Nebraska Humane Society

12/30/2025

Pop quiz!

This is Zilla. Zilla is...
A. A senior sweetheart
B. A big ol' cuddlebug
C. Just a baby
D. All of the above

Answer in the comments!

12/29/2025

Nico heard there will be fireworks soon and would like to file a complaint on behalf of all the shelter dogs.

If your New Year’s plans include staying home, wearing pajamas, putting yourself to bed early, and pretending midnight is waaaaay past your bedtime, you might get along great with one of the dogs from NHS!

From Dec. 30 - Jan. 2 (or longer), you can bring a shelter dog home with you so they can avoid the loud booms, hide politely on your couch, and provide emotional support while you snack and watch TV! They come with snuggles, companionship, and zero interest in parties. Perfect for home-bodies, early sleepers, families staying in, and anyone who also thinks fireworks are suspicious.

Interested in a New Year's Barks & Rec? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/49fFDrp

12/26/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Whether you're back to work or taking today to rest and recover, we'd like to introduce you to some of our dogs, cats, and critters that are available for adoption and remind you of our current adoption special.

Through the end of the year, adoption fees are just $20 for cats 6 months and older, as well as dogs 6 months and older that weigh 25lbs or more! Not looking to adopt? You can still come visit our animals and learn about our available programs and other ways to get involved! See y'all at noon💜

12/25/2025

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the shelter
Not a creature was stirring, not even the helpers;
The stockings were hung by the kennels with care,
In hopes that St. Nick-o-paws soon would be there;
The pets were all nestled snug in their beds;
While visions of forever homes danced in their heads✨

Our wonderful volunteer Michaela made special pup-friendly milk and cookies and passed them out to all of our dogs before tucking them in for bed. We’re so thankful to her and all of our volunteers who take time out of their holiday to make the shelter animals feel special.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night🎄💕

12/24/2025

Mongoose wants to let you know that the Nebraska Humane Society will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas. As always, animal control is on call for emergencies!

We wish you a spectacular holiday season with you and your loved ones💜

We'll see you Friday at noon!

12/23/2025

Spot the difference. You can't.

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 💜