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Hands, Hearts & Paws Adoptable Pets and Events

February 10, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

One of the largest and most popular rescues in our area, Hands, Hearts & Paws is always very active and busy. Knowing that, and knowing how many people visit Pets in Omaha to find out more about HHP, this post includes links to adoptable pets and events from the rescue! Regardless of when you find […]

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First-Ever Off the Leash Dog Park in Council Bluffs Opens

February 5, 2016 Alli Fischenich 0

We are so excited for the pups (and their human friends) that Midlands Humane Society (MHS) is opening up the Kevin Bills Memorial Dog Park, which is Council Bluffs’ first ever off-leash dog park! The fully enclosed park will be placed on the north and west side of the Midlands Humane Society Facility and will […]

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Attend the Nebraska Humane Society’s Taylor Made Rescue Rally

February 2, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

It’s that time of year again! The Nebraska Humane Society’s Taylor Made Rescue Rally will take place on Sunday, February 14 from, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yes, it is one of our favorite events! “It is a great educational opportunity and lots of great animal lovers under one roof,” says Denise Gurss, director of […]

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Rescues team up to rescue Dachshunds from breeder

January 27, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

When a rescue is suddenly tasked with caring for 41 unexpected dogs, things get seriously busy. “It’s been insane,” says Nebraska Dachshund Rescue’s Foster Director, Julie Siebler. A breeder in Arkansas personally contacted Nebraska Dachshund Rescue (NDR) to seek help with dogs she could no longer care for. “For that, we were very grateful,” says […]

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Top Ten Pet Insurance Tips from Trupanion

January 27, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Interested in choosing a pet health coverage plan, but feeling the effects of information – overload? Employ these tips from Trupanion as convenient checkpoints along your journey.   1. Learn about the prevailing characteristics of your pet’s breed. In doing so, you will become educated on their most common health issues – an important awareness to […]

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Prevent common misbehavior problems with these tips

January 27, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

To wrap up National Train Your Dog month, we’ve got a few tips related to two common misbehavior problems that affect many dog owners. If your dog barks at everything or gets a little too nippy, this post will help you recognize the problem, diagnose it and put a plan into action. Don’t fret! Most […]

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Prevent common misbehavior problems with these tips

January 27, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

To wrap up National Train Your Dog month, we’ve got a few tips related to two common misbehavior problems that affect many dog owners. If your dog barks at everything or gets a little too nippy, this post will help you recognize the problem, diagnose it and put a plan into action. Don’t fret! Most […]

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Knowing your dog and cat breed

January 25, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Much of our content from this month has centered on training. Training can improve an already great relationship you’ve got with your pup, can help you install some basic tools that will help new relationships grow, and can decrease the likelihood that you’ll have to give up on a relationship due to poor communication, boundaries […]

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Help Freed Puppy Mill Dogs at Central NE Humane Society

January 22, 2016 Eric Forrest 0

Whenever a shelter or rescue needs help, we do our best to spread the word whether it’s a small or large request. Recently, when a puppy mill located in north central Nebraska relinquished its dogs, the Central Nebraska Humane Society (Grand Island) stepped up to take in the more than 30 dogs. The shelter has […]