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Attend Dogtopia’s Grand Re-Opening!

June 11, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Dogtopia Omaha, under new ownership, will host a Grand Re-Opening celebration on June 14, 2016. Details appear below in a letter from the new owners. Plan to attend!   Here’s the letter:   Hello Dogtopians! We are so excited about our upcoming Grand Re-Opening and wanted to share more details about the event!  The list […]

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Having Pets on the Patio is not free or easy

June 8, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Pets on the patios in Omaha has been a hot topic. And since Omaha.dog has taken restaurants that are not complying with city ordinances off its list of “dog-friendly” places because of the city, we’d like to inform readers of the real costs to make pets on the patio possible. Having dogs on the patio […]

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Pups Present on Some Restaurant Patios, More on the Way

June 2, 2016 Gary Williams 0

The first two dining establishments in the area to receive Dog Friendly Patio/Deck Variances from the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) started allowing dogs on their patios in early May, and so far so good, according to the general manager of one Omaha business. “We haven’t seen big numbers of dogs being brought to our […]

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Project Breathe benefits Omaha-area first responders, pets

May 26, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

In a recent WOWT-6 News story, the Omaha NBC affiliate shared the story of Project Breath, a nationwide campaign that puts pet oxygen masks in the hands of first responders. Invisible Fence of the Heartland donated four pet oxygen masks to the Papillion Fire Department and plans to give more soon. Brett Fickler of Invisible […]

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Dogs training to become companions for military vets

May 24, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Here’s a cool story from Iowa’s Animal Rescue League detailing four dogs who will receive basic skill-and-manners training from Clarinda Correctional Facility inmates. After weeks of training, the dogs will be placed with military veterans who will benefit from having companion/service dogs.   Four dogs from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) are starting […]

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Nebraska Humane Society names future CEO, Nancy Hintz

May 18, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

For the last 18 years, Judy Varner has led the Nebraska Humane Society as CEO and President. And as she retires officially, her replacement, Nancy Hintz, is ready to take the reigns. Here’s a press release from the shelter. Welcome Nancy!   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   OMAHA, (Neb.) May 17, 2016 The Nebraska Humane Society […]

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A New Way to Support Hearts United for Animals

May 14, 2016 Savannah Behrends 0

Donating to Hearts United for Animals (HUA) has never been this easy. HUA has teamed up with Proseeds, an Omaha based company that gives consumers the option to shop and dine for a purpose. How it works: When you swipe a card registered with you Proseeds account at a participating store, 5% of your check […]

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Discussion of Dog-Friendly Patio Variance Planned

April 27, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Please join Omaha.dog as it hosts a free and educational event regarding Omaha’s dog-friendly patio variance. Omaha.dog has asked a representative from the Douglas County Health Department to come speak and provide clarity around the subject which will be discussed on May 2, 2016, at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Exchange […]

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Can you help Michael save his companion, Max?

April 15, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Michael Siref is a wheelchair-bound Cerebral Palsy young adult living in midtown Omaha. Max, his companion animal, is four years old and shows signs of being four times older than he is. Though he’s only just a pup, really, it seems as if Max is dying. And Michael doesn’t know what he’d do without Max. […]