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All posts by Eric Forrest
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Misinformation about feral cats perpetuates dangerous myths
On Tuesday night, Feb. 7, 2019, the Ralston city council used part of its session to address its feral cat population and how to solve fighting between feline advocates and those opposed to the work they do....
- Posted February 6, 2019
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Consumer and Animal Protection, or something else? Pet lovers don’t support Legislative Bill 392
A legislative bill introduced by Nebraska State Senator Suzanne Geist does not have the support of animal advocates. “This bill is being presented by Sen. Geist as a law to protect consumers,” said Secretary of the Nebraska...
- Posted February 3, 2019
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Felony sentence for Omaha woman who starved dog in kennel
Given the most recent development involving local animal cruelty charges and penalties, it appears that this crime is being taken more seriously by our judicial system. That’s good news for animals and their advocates. Some history: In...
- Posted January 30, 2019
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“Last Moments” Project seeks to provide solace to grieving pet parents
“Any pet parent,” a recent PEOPLE Magazine story we read says, “who has spent those precious last months, weeks, days and, most of all, hours, with a failing animal knows the anguish involved with the decision to...
- Posted January 27, 2019
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CBD Oil for Dogs: Benefits and Dosage Guidelines/Infographic
CBD Oil has become a popular way to help relieve a variety of ailments in dogs. But, exactly how does it work? The endocannabinoid system exists in all mammals with receptors found throughout the body. These receptors...
- Posted January 27, 2019
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Animal advocates! Focus on the dogs, not the drama.
Harassment and bullying run rampant within the animal shelter/rescue community, in large part due to social media. For real. We’ve heard stories about rescue and shelter groups having it out for each other for one reason or another....
- Posted January 26, 2019
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Support pets of homeless military veterans through HUA’s Proud Pets Program
There’s a program we’d like to share with you and celebrate, Proud Pets. It’s a collaborative effort between Hearts United for Animals, one of our favorite rescues, and a local Girl Scouts troop that helps to find...
- Posted January 20, 2019
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Lincoln Shelter receives a massive surrender, needs help
Sometimes our Omaha-centric pet site branches out to other parts of the state and country, but we are mostly focused on helping local business and our immediate companion animal community. That said, there’s a big story just...
- Posted January 18, 2019
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Pet Licensing Deadline Approaches- do it early, get a discount
The Nebraska Humane Society says, “Licensing your pet is one of the best ways to ensure that your pet comes home. It is also the law in most metro area communities.” It’s true. Many pets don’t have...
- Posted January 18, 2019
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7 Tips For Helping Visitors With Dog Allergies Feel Welcome
Our latest guest-contributed post is one we think you’ll find helpful and informational. It’s from Patrick Holmes, an indoor air quality specialist at Home Air Quality Guides, and we hope you enjoy. Our pets are treasured members of the...
- Posted January 15, 2019