Panhandle Humane Society of Scottsbluff

Panhandle Humane Society of Scottsbluff All stray animals that are brought in are held for 3 business days before being moved to adoption. https://linktr.ee/phsscottsbluff
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If you have a lost pet, it is best to come to the shelter in person, rather than call. The Mission of the Panhandle Humane Society is to provide a nurturing and fear-free environment for the community and its pets in our care utilizing the Five Freedoms model. You can learn about the Five Freedoms here: https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/about

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šŸŽ‰ DOUBLE TROUBLE, DOUBLE THE LOVE ā€” MEET DODGER & RUSTY RAY! šŸŽ‰If youā€™ve ever wondered what pure joy, questionable decisi...
11/29/2025

šŸŽ‰ DOUBLE TROUBLE, DOUBLE THE LOVE ā€” MEET DODGER & RUSTY RAY! šŸŽ‰
If youā€™ve ever wondered what pure joy, questionable decision-making, and wiggly butts look like in dog formā€¦ allow us to present Dodger and Rusty Ray, the dynamic duo currently living their best lives in play group.
šŸ¶ Dodger
Our 3-year-old Bulldog mix with the emotional range of a Victorian heroine. When he first came to us, he was absolutely terrified ā€” full ā€œI shall perish in this cornerā€ mode. Fast forward to today? Heā€™s out here zooming around with Rusty Ray, handing out hugs, and making sure your face is thoroughly cleaned every time you kneel down.
Shy start, big heart, certified lover boy.
šŸ¾ Rusty Ray
Rusty came in very scared after being abandoned but these days heā€™s strutting around like the comeback king, ready to make EVERYONE his friend. Heā€™s sweet, goofy, and determined to convince you that petting him is your lifeā€™s true purpose.
šŸŽ­ Together?
Chaos. Joyful chaos.
They run, they wrestle, they take synchronized water breaks, and occasionally they team up to stare lovingly into your soul until you offer snacks. They hype each other up like middle-school boys about to do something mildly dumb but extremely fun.
šŸ’› Looking for Homes!
They donā€™t have to be adopted together, but theyā€™re both hoping to find humans who appreciate zoomies, cuddle sessions, and dogs who think theyā€™re comedians. If you want a best friend who makes every day a little funnier ā€” Dodger and Rusty Ray are your boys.
Come meet these two play-group superstars and let them win you over! šŸ¾šŸ’«
https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/dogs

We have a friendly barn kitty who is looking for a home! Miss Binky came from the streets, she is friendly so we have tr...
11/28/2025

We have a friendly barn kitty who is looking for a home! Miss Binky came from the streets, she is friendly so we have tried to adopt her out. She is very stressed being indoors only and in a kennel. She would do better where she can roam free and do her own thing. If you're looking for a mouser who says hi occasionally and may need a pet or two come in 1-4PM! Barn cats are $10 donations!

šŸ’› Meet Tucker James ā€” The Sweetest Old Soul šŸ’›Tucker James is a 7-year-old German Shepherd with a heart as gentle as his ...
11/28/2025

šŸ’› Meet Tucker James ā€” The Sweetest Old Soul šŸ’›

Tucker James is a 7-year-old German Shepherd with a heart as gentle as his big brown eyes. After his beloved owner passed away, this loyal boy found himself with no one left to care for him. Now heā€™s looking for a new person to loveā€¦ and nap beside.

This handsome old dude is the definition of simple living:
Nap. Snack. Repeat.
Heā€™s incredibly calm, easygoing, and happiest when he can just be near his human. No demands, no chaos ā€” just quiet companionship and the soft thump of his tail when you walk into the room.

Tucker James would thrive in a peaceful home with someone who appreciates the beauty of a slow, cozy life. If youā€™re looking for a gentle, loyal companion who asks for nothing but your presence, this sweet boy is waiting.

