All posts by Eric Forrest

  • NHS/Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Event Information

    The Nebraska Humane Society and the Red Cross of Nebraska/SW Iowa Region want you and your pets to be prepared in case of Disaster! The two agencies will be holding a joint event Thursday, June 5th from...

    • Posted June 3, 2014
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  • Prepare for severe weather with the NHS and American Red Cross

    Between this past weekend’s severe weather and the bout of it we saw on Mother’s Day, we are all on edge when it comes to danger the elements produce. That said, the Nebraska Humane Society is doing...

    • Posted June 2, 2014
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  • Meet Jaime Lundeby of Unleashed Omaha

    Jaime Lundeby’s love for animals- something he says we’re all born with the capability for- has turned into his business. A result of being around animals all his life, a random request about a job in a...

    • Posted May 30, 2014
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  • No Howlin’ for Downtown Hounds

    A few weeks ago, the Omaha-World-Herald compiled a list of pet-friendly places in town (other than the obvious pet stores and shelters). Howlin’ Hounds Coffee, located at 712 S. 16th Street in the Old Market, was a...

    • Posted May 28, 2014
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  • Discover Service Dogs

    Seeing eye dogs aren’t the only “working” dogs out there anymore. As research has developed and we’ve become more aware of the abilities that dogs may have the capacity for, service dogs have become prevalent in the...

    • Posted May 27, 2014
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  • June 14, 2014- Boston Birthday Bash @ Seymour Smith Park

    Saturday, June 14, 2014- Boston Birthday Bash     The MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue presents a “Boston Birthday Bash” fundraiser. The event is scheduled for June 14, 2014, and will go from noon until 2 p.m. The...

    • Posted May 24, 2014
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  • Dallas Vet hired to euthanize pets keeps them for testing instead

    From FORT WORTH, Texas (CBS) – State records released about an animal cruelty investigation at the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic paint a picture of an unsanitary workplace with a vet who kept animals in cages almost around...

    • Posted May 22, 2014
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  • Big Pet Retail Stores Pull Popular Treats

    Petco, one of the largest pet retailers in the world, has taken action after hearing the concerns from pet parents about possibly tainted treats from China. The treats, mostly chicken jerky varieties, have been linked to over...

    • Posted May 21, 2014
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  • Hands, Hearts and Paws Pancake Fundraiser

    Saturday, June 21, 2014- Pancakes for Paws Fundraiser From 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Longhorn Steakhouse on 74th and Dodge, a fundraiser will be held to benefit Hands, Hearts and Paws. $5 gets you unlimited pancakes...

    • Posted May 21, 2014
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  • Come Together! A Musical Celebration Benefiting Rescues

    June 14, 2014- Come Together! A Musical Celebration of the Beatles benefiting local animal rescue groups From 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at 402, 60th and Maple Streets, an event will be held to support local rescues....

    • Posted May 21, 2014
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