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Puppy Mill burns on Memorial Day, back to normal one day later

May 29, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

On May 28, 2018, authorities responded to a fire in Wood River, NE, at Prairie Chesapeakes, a dog breeding facility. The puppy mill is operated by Mark Greisman, a name that appears on the Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) 2018 “Horrible Hundred” list, an annual report that highlights the top 100 worst puppy mills […]

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BREAKING: Structure fire at Nebraska puppy mill

May 29, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

A structure fire at a Nebraska puppy mill on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, has threatened, injured, and displaced multiple dogs. At this time, an investigation from local authorities and the Department of Agriculture is pending and will take place on the morning on Tuesday, May 29. At the conclusion of the investigation, the fate […]

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IABCA International Dog Show coming to Mahoney State Park

May 28, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

On June 30 and July 1, 2018, an IABCA and International Dog Show event will be held at Eugene T. Mahoney Park in Ashland, NE. To learn more, including how you can enter your pup, see the information below!   June 30 & July 1, 2018 in Ashland, NE The 2018 Cornhusker Sieger will be […]

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Meet Adoptable Animals from Hands, Hearts & Paws!

May 26, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

On June 2, 2018, you can meet a bunch of adoptable dogs from one of the area’s biggest and best rescues, Hands, Hearts & Paws! There are two events (they run concurrently, so be sure to plan!) happening this Saturday at two different locations. Volunteers will be present to answer questions about rescue and the […]

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Iowa Cops have been shooting feral cats

May 25, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Jefferson, Iowa, a non-descript town in the western-central part of the state, has made national and international news lately, which is surprising. The news it made was also a bit shocking- Jefferson police officers have been addressing the issue of feral cats by shooting them. Feral cats are a threat to ecosystems, so an intervention […]

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Twinkie the Jack Russell Pops Balloons, raising money for Veterans

May 24, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Research shows that if we all chill out and watch an awesome Jack Russell Terrier pop balloons in a hotel room, earning money for military veterans,  we’re all a little better off. Actually, there is no such research, but if there was we’d get those predicted results. It’s National Pet Month and Home2Suites by Hilton […]

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Natural Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

May 24, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Did you know that the harsh chemicals used in everyday cleaners can be harmful to your pet? In fact, the ASPCA reports that household chemical cleaners contribute to tens of thousands of pet deaths each year! Anyone that has a pet knows that they can be messy. Cleaning the house, and often, is not optional. […]

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Bellevue Woman sentenced to one year in jail for animal cruelty

May 24, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

About a year ago, Maria Roubideaux of Omaha was facing six months in jail on two animal cruelty charges. She left her Chihuahuas outside in December of 2016 and one died. She ended up with a 30-day sentence. Ashley Alberts-Roach, sentenced today in Sarpy County for two counts of animal cruelty resulting in death, wishes she […]

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Are you obsessed with your dog? Check these 14 signs and see!

May 23, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

We always have our fingers on the pulse of the local pet community and keep an eye out for national stories that are important to us all as animal lovers. Sometimes, though, our interest is piqued by some content that’s not all that newsy, but just plain fun. Charles Hardy from www.pawpawlover.com recently shared with […]