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Holt County Animal Shelter

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July 2024 We will begin summer hours. M-F 8:30am-12:30pm and 5-7:30pm

Most Saturdays 4-7 Unless otherwise noted. We serve Holt County Nebraska.
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Closed Sunday Unless otherwise noted. The Holt County Animal Shelter is a private, non-profit organization. If you are missing your dog, contact the O'Neill Police Dept. We do house the dogs they impound. Through the generosity of our community, we have a well outfitted building. We strive to provide the best care for the dogs who end up in our facility. Our Current Board Members and Staff

Theres

e Sullivan - President and Treasurer, Board Member
Jim Rabe - Vice President, Board Member
Paula Evans - Board Member
Sue Symonds - Board Member-Advisor
Kris Schneider Harvey - Board Member
Karen Nollette - Board Member

06/24/2024

Jeff braved the heat today and whipped our property into shape! It looks amazing!
Thank you!

06/23/2024

We are in a heat advisory until Monday. Please make sure your pets have access to shade and fresh water.
Also know the signs of heat stroke!

06/21/2024

We were lucky to have a couple spry teens help us out today!

06/18/2024

Update!
The escape artist has been caught!

A good reminder for us all to double check our fences!!

06/15/2024

Update! Help is on the way!!
Tonight our dogs will be nice and comfy!!

ISO asap!
We are in need of someone to come out to HCAS and help Jim with the AC unit.
If you can spare an hour or so, come on down!

06/14/2024

🚩Attention! 🚩

We will be closed this Saturday June 15th
for spring cleaning.

If you find yourself with free time, and would like to help us out, we would love to see you! A few extra hands to help whip our kennels into shape would be greatly appreciated!!🐾🐾

06/14/2024

Happy Flag Day!

Fun Faqs:
🐾There Have Been 27 Different Flags.
🐾Nobody Knows the Real Flag Designer.
🐾The US Flag Was the First Flag on the Moon.

🐾There are still five American flags on the moon, but they are all probably bleached white due to radiation from the sun.

🐾The flag always flies at the White House, Fort McHenry, and the Iwo Jima memorial.

🐾The colors of the flag have important meanings: red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. ❤

06/14/2024

Have you met Sundra? 🐾
This lovely lab-pointer mix made her way to us all the way from Texas in 2022. Since then, we've been searching high and low for the perfect home that needs her loving presence.
Sundra is a sweet and loyal companion who's ready to fill your home with joy and tail wags. She enjoys attention and lots of belly rubs and being outside. Her gentle and active nature and affectionate personality make her the perfect addition to any family. She is good with children but prefers to be an only pet.
If you're interested in giving Sundra a forever home or know someone who might be, please contact us to set up an appointment. Let's find this deserving girl the loving home she’s been waiting for!
Thank you for your support and for helping us make a difference in Sundra's life. ❤️
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06/13/2024

Dear Friends of HCAS,
We hope this post finds you well. We want to extend our heartfelt apologies for our disorganization over the last few weeks. Unfortunately, our manager had to resign immediately due to unforeseen medical issues, and we are working hard to adjust to this sudden change

Please bear with us while we catch our bearings and get things back on track. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time. Our commitment to the well-being of our animals and providing them with the best care possible remains unwavering.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Warm regards,
Therese, Jim, Paula, Karen, Nancy, Kris,
Board Members
Holt County Animal Shelter

06/11/2024

This is Blue. He is a beautiful Cattle dog looking for his forever family. Considering the area we are located, I am totally surprised he is still in our shelter! One year in fact!
He would make a wonderful loyal companion that could join his family on hikes, trips to the river, car rides and hanging out with his people watching tv, and of course playing ball in the back yard.
He doesn't have farm life experience, but don't let that keep you from meeting this sweet boy!

05/27/2024

HCAS wishes everyone a happy Memorial Day.

