All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Get a new dog and truck in one trip – Huber, HHP join forces Oct. 21

    October 21, 2017 – Trucks and Pups with Hands, Hearts, and Paws Between 1 and 3 pm, stop by Huber Chevrolet (111th just north of Dodge) to check out cool trucks and adoptable animals from Hands, Hearts...

    • Posted October 15, 2017
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  • Grand Opening of Dogtopia’s Second Omaha Location

    On Thursday, October 19, Dogtopia Omaha will be having a grand opening party for its new Omaha West location from 5-7 pm. There will be food, cake, and much to see in the new store. AND you...

    • Posted October 11, 2017
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  • Public Interest Coalition Challenges Constitutionality of Ag Gag Law in Iowa

    In 2012, the “Ag Gag” law was written in Iowa. Animal advocates, including those who work to end suffering in the puppy mills across the state, have since taken exception to the law in that it protects...

    • Posted October 11, 2017
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  • Movement afoot to ban retail sales of pets in Iowa, beyond

    There are all kinds of little sayings that could be applied here. “Every journey begins with one step.” Or how about the idea of a butterfly’s wings flapping here and triggering a weather event on the other...

    • Posted October 10, 2017
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  • See 15 Health Benefits of pet ownership in this Informational Graphic

    It’s been written about here and elsewhere: owning an animal is not only fun and rewarding in an emotional sense, but there are very real, proven health benefits we gain from pet ownership. Wiley Pup has recently...

    • Posted October 7, 2017
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  • New Omaha Billboards Heighten Puppy Mill Awareness

    September- Puppy Mill Awareness Month. And for Puppy Mill Awareness Month, Bailing Out Benji (BoB) and its Nebraska Chapter, Puppy Mill Free Nebraska, unveiled its first Nebraska billboards in order to educate and raise awareness. Bailing Out...

    • Posted October 4, 2017
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  • Meet DeFord Family Dental and resident service dog Max

    When choosing an office for your family’s dental care, there are a few things to consider. Insurance, location, experience, comfort are a few. DeFord Family Dental has a few unique things going for it (on top of...

    • Posted October 3, 2017
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  • Pet People: WOWT 6 News’ Anastasia Champ

    The things they carried were largely determined by necessity, writes Tim O’Brien, surrealist storyteller and Vietnam vet. P-38 can openers, pocket knives, heat tabs, wristwatches, dog tags, mosquito repellent, chewing gum, candy, cigarettes, salt tablets, packets of Kool-Aid, lighters,...

    • Posted October 2, 2017
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  • Meet Precious of Katann Chow Rescue

    Katann Chow Rescue is a national group we’ve not covered before, but we’re always happy to share Adoptable Animals from any rescue! Upon seeing a photo of Thor (another rescue pup who is being fostered in the...

    • Posted September 28, 2017
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  • At least one dog dead thanks to irresponsible owner

    *Editorial note – This story was originally published with a random headline media file that happened to be of an animal under the care of an area rescue. It has been removed and that dog had no...

    • Posted September 25, 2017
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