All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Check out the American Red Cross’s new pet first aid app

    Apps, apps, apps. If you need something, odds are you can probably help yourself attain it with the help of a mobile application on your smart phone. Whether it’s a calendar, a calorie counter or just a...

    • Posted January 28, 2014
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  • Top New Year’s resolutions from pet owners

    Nearly all of us, whether officially stating them or not, make resolutions to improve our well being during the New Year. Recently, we found a list of the top 5 resolutions that pet owners have regarding their...

    • Posted January 26, 2014
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  • Clinton, IA Animal Shelter needs your help TODAY!

    Update: The Clinton Humane Society has received donations from many concerned for the safety and happiness of animals. Here’s a statement from the CHS we at Pets In Omaha received: “We are happy to report that donations...

    • Posted January 25, 2014
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  • Cold weather raises concerns for animal safety in Iowa, elsewhere

    From the Des Moines Register- During one of the latest cold snaps across the middle of Iowa (and the rest of the country, in fact) an increased number of complaints were called into local humane organizations and...

    • Posted January 24, 2014
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  • Des Moines, IA- Multiple animals seized in an effort to keep them from the cold

      Des Moines animal control officers responded to many calls and complaints during a recent extreme cold snap. Officials say the officers took in six animals who were in danger from the frigid temperatures. From the Des...

    • Posted January 22, 2014
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  • Animal cruelty in South Dakota could be a felony soon

    From ABCNews and the Associated Press- Animal cruelty could become a felony in South Dakota under a proposal intended to end years of debate on the subject by satisfying the concerns both of animal welfare groups and...

    • Posted January 20, 2014
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  • Animal abuse registries proposed in many states

    We have all heard of the registered sex offenders lists that appear in each state throughout the country, but now hear this- states like Pennsylvania are attempting to produce a similar list related to violence and abuse...

    • Posted January 18, 2014
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  • Top Ten Pet Care “Don’ts”

    Here at PetsInOmaha, we’ve brought you many informational articles and pieces of advice when it comes to caring for your animals. We’ll routinely advise you to do “this” and “that,” but we don’t recall telling you what...

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • New animal cruelty law proposed in Ohio

    From the Ohio Capital Blog at www.tallmadgeexpress.com- House Bill (HB) 274 is the latest attempt by Ohio lawmakers to stiffen penalties for people who knowingly commit acts of violence against animals. HB 274 was named in honor...

    • Posted January 16, 2014
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  • Man killed by train as he tries to save his pet

    From WEAR-TV3 (ABC affiliate)- A dog owner in California sacrificed his own life to save his pet, when it ran towards a speeding train. Neighbors say the man and dog took the same path everyday. . Police...

    • Posted January 14, 2014
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