05/03/2024

Last call: 👀👀
The last day to purchase gift cards to Shamrock Nursery is May 10th. Each card costs $25, with $5 from each card being donated to the Holt County Animal Shelter. There is no expiration date and these cards would be great gift ideas for any occasion. They can be redeemed at the Shamrock Nursery in O'Neill, Neligh, and Norfolk.
Cards can be purchased at the shelter, and from the following board members: Therese Sullivan, Paula Evans, Kris Harvey, Karen Nollette and Nancy Turpin.
Payments may be cash or check.
(Make checks payable to HCAS)
Thank you for your continued support! 🐶🐶

05/02/2024

All of us at the HCAS would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Hali Kloppenborg and family on the loss of their dog Remi. We all were praying for a different outcome.

05/01/2024

Just a reminder: we are currently not taking in any surrenders.

05/01/2024

There is now being a $1,000.00 reward being offered by the family for the return of their dog.

04/30/2024

*****COURTESY POST•••••

We are missing a white great Pyrenees dog from 4 miles west of Oneill. It was here at noon yesterday in our yard and missing before 4 o’clock. She is about knee-high just had a fresh haircut and is super friendly. She does not bite she just wants attention.greatly appreciate it if anyone sees it to let us know my phone number is 402-394-5860. This isn’t the best picture of her, but it’s the only one we could find.

UPDATE: we have not had any news of her and have searched everywhere. We knew she went before and have not found anything. We would sure like to know if she is dead or or or alive. There is a reward being put out there for her. We think that someone probably picked her up along the highway because it’s almost happened one other time. With a fresh haircut, you should know that she belongs to someone close by.

04/25/2024

The shelter will be closed until 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, April 25th. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

04/24/2024

My name is Kanji, spelled with a "K," and I'm a (lab/pit bull mix). They tell me I'm almost 5 years old, and that makes me around 35 in human years, and that sounds worse. At least I'm not at cougar status yet. Okay, here are some facts about me. My boyfriend named Kylo is here as we're kennel mates and best friends. We're sort of like canine Bonnie and Clyde. We thought about getting married and eloping, but only after we got fed our last meal. We do adore each other, and it's not an infatuation. Well now, back to reality. If you want to adopt me you would have to follow some guidelines, even though they weren't necessarily mine. You would need time to get to know me as we would have to have several meet-and-greet sessions, and I promise you I wouldn't change my identity to throw you off. Everyone in the house has to come and see me, so if there are 15 people in the house, this could be an issue since my attention span could be compromised as I tend to forget names. Even other pets would have to visit me, and I wouldn't share food with strangers. If the visitors include cats, turtles, and hamsters, this could put me over the top. I do get along with most dogs, but naturally, there would have to be a meet-and-greet session. I am a sweet girl but mouthy. Now you could take that many ways as it could be figuratively or literally. This process would be well worth it with plenty of patience, love, and understanding. The good news is also that I'm spayed and up to date on my shots. and microchipped. I am your personal diamond in the ruff! Come and visit me, as you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find. I'm at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE. You won't be able to talk with me since I'll be fending off all of the family members who will be hounding me, so to speak. Seriously, the number at the shelter is (402) 336-5435. Thanks for checking in with me bye bye.

Love you always,

Kanji

04/24/2024

My name is Bandit, and I'll steal your heart, and you won't know what hit you. How's that for an intro? I'm an English Pointer, but I have never met the Queen. I'm about 1 year old and energetic, but you're going to need to have a fenced-in yard to hold me back. I came from a home with other dogs, so I have experience, but I'd still need to have a meet and greet with different dogs just to make sure it works. I currently have a playmate at the shelter, but I'm discovering shelter life isn't for me. I need a yard to run in, but I still want to be part of a family. I don't know about cats..so I'm sure they'd be a challenge. I'm neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on my shots. Thanks for checking in on me... I deserve a chance to fit in with a family that I can call my own. I'm at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE. and my phone number is (402) 336-5435.

