The Center for Disease Control has recently suggested social distancing for cats and dogs after a number of them that were in close contact with humans with COVID-19 tested positive. First of all, how does one teach or coerce a cat or dog into that behavior? Second of all, we’re glad that Speedy the dog […]
Interested to see what’s happening with area humane organizations as they deal with COVID-19 and its economic impact, we noticed a number of exciting things happening at Omaha’s Scatter Joy Acres. If you aren’t familiar with Scatter Joy, read a story we previously wrote or check out information from its website here. The latest: the […]
Pet adoption tips are always helpful, but it might be more important to communicate common sense in anxious times like these. Animal shelters are reporting a spike in the number of pet adoptions andfoster applications. as the pandemic helps us really feel isolated and lonely. Adding a furry friend to your home comes with a […]
Every day, we see new articles online from all over the country speaking about the uptick in foster homes made available for displaced animals during this pandemic. It’s refreshing to see and so very utilitarian of you! We have wondered whether numbers are up in Omaha, so we reached out to the Nebraska Humane Society. […]
Things are changing for all of us. We’re interested in letting readers know how pet events and our pet partners, like Pets Earth, are adjusting as COVID-19 runs its way through our community. In response to the pandemic, most immediate pet gatherings have been cancelled or postponed. Make sure to check out our events page […]
This from the shelter’s Facebook page (March 28, 2020): ***UPDATE: We have new adoption procedures! To avoid long wait times for potential adopters, and to adhere to CDC guidelines for social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis, NHS is now accepting ONLINE APPLICATIONS only. Animals will be shown by appointment only, following submission and review of […]
Do you work with Domesti-PUPS or partake in any of its events and classes? Here are some updates you’ll want to note. As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) evolves, we are taking extra care of our clients and volunteers, and practicing social distancing. These challenges affect the way we are able to conduct business.Because of this many […]
Imagine this scenario: Omaha or Nebraska or the U.S. mandates that everyone stay home while COVID-19 reaches its peak. That presents a bunch of challenges for everyone for nearly every reason. Because we want to stop to virus from spreading, we keep people home to save lives. There are two sides to every coin, however. […]
There are countries in the world that have gone dark. Portions of our country have recommended or mandated that people stay home but for the essential things. That is, medicine, emergency food, or other functions deemed “essential” to communities and their survival. We don’t often deal in the semantic here, but will in this case. […]
*Update- Nature Dog (132nd and Maple) is offering delivery and curbside pickup, too. Call (402) 697-7156 to set something up!* If you’re low on food for your animals and don’t want to venture out during this tumultuous time, there’s good news. Some area pet food stores will take your order, deliver it, or have it […]
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