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Alley Cat Allies CEO aims to stop Australian effort to kill 2 mil Cats

March 14, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

A press release from our friends at Alley Cat Allies, an advocacy group helping felines around the world, inspired us to share what’s happening with Becky Robinson. She and her efforts are leading to the promotion of alternatives to mass animal control measures. Find the press release below. It also reminded us of the great […]

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Pet Insurance: A Real Story, Real Value

March 10, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

In the past, we’ve told you about pet insurance, the reasons for having it, its value, and a company that gives you a free quick quote for your pets. But until you are presented with a situation where your animal gets a severe diagnosis or becomes badly injured, it’s hard to really see the value of […]

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Pet Licensing Deadline Approaches! What you need to know

March 6, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Licensing your pets is a legal requirement in Omaha and all cities in Sarpy County, so by licensing your pets, you are following the law. That’s important. Licensing means your animal is registered with your city. If there is ever a dispute over who owns a pet, a license is a legal record of your […]

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Bark Avenue Celebrates 15th Anniversary

March 5, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

In 1970, a then teen-aged Suzanne Wilke enjoyed her time working at “This and That for Dogs,” a pet store her aunt operated here in Omaha, but she likely had little idea that what she was starting to do would end up being her passion, career, and livelihood. She was a just a “helper” for […]

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What should you feed your cat? Food research here will help

March 2, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Recently, reviews.com completed research on nearly every cat food available to you as a pet parent. We’re happy to share their results here. For your cat and dog food needs, please shop locally, healthy, and with our partner! See our Directory page for local retailers who can help you decide what’s best for your kitty […]

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Mindi Callison of Bailing Out Benji named a HSUS “Advocate we Love”

February 29, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Literature is one way to connect with others. It’s definitely how I realized Mindi Callison and I would be cohorts when thinking about animals and as we stay connected, talking about the day-to-day on nearly that regular of a basis. Upon completing the biographical discovery and getting-to-know-you stuff, writing my first article about Mindi, she […]

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Weekend events featuring Pets in Omaha’s Eric Forrest

February 26, 2016 Alli Fischenich 0

If you haven’t met Eric, our “guy at the forefront,”  yet… You have two chances this weekend! Eric will be at Barnes and Noble (Oakview) this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. for story time and to sign books. Sunday, Feb 28, he’ll be at the Omaha Public Library’s Author Fair, promoting Their Little Keeter once again. The Author Book Fair […]

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BSL: What is it?

February 17, 2016 Alli Fischenich 0

Breed-Specific Legislation: BSL. An incredibly touchy and confusing issue. What is BSL? It’s actually hard to get a consistent definition. So here are two that come up most often. BSL is the blanket term for laws that either regulate or ban certain dog breeds in an effort to decrease dog attacks on humans and other […]

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Our Guy At The Forefront: Eric Forrest

February 15, 2016 Alli Fischenich 0

Eric Forrest. You’ve seen the name. The guy who works the hardest putting article after article out on Pets In Omaha (almost 500 by the way), the guy at all the events, generally wearing the hat, talking with you, reaching out to the rescues, reporting, doing his very best to help our animals and community. […]

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Help Great Plains Pointer Rescue find Carly!

February 12, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

From a recent Facebook post on Great Plains Pointer Rescue’s page: We want to thank our wonderful community for your help in looking for Carly. We want nothing more than her safe return. We have an organized search tomorrow, 2/13, in the LaVista NE area. The more folks with eyes, the better. If you are […]