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New Adopter Training Workshops

August 26, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Are you tired of your dog being out of control? Does your dog not listen? Does he jump on guests, bite, mouth or pull you down the street on walks? Have you recently adopted a new dog? If you have answered yes, or have been looking for answers to your dog’s behavioral issues, you are […]

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A Different Kind of Classified Ad in Yesterday’s Des Moines Register

August 24, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Ask a shelter, rescue group or informed pet advocate where to new companion animal. You’ll find they direct you towards an adoption counselor at a shelter, an adoption application for a rescue, or maybe a reputable breeder if you’ve got a super-specific desire about breed. Adoption will always be the first recommendation (and the only […]

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September Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Day Approaching!

August 21, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Pets in Omaha is excited to bring the the second edition of its Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Day to the Ralston Arena from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. Our first event resulted in shelters and rescues completing over 30 adoptions and we’re excited to bring the community together again to facilitate more in […]

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Meet House With a Heart, Pet Sanctuary

August 19, 2015 Alli Fischenich 0

We have done several posts advocating for senior pets, explaining the benefits of older animals and featuring older animals in our pet spotlights. We love them. I mean, why wouldn’t we? Well, it turns out we aren’t the only ones. House With A Heart (HWAH) is a senior pet sanctuary started by two kind souls […]

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Meet Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue

August 17, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue is a 2015-born Rescue that we’re proud to feature as a Rescue Friend. Get to know the organization and help where you can!   Q: What is your organization called and where are you located? A: Our organization is called Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue.  We are based in the […]

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Pets on the Patio: vote coming that could allow it

August 14, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Next week, the Douglas County Health Department will vote on whether pets should be allowed on patios where food is served according to this recent article. We know animal lovers would always enjoy having pets with them when out to eat or doing some shopping, so fingers crossed. From the article, it’s clear numerous business […]

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Sponsor Sanctuary Sweethearts at HUA

August 12, 2015 Alli Fischenich 0

We detailed Hearts United for Animals (HUA) for our readers back in November, however if you need a little refresher check out who they are and what they do. They do some amazing work and we love having them as a partner of ours. They are innovative and always trying to better the lives of […]

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Dog by Dog Iowa Premiere Recap

August 10, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Expectations were high for the Iowa Premiere of 5414 Productions’s Dog by Dog. Because of a wonderful effort leading up to the event by 5414 and Bailing Out Benji, 450 tickets were sold to the Ames showing, making it the largest premiere for DbD to date. Director Chris Grimes said in a post-showing question-and-answer session that number […]

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Reminder: Dog by Dog in Ames Aug. 9

August 8, 2015 Eric Forrest 0

Tomorrow is the big day in Ames. Pets in Omaha is proud to sponsor the Iowa Premiere of Dog by Dog, an educational documentary about the proliferation of and financial support for puppy mills across the country. Join us, 5414 Productions and Bailing our Benji at the Ames City Auditorium tomorrow for the one-time showing. […]