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How Millennials Are Changing The Organic Pet Food Industry

May 22, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

The world is changing every day, and do you know who is usually to blame? Kids these days. “This generation” is usually the culprit according to our community elders (who once were referred to by their elders as those kids). Millenials are the target for current attacks these days and here are ways these kids are affecting change […]

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A Puppy Mill cannot be a Rescue, too- or can it?

May 21, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Volunteers at educational groups like our pals at Bailing Out Benji are doing some great work for animals sold in pet stores. Often, the job of Bailing Out Benji and others (like us here at Pets in Omaha) is to fill the public in about where the cute puppies in the cages at pet stores […]

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Meet Adoptable Rescue Animals – May 26/27, 2018

May 19, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Check out these featured Meet and Greets from local humane organizations! On Saturday, May 26 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Hands Hearts & Paws will have adoptable dogs and volunteers at the 169th and Burke location of Long Dog Fat Cat! Also on Saturday, adoptable animals from Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue will be at PetSmart, 17035 Evans […]

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Meet Groot, Nebraska Humane Society’s Superhero Cat

May 19, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

On Monday, May 14, animal control from the Nebraska Humane Society evacuated 46 cats and kittens from a “filthy, overcrowded house.” Many cats were found too late- including a handful in a Rubbermaid tote- “but one was fighting to be heard,” says the shelter’s latest newsletter. “We named him ‘Groot’, this tiny super hero with […]

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New products, services from Cat Grooming by Jenny

May 19, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

One of our newest partners, Cat Grooming by Jenny, is rolling out some great news- not only can you have your kitty groomed and/or boarded there, in Omaha’s sole cat-only grooming facility, you can now pick up some natural cat food while you’re there! “We’ve recently started carrying high-quality cat food brands and are excited […]

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Your $10 gift could turn into thousands for Nebraska Humane Society

May 19, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

This Wednesday is the 24-hour Omaha Gives! fundraiser, an annual event that puts a ton of money into the pockets of your favorite local charities. Each year, thousands of people donate (as little as $10, tax-deductible) in an attempt to grow and sustain our vital pet-related charities. Among them is the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS), […]

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Popular (and weird) pet names in 2018

May 17, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Sometimes folks name their kids or pets something super weird (by common standards). Whether it’s to gain attention, to try to set their little ones apart, or because they like drugs, weird names come about. In this tumultuous time, we’re glad for the comic relief. Here at Pets in Omaha, we report on the most […]

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Popular (and weird) pet names in 2018

May 17, 2018 Eric Forrest 0

Sometimes folks name their kids or pets something super weird (by common standards). Whether it’s to gain attention, to try to set their little ones apart, or because they like drugs, weird names come about. In this tumultuous time, we’re glad for the comic relief. Here at Pets in Omaha, we report on the most […]