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Meet Beer Paws and its founder, Crystal Wiebe

October 13, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Crystal Wiebe was always losing her bottle opener. To rectify this problem, she placed one on her dog’s collar so that she would never again have to wonder the whereabouts of that invaluable tool. Initially, she thought of selling these clever, collar-attached bottle openers as a hobby business that would allow her to donate money […]

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Meet Beer Paws and its founder, Crystal Wiebe

October 13, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Crystal Wiebe was always losing her bottle opener. To rectify this problem, she placed one on her dog’s collar so that she would never again have to wonder the whereabouts of that invaluable tool. Initially, she thought of selling these clever, collar-attached bottle openers as a hobby business that would allow her to donate money […]

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Why Adopt a Shelter Dog?

October 12, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We continue our campaign for October, National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, with a question: Why adopt a shelter dog? The numbers are startling (and sad). If you’re asking me or anyone else as involved or more than I am in this pet community, “Where shall I get the dog I want?”, the answer is, […]

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When there’s an emergency, don’t forget pets

October 9, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

There are times when you can plan for an emergency situation. Other times, there’s little to no warning. We’re all susceptible to whacks from fate, so preparedness should be important to us all. That said, what should you do to prepare your pets for a possible displacement, a temporary move, time without power and anything […]

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Why this month is important, our campaign

October 3, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

This is a hugely important month in the world of companion animals.  Why? Because October is dedicated to dogs who need homes. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) calls October “National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.” The American Humane Association (AHA) designates October, “Adopt a Dog Month.” The names are […]

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Welcome Trupanion!

October 2, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

We’ve had a large number of Pet Partners, friends and sponsors, and it’s great to welcome Trupanion. Please help us welcome them to our network of partners by reading about its people, business and goals to keep your pets healthy. What is Trupanion? Trupanion is  a pet medical insurance company dedicated to giving pet owners […]

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Discover the Nebraska Humane Society’s Molly Project, Diamond Dogs

September 30, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

When wandering the NHS facility at 90th and Fort Streets in Omaha, you may see or hear a reference to The Molly Project or Diamond Dogs. You may also wonder what these things are– there’s little published about the two– like I did upon hearing the terms. Luckily, Christina Ferency, Behavior Specialist and lead of the Molly Project […]

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Attend Gold Rush for Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska!

September 28, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

On of the many events we’ve got listed on our Events page is the 2015 Gold Rush from Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska (GRRIN). It’s being held this Sunday and we’re encouraging our readers to attend and support GRRIN. Details on the event are below!   October 4, 2015 – Gold Rush from Golden Retriever […]

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Enter to Win, Communicate with your Pet

September 25, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

As your dog barks belligerently at nothing in particular, as your cat never fails to chase after dust particles that flutter across the floor, don’t you wonder, “What the heck are they thinking?” Even more pertinent is what your pet is thinking or feeling as life circumstances have changed. Did you recently change something in […]

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What is “Rescue”?

September 23, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Now in my third year of writing for the pet community, I’ve written dozens of articles that could be filed under the umbrella of “Can You Help the Animals?” These posts are created after I’ve heard a story about a shelter or rescue or companion animal in need. I wrote about a cat that got […]