All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Project Breathe benefits Omaha-area first responders, pets

    In a recent WOWT-6 News story, the Omaha NBC affiliate shared the story of Project Breath, a nationwide campaign that puts pet oxygen masks in the hands of first responders. Invisible Fence of the Heartland donated four...

    • Posted May 26, 2016
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  • Dogs training to become companions for military vets

    Here’s a cool story from Iowa’s Animal Rescue League detailing four dogs who will receive basic skill-and-manners training from Clarinda Correctional Facility inmates. After weeks of training, the dogs will be placed with military veterans who will...

    • Posted May 24, 2016
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  • The Nebraska Humane Society “Kneads” Your Help

    We’ve told you about Omaha Gives! before — it’s a weeks-long fundraiser that benefits area non-profits and includes dozens of animal-related organizations asking for your help. You can schedule to give today, but May 25 is the...

    • Posted May 23, 2016
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  • Help the Omaha Dog Park Advocates during Omaha Gives!

    Omaha is the proud home of two spacious off-leash dog parks. Hefflinger Dog Park is located at 111th and Maple Street, and Hanscom Dog Park is located at 32nd and Woolworth Street. The Omaha dog parks provide...

    • Posted May 22, 2016
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  • Attend Omaha.dog’s Furshion Week, June 3-4

    On June 3 and 4, 2016 – Furshion Week from Omaha.dog will be a happening event for pet lovers here in Omaha. Omaha.dog invites all dog lovers to attend events surrounding its first ever Furshion Week, June 3...

    • Posted May 22, 2016
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  • Nebraska Humane Society names future CEO, Nancy Hintz

    For the last 18 years, Judy Varner has led the Nebraska Humane Society as CEO and President. And as she retires officially, her replacement, Nancy Hintz, is ready to take the reigns. Here’s a press release from...

    • Posted May 18, 2016
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  • Attend the Second Annual Vets & Pets Blackjack Run

    Midlands Humane Society (MHS), a nonprofit organization, along with American Legion Post 2 Riders (American Legion) is hosting its second annual Vets & Pets Blackjack Run on June 11, 2016. All vehicles are welcome to join the run, which stops at...

    • Posted May 17, 2016
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  • Bark in the Park Events benefit Canine Cancer Research

    Help hit cancer out of the Park! Join Puppy Up! for the Lincoln Saltdogs’ Bark in the Park games at Haymarket Park. Every game will include giveaways and, of course, great baseball action and a chance to socialize...

    • Posted May 14, 2016
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  • Help Area Non-Profits in this year’s Omaha Gives!

    What is Omaha Gives? Omaha Gives! is a 24-hour online giving event organized by the Omaha Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. The goal is to inspire the community to come together for 24 hours to...

    • Posted May 7, 2016
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  • Pet Insurance: once an idea, now a necessity

    Medical advances have grown in animal care, just as they have with humans. There are even specialists for pulmonary or cancer issues in animals. Animals that could not have been saved 20 years ago, can be saved...

    • Posted May 7, 2016
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