All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Emergency! An inside look at emergency animal care

    You have likely seen a television show featuring a perspective camera shot, looking up from a patient-on-a-gurney’s point of view, as medical professionals wheel him or her through the halls of an emergency room. Gunshot, stab wound,...

    • Posted March 23, 2015
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  • Grieving? Attend Paws to Angels’ Pet Loss Support Groups

    If you have lost a pet recently or are having a difficult time adjusting to life without him or her, there are outlets for you which can assist during this difficult time. Cherie Fry, Certified Pet Loss...

    • Posted March 20, 2015
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  • Does your animal get you a tax deduction?

    January 31 was the last day for tax information to be sent to you, the taxpayer, by employers, financial institutions and the government. Now that you’ve got all the info, you can start filling out the tax...

    • Posted March 18, 2015
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  • Can you adopt these kitties?

    We love to highlight adoptable animals our rescue and shelter friends have waiting for you. There are always cats available from area shelters and Feline Friendz, a local cat rescue, but these little guys are in the...

    • Posted March 12, 2015
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  • Oodles of Doodles at the NHS need homes

    The Nebraska Humane Society has received more than 30 standard poodle mixes in the past two months that were previously under the care of a breeder. This Midwest breeder has “chosen to go out of business.” As...

    • Posted March 10, 2015
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  • Lost your pet in Omaha? Here’s some help

    Not knowing where your animal is stinks. If your dog sneaks out of the yard or jumps the fence, if your cat slips out the door and wanders off, you’ve got a tough road to hoe. Finding...

    • Posted March 9, 2015
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  • Have you heard about Freekibble.com?

    We recently saw a social media post from a friend, urging us to visit Free Kibble. What is Free Kibble? Here’s what its Web site says in its “About” section: Freekibble.com was launched in 2008, as the vision...

    • Posted March 5, 2015
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  • Meet Wonder Weims Rescue

    Our latest Rescue Friends feature helps spread awareness about a group that’s very active in Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri, Wonder Weims Rescue. The Weims in both states are surely glad to have these wonderful folks and we...

    • Posted March 3, 2015
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  • Updates for Nebraskans from The Humane Society of the United States

    The Humane Society of the United States provides updates on animal issues each month and makes them specific to people in different areas of the country. Below are some things they want YOU to consider as an...

    • Posted February 26, 2015
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  • What’s the difference between feral and stray cats?

    Feral cats are pervasive in our community. Few know what feral actually means and even fewer know how to help. Feral cats are those who have been abandoned or never had the chance at living anywhere but...

    • Posted February 18, 2015
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