If you can give Tucker James the soft landing he deserves, please reach out.
Heā€™s ready to share his golden years with someone who sees the magic in a mellow, loving Shepherd. With his age medical care will be a priority. The breed is very prone to hip dysplasia and other medical issues with age. He will need monthly meds for his arthritis. šŸ¾šŸ’›
See more adoptable dogs herehttps://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/dogs

šŸŒšŸ¾ ADOPTION UPDATE: MAVIS MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO ENGLAND!šŸ¾Little Mavis came to us back in August 2024, battling a URI an...
11/28/2025

šŸŒšŸ¾ ADOPTION UPDATE: MAVIS MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO ENGLAND!šŸ¾
Little Mavis came to us back in August 2024, battling a URI and feeling pretty rough. After just a week of meds, she bounced back beautifully and was ready to start her new life. And she didnā€™t waste any time she was adopted shortly after and never looked back!
But hereā€™s the incredible partā€¦
Mavis and her owner have moved all the way to ENGLAND! āœØ
This sweet girl is now living her very best life overseas, exploring her new world and growing more every day. From a sick little shelter cat to a globe-trotting companion, her glow-up has been nothing short of amazing.
We couldnā€™t be happier for Mavis and her person. šŸ’›
Hereā€™s to many more adventures across the pond, sweet girl!

Update 2: They have all been adopted!!!Update: As of Friday evening, all but Lindor and Dove have been adopted!šŸ«šŸ¾ Golden...
11/28/2025

Update 2: They have all been adopted!!!
Update: As of Friday evening, all but Lindor and Dove have been adopted!

šŸ«šŸ¾ Golden Ticket Alert! Meet W***y Wonkaā€™s 7 Chocolate Babies! šŸ¾šŸ«
Straight from the magical world of sweetness and sparkle, W***y Wonkaā€™s Chocolate Factory has sent us the MOST adorable batch of chocolate treasures 7 chocolate Lab mix puppies (mixed withā€¦ who knows, maybe pure magic?).
These little beans are fat, happy, wiggly, and absolutely ready to leave the factory floor and head into loving homes of their own! Each one is its own flavor, its own vibe, and its own little treat. šŸ¬šŸ’›
Introducing the Chocolate Crew:
šŸ« Twix (male)ā€“ A perfect blend of sweet and snuggly.
šŸ« Reeses (male)ā€“ Peanut-buttery in attitude, melts in your arms.
šŸ« Hershey (male) ā€“ Classic, beloved, and gooey with affection.
šŸ« Kit Kat (female)ā€“ Crunchy energy, soft heart.
šŸ« Dove(female) ā€“ Smooth, gentle, sweetest of the sweets.
šŸ« Lindor (female)ā€“ A fancy truffle pup with a creamy center (a.k.a. cuddly).
šŸ« M&Ms (female) ā€“ Fun-sized, colorful personality, melts hearts instantly.
These pups are living their best chubby-puppy lives, but the factory gates are open and they are READY for adoption! šŸŽŸļøāœØ
All they need now is their Golden Ticket home ā€” a family to love, spoil, and let them spread sweetness everywhere they go.
Come meet them before theyā€™re gone!
Because just like candyā€¦ these pups wonā€™t stay on the shelf for long. šŸ­šŸ¶šŸ’›
Their adoption fee is $225 per puppy. This includes spay/neuter, vaccines, flea and tick treatment, and dewormer. They're to little for their rabies vaccines, we do give out rabies waivers to cover the vaccine when they're of age with select vets!
See more adoptable dogs here https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/dogs

We will be closed for Thanksgiving!If you find a stray call communications 308-632-7176. Normal business hours resume Fr...
11/27/2025

We will be closed for Thanksgiving!
If you find a stray call communications 308-632-7176. Normal business hours resume Friday November 28th from 1-4PM. Enjoy the Holiday!

šŸ‘‘šŸ¾ Meet Countess Tattertail ā€” The Comeback Queen With THUMBS šŸ¾šŸ‘‘Allow us to introduce true feline royalty: Countess Tatte...
11/27/2025

šŸ‘‘šŸ¾ Meet Countess Tattertail ā€” The Comeback Queen With THUMBS šŸ¾šŸ‘‘
Allow us to introduce true feline royalty: Countess Tattertail. This fancy little lady didnā€™t arrive in the best shape, but she has fought her way back with grace, sass, and a whole lot of charm.
When she was brought in, she was very sick. Countess Tattertail had a severe URI (Upper Respiratory Infection)ā€”basically a kitty cold on overdrive. It can cause congestion, sneezing, runny eyes, and just make a cat feel awful. On top of that, she had a rotten tooth causing her so much pain that she refused to groom herself. Because grooming hurt, her coat became a tangled messā€¦ and thus, her noble title Tattertail was born.
But donā€™t worryā€”once that tooth was removed, this queen started feeling so much better! She just needed a fresh start, so sheā€™s currently sporting a shaved look. Her luxurious long fur will grow back, and with her pain gone, she will happily keep herself clean again.
And now for her best royal featureā€¦
āœØ She has THUMBS. āœØ
Yes, Countess Tattertail is a polydactyl girl. Do her thumbs make her more adoptable? Or a tiny bit of a lovable menace? Honestlyā€¦ probably a perfect mix of both. The world may never know what she plans with those fancy extra toes, but she certainly has ideas.
Weā€™ve even attached her intake photo so you can see just how far sheā€™s come (and admire those majestic thumb-toes!).
This little lady has fought hard, healed beautifully, and is now ready to rule a home of her own.
If you're looking for a unique, resilient, thumb-equipped queen to adoreā€¦ Countess Tattertail awaits your audience. šŸ‘‘šŸ’•šŸ¾
https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/cats

