Nebraska Humane Society

12/22/2025

Dane, our current longest-stay dog, got to go on another field trip with a volunteer this weekend! They did his two favorite things: playing fetch and napping.

Dane is a one year old mixed breed with lots of energy and a real zest for life. He'll do pretty much anything for a tennis ball, he rides well in the car, will let you know when he needs to potty, and is a quick learner. He even loves roughhousing with other dogs!

Dane would do best in an active home without any cats and where any kiddos are a little bit older. He'll need to meet the whole family, including any other dogs, before he goes to his forever home.

Not quite sure if he's the right fit? Ask our adoption counselors about our Barks and Rec program to take Dane on an outing, or try our foster-to-adopt option!

12/21/2025

12/20/2025

Tonya is a sweet goofball that would love a home for the holidays💜🎄

All Tonya wants for Christmas is you! And some treats. And a tennis ball. And maybe a belly rub, too.

12/20/2025

Thinking about adopting this weekend? We'll add a little extra cuteness to the deal.

We have a few dozen paw print ornament kits we made that you can take home with your new pet, free of charge, as supplies last. That means not only can you adopt a pet like Chica the Reindeer here, but you can also have a keepsake to put on your tree right away!

12/19/2025

Do you ever just wanna curl up in a blanket and ignore the rest of the world? Chips Ahoy would love to join you. 🍪🐱

He's an introvert's introvert. But if you happen to make it into his (very small) circle of trust, you'll find out how sweet he is. This guy loves belly rubs and can purr up a storm - not to mention his biscuit-making skills could win him an olympic gold medal.

Chips Ahoy is looking for a calm, low-traffic home without any other pets and where any kiddos are old enough to understand and respect his boundaries. If you think you can give him the environment he needs to thrive, come see if you can win him over with some Churu! (spoiler alert - you totally can).

Chips Ahoy is being fostered in a staff member's office, so you won't see him if you're walking through the kennels - ask one of our adoption counselors to meet him 💜

12/19/2025

Coal before and after explaining his name to him.

12/19/2025

We had the privilege to sit down with Rob earlier in 2025 for a Chronicle segment, which included the longtime Omaha anchor taking a dog on a Barks & Rec outing. Thank you to Rob for dedicating so many years to covering news in Omaha.

12/18/2025

Womp womp. Our available pets aren't showing up on our website! Wompus swears it isn't his fault. What do you think, is this sweet face convincing enough?

Our team is working on it and hopes to have it resolved soon. In the meantime, you're more than welcome to come in person to see any of the 39 dogs, 22 cats, 3 gerbils, 2 rabbits, 2 chickens, and one turtle that are available for adoption, including Wompus!

12/18/2025

Luna's story is just one of many successes that come with the help of grantors like PEDIGREE Foundation who are dedicated to helping animals find loving homes. We're incredibly grateful to have such wonderful partners in this cause 💜🐶

🚨 We’re TWO WEEKS away from the end of the SEASON OF GOOD DOG™! 🚨
There’s still time to donate to support our 2026 grants, which will empower shelters and rescues to help more dogs find the loving homes they deserve. Donate at: PEDIGREEFoundation.org/SeasonOfGoodDog

By donating, you can help us create more , like Luna’s. Luna hadn’t been exposed to much of the outside world – or even on a leash – before she arrived at the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) in Omaha. She was panicked, but lucky for her, NHS had received a PEDIGREE Foundation grant to support their behavioral and enrichment resources.

The NHS team spent weeks helping Luna build trust, learn to walk on a leash, navigate new environments, make human friends and build confidence in playgroups. Thanks to their support, Luna blossomed and got adopted into a forever home, where she feels safe and loved.

12/17/2025

For every like this gets, we'll give Shorty one thumbs up.

12/16/2025

Are you in need of a couple of senior lovebugs to warm your heart (and your lap) this holiday season? Baby and Greyfoot would like to throw their names in the hat!

These two are sweet as pie and would love a home together where they can get plenty of treats and snuggles. They can be a little shy at first, but once you give them a chance to warm up to you they'll be your new besties! Stop by the shelter to see if they're the duo for you 💜

12/16/2025

Huge thanks to Woof & Whiskers for helping us restock our cat toys! 🐱🧶

We had to throw away a lot of toys as a health precaution, and Woof & Whiskers stepped up right away and donated a ton of replacements. The shelter kitties thank you!!