All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Events: Dog Gone Good Times – Off-Leash Meetups

    On various dates each month, the Wonder Weims Rescue will hold off-leash meet ups at Dogtopia of Omaha as a fundraiser. Small breeds will be welcome from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. while larger breeds take over...

    • Posted January 24, 2015
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  • Events: Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska Annual Training

    From noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, GRRIN will be hosting its annual training event at the Nebraska Humane Society Training Room (89th and Fort Streets).  A luncheon will be served from noon to 1,...

    • Posted January 23, 2015
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  • Pet Partner Spotlight: Clearview Pet Care Centre

    Clearview Pet Care Centre is the latest Pets in Omaha Pet Partner to be placed in the spotlight for our readers. Clearview offers a truly unique experience and its people have been caring for animals in Omaha...

    • Posted January 19, 2015
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  • Wooftrax generated over $60,000 for U.S. shelters in 2014

    Late last year, we told you about a cool smartphone application that tracks the walks you and your dog take, then turns your steps into donations for local animal shelters. The app is called Wooftrax and if...

    • Posted January 14, 2015
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  • VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha Appoints New Medical Director

    Here’s some information passed on to us from the VCA Animal Medical Center here in Omaha:   VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha Appoints New Medical Director- Fast Growing Veterinary Hospital Strengthens Human Capital Omaha, NE –...

    • Posted January 10, 2015
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  • Meet Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska!

    We at Pets in Omaha thank you for your interest in our community’s rescue organizations! We’ve recently had the chance to speak with Barb Garrett of Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska and hope you help us help...

    • Posted January 8, 2015
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  • Picking a dog crate and using it effectively

    Different dog trainers have different philosophies, techniques and experiences, but one thing that is almost universally agreed upon is having a crate and utilizing it effectively. Some dogs will love their crates and others will not, but...

    • Posted January 8, 2015
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  • Pets bring emotional benefits, even from the grave

    Psychology Today, perhaps the most popular magazine available on the human mind, recently told a story detailing the effects animals can have during life, but also after their passing. The article, which can be seen here, details...

    • Posted January 5, 2015
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  • Our 2nd Calendar Year is in the Books!

    2014 was our first full year online with Pets in Omaha (we started in the summer of 2013) and we’re very pleased with our place in the pet community. Thanks to our many Pet Partners and sponsors,...

    • Posted January 2, 2015
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  • Pet Partner Spotlight: Omaha’s “The Green Spot”

    We are very thankful for all of our pet partners, advertisers and friends in Omaha’s animal community. That said; we’ve become aware of an upward trend in one niche pet business here in Omaha: pet retailers who...

    • Posted December 28, 2014
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