“After meeting Reece, we knew she was a dog worth fighting for,” said Kelley McAtee, owner of Dharma Dog Training and rescue/adoption advocate. “A special girl with a huge heart,” Reece has been through way too much in her short life. She was a stray- found off an interstate exit- but after being scooped up, […]
A while back we introduced you to Sven, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center’s first facility/service dog. Sven provides support to patients and staff on the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center campus. Meet Sven by clicking here! Recently, Sven and company welcomed a second facility dog, Sansa the Goldendoodle. Sansa was specially trained by Canine Assistants […]
We’ve got a growing list of contributors to Pets in Omaha and one of our latest submissions aims to get you and your big dogs up and moving! If you’ve got a larger-than-average canine, you know the challenges and medical conditions that your pup may be susceptible to. If not, read them below and see […]
If you’ve been following local humane news, you likely heard about an ASPCA-aided seizure of nearly 200 dogs from an Iowa puppy mill. Last Monday, according to WHO-TV, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals helped deputies rescue 170 dogs at a commercial breeding operation known as White Fire Kennels. The ASPCA said […]
Earlier this week, we told readers about a four-pound pup named Oscar that was rescued from a dumpster after someone threw him away to die. Luckily, the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines was able to take him in and is caring for him currently. After a bit of investigation, the shelter has named someone […]
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CBD (Cannabidiol) oil is a natural compound from the hemp plant. It is known to give humans a wide range of therapeutic effects and benefits. Dogs also benefit from CBD oil, but every time you introduce a new supplement or medication for your pets, it’s always essential to consult a veterinarian and look for potential […]
On Black Friday, Nov. 23, Puppy Mill Free Nebraska, the NE branch of Bailing Out Benji, will host a peaceful protest of Pet Doctor, a shop in Lincoln that’s known to sell puppy mill pups. The Pet Doctor is a well-known area pet store that sells puppies that come directly out of puppy mills to unsuspecting consumers. […]
One thing we’re always doing on Pets in Omaha is encouraging adoption and advocacy for shelters and rescue groups. Stories like the one below are awful, but perfect in helping us promote our mission. Adopting an animal saves a life. Shelters will add that it “saves another life- the dog that takes your adopted animal’s […]
Uplifting Paws has been training dogs for become service animals for years, but before this week never had its own facility. The northwest Lincoln facility will now be home to puppies and adolescent dogs that will serve in coming years. The facility, located near 56th and Cornhusker Highway, hosted an open house Sunday, Nov. 11 […]
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