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Local horses and horse owners- beware of the tail thief

March 7, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

We’re used to seeing stories from around the world highlighting inhumane hunting practices and poaching of exotic or valuable animals and animal parts, but to see a story like that locally is rare and startling. Late last week, an Omaha family was frustrated to find that someone had broken into their barn overnight and cut […]

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Who is the horse’s ass cutting tails off area equines?

March 6, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

We’re used to seeing stories from around the world highlighting inhumane hunting practices and poaching of exotic or valuable animals and animal parts, but to see a story like that locally is rare and startling. Late last week, an Omaha family was frustrated to find that someone had broken into their barn overnight and cut […]

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USDA pulls records, protects animal abusers

February 13, 2017 Savannah Behrends 0

In recent days, you may have heard about or seen headlines for a story regarding the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its pulling of animal welfare information from its website. Unless you have studied animal rights, what the USDA has to do with commercial breeding facilities we call “puppy mills”, and other aspects […]

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After five years, pet-friendly The Potting Shed to close

February 2, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

Just last week, we told you about the sad story regarding Three Dog Bakery and its closing after nine years of operation in Omaha. From the readership we saw, it’s clear that Three Dog Bakery impacted a lot of lives in Midtown and at Village Pointe. Folks are surely still reeling from the unfortunate happenings. […]

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Clearance Event during Three Dog Bakery’s Final Days

January 25, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

Earlier this week, we learned and told you that both Three Dog Bakery locations in Omaha were closing up shop. You can read the original story here. It’s sad news for many, including staff, loyal customers, and us here at Pets in Omaha. The pet community will surely miss Three Dog Bakery after nine years […]

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77 surrendered from Iowa breeder. Help support their rescuers

January 24, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

As we came across this story today, there are two big takeaways to share: 1. There are an unbelievable number of people working every day to help displaced, abandoned, or homeless animals all over our area. This particular situation let’s us tell you about two groups located between Omaha and Des Moines, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue […]

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77 surrendered from Iowa breeder. Help support their rescuers

January 24, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

As we came across this story today, there are two big takeaways to share: 1. There are an unbelievable number of people working every day to help displaced, abandoned, or homeless animals all over our area. This particular situation let’s us tell you about two groups located between Omaha and Des Moines, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue […]

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Sad news for Three Dog Bakery and Spaw, our community

January 21, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

Recently, subscribers and friends of Three Dog Bakery and Spaw read this Facebook post from its owner, Krystal Talha: “It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that after nine years in business, Three Dog Bakery & Spaw will be closing. We have been so thankful for all your support over the years. We cannot […]

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Let’s make Omaha more dog-friendly

January 16, 2017 Savannah Behrends 0

In October, we wrote about Omaha being dog-friendly. We were, by Wallethub.com’s measure, the thirtiest-best city for dogs and their owners as a “dog-friendly city.” Looking back, we’ve thought a bit and wondered: “How does Omaha get to  number 29? 28? etc.?” Omaha has been ranked one of the best places to live and raise […]