Promise 4 Paws, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that has been caring for senior dogs in its sanctuary since 2010, is hosting a special night to support its worthy cause. On Saturday, October 15 at 6 p.m., join Promise 4 Paws at Ameristar Casino on the Riverfront of Council Bluffs for many great activities and […]
All week, we’ll be highlighting year-end events from many area rescues, shelters, and dog-friendly spots around Omaha. Here’s the biggest event of the season, the 2016 Margre Durham Walk for the Animals! Omaha’s largest dog-friendly event is bigger and better than ever! The Nebraska Humane Society’s biggest annual “fun”draiser has a new time and new […]
On October 22 and 23, make plans to attend the Great Iowa Pet Expo! This is a great opportunity to explore local and regional industry leaders, not to mention a wonderful social event! For more info on the event, see the poster below, visit the Expo’s website here and Facebook page here.
Kelley McAtee of Dharma Dog Training recently posted a photo on Instagram titles, “LASER POINTERS ARE NOT TOYS!” All caps, guys- this is serious for sure. Kelley went on to write that we shouldn’t be fooled by pet stores that sell laser pointers as “fun toys” for dogs, used to get them some exercise. “These […]
Pets in Omaha and its new non-profit organization, Kirby’s Hope, will host the 2016 Shelter Aid Donation Drive on October 8. The drive will benefit three area animal shelters: The Nebraska Humane Society, Midlands Humane Society (Council Bluffs) and Town & Country Humane Society (Papillion). From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, join […]
The Douglas County Health Department, in a recent press release, states that it has issued a warning that a number of bats in Nebraska have tested positive for rabies, including two in the county. Exposure to rabid bats has forced several people to get rabies shots, which are extremely painful. Rabies can be fatal. In […]
Animal lovers are finding there’s another way to pamper their pets: learn pet CPR. Researchers have translated human resuscitation guidelines and training for pet owners, preparing them to use CPR to save their furriest family members. Veterinarian Daniel J. Fletcher, Ph.D., D.V.M., led the development of the first science-based CPR guidelines for animals, published in 2012 in […]
There are many types of places where you can board your dog; most of them are great choices. For something a bit different, though, S & B Kennel in Glenwood, IA, (about 15 minutes south of Omaha on I-29) features open spaces, scenic country views, and everything else you’d love to have available to your […]
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