Nebraska Humane Society

10/05/2025

Today's featured dog is Soot!

Soot is full of life and always up for an adventure—especially if toys or a game of fetch are involved! This bouncy boy has a passion for play and will happily chase a ball as long as you’re willing to throw it.

If you're looking for a dog that will approach every thing you do with enthusiasm, Soot is your guy!

10/04/2025

Happy Saturday!! Say hello to today's featured dog, Coco! 🐶

Coco is a staff and volunteer favorite here at NHS. She's a certified goofball that loves to play in the pool, run around the yards, and give lots of kisses. She also naps like a champ!

Coco can get a little nervous sometimes and has struggled being left alone, so her new family will need to help her gain some confidence and make sure she gets plenty of enrichment activities. The good news is she loves treats and toys, and will happily sploot in the sun once she feels comfy☀️

Come see if Coco is the girl for you!

10/03/2025

Dane is our dog of the day for !

Dane is a happy, spunky guy that loves to play! His idea of a perfect afternoon is a nice game of fetch followed by some snuggles, and maybe a treat or two to top it off. He's looking for an active home that can provide plenty of exercise and enrichment to work his body and his brain!

Dane enjoys playgroup here at the shelter, but not all dogs appreciate his pushy playstyle, so if there are any other dogs in the home they'll need to be able to match his energy. If you're looking for an active dog who's happy to be involved in whatever you've got going on, Dane is definitely your guy!

10/03/2025

Today is Furrrst Friday, and we’re also celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Today from 3-6 p.m. we’ll have both bilingual and Spanish books to read to the dogs, cats and critters. We even have some books you can take home for yourself, so get here early to grab one! We’ll see you then!
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¡Hoy es Furrrst Friday — el primer viernes del mes!

Te invitamos a leerles a los animales mientras celebramos el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.

Hoy de 3 a 6 p.m. tendremos libros bilingües y en español para leerles a los perros, gatos y animalitos.

¡Incluso tenemos algunos libros que puedes llevarte a casa, así que llega temprano para alcanzar uno!

¡Nos vemos pronto!

10/02/2025

The Judy update we've all been waiting for: after two and a half years, Judy has finally found her forever home!! 🎉💖😭

The best news? She doesn't have to go far. Here's what her foster mom has to say about Judy's adopter...

"Where's Judy???? Many of you have been waiting for this update.

During the time Judy has been with me, she has made tremendous progress and most of all, has settled in to our routine. After lots of thinking and quite a few tears, I decided to make it official.

I think Judy knew she was home before I accepted that she was home. I was really hoping there was someone out there that would be perfect for her... For whatever reason, she choose me."

Thank you for following Judy's journey and for rooting for her happy ending. Her time here at the shelter was far from easy, and we're incredibly thankful that Flavia was able to foster her over the past seven months to give her a chance to find her forever home. Turns out, she was home the whole time 💜

10/02/2025

Raise your hand (or paw) if you love pets!🐾

We are excited to partner with Baxter Subaru Omaha this month to celebrate and help pets in need find loving homes🧡

Stay tuned for details about our in-person adoption events at Baxter Subaru Omaha and Baxter Subaru La Vista!

10/02/2025

Introducing today's featured dog for , Elsie!

Elsie is a fan favorite here at the shelter for her playful, excitable spirit. She can be nervous when meeting new people, but her sassy personality comes out in no time!

She's known to get very snuggly and affectionate with her pals, and her friends describe her as being a "fun, lively, sweet girl." If you love going for walks or playing chase outside, Elsie may be the perfect match for you, if you can keep up! Bonus points if you have a sprinkler for her to run through...

Come meet this sweetheart today! 🐶💜

10/01/2025

Thank you, Dr. Goodall, for being a friend to all animals💜

With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning the passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91 who died peacefully in her sleep while in Los Angeles, CA for her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world, and paved the way for many others — particularly young people who gave her hope for the future.

In 1960 Dr. Goodall established the longest running wild chimpanzee study in Gombe National Park, Tanzania which continues to this day. She pioneered and sustained the Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered conservation initiatives across the chimpanzee range for over four decades. Her legacy includes the creation of JGI’s international environmental and humanitarian youth program Roots & Shoots, which is actively driving change in 75 countries and counting around the world.

The Jane Goodall Institute is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners, and friends, especially during this difficult time. To add a personal remembrance of Dr. Goodall and continue her legacy for future generations, please visit JaneGoodall.org/RememberingJane

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Photo credit: Marko Zlousic

10/01/2025

It's October, which means it's officially Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! To celebrate, we'll be featuring an adoptable dog each day, starting with our longest-term resident, Eris!

Eris has been in and out of the shelter since July of 2024 for reasons outside of her control (such as loss of housing, abandonment, and landlord restrictions) and is hoping her next home will be the one that sticks.

Eris is athletic, smart and bold - and she's pretty much always got a smile on her face. She comes at the world ready to roll, so she needs a family ready to match that energy! She loves treats, sniffing around, and she LOVES splashing in the kiddie pools.

Eris prefers the company of people over other animals, but she might be able to coexist with another dog if they’re the right fit.

Come see if this bat-eared lovebug is the one for you!