Love
Bandit

04/24/2024

My name is Blue and I would be true blue with you and your family if you decided to adopt me. Now that we got the formalities out of the way as I'm trying to kiss up. I am a 4 year old Blue Heeler/Border Collie/Kelpi mix...and that sounds like a mouth full. The only mouth full I want is a good meal and a roof over my head. I have to tell you I love car rides, especially the ones where I stick my head out of the window with my hair blowing back and my gums exposed. It doesn't get any better than that. I'm good at playing with the staff here at good old Holt County Animal Shelter as we play with balls, go for walks and partake in water games. I am a little cautious of strangers and I can be protective, but I'm working on it. Once we become friends, it could be forever. I can be dog selective so it could be hit or miss with me. Please don't get me going on cats.as they might be spending a lot of time up in the trees. I have to have a meet and greet with any dogs that cross my path as I've always been an inside dog and not an outside one. I am neutered, microchipped, and up to date on my shots. I am a good boy who wants an opportunity to spread my wings and become a part of your family. I'm worth checking out and you won't be disappointed. Thanks for checking in on me here at Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE. My phone number (well it's not actually my phone number) is (402) 336-5435. See you soon.

Your new best friend,
Blue

04/24/2024

My name is King and I'm what they call a Wolf Hound Mix. I don't know who "they" are, but I'll take their word. I never saw anyone like me before this, but I like the way I look. I don't have to be the king of my castle, and actually, I just want to belong to a family. I'm 3 yrs. old and shy at first, but that's part of my charm. I do take some time to warm up, too..but when I heat up, look out because I become a kissing machine.... with a heavy dose of petting. I was a stray and nobody knows anything about my background and history, so I'll keep them guessing. I like to run in the yard and get along with most dogs, as I've had several buddies that I hang out with daily. I don't know about cats either, but I'm sure they would become on the endangered species list. I'm not sure about farm animals, so OId McDonald might have to keep an eye on the farm. I like going on walks, and of course, I never refuse treats. I'm a very loving dog, and once you get to know me, I will become your lover boy. Apparently, they classify me as a pretty calm and chilled boy...so I have a lot to live up to. I need a fenced-in yard or live in the country because I'm not fussy. If you have any other dogs there will have to be a meet and greet first because we want to make this transition as smooth as possible. I'm neutered, so there won't be any little Wolfy hound mixes running around. I'm up to date on my shots and microchipped. I'm worth coming in and checking me out. Thanks for checking in on me, and I hope to see you someday soon. I'm living at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE, and their phone number is (402) 336-5435. They actually took my cell phone away from me last month because I was abusing my privileges.

04/24/2024

My name is Rupert, and in the words of the immortal Elvis Presley, "You Ain't Nothing but a Hound Dog" mix. I'm 2 1/2 years old, and I came from a high kill shelter with three other unfortunates. I aim to start a new life full of adventure and meet my future adopter and some canine friends. I'm a sweet boy and haven't been dealt a good hand...and I don't even know how to play cards. I want to find my forever home, and did I mention I love people, and most other dogs. I do love walks and one-on-one time with the staff, so we get to know each other on a first-name basis. They tell me I have a funny personality but apparently not as much as the funny man Thor. You need to come on down and see me and you will fall in love with me. Women tell your husbands or boyfriends to check their egos at the door. One of the other dogs suggested raffling me off but met with disapproval from the staff. Yeah...I'm a dog worth checking out, so take me out for a test drive. I definitely deserve a chance to prove that I'm a great dog and worth waiting for in the long run. I am neutered, microchipped. and up to date on my shots.. I'm located at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill. NE. I speak my own language, so I won't be able to take your call, but a nice worker from the shelter will at (402) 336-5435. Thanks for checking in on me.

Your future pal,

Rupert.