šŸŽ„ā¤ļø Meet Rusty Ray ā€” the Holiday Heartbreaker Who Deserves a Home ā¤ļøšŸŽ„If you're looking for a dog who radiates pure love,...
11/26/2025

šŸŽ„ā¤ļø Meet Rusty Ray ā€” the Holiday Heartbreaker Who Deserves a Home ā¤ļøšŸŽ„
If you're looking for a dog who radiates pure love, look no furtherā€”Rusty Ray is your boy. This sweet, gentle soul was found left out at a feedlot, waiting for someone to notice himā€¦ and thankfully, someone did. Heā€™s now safe with us, but he deserves so much more than a kennel during the holidays.
Rusty Ray loves everything and everyone. Pets, treats, snuggles, quiet moments, adventuresā€”his heart is huge and hopeful. And if you want a dog who will make you smile every single day, just wait until you see how adorably bald his little head looks when he pulls his ears back. Itā€™s the cutest, most endearing thing, like heā€™s trying his absolute best to charm you (and spoiler: it works).
āœØ Heā€™s ready now for a new endeavorā€”a warm, loving home.
A home where heā€™s not forgotten, not left behind, and never abandoned again.
As the holidays approach, Rusty Ray shouldnā€™t be watching families come and go from behind a kennel door. He should be snoozing under a Christmas tree, wearing a goofy festive bandana, showing off that cute bald-headed ears-back look, and learning that he finally matters to someone forever.
If youā€™ve been thinking about adding joy, companionship, and unconditional love to your lifeā€¦ Rusty Ray is waiting.
Come meet him. Let him melt your heart.
Let him finally go home. ā¤ļøšŸ¾
Come in 1-4PM and adopt him! https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/dogs

Meet Dodger, a 3-year-old Bulldog mix whose world turned completely upside down just one week ago. His familyā€”his whole ...
11/23/2025

Meet Dodger, a 3-year-old Bulldog mix whose world turned completely upside down just one week ago. His familyā€”his whole lifeā€”surrendered him, and he walked through our doors absolutely broken.
The very first thing he did was press himself as far as he could into the corner of his kennel, shaking so hard it made your heart drop to your stomach. He wasnā€™t barking, he wasnā€™t growlingā€¦ he was just terrified, trying to make himself invisible because he didnā€™t know what he did wrong or why everything he knew disappeared overnight.

But hereā€™s the thing about Dodgerā€¦ heā€™s trying.
Fast forward to today, and this boy has found just enough courage to step out of that fear, even if itā€™s only for a moment at a time. Heā€™s learned that the yard is safe, that hugs are good, and that he can brighten someoneā€™s entire day by making sure their face is 100% slobber-clean. Heā€™s becoming a dog againā€”slowly, carefully, bravely.

But donā€™t get it twisted. Dodger isnā€™t magically ā€œfixed.ā€
He wonā€™t walk into a new home and pretend the trauma never happened. He needs patience, gentleness, and someone whose heart is steady enough to help him rebuild his trust brick by brick. He needs a calm home, soft voices, and a person who sees him not as a ā€œproject,ā€ but as a soul who has already lost more than enough.

And honestlyā€¦ isnā€™t he worth a little time?
Isnā€™t he worth the chance to finally feel safe again?

Even if youā€™re not ready to adopt, just coming in to sit with him makes a difference. One visit. One moment. One human showing him that people can still be good. Thatā€™s all it takes to keep that tiny spark of hope alive in him.

So pleaseā€”come meet Dodger.
Come sit with the dog whoā€™s trying so hard to be brave.
Come remind him that he didnā€™t lose everyone.

