All posts by Pets Team

  • Being a “green” pet owner is easy and makes a BIG impact

    Recently, we saw a featured Q & A with a newspaper columnist that involved a reader wanting to be a more environmentally-protective pet owner. The exchange, which can be found here, gives some great practices that will...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Dragged, choked, bloodied, and bruised, this critter is alive thanks to NHS, Wildlife Rehab

    If the author George Saunders wishes to make a character sympathetic, he often employs the “Sugar Man” technique, or something like it. When thinking on how to make a reader feel for someone, Saunders will stick that...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Teaching kids how to grieve a family pet

    Losing a pet can be devastating, but the healing process can be made easier. This guide walks through how to honor your pet’s life and approach questions about loss to help families support each other. You can...

    • Posted November 2, 2019
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  • How to Get Therapy Dogs in Nebraska and its Policies

    In a 2017 research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans have a particular type of disability, and 22% of it is from Nebraska. From these percentages, it can be said that many people...

    • Posted November 2, 2019
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  • How To Take Care Of Guinea Pigs

    If you’re like most pet owners, you want to take good care of your pet, whether you have a dog, cat or guinea pig. With that said, it can be quite challenging to determine the best ways...

    • Posted November 1, 2019
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  • Tips for First-Time Dog Parents

    Albuquerque is a vibrant city in the heart of New Mexico. With metropolitan lights that shine amid silhouettes of the Sandia Mountains and the serenity of the Rio Grande, it’s no wonder that the city is the...

    • Posted November 1, 2019
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  • Nearly 30 million pets will be in costume this Halloween

    This Halloween, 29 million people say their pets will be dressing up. That’s a bunch of animals and a bunch of fun. There are a bunch, however, of things to keep in mind when costuming your canine...

    • Posted October 27, 2019
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  • Help Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska this November!

    We love steering readers in the direction of rescues anyway, but when we can help spread the word about being a big help to one, we’re all over it! Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska (GRRIN) is hosting...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Understanding The Various Morphs Of Ball Python

    The ball python or Python Regius is sometimes referred to as the royal python. It is a part of the python species and is native to sub-Saharan Africa. While many people prefer staying away from snakes, others...

    • Posted October 20, 2019
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  • Reviews of the Best Type of Bird Feeder for a Finch

    If you are like us (and our pets), you love to sit and watch the birds in the backyard. In Nebraska, many kinds of finches frequent our feeders, so it’s nice to know which to place in...

    • Posted October 20, 2019
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