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“Great Samaritan” leads injured pup to rescue, more help needed

October 13, 2021 Eric Forrest 0

A WOWT-6 News article published yesterday details the bittersweet situation one pup finds herself in. “Beebop” is safe and comfortable in a rescue foster home, but her traumatic history will test both the dog and the rescue trying to mend her. The news outlet cited volunteer Chelsea Hoyle of Muddy Paws Rescue, saying “the English bulldog mix […]

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Come celebrate GRRIN’s 30th birthday at Gold Rush!

September 30, 2021 Eric Forrest 0

Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska’s favorite event of the year, Gold Rush, will be held on Sunday, October 10th, from 12 to 4pm at SumTur Amphitheater just south of Hwy 370 on 108th Street in Papillion. FREE ADMISSION! Donations to GRRIN gratefully accepted All leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome! Local vendors Games for dogs and humans […]

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Check out the cutest version of COVID-19 imaginable

April 26, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Feline Freindz never needs anything special to happen for us to provide them some coverage. We’ve been excited about its mission and work for as long as we’ve known it. That being said, it’s time to celebrate some cute kitties from the Friendz. Check out the gallery below that includes four cats with virus-inspired names: […]

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Rescue Friends: Harbor of Hope Dog Rescue

February 9, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

We love the ever-growing pet community we live in and owe a great amount of credit to the wonderful humane organizations we work with and celebrate. The latest to be featured here is Harbor of Hope Dog Rescue, and we’re excited to let readers know a bit about the group. Read below, follow Harbor of […]

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Meet dogs, volunteers, and prison inmates part of Second Chance Pups

August 29, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Second Chance Pups (SCP) is one of the most unique rescues you’ll find, so we’re excited to educate readers about its mission, practice, and impact on dogs and people. Melissa Ripley is a trainer, adoption coordinator, and board member for SCP and was kind enough to help us tell the group’s story. Make sure to […]

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Hearts United for Animals will stop at nothing to save these dogs

July 1, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Recently, Jill from Hearts United for Animals (HUA), a no-kill rescue and sanctuary in Auburn, NE, told us about a couple of pups, Charlotte and Maverick, whose story exemplifies the dedication of the rescue and its people. The dogs received a second chance with the help of transporters, caregivers, and volunteers, and the story is […]

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A big problem for Omaha-area rescues

June 6, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

In the last few hours, we’ve noticed the same kind of Facebook post from three different rescues asking for the same thing. Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, the Midwest Dog Rescue Network, and Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska are all asking for volunteers who can take displaced dogs into their homes while they await adoption. […]

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Jax, an autistic Omaha boy, has his birthday wishes come true

August 13, 2017 Eric Forrest 0

On Sunday, August 13, something super awesome will be happening at That Dog Wash (14th and Jackson) in Omaha. A boatload of pugs will be lovingly mauling Jax, an autistic nine-year-old boy, who wants nothing more that to be showered in curly-tailed, snorty pups for his birthday. The event, brought to Jax by his mother […]