All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Meet Doberman Rescue of Nebraska!

    Doberman Rescue in Nebraska is the latest group to be featured in our Rescue Friends series. Enjoy learning about the group and discover how you can volunteer, donate and raise awareness for this rescue and others in...

    • Posted May 21, 2015
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  • Help the Animals through the 2015 Omaha Gives! Campaign

    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 give as much as...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Webseries helping homeless pets returns

    One of our first Pet People feature articles was about Aubree Sweeney, an Omaha native currently in California. She’s a writer, pet advocate and comedian. She’s also the creator of “Dog Treats and Jingle Toys,” a comedy...

    • Posted May 13, 2015
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  • How you can help shelters and rescues: Volunteer!

    Shelters and rescue organizations are the best, most local and caring places for adoptable animals in our communities. Many shelters and rescues operate only because of hours, dollars and miles put in by unpaid folks who care...

    • Posted May 11, 2015
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  • Puppy Mill Questions Answered

    A number of months ago, I met Mindi Callison Long at a Nebraska Rescue Council meeting. Mindi is the founder of Bailing Out Benji (BoB), and advocacy group based in Iowa. Mindi and BoB work tirelessly to...

    • Posted May 8, 2015
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  • Sick dog? No answers? Ask about Hypothyroidism

    Kelley McAtee is a great partner for us here at Pets in Omaha as an expert in dog training and behavior. She’s also a great advocate for dogs and their owners, helping the relationships we have with companion...

    • Posted May 6, 2015
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  • Pet People: Midlands HS Executive Director Rosey Higgs

    For 20 years, Rosey Higgs, Executive Director at Midlands Humane Society in Council Bluffs, has worked for nonprofit organizations in and around the Metro area. She loves serving her community and “helping to make the world a...

    • Posted May 4, 2015
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  • New Veterinary Blog from Urgent Pet Care

    One of our Pet Partners, Urgent Pet Care, has added a blog as a feature to its website. Licensed Vet Tech Debbie Newhouse, Dr. Doris Starks and the rest of the team will provide tips and advice...

    • Posted May 1, 2015
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  • Meet Wag n Train Terrier Rescue!

    Wag n Train Terrier Rescue is the latest organization we’ll feature in our Rescue Friends series! Read this question and answer interview with Wag n Train’s Laura Castaneda, volunteer and donate if you’re able and don’t forget...

    • Posted April 29, 2015
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  • Pick-A-Pooch Recap and Success Stories

    On April 12, we hosted the Pick-a-Pooch Adoption Day at Ralston Arena hoping to give area rescues, shelters and pet-friendly vendors a platform to showcase their services and missions. Given the feedback we’ve received, Pick-a-Pooch seems to...

    • Posted April 27, 2015
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