04/24/2024

My name is Thor, and I am a 4 1/2-year-old Husky mix. There's nothing husky about me, and yes, I'm put together...whatever that means! Look, I'm energetic but sweet. Yes, you can have these two traits in one total package. They tell me I'm one of the funniest dogs at the shelter, and who am I to argue with such good points? Apparently, I'm going to be performing at Comedy Night here at the shelter soon before I take it on the road. I do have a lot of material to work with here at the shelter. I'm selective with my dog acquaintances., so not everyone is on my team. I have a friend who likes to play with me in the yard, and I do like being outside on a regular basis. I was picked up as a stray, and they also have no background on me, and that includes the FBI Profiler. I guess I learned to entertain myself and reflect on my life. Seriously, I would make a great companion for an energetic person who likes to walk and hike. I need to go to a situation where there is a fenced-in yard. Not that I'm a flight risk, and I've never even been on a plane. If another dog is in the mix, a meet and greet is required, and this isn't negotiable. Now cats...they are a breed upon themselves, and all I know is they climb curtains hide in the litter box, and scare the crap out of me. I got neutered when I wasn't looking and didn't appreciate it. I'm updated on my shots, but I didn't request the Covid shot. Just for good measure, I got microchipped. I'm a good boy and I deserve another chance in life, and I won't get it without you. Just be patient with me, and you'll be rewarded with a winning dog. Thanks for checking in on me, as I'm residing at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE. I don't personally take calls at the shelter because I'm shy, but some nice kennel worker would be all too happy to be my spokesperson here at (402) 336-5435. Hope to see you here soon.
Your pal
Thor

04/24/2024

Sundra here...I'm a 4-year-old pointer mix. Bottom line: point me in the direction of my new adopter. Now, since I'm a female, they forced me to reveal my age, against my wishes. If they put me on a scale, I'm out of here whether I get adopted or not. Okay, here's the scoop on me. I came from Texas with three other poor souls at a high-kill shelter. I usually like to travel alone but I had no choice in the matter. A high kill shelter does nothing for my reputation. I was picked up as a stray which makes me appear to be a "mysterious woman". They have no background on me which adds to my allure. I want a home where I can lounge with my people, and not have to pick up after myself. I need my exercise outside to keep my girlish figure. I get along with people but would do best as the only dog. If that's not possible I would definitely need a meet and greet if it involved another dog..I'm not sure about cats either. I hate when they get that cat litter on the floor, as it gets between my pads. I like one on one attention and no I don't need a shrink. I have been spayed, so boys you'll have to look around elsewhere. I'm up to date with my shots I don't have any tattoos, but I am microchipped if that helps any. I'm a girl worth checking out because I could be what you always dreamed of having. Hey..I'm not without flaws but your patience and love will go a long way to make me the best girl I can be..My current residency is at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE. I can't take your call since I'm getting my nails done but the number is (402) 336-5435. Thanks for checking in on me..see you later gator.

Love, Sundra

04/24/2024

My name is Emmett, and they told me that I'm four years old..not that I carry my birth records around with me. I'm a German Shepherd mix and rather handsome as I check myself out in the mirror regularly. Since I have a German background I'm sure I like schnitzel and Apple strudel, but I'm sure that's not on my diet plan menu.

Seriously, here's the lowdown on me. I've been at the shelter for over two years, and I'm getting to the end of my leash, and that's not even for a walk. Sure, the workers here are great but I'm not getting any younger. I'm starting to rack up seniority points, and the Guinness Book of Records people will soon be approaching me. Yikes! not a good thing. I'm loyal and loving, as that has to count for something. I'm my own marketing agent here, so bear with me. I love going for walks even if I don't know where I'm going. I love playing outside with my doggy friend, as I do need to stay in shape. They tell me I'm well-behaved, but I could've told them myself. I need a fenced-in yard, and it doesn't have to be penitentiary style since I'm not a convict. I'd do well in a town or a country setting. I do well with some dogs, and a meet and greet might be a good idea if you get my drift. Now, cats might be another story. Word on the street is that they have nine lives, as I might have to put that to the test. Now, smaller farm animals might be in question. So, if the piggy is going to market, I can't tag along.

