All posts by Eric Forrest

  • What’s a rescue meet and greet? Where can you find them?

    One of the most common pet events we highlight on Pets in Omaha is the meet and greet with local rescue organizations. If you’ve been to one or participated on behalf of a humane organization, you know....

    • Posted April 21, 2018
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  • Your dog could beat cancer with the help of these Golden Retrievers

    In what’s being called “the most extensive study ever conducted in veterinary medicine,” a ten-year study of more than 3,000 golden retrievers seeks to figure out how future dogs can beat cancer. The Canine Lifetime Health Project from The...

    • Posted April 18, 2018
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  • Coming to a college near you- dogs living in dorm rooms

    Colleges around the U.S. must keep up with potential students and their want lists as they search for the right collegiate fit. Is there a surge in the number of kids wanting to be engineers? Build a...

    • Posted April 17, 2018
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  • Your home’s technology might be harming your pet

    Here’s something most people have likely never thought of: the smart TV, quiet dishwasher, and learning thermostats we love to have in our homes may be making pets go mad. And not only could they be a...

    • Posted April 16, 2018
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  • What exactly is an emotional support animal? How do you get one?

    Sponsored Content It may seem like there’s a giant trend in calling a dog or cat something more than just a pet. Service animal. Therapy animal. “Working dog”. It’s not a new idea, however. Recent research shows...

    • Posted April 12, 2018
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  • Good Karma Dog Center Celebrates its 8th Anniversary!

    Many businesses are lucky to make it through the first year or two, but one outlier (we’re proud to say!) is one of our Pet Partners, Good Karma Dog Center. Not only has the business made it...

    • Posted April 12, 2018
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  • This weekend’s featured pet events (April 21-22)

    April 21, 2018 – Pets Earth/Hands, Hearts & Paws Rescue Meet and Greet Join HHP and Pets Earth at the Elkhorn location of the natural pet food store (1529 S. 203rd) for a meet and greet! The...

    • Posted April 12, 2018
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  • Update: Puppy Mill Survivors thriving with Hearts United

    On April 9, we told you the story of 39 dogs taken out of a failed puppy mill. Their rescuers, Hearts United for Animals (HUA) and other area humane organizations are working diligently to bring the survivors...

    • Posted April 10, 2018
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  • This Saturday’s Pet Events – April 14, 2018

    This weekend is crammed full of pet events and there’s a great variety of things to do! Meet and greets, family fun events that benefit rescue, and more can be found below. Also, be sure to bookmark...

    • Posted April 9, 2018
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  • Hearts United helps 39 mill dogs and now they need you

    When a puppy mill housing 39 dogs is shut down, help needs to come from everywhere. Local law enforcement, veterinarians, rescue groups, and the community at large all play a part for every pup to get what’s...

    • Posted April 9, 2018
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