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Get a Jump on 2020 Pet Licensing and Avoid the Lines!

December 9, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

In the last week, the City of Omaha has been sending early invoices to pet owners reminding them that pet licensing is due in March of 2020. You may have received one in your email. If you did, you’ll notice a bit of advice. First, invoices remind owners that PET LICENSES ARE DUE BY MARCH […]

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Attend Omaha’s latest dog park’s Grand Opening- Dec. 9, 2019

December 5, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

It’s been a long process with a couple of hiccups along the way, but the time is finally coming for Omaha’s newest public dog park, Dewey Dog Park at Midtown Crossing. The city invites the public to the grand opening celebration on Dec. 9, 2019, where there will be much information, optimism, giveaways, treats, and […]

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#GivingTuesday is here- Dec. 3, 2019- Do Some Good.

December 3, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

In 2012, the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City started what would become a nationwide effort to do some good. #GivingTuesday is a day to show your favorite charities some love. They work 365 days per year to help people, animals, the arts, education, and all the other things we care about; on this […]

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November News Summary

November 28, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

We published these stories in November to add to the more than 1,200 original posts in the Pets in Omaha archives. Take a peek, click your favorites, and share with friends! Why should you microchip your pets? The answer is obvious, but here’s a way of explaining. If you didn’t know, it’s cold. Dangerously cold […]

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Urgent Message from PETA

November 21, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

It’s cold here, if you weren’t aware. Rather than just telling you that or having your pups find out the hard way, we’re sharing some data we received in a press release from PETA this week. See it below. Omaha, Neb. â€“ As low temperatures affect the Omaha area, animals––who can suffer from deadly frostbite and exposure, […]

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Want to participate in the largest study of aging in canines? 10,000 dogs are needed!

November 21, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

“What we learn,” says Daniel Promislow, co-director of the largest-ever study of aging in canines, “will potentially be good for dogs and has great potential to translate to human health.â€� Promislow and his colleagues at the University of Washington School of Medicine are looking for 10,000 contributors. According to this article from the Associated Press, […]

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November is Adopt A Senior Dog Month

November 20, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

Any month is a great month to adopt a senior animal, but November is the official month to make a senior dog your latest family member. Sometimes adopters are senior-dog-averse, but there’s much to love about senior animals! Think about it- no potty training, a calmer demeanor, and plenty of love still to give. Check […]

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Pre-Black Friday sale at Nebraska Humane Society

November 16, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

The Nebraska Humane Society, with its limited space during renovation and steady influx of adoptable animals, is hosting a “Pre-Black Friday” sale. If you were thinking about adopting, now is a great time! All dogs two years and older are just $75 to adopt until Black Friday, November 22. At last check, over 80 dogs […]

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Pre-Black Friday sale at Nebraska Humane Society

November 16, 2019 Eric Forrest 0

The Nebraska Humane Society, with its limited space during renovation and steady influx of adoptable animals, is hosting a “Pre-Black Friday” sale. If you were thinking about adopting, now is a great time! All dogs two years and older are just $75 to adopt until Black Friday, November 22. At last check, over 80 dogs […]