All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Meet Big Red Rescue of the Heartland

    We at Pets in Omaha are excited to help spread the word about our local rescue organizations. In this edition of “Rescue Friends”, get to know Big Red Rescue!   Q: What is your organization called and...

    • Posted August 15, 2016
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  • Hot dogs are great, but not this kind

    Many of us love the hot weather, but it brings with it its own set of problems, especially for our faithful canine companions. The trouble is, they simply can’t handle the heat! They can’t sweat like we...

    • Posted August 11, 2016
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  • Meet Downtown Dog Walker, Sarah Kocsis

    Busy working professionals love their animals just as much as everyone else, but schedules are sometimes difficult to maneuver, especially if said professionals live far away from where they work. If you are one of those folks...

    • Posted August 9, 2016
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  • Take a look at your next book of stamps

    On August 2, 2016, the national launch and official dedication of the “Pets” Forever stamps will take place. The USPS has printed more than 400 million of the stamps and they will go on sale nationwide, August...

    • Posted July 31, 2016
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  • NE Dachshund Rescue has 17 new Doxies who need fosters

    Nebraska Dachshund Rescue just took in seventeen new faces. “We are in desperate need of foster homes in Omaha, Lincoln, and surrounding areas,” a recent Facebook post said. These doxies, and others in the rescue’s care, need...

    • Posted July 31, 2016
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  • Circle of Stars Academy Hosts Donation Drive for NHS

    The Circle of Stars Academy is a football camp, but participants learn more than physical fitness, basic football skills, and how to prepare themselves for a future in athletics. The program is designed to promote growth and...

    • Posted July 28, 2016
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  • Help the NHS avoid a cat-astrophe

    The Nebraska Humane Society has a large capacity for cats. But in times like this when the shelter, its foster homes, and the continuing intake is maxxed-out, the public is needed to relieve some of the burden....

    • Posted July 26, 2016
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  • Training options for new adopters

    New adoptions happen all the time. And after our Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Days, an increased number of adoptions have taken place locally. That said, we’d like to present you with a few training options we feel comfortable with...

    • Posted July 21, 2016
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  • Thousands attend Pets in Omaha’s Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Days

    On Saturday, July 16, an estimated 3,500 people attended the Pets in Omaha Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Days at Ralston Arena. Another 2,500 enjoyed the festivities on Sunday, July 17. Admission this year was free for the first time....

    • Posted July 17, 2016
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  • Agility contests for dogs – more than just fun and games

    You’ve likely seen a dog run an agility course. Whether it’s at a local pet event or a demonstration on television, you’ve watched pups jump through hoops, climb and descend, and maneuver their way through obstacles. It’s...

    • Posted July 17, 2016
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