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Tips: Do this, but not that for cats

August 28, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Some people think cats are nebulous. Aloof. Weird. I prefer to think them cerebral, intuitive, a higher life form. Either way, caring for cats is a bit different than other kinds of companion animals. Urgent Pet Care is always on top of giving pet lovers advice on proper care and anything preventative you can do […]

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New Adopter Training Workshops

August 26, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Are you tired of your dog being out of control? Does your dog not listen? Does he jump on guests, bite, mouth or pull you down the street on walks? Have you recently adopted a new dog? If you have answered yes, or have been looking for answers to your dog’s behavioral issues, you are […]

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A Different Kind of Classified Ad in Yesterday’s Des Moines Register

August 24, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Ask a shelter, rescue group or informed pet advocate where to new companion animal. You’ll find they direct you towards an adoption counselor at a shelter, an adoption application for a rescue, or maybe a reputable breeder if you’ve got a super-specific desire about breed. Adoption will always be the first recommendation (and the only […]

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September Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Day Approaching!

August 21, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Pets in Omaha is excited to bring the the second edition of its Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Day to the Ralston Arena from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. Our first event resulted in shelters and rescues completing over 30 adoptions and we’re excited to bring the community together again to facilitate more in […]

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Meet Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue

August 17, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue is a 2015-born Rescue that we’re proud to feature as a Rescue Friend. Get to know the organization and help where you can!   Q: What is your organization called and where are you located? A: Our organization is called Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue.  We are based in the […]

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Sponsor Sanctuary Sweethearts at HUA

August 12, 2015 Alli Fischenich 0

We detailed Hearts United for Animals (HUA) for our readers back in November, however if you need a little refresher check out who they are and what they do. They do some amazing work and we love having them as a partner of ours. They are innovative and always trying to better the lives of […]

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Dog by Dog Iowa Premiere Recap

August 10, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Expectations were high for the Iowa Premiere of 5414 Productions’s Dog by Dog. Because of a wonderful effort leading up to the event by 5414 and Bailing Out Benji, 450 tickets were sold to the Ames showing, making it the largest premiere for DbD to date. Director Chris Grimes said in a post-showing question-and-answer session that number […]

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Dharma Dog Top 10 Training Tips

August 7, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Kelley McAtee of Dharma Dog Training is often asked about the most important things to consider when training dogs to behave. There isn’t just one thing to remember- in fact, to achieve an emotionally stable, behaved, trainable dog, one must consider a list of things. Here are Dharma Dog Training’s Top 10 Tips to help […]

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Inmates help train service dogs

August 5, 2015 Alli Fischenich 0

We recently wrote about CARES, a Kansas-based organization, that pairs service dogs with those in need of canine assistance. Ever wonder how those dogs are trained for their new jobs? That answer is: a variety of ways. However, we think one way is particularly cool.   Inmates at correctional facilities and state penitentiaries nationwide are getting the chance […]

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Interview: Chris Grimes, Mindi Callison preview “Dog by Dog”

August 3, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

When Mindi Callison of Bailing Out Benji approached Pets in Omaha to sponsor the Iowa Premiere of Dog by Dog, and considering the potential impact the film could have, it was impossible to say no. Pets in Omaha is proud to support the August 9, 2015, screening of Dog by Dog, a ground-breaking, educational and independently-filmed documentary […]