All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Attend the Nebraska Rescue Council’s monthly meeting this Saturday

    Are you interested in learning about big issues facing companion animals and those who love them in our city and state?   The Nebraska Rescue Council invites you to please join its first  meeting of 2016. The...

    • Posted January 4, 2016
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  • Winter is here- How to winterize your home, animals

    We’ve had a mild winter until recently, but the cold and snow will be here in earnest, no doubt. There are a number of long, cold weeks until spring, so now’s a perfect time to think about...

    • Posted December 29, 2015
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  • Caring for your pet’s fur in the winter cold

    Shedding, even if it seems excessive at different times of the year, is normal.  The majority of dogs and cats shed their hair and some shed more than others.  Depending upon the type of breed you have,...

    • Posted December 27, 2015
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  • NHS Volunteers Keep Shelter Open, Complete Adoptions Christmas Eve

    By and large, the Nebraska Humane Society’s typical “business” shuts down for Christmas Eve. For the past 15 years, however, dedicated NHS volunteers have opened the shelter on Christmas Eve to complete adoptions. Volunteers at NHS are unquestionably...

    • Posted December 21, 2015
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  • Yappy Pack Holiday Treat Sale to benefit Nebraska Humane Society

    Everyone loves the holiday season and one reason is the copious amount of sweet treats available at every turn. And what better way to allow ourselves to indulge than to purchase goodies and have the proceeds benefit...

    • Posted December 18, 2015
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  • New Matchmaking Service Picks Your Perfect Pooch

    Matchmaking is a practice as old as our recorded history. Many cultures still rely on matchmakers and elder discretion to facilitate arranged marriages. And if you’re a short fiction fan, one of the better stories you’ll ever...

    • Posted December 13, 2015
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  • Someone is using lethal, illegal cat traps in Omaha

    Wednesday December 9, 2015, a Nebraska Humane Society Animal Control officer was called to an Omaha alley to rescue a cat in a trap.  When the officer arrived he found a female cat writhing in pain.  She...

    • Posted December 10, 2015
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  • Nebraska Rescue Council, State Legislators work to protect pets

    The Nebraska Rescue Council is currently working with Nebraska legislators to create a penalty statute to protect companion animals. The new statute could specify that “no person shall leave or confine an animal in any unattended motor...

    • Posted December 10, 2015
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  • Treat Your Pup to a Holiday Gift Set from Beer Paws!

    Grandma can be a hard person to buy for this holiday season. Good news though- your dog’s gift is going to be a home run. Beer Paws is dedicated to celebrating the relationship beer drinkers have with...

    • Posted December 6, 2015
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  • Heartland Greyhounds, Bluffs Run update and events

    Thanks to our pet community, thousands of people read our story about the people and Greyhounds who work at the soon-to-be closed Bluffs Run track. If you missed it, read it here. And while we’re ecstatic so...

    • Posted December 4, 2015
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