All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Omaha Puppy Plunges and Doggie Dips for 2018

    It’s an end-of-the-summer tradition; when pools are ready to close up for the season, pups get the last chance to enjoy the water with canine companions. Here are a couple of final Puppy Plunges and Doggie Dips...

    • Posted August 28, 2018
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  • Meet dogs, volunteers, and prison inmates part of Second Chance Pups

    Second Chance Pups (SCP) is one of the most unique rescues you’ll find, so we’re excited to educate readers about its mission, practice, and impact on dogs and people. Melissa Ripley is a trainer, adoption coordinator, and...

    • Posted August 28, 2018
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  • New Dog Park Coming to Papillion

    Walnut Creek Recreation Area near Schram and Turkey Roads in Papillion is already a popular spot for dogs and their owners but, come springtime, a new feature will be unveiled to attract even more folks and furry...

    • Posted August 26, 2018
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  • Adopt, Don’t Shop… or lease?

    Last weekend, the Nebraska Humane Society participated in a national “Clear the Shelters” event in an attempt to do what its title suggested- adopt out the 300+ animals that were then under the care of the Omaha...

    • Posted August 19, 2018
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  • First case of rabies in Omaha discovered

    Recently, we talked a bit about the necessity of a rabies vaccination for pets. A handful of cases have been reported in 2018 across Nebraska; skunks and other critters have been discovered to be rabid, but no...

    • Posted August 16, 2018
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  • Clear the Shelters Event in Omaha Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018

    On Saturday, August 18, 2018, the Nebraska Humane Society is one of hundreds of shelters nationwide participating in the “Clear the Shelters” event. Currently, the largest shelter in Nebraska has over 300 animals looking for homes. Details:...

    • Posted August 15, 2018
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  • Omaha’s Rank Among “Pet-Friendly” Cities in the U.S. Dropping

    With National Homeless Animals Day approaching and over 85 million U.S. pet-owning households projected to spend $72 billion this year, the personal finance website WalletHub recently released an in-depth report on 2018’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities as well as accompanying videos....

    • Posted August 15, 2018
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  • From Tulsa to Omaha- 54 animals rescued thanks to local humane organizations

    This morning, August, 11, 2018, 54 animals from a Tulsa Animal Shelter were loaded up and transported to Omaha where rescue groups like Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and Little White Dog Rescue were waiting to take...

    • Posted August 11, 2018
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  • 40 dogs on their way to Omaha after rescues save them from death

    When a shelter is full, tough decisions about the animals inside must be made. And especially in shelters that are city-run and charged with animal control in their area, the decision is often euthanasia. Irresponsible pet ownership,...

    • Posted August 9, 2018
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  • 7 Effective Trends In Dog Training

    7 Effective Trends You Need to Try In Dog Training, brought to you by a guest contributor, Freddie of Academized. He’s a pet writer and editor at Academized. He also writes Paper Fellows blog and contributes columns to Australian help and the Vault.  ...

    • Posted August 9, 2018
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