All posts by Pets Team

  • This event could be just what the doctor ordered during tough social distancing

    During a pandemic like this, we wouldn’t recommend hugging strangers… unless they are horses. Then, we say, go for it. On Sundays, head out to Urban Acres Horse Rescue, located near 48th and Sorenson Parkway in Omaha,...

    • Posted May 17, 2020
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  • What Are the Best Pets for Kids? 4 Awesome Animals

    If you’re still deciding whether it’s a good idea for your kids to have a pet, just think about the benefits. Aside from teaching them responsibility, owning a pet helps build their confidence, keeps them healthy, reduces...

    • Posted May 16, 2020
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  • Ex-employees of Fremont’s Dodge County Humane Society allege animal abuse

    We’ve heard about a bunch of drama surrounding local shelters and rescues. As a rule, it’s not the kind of stuff that makes sense to report on as a pet news and information site. When rumors result...

    • Posted May 12, 2020
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  • Omaha Gives! 2020 Campaign- help your favorite animal advocates!

    Omaha Gives! is a year-round online giving platform organized by the Omaha Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. Each year, a 24-hour online giving event in May celebrates participating nonprofits. This year’s giving day will take place...

    • Posted May 6, 2020
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  • COVID-19 tests newly available for pets

    IDEXX Laboratories in Maine is launching a COVID-19 test for pets. The first test kits were to be shipped this week with more rolling out as summer nears. If you’re wondering whether your pet has COVID-19, odds...

    • Posted May 6, 2020
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  • What is a Protection Dog?

    As crime rates increase, the desire for personal protection arises. Many individuals and families are considering the option of purchasing a personal protection dog. But what exactly is a protection dog, and how are they different from...

    • Posted May 1, 2020
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  • How CBD Oil for Dogs Helps Your Pet in Stressful Situations

    Dogs are habit-loving creatures. They enjoy a routine and don’t want to change it. They have everything they need – food, shelter, and their humans by their sides. But the lives of their owners are not so...

    • Posted May 1, 2020
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  • Social distancing suggested for cats and dogs (!?)

    The Center for Disease Control has recently suggested social distancing for cats and dogs after a number of them that were in close contact with humans with COVID-19 tested positive. First of all, how does one teach...

    • Posted May 1, 2020
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  • COVID-19 relief for and from Omaha’s Scatter Joy Acres

    Interested to see what’s happening with area humane organizations as they deal with COVID-19 and its economic impact, we noticed a number of exciting things happening at Omaha’s Scatter Joy Acres. If you aren’t familiar with Scatter...

    • Posted April 26, 2020
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  • Check out the cutest version of COVID-19 imaginable

    Feline Freindz never needs anything special to happen for us to provide them some coverage. We’ve been excited about its mission and work for as long as we’ve known it. That being said, it’s time to celebrate...

    • Posted April 26, 2020
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