All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Weekend Halloween Pet Events

    This weekend, get out and enjoy some spooky fun with the Nebraska Humane Society’s Yappy Pack, MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and Pug Partners! On Saturday, October, 24, 2015, The Nebraska Humane Society’s volunteer-led Yappy Pack will be selling...

    • Posted October 23, 2015
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  • Urgent Pet Care to open new “West” location

    Urgent Pet Care of Papillion is pleased to announce the opening of a second clinic in the Millard area.  Urgent Pet Care West is located at 4257 So 144th St in the Southwestern Plaza next to the...

    • Posted October 21, 2015
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  • Adoption Solves Population Problems, Saves Lives

    It depends where you look, but the numbers are staggering regardless of the source. Some publications say the number of homeless dogs is in the hundreds of thousands. Other places, like the ASPCA, say it’s more like...

    • Posted October 19, 2015
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  • Meet Paws on Wheels Rescue Transport

    Typically, our Rescue Friends stories center on one group, letting you know who they are, which breeds they typically work with and where they are specifically located. This interview, however, is from a group that works with...

    • Posted October 16, 2015
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  • Meet Beer Paws and its founder, Crystal Wiebe

    Crystal Wiebe was always losing her bottle opener. To rectify this problem, she placed one on her dog’s collar so that she would never again have to wonder the whereabouts of that invaluable tool. Initially, she thought...

    • Posted October 13, 2015
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  • Why Adopt a Shelter Dog?

    We continue our campaign for October, National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, with a question: Why adopt a shelter dog? The numbers are startling (and sad). If you’re asking me or anyone else as involved or more...

    • Posted October 11, 2015
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  • When there’s an emergency, don’t forget pets

    There are times when you can plan for an emergency situation. Other times, there’s little to no warning. We’re all susceptible to whacks from fate, so preparedness should be important to us all. That said, what should...

    • Posted October 9, 2015
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  • Five Hard-to-Ignore Reasons to Adopt!

    Ghergich & Co. has recently teamed with Petco to take an in-depth look at pet adoption. And as October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we’re obliging Ghergich’s request to share a great infographic with our readers...

    • Posted October 7, 2015
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  • Paws in Pink to Benefit Breast Cancer Foundation

    Join Dogtopia in “Paws for Pink” for the fight against breast cancer all month long.  In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Dogtopia will donate 10% of the purchase price of all spa services to the National Breast...

    • Posted October 6, 2015
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  • Why this month is important, our campaign

    This is a hugely important month in the world of companion animals. Why? Because October is dedicated to dogs who need homes. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) calls October “National Adopt...

    • Posted October 5, 2015
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