All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Thank You for Two Years

    We owe you a quick “thank you”. The Pets in Omaha team is proud and grateful today.  Two years ago, we held a little launch party for our website at the Nebraska Humane Society. We had a...

    • Posted September 6, 2015
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  • Adopt-a-Friend from Hearts United for Animals

    If you are looking for a new companion animal, you’ve got a bunch of options. Shelter animals and rescues in the area number in the hundreds on any given day. Make sure to check our Rescue Friends...

    • Posted September 4, 2015
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  • Attend the 2015 NHS Walk for the Animals

    Each year, the Margre Durham Walk for the Animals raises thousands of dollars for the Nebraska Humane Society. From admission tickets, sponsorship, people and dog packs raising money on their own, fees for vendors and more, the...

    • Posted August 31, 2015
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  • VCA, Inc. Acquires MidWest Vet Specialists from Kansas State University

    Omaha, NE – VCA Animal Hospitals (http://www.vcahospitals.com) announced it has acquired MidWest Veterinary Specialists a Veterinary Specialty Hospital from Kansas State University. The purchase will allow VCA to expand Specialty Veterinary Services in the central United States,...

    • Posted August 29, 2015
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  • Call to End Breed Discrimination

    You know, if we reported on all the change.org petitions circulating the interwebs right now, we’d probably get really tired and dehydrated. We’d need some of that powder that prevents heat rash from sitting so much, too....

    • Posted August 28, 2015
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  • Tips: Do this, but not that for cats

    Some people think cats are nebulous. Aloof. Weird. I prefer to think them cerebral, intuitive, a higher life form. Either way, caring for cats is a bit different than other kinds of companion animals. Urgent Pet Care...

    • Posted August 28, 2015
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  • New Adopter Training Workshops

    Are you tired of your dog being out of control? Does your dog not listen? Does he jump on guests, bite, mouth or pull you down the street on walks? Have you recently adopted a new dog?...

    • Posted August 26, 2015
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  • A Different Kind of Classified Ad in Yesterday’s Des Moines Register

    Ask a shelter, rescue group or informed pet advocate where to new companion animal. You’ll find they direct you towards an adoption counselor at a shelter, an adoption application for a rescue, or maybe a reputable breeder...

    • Posted August 24, 2015
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  • Meet Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue

    Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue is a 2015-born Rescue that we’re proud to feature as a Rescue Friend. Get to know the organization and help where you can! Q: What is your organization called and where are...

    • Posted August 17, 2015
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  • Pets on the Patio: vote coming that could allow it

    Next week, the Douglas County Health Department will vote on whether pets should be allowed on patios where food is served according to this recent article. We know animal lovers would always enjoy having pets with them...

    • Posted August 14, 2015
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