04/27/2024
Valuable resources for any family in need 🖤
**Tornado Relief Information**
Our community was just shaken by multiple tornadoes on Friday April 26, 2024. There are many in our communities no longer with homes, pets and necessities.
We will update this post as information comes in, please post below if you have anything to add as we are actively growing the list. Can be human and pet related!
If you find a lost pet, please post to Lost Pets of Omaha and your Nextdoor App right away!
To start, we, Woof & Whiskers have pet food available for tornado victims. We are also taking donations of pet food (dog, cat, small animal, reptile), cat litter, gift cards(for necessary supplies), kennels, and also have a tornado relief fund set up at both registers. All donated funds will be used to purchase much needed supplies for rescue efforts.
Nebraska Humane Society is helping with lost and found pets. They also have shelter available. Please call Animal Control at 402-444-7800 ext. 1 for assistance. Also accepting dog & cat food, litter and monetary donations at the shelter. Stray animals from affected areas will be held on a 30 day hold. For people who are displaced and aren’t able to keep their pets with them, NHS will board for two weeks!
Lost Pets of Omaha Area is assisting with lost pets! They have multiple volunteers with microchip scanners, traps for lost pets, teams successful in tracking lost pets, and supplies available to aid in relief. Please post to their page information If you have lost or found a lost pet. They have catch poles as well.
Southpaw Veterinary Clinic All pets impacted by the tornadoes will be treated free of charge! 19102 Q St. 402-830-3700
Westgate Animal Clinic is hosting a clinic Saturday, April 27th from 1-3 PM for pets in need from the tornadoes. Exam and treatment is free, but must pay for medications. Can also scan pets for microchips.
Dr. Williams with Petsmart on 72 & Sorensen has been helping with triage at the Walgreens in Elkhorn. Their location is also accepting people who need a place for their pups to stay misplaced by the tornadoes until Monday.
Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc has an active volunteer group able to search for lost pets.
These wonderful places are offering Emergency shelter for pets: Nebraska Humane Society, Waggin' Tailz Ranch, FurEver Home, Inc., Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter, Camp K9 Fremont, Bark Avenue Omaha, Hound HQ, Dogtopia, Basset & Beagle Rescue of the Heartland, Town & Country Animal Rescue, Scatter Joy Acres
Stray to Spay has traps and trappers for those affected who lost their cats.
Felius Cat Cafe & Rescue is also able to foster/shelter cats.
St. Lutherans Church in Bennington is open and providing shelter and food. They are currently full of donations. If wanting to help, gift cards to Amazon, Menards, target and Walmart are most needed.
Nebraska Wildlife Rescue - If you find young animals out of their nests or injured animals of any age, please safely contain them in a cardboard box and keep them in a warm, quiet place until they can be transported to us. Then please call us at 402-234-2473 or bring the animals directly to us at 9777 M Street in Omaha. We are open from 10 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. We will take the injured and orphaned and care for them until they are healed and ready for release. If possible, we may also assist you in reunifying healthy babies with their mothers. Hours will be adjusted as needed to accommodate wildlife calls in the coming days. Anything you can do to help wildlife after the storms is greatly appreciated!
Salvation Army has a drop off site at Bright ideas on 144th and Blondo. They are asking for water, Gatorade, and cleaning supplies. Donate from 9-11 and then it will be come a distribution center between 11-3 on Sunday.
Bushwackers Saloon -Ralston : We kindly request your support by donating clothing items, toiletries, plastic totes, bubble wrap, trash bags, and cases of bottled water and other necessary supplies at Bushwackers, located at 7401 Main Street Ralston.
Dinos Storage is offering one-month free storage. Call one of these specific locations:
72nd & Maple 4026147356
146th & Maple 4029164441
208th & Dodge 4022890923
Reopening Monday morning
Bennington City clean up: Volunteers may gather at noon on Sunday at Bennington High School. Assignments will be made on site. To check for volunteer needs and plans contact Bennington City Hall 4022382375
The Relevant Center : Help in the Elkhorn Area- Meet at 7:30 AM Sunday, April 28, at The Relevant Center to help with cleanup efforts.