I'm very smart and easily trainable, even better than parents with their own children. I learned to sit, stay, and down in a short few weeks, and that's impressive if I must say so myself. I'd make a loyal companion, and I'm eager to please. From what I'm told, even a spouse isn't that easy. Yeah...I was adopted twice and surrendered back as adopters need to exhibit patience with rescue dogs like myself. I'm not perfect... but who is? My loyalty will be the best thing I can give you. Besides my love, you will be rewarded with a great dog forever. I'm neutered and up to date with shots and microchipped. Thanks for checking in on me; I really appreciate it. I'm located at the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill, NE. The number is (402) 336-5435. I can't take the call personally, so don't be offended but a nice person there will.

Love
Emmett

04/22/2024

REMINDER: The last day to purchase gift cards to Shamrock Nursery is May 10th. Each card costs $25, with $5 from each card being donated to the dogs of Holt County Animal Shelter. There is no expiration date and these cards would be great gift ideas for any occasion. They can be redeemed at the Shamrock Nursery in O'Neill, Neligh, and Norfolk.

Cards can be purchased at the shelter, and from the following board members: Therese Sullivan, Paula Evans, Kris Harvey, Karen Nollette and Nancy Turpin. Checks or cash only. Thank you.

04/19/2024

This is what's available for 31 bags! $25 each plus sales tax. All sales are donated to the Holt County Animal Shelter. Today is your last day to take advantage of this great deal! 4/19/2024.

04/15/2024

Snow and his fur friends are selling gift cards to Shamrock Nursery. Cards are $25, with $5 for each card sold going to support the Holt County Animal Shelter. With Graduation, Mother’s Day, Retirement, Birthday, or for any occasion giving a gift card is a great gift idea, just buy one for yourself. There is no expiration date. Cards are available at the Shelter or from any Board member.

Address

500 S Logan Street
O'Neill, NE
68763

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14023365435

Website

http://www.holtcountyanimalshelter.org/

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We need to sell all squares in our games before we can have our drawing. We have A LOT of squares left. Please consider entering our square games. All proceeds go to help the dogs at our shelter. Thank you.

Some of our available dogs that are looking forbtheir forever homes.

And last but not least, this is Lila. She is so sweet and loving. She is also between 1-2 years old and a Chihuahua mix. Lila is potty trained, microchipped and UTD on her vaccinations. She loves running and playing in the yard with her other two companions. If you would like to meet Lila, please message our page, gives us a call at (402)336-5435 or send an email to [email protected].

Lila, Lily and Luna having a little yard time this afternoon.

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Breakdown of the business year 2022 at HCAS.

If anyone is wondering what it takes to keep our doors open please watch & listen to our board President Therese Sullivan. This is why your support is so important to the dogs of HCAS.

The pups. This is JJ

Sweet and Gentle Mia

Mia is about 4 1/2 years old. She's a Heeler mix and just has the most loving and chill personality. She's not great with cats. She will show her teeth and growl at them. Mia is dog selective but has been introduced to a few of our other dogs and she did very well. Mia has a history of trying to herd fast moving children but we have not seen any sign of her herding instinct since she's been with us. Call or message the shelter if you would like to meet Miss Mia or stop on down Saturday from 11-4 during our adoption event.

Emmett

Emmett is a full German Shepherd and is approximately 2 years old. Emmett will have to go to a home with no cats. He's not fond of them. Emmett likes to be out in the yard and watch for birds, squirrels, cats and any other critter that may go by. He's good on a leash, he's dog selective and he's loving and protective. If you'd like to meet Emmett call or message the animal shelter or stop on down Saturday during our adoption event.

Best Friends

Kylo and Kanji have become best friends since being at the shelter. They get along very well together. For a short time they shared a kennel. There were never any signs of food, treat or toy aggression at all. The ideal situation would be if they were adopted together. We know the chances of that are slim, but we wanted to show them together.