Pets R Us and Tully’s Kennels are one of two things to Omahans. They’re either just another place to buy an animal OR a place to cite in the education of others on humane treatment of animals. The educators want you to know they think conditions and circumstances surrounding the stores are worth detailing, encouraging […]
On Jan. 17, 2018 in the Nebraska Legislature, a bill was introduced by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Omaha regarding the amount landlords could charge tenants for pet deposits at rental properties. Legislative Bill 1039 states that, currently, landlords are able to charge up to 25 percent of a month’s rent as a pet deposit; […]
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 […]
January is Train Your Dog Month sponsored by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (ADPT). The APDT’s core mission is education, so it is excited to dedicate an entire month to educating pet owners on the importance of training with a “LIMA” philosophy- that is, one of using the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive method. Reminding […]
It’s not unusual to spoil pets. Whenever we see that extra-cool toy or a fresh baked treat at a favorite humane pet store, we can’t help ourselves. What’s better than seeing the little one you love jump for joy? Not much. Some pet owners have taken the spoiling to, as we say in the Midwest, […]
Last Wednesday, Council Bluffs Fire responded to a burning mobile home to do what it always does- protect people and property. And though there were no people inside to rescue, the fast-acting firefighters did save five other lives. When one fire captain approached the home, according to this Omaha-World-Herald article, he heard some high-pitched screams. […]
If you’ve got six pets, the Nebraska Humane Society hopes you take your responsibility to them seriously. For about a decade, Omaha has had an avocation (hobby) program and it has worked well, says a Humane Society representative here. In the city, pet owners who participate in the program are allowed a combination of eight […]
If you’ve got six pets, the Nebraska Humane Society hopes you take your responsibility to them seriously. For about a decade, Omaha has had an avocation (hobby) program and it has worked well, says a Humane Society representative here. In the city, pet owners who participate in the program are allowed a combination of eight […]
By now, you’ve likely heard that Canfield’s Sporting Goods, an Omaha landmark for over seventy years, is closing permanently. The store, which has allowed customers to shop with their dogs for a decade (long before it became commonplace) and has hosted various pet-related events including meet and greets with local adoption groups like Heartland Greyhound […]
One bad thing about the winter in Nebraska is that events benefiting shelters and rescues are harder to find and impossible to host outdoors. The good news, though, is that the holidays afford us all a focus on end-of-the-year giving and traditions like photos with Santa! On Sunday, December 10, 2017, pet lovers can have their photos […]
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