BLACK TIE AND TAILS 2018

Once again Dr. Pete Bashara and his family invited the doctors and their spouses and other special guests to the Nebraska Humane Society party and fund raiser, Black Tie and Tails. It was held on Saturday, April 21, 2018. And once again it was one of Russ and my favorite evenings!

Here is a beautifully artistic super secret picture of the Bashara family. In reality, I just didn't get the lighting right : )

The night started with a silent auction (We won the bread basket and the bird feeder basket!). Next was dinner and a summary of some of the incredible things the Humane Society has accomplished this year.

I hardly got any pictures! We looked pretty dressy, and Dr. Taplett and Andrea Bashara (as always) looked GORGEOUS. The dogs were adorable. The cutest of the dogs was a black and tan Greyhound mix up for adoption (Nope, still holding steady at 2 dogs and 3 fish!)

We had such a good time, and are encouraged about all the Nebraska Humane Society continues to do for the animals and people of our city and beyond.

Thank you Dr. Bashara! We had a wonderful evening with all of you!!

AFTER CHRISTMAS AT NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

Abby and friends made sure all the dogs and cats had a gift to open Christmas morning! Abby said it matched the picture in her head perfectly.

Thank you from Abby to...

Grandma Finch

Grandma Nelson

Jaime Williams and Ross Nelson

Dr. Adrienne Kanne

Penny and Scott Bell

Kathi Ortmeier

Dr. Pete Bashara

Racquet Corner

ONE YEAR AGO

SOPHIE IN THE SNOW

TWO YEARS AGO

ABBY AND ALLY ARE FRIENDS

STEVE THE PUPPY

Aunt Penny and Uncle Scotty were looking for a puppy.

Whitney showed me these puppies at Nebraska Humane Society.

Scott said, "That's the one! The brown puppy, I know it!"

And so he was.

Meet Steve! Isn't he adorable?

I will get to meet him this afternoon! I can't wait! Do you want to see more pictures and hear more about Steve?

THE CHRISTMAS LEASH - A TRUE STORY

One sunny June afternoon, Mrs. Claus and the elves were in the kitchen making suet treats for the reindeer, when she looked up and said wistfully, "I think I would like to see the pets at the Nebraska Humane Society."

"Nebraska?" asked Santa from behind his Saturday Evening Post. "Well, let's go then!" They finished the treats together and prepared the sleigh. The reindeer were excited for an off-season trip.

A few moments later, the sleigh gently touched down in a field near the Nebraska Humane Society.

Santa and Mrs. Claus went inside. Even dressed in summer clothes, all of the children recognized them.

Together with the crowd of children, they went around to greet all of the pets. The most wonderful of all was a beautiful cream colored Doodle who cocked his head and smiled warmly at them all. " I would call you Cecil," Mrs. Claus said softly.

As evening approached, the children were called one by one to leave with their families. Santa went out to prepare the sleigh and the reindeer for their trip home.

Mrs. Claus paused again in front of Cecil. He put his paw up on the gate and she put her hand on his paw. She turned to walk toward the exit. She came back to Cecil.

Santa was waiting with the sleigh and the reindeer, but Mrs. Claus knew he wouldn't mind if she took a few minutes to clear her head.

Summer was busy enough. Imagine having a dog to care for at Christmas time! Mrs. Claus was not sure the timing was right for a new dog. But if not now, when?

"Are you coming, Dear?" Santa texted.

"I really love this dog, Dear. What should we do?" Mrs. Claus texted back.

Santa knew just what to do. He kneeled next to the sleigh and began to pray. The reindeer took a knee and prayed too.

Inside, Mrs. Claus also prayed. "God, I just need a sign!" she said.

Mrs. Claus walked into Animal Outfitters, the pet supply shop of the Nebraska Humane Society, still praying. She came to the leashes. "We don't need a leash. We don't have a dog," she thought sadly.

Then, there it was. The most beautiful leash Mrs. Claus had ever seen. Among all the summery designs that June evening was a wonderous Christmas leash. It was Christmas tree green with running dogs wearing Santa hats. It was the only Christmas leash. It was the only one of its kind. A sign! The sign! Mrs. Claus laughed and texted Santa, "please come back!"

They applied to adopt Cecil. They were, of course, approved. They bought the leash. They left together even happier than they had been before.

And they are all still living happily together today.

-The End-

ONE YEAR AGO

DR. PERRY

TWO YEARS AGO

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

WUZZY THE CAT

A kind coworker sent me this picture of Wuzzy the Cat from her wellness care visit this year.

Because of my allergies, I can no longer see cats on a routine basis (sob), so I missed seeing Wuzzy this year.

Wuzzy and her friend Fuzzy were named after our hairless rats by the Nebraska Humane Society EIGHT YEARS AGO. They were adopted together as kittens.

Fuzzy ran away and has not been found, which is very sad. I still hope she is found some day.

Wuzzy still is with her family and is doing very well.

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Post from one year ago today...

March 29, 2016

I LOVE OUR BOARDERS!

ADOPTION PACKETS FROM NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

During Camp Kindness at Nebraska Humane Society, campers decorate the adoption packets for newly adopted pets.

Back of the packet

New adopters bring the packets containing all of the pet's medical history to their first well pet visit.

I love the decorated envelopes so much.

Here is a recent one that came with a sweet dog and his sweet 20-something year old Mom.

Front of the packet

"I didn't decorate that," she said. "It came that way."

"We know," we said.

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Post from one year ago today...

January 6, 2016

CHARLIE PETZAR AND HIS MARSHMALLOWS