets are […]
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