A guest writer has weighed in on feeding pets a bones and raw food (BARF) diet. Read and do a little research yourself to decide whether this diet is right for you and your pets. When it...

Upon entering the Nebraska Humane Society, or any large-ish, popular shelter, take a seat. It won’t be long until you’ll hear something to this effect:   “They’re a non-profit, right? So why do they charge $200 for...

The Doodles are taking over the Field Club 4th of July Parade! Omaha.dog is organizing the event and hopes to set an Omaha or world(?) record for most Doodles on parade!   Where: 33rd and Woolworth – 3416 Woolworth...

When Mindi Callison of Bailing Out Benji approached Pets in Omaha to sponsor the Iowa Premiere of Dog by Dog, and considering the potential impact the film could have, it was impossible to say no. And when an...

We have been and will continue to introduce or reintroduce you to the shelter and rescue organizations that will be in attendance at our July 16 and 17, 2016 “Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Days” (11 am – 4 pm...

If you’ve followed animal news in our area for any amount of time, you probably remember the name Mary Stickney. She’s a Cortland, NE (between Lincoln and Beatrice on Highway 77) woman who operates (now “operated”) a...

The first time I set my eyes on a bearded dragon I was 11 years old. My brother, who was a Boy Scout, was working on earning his Reptile badge and a part was getting a reptile....

If you’re looking for a good source of useful medical information about pets and you want something while you’re on the go, take a look at the new mobile app from PetMD called askPetMD.  In an emergency,...

First dates with potential forever families can be scary for dogs. Just like humans, they can become anxious when meeting a new person. For humans, our hands may begin to sweat and we might stumble over our words....

Dogtopia Omaha, under new ownership, will host a Grand Re-Opening celebration on June 14, 2016. Details appear below in a letter from the new owners. Plan to attend!   Here’s the letter:   Hello Dogtopians! We are...