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First case of rabies in Omaha discovered

August 17, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Recently, we talked a bit about the necessity of a rabies vaccination for pets. A handful of cases have been reported in 2018 across Nebraska; skunks and other critters have been discovered to be rabid, but no dogs or cats yet. Also, no rabies has been reported in Omaha- until now. The latest case of […]

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Clear the Shelters Event in Omaha Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018

August 16, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

On Saturday, August 18, 2018, the Nebraska Humane Society is one of hundreds of shelters nationwide participating in the “Clear the Shelters” event. Currently, the largest shelter in Nebraska has over 300 animals looking for homes. Details: August 18, 2018 – 9 am – 5 pm DOG SPECIAL: $50 dogs ages 6 months and up […]

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Omaha’s Rank Among “Pet-Friendly” Cities in the U.S. Dropping

August 15, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

With National Homeless Animals Day approaching and over 85 million U.S. pet-owning households projected to spend $72 billion this year, the personal finance website WalletHub recently released an in-depth report on 2018’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities as well as accompanying videos. In order to determine where Americans’ animal companions can enjoy the best quality of life without breaking the […]

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40 dogs on their way to Omaha after rescues save them from death

August 10, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

When a shelter is full, tough decisions about the animals inside must be made. And especially in shelters that are city-run and charged with animal control in their area, the decision is often euthanasia. Irresponsible pet ownership, overpopulation, and a lack of shelter space can be cited in this case, but the reasons why so […]

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7 Effective Trends In Dog Training

August 9, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

7 Effective Trends You Need to Try In Dog Training, brought to you by a guest contributor, Freddie of Academized. He’s a pet writer and editor at Academized. He also writes Paper Fellows blog and contributes columns to Australian help and the Vault.   Dog training has always been a dynamic field. Scientists constantly come up with new information and research after […]

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Tariffs on steel and aluminum worry many, especially pet food companies

August 6, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

The topic of political discussion is always testy. Many avoid it altogether, some pay little attention, but most will take note of things happening in Washington when they directly affect them- especially when it alters pocketbooks. When the current administration threatened China with tariffs in an attempt to “get a better trade deal,” China retaliated […]