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Holiday Foods Your Pets Should Avoid

November 24, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We know your pets are like family and we know how much they love to partake in holiday feasts, but there are some seriously dangerous foods common to the holidays that should never be offered to them. Check out a list of foods to avoid giving pets and stay happy, healthy and safe this holiday […]

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Pet People: WOWT Daybreak’s Jenna Jaynes

November 23, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

As our conversation bounced from life in Chicagoland to Jack Kerouac to Genghis Khan, I learned quickly that Jenna Jaynes, Daybreak reporter for WOWT 6 News in Omaha, is an authentic, talented, motivated (insert positive adjective) newswoman. What was also apparent, but not as easily identified or named, was a special something else. Of the […]

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Pet People: WOWT Daybreak’s Jenna Jaynes

November 23, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

As our conversation bounced from life in Chicagoland to Jack Kerouac to Genghis Khan, I learned quickly that Jenna Jaynes, Daybreak reporter for WOWT 6 News in Omaha, is an authentic, talented, motivated (insert positive adjective) newswoman. What was also apparent, but not as easily identified or named, was a special something else. Of the […]

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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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Pet Partner Spotlight: Pets Earth

November 19, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Pets Earth is an all natural dog and cat food store including baked treats, professional grooming, self-serve pet washes, a wide selection of pet accessories, toys and pet photography. All of the store’s products and services are researched, crafted and provided “Naturally, Paw Approved.” As one of Pets in Omaha’s original Pet Partners, we’re excited […]

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Remember… Don’t ever buy a puppy.

November 16, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We’ve written about puppy mills, we’ve sponsored a local showing of Dog by Dog, a documentary film that details the money trail leading into and out of puppy mills and government regulators. We also know you’ve heard about mills, read about how to help shut them down and been told over and over, “Adopt, don’t […]

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Can you help animals in Omaha’s Sister City?

November 13, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Here in Omaha, animals are lucky to have great shelters. Animals elsewhere don’t get the same amenities, care or consideration. For example, the Siauliai Animal Welfare Society in Omaha’s Lithuanian sister city, Siauliai, is a much different facility that anything one can find here. It’s heart is just as big as any shelter’s here, but […]

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Meet Jennie James of Peace of Mind

November 12, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Pets need care all day, every day. And for most of us, we can’t be around at every moment to provide each hug and scratch, meal and exercise time. Boarding is one option for pet owners who wish their animals to have that attention all day long, but being in the home is a compromise […]

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Understanding Outdoor Cats, Feral and Stray

November 9, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Estimates say that somewhere around 70 million stray or feral cats live in the United States. And though there isn’t much of a “problem” here in Omaha, there are places where cats congregate or “colonize.” Knowing this, cat advocates like Feline Friendz utilize the Trap, Neuter, Return method of caring for kitties. This way, the […]

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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, […]