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COVID-19 relief for and from Omaha’s Scatter Joy Acres

April 26, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Interested to see what’s happening with area humane organizations as they deal with COVID-19 and its economic impact, we noticed a number of exciting things happening at Omaha’s Scatter Joy Acres. If you aren’t familiar with Scatter Joy, read a story we previously wrote or check out information from its website here. The latest: the […]

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Check out the cutest version of COVID-19 imaginable

April 26, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Feline Freindz never needs anything special to happen for us to provide them some coverage. We’ve been excited about its mission and work for as long as we’ve known it. That being said, it’s time to celebrate some cute kitties from the Friendz. Check out the gallery below that includes four cats with virus-inspired names: […]

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Which pet is right for you?

April 25, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

During this extended period at home, many Omaha families (and families everywhere!) have chosen to adopt or foster a new companion animal. Recently, we wrote about the uptick in animals and their new families and you can see that news here. Today, there’s a helpful survey available that helps us all figure out which pet […]

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Common mistakes in litter box placement

April 25, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Setting up litter boxes the right way is the foremost step in solving the cat litter problems. Meaning, if you get too much of dealing with cat litter problems, you might’ve set up the litter boxes wrong. Litter boxes are simply important to cats and when they associate the pain and discomfort with the poop […]

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Foolproof Tips On Keeping Your House In Order With Pets

April 21, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Approximately 67 percent of U.S households have a pet, according to the 2019-2020 APPA National Pet Owners Survey. Out of these households, 63.4 million households own a dog. This is not surprising, given that dogs can be trained to become part of the family. This begins with housebreaking a puppy so it can learn the rules in your household. […]

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Pet Adoption in a time of pandemic

April 18, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Pet adoption tips are always helpful, but it might be more important to communicate common sense in anxious times like these. Animal shelters are reporting a spike in the number of pet adoptions andfoster applications. as the pandemic helps us really feel isolated and lonely. Adding a furry friend to your home comes with a […]

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Delivery from Pets Earth!

April 18, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Pets Earth is now delivering! Though our doors remain open, we’ve been planning Home Delivery for some time but Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced a lot of businesses to reflect on HOW to BEST SERVE their customers. To help encourage social distancing, we’re now offering FREE Home Delivery on all orders $25 & up the rest […]

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Moving with an anxious pet

April 18, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

If you’ve got an anxious animal that needs your help to stay sane during a move, we’ve got a great informational graphic for you to consult! MyMove.com says that “Anxiety comes from your animal’s fear of change and separation from their family, both of which the chaos of moving can exacerbate. But moving doesn’t have […]

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Fostering numbers up at Nebraska Humane Society

April 15, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Every day, we see new articles online from all over the country speaking about the uptick in foster homes made available for displaced animals during this pandemic. It’s refreshing to see and so very utilitarian of you! We have wondered whether numbers are up in Omaha, so we reached out to the Nebraska Humane Society. […]

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13 Reasons why dogs bite

April 8, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

In the U.S. 90 million dogs live in households and this huge number speaks to the popularity of dogs as a pet. Dogs are remarkable companions for senior citizens, adults and children. Many poignant stories are told about the valor and compassion shown by dogs to their owners. However, the huge population of dogs creates […]