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Heartland Greyhounds, Bluffs Run update and events

December 5, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Thanks to our pet community, thousands of people read our story about the people and Greyhounds who work at the soon-to-be closed Bluffs Run track. If you missed it, read it here. And while we’re ecstatic so many of you read and shared the story, we’re more excited to see what happens next. Katie Stacey […]

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Bluffs Run Greyhounds race no more, now need homes

December 3, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

On December 18, 2015, Bluffs Run will run Greyhounds for the last time. But what happens to the dogs? Heartland Greyhound Adoption, an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization which promotes the adoption of retired racing Greyhounds, will spearhead the effort to find homes for the Council Bluffs racers. “We don’t know how many will need […]

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Win cash and prizes by entering our Holiday Photo Contest!

November 27, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Every day, all year long, just about every one has his or her smart phone in hand, ready to snap a photo of anything lovely or cool or cute- including favorite furry friends. Knowing this, we’re happy to present the 2015 Pets in Omaha Holiday Photo Contest! Put some of that smartphone photo expertise to […]

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Saturday, Nov. 21 Pet Events

November 21, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

If you are looking for some pet fun, the Nebraska Humane Society’s Yappy Pack is hosting a Thanksgiving holiday Bake Sale while Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue holds its annual Woostock event on Saturday, November 21. For details, see the posters below and see Taysia Blue on Facebook.     

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Join the Omaha Dog Parks Advocates Team

November 7, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Would you like to be part of the Omaha Dog Park Advocates’ board? Elections are happening at the group’s last event which is being held this coming week. From the Advocates’ Secretary: “Join us for the last meeting of the year this Wednesday (Veteran’s Day).” Note – New Location (this meeting only) will be held at Panera Bread, […]

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$5 spay/neuters for cats from the Nebraska Humane Society

November 6, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

On November 2, The Nebraska Humane Society tweeted a very cool message: “Thanks to a generous donor, we’re offering $5 spay/neuters for cats on Nov. 10. Just call 402-905-3490 to schedule.” Yes, you’ve read that correctly. For just five bucks, your unaltered feline can get all fixed up. It’s wonderful to see the NHS and […]

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The Holiday Season Officially Starts Tomorrow

October 28, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year’s celebrations and everything in between makes for a holiday-filled end to the calendar year. There’s one holiday that precedes them all and, depending on who you ask, is at least the cutest of all. National Cat Day. Every year on October 29, cat lovers dedicate their day to praising their feline […]

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Urgent Pet Care to open new “West” location

October 21, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Urgent Pet Care of Papillion is pleased to announce the opening of a second clinic in the Millard area.  Urgent Pet Care West is located at 4257 So 144th St in the Southwestern Plaza next to the Pinnacle Bank. The new location will be officially open on November 2, 2015.   Debbie Newhouse of Urgent Pet […]

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Paws in Pink to Benefit Breast Cancer Foundation

October 6, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Join Dogtopia in “Paws for Pink” for the fight against breast cancer all month long.  In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Dogtopia will donate 10% of the purchase price of all spa services to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Additionally, each dog who signs up for a bath or deshed package will go home with […]

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Pet Memorial Day, Sept. 13, 2015

September 10, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Paws to Angels, Nebraska’s only total end-of-life service provider for pets, and Midlands Humane Society are teaming up to bring a celebration of life to Council Bluffs on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. See the press release below for more information.           For Immediate Release For More Information, Please Contact Chérie Fry,  Owner/Founder […]