Each year, data collectors (like the American Kennel Club) take a look at the over 55 million households that include a dog in order to track breed populations and popularity. Last year, the AKC tallied nearly 200 different breeds in our homes. As you would suspect, there are staples on the list each year- Golden […]
Banfield Animal Hospitals in 42 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico administered a five-point survey to 2.5 million dogs and 500,000 cats in 2016. In general, pets have become fatter. In fact, over the last 10 years, the average weight of an obese dog has seen an increase of over 150 percent. And the fattest […]
On April 23, 2017, Nebraska’s chapter of Bailing Out Benji was joined by a number of rescues and dozens of people to protest Tully’s Kennels and Pets R Us in Omaha. These two stores are the only pet stores in Omaha that sell puppies and purport to get them (for hundreds, if not over a […]
In this yearly, giant philanthropic campaign, people can rally to help area non-profits with monetary donations. And on top of what these not-for-profits organizations receive in donations, they can also win lump sum prizes as best overall and best in-category based on performance. In total, there are 44 “Animal” non-profits listed as organizations you can […]
Life-changing experiences are far and few between. Going to jail can be one of those experiences and Kelley McAtee, owner and lead trainer at Dharma Dog Training, is excited to announce that her team is partnering with Second Chance Pups in their Prison Pup Program. Prison Pups is designed to help prisoners at the Nebraska State […]
In the latest Nebraska Rescue Council newsletter, one can find news and information regarding the Council’s upcoming meetings, what the Council has been up to, and the progress of legislative going-ons in our state. Here’s a snapshot of what appeared in the newest newsletter. Meet the Governor! The Council was recently accepted for inclusion in […]
Three times in April, folks wishing to hear about and participate in discussions about downtown development (that includes a focus on pets) are invited to register as part of Urban Pet Campus Focus Groups. Join one of the focus groups at noon on April 9, 5 p.m. on April 11, or 11:30 a.m. on April […]
Two summers back, Tom Millie lived a traumatic story involving his dog Hugo, a distraction, and an oncoming car. The characters mentioned here can help one put the sad pieces together, but the end of the story is yet to be written- thankfully. Hugo and Tom are doing well today (though there are some leftover […]
If you are a person who is animal assisted or has a therapy animal, an Omaha hospice service provider would like your help. Endless Journey Hospice is an Omaha company that provides clients with an alternative and holistic approach to the end of life care they typically receive. An interdisciplinary approach comprised of a Medical […]
If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of animals, here’s your chance. And especially if you’ve felt like you’ve lacked the monetary means to adopt or donate, this may be your best opportunity to help. On March 13, 2017, animal activists from around the state will gather to speak to legislators […]
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