All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Pet food drive benefits homeless pets

    From Patch.com- The Four Paws Pet-Sitting Service will host its annual Hungry Bowl™ Pet Food Drive to benefit homeless pets in Douglas County. This is a wonderful cause and just another reason Omaha has a wonderful pet...

    • Posted December 4, 2013
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  • Winter’s here- tips on winterizing your home and pets

    We’ve felt the cold here in Omaha for the first time, but not the last. We’ve got a long way to go until spring, so it’s a perfect time to think about making your pet’s home and...

    • Posted November 27, 2013
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  • Pet People: Melissa Fry- KETV Omaha news reporter and anchor

    Among the most popular local television news anchors and reporters, Melissa Fry is not only a beloved TV personality; she’s a pet lover and hometown girl. There’s no doubt, if you’ve lived in this area for any...

    • Posted November 25, 2013
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  • How you can help animals affected by the Philippines Typhoon

    No matter how old you are, no matter where you live, your community has inevitably been affected by natural disaster. Whether it be the recent tornadoes to hit Moore, OK, or Tuscaloosa, AL; the tsunami in Japan,...

    • Posted November 21, 2013
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  • Get help training your dogs

    Some dogs just don’t mind their manners. And even if you are the most experienced dog owner, you may have some trouble getting Fido to behave in the way you want him to. Luckily, there are a...

    • Posted November 19, 2013
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  • Join the Humane Society at the Purses for Paws fundraiser

    If you’ve ever wanted to help and donate to the Nebraska Humane Society, this week provides you with a great opportunity to do so while having some great fun, too. This Thursday, November 21, the Humane Society...

    • Posted November 18, 2013
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  • AKC’s Council Bluffs affililate to host massive dog event

    Have you ever seen the acronym “AKC” at pet retailers, vet offices, or shelters? If you didn’t already know, the AKC is short for the American Kennel Club. The organization’s motto is “Discover. Learn. Connect. Sharing more...

    • Posted November 15, 2013
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  • Pet-friendly hotels for your upcoming holiday travels

    As November begins, we quickly move into planning for family vacations for the holidays. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, making a trek to a college bowl game, etc. It’s important to plan everything out, and that includes...

    • Posted November 1, 2013
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  • Why and where to spay and neuter your pets

    If you adopt a cat or dog from the Nebraska Humane Society, one perk you get as a new owner is that all of these animals are either spayed (females) or neutered (males). Why, you ask, do...

    • Posted November 1, 2013
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  • Choices Galore at the Nebraska Humane Society!

    The Nebraska Humane Society isn’t your father’s rescue organization anymore. It used to be the “dogcatcher” who would find dogs and cats and display them for you to adopt. Now, the NHS offers so many more options....

    • Posted October 30, 2013
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