Heā€™s waiting. And he deserves so much more than just waiting.
https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/dogs

He was adopted!!!!šŸ¾ Meet Hollerinā€™ Hank!Age: 3 monthsBreed: Guardian Dog- Great Pyrenees (with strong opinions)Occupati...
11/22/2025

He was adopted!!!!

šŸ¾ Meet Hollerinā€™ Hank!

Age: 3 months
Breed: Guardian Dog- Great Pyrenees (with strong opinions)
Occupation: Future Flock Protector / Professional Snack Detector
Hobbies: Napping on high ground, supervising chickens, and pretending he saw something very suspicious just now.

Hold onto your feed buckets, folksā€”Hollerinā€™ Hank has arrived!

At only 3 months old, Hank has already declared himself the Mayor of the Pasture (unofficial, as his current residence is lacking a pasture but he insists the goats, the other dogs..shhhh don't tell him, voted unanimously). He patrols his little world with confidence, curiosity, and a bark that says, ā€œIā€™m small, but I mean businessā€¦ kind of.ā€

This fluffy security system is currently in the intern phase of livestock guardian dog life. Which means:

He tries to guard things that do not need guarding (like his water bowl).

He falls asleep mid-patrol.

He takes snack breaksā€¦ often.
But heyā€”greatness takes time.

šŸ‘ What Hollerinā€™ Hank Needs to Become a Top-Tier Guardian Dog:

Guardian dogs (like Hank) arenā€™t your typical fetch-and-cuddle pups. Theyā€™re working breeds raised to protect livestock, property, and sometimes your dignity.

To become the legendary protector heā€™s destined to be, Hank needs:

šŸžļø Space to Roam
LGDs thrive with acres, not apartments. They need room to patrol, observe, and ponder life.

šŸ Livestock or a Job
Goats, sheep, chickens, ducksā€”Hank doesnā€™t discriminate. He just needs something to guard. Without purpose, he may attempt to ā€œguardā€ your porch furniture.
(He will fail. He will blame the cat.)

šŸ‘Øā€šŸŒ¾ Consistent Training & Proper Socialization
LGD pups learn best through slow exposure to livestock, mentorship from an older guardian dog, and humans who understand that they were born to workā€”not to be obedience champions.

šŸ”” A Family That Gets LGDs
Guardian dogs are:

Independent thinkers

Not always eager to please

Night shift enthusiasts

Extremely loyal once bonded

If you want a police officer who listens to every command, get a German Shepherd.
If you want a fluffy, noble protector who works on his own terms, Hankā€™s your guy.

ā¤ļø Patience + Understanding = Success
With the right home, Hollerinā€™ Hank will grow into a calm, confident, majestic guardian who watches over his flock like a wise old cowboy.

šŸ§€ Fun Fact:

He is extremely motivated by cheese and cheese flavored snacks. This may or may not influence his future policy decisions as Pasture Mayor.

šŸ¤ Adopt Hollerinā€™ Hank!

If youā€™ve got livestock, land, and love for a future guardian with a big voice and an even bigger personality, this boy is ready to join your ranch committee.

Side effects of adopting Hank may include spontaneous smiling, unexpected barking at clouds, and a noticeable drop in predator activity.

šŸ¾ Bonded Besties Looking for Their Forever Home ā€” Meet Binky & Boopsie! šŸ¾If youā€™re looking for a pair of sweetheart cats...
11/22/2025

šŸ¾ Bonded Besties Looking for Their Forever Home ā€” Meet Binky & Boopsie! šŸ¾

If youā€™re looking for a pair of sweetheart cats who are already each otherā€™s whole world, Binky and Boopsie are your girls!

āœØ Binky ā€” the shy one with a soft heart. She may take a moment to warm up, but once she trusts you, she will come find you for gentle pets. Sheā€™s sweet, quiet, and absolutely devoted to her sister.

āœØ Boopsie ā€” the chill queen of good vibes. This girl is calm, laid-back, and loves a good petting session. Sheā€™s the type to curl up next to you and just make your home feel complete.

These two are inseparable. They nap together, groom each other, and truly find comfort in each other's company. Theyā€™re not too interested in making new feline friends ā€” theyā€™d much rather spend their lives as a cozy little duo.

If you want two loving companions who already come with a built-in best-friend bond, Binky and Boopsie are ready to bring double the love into your home. ā¤ļøšŸ±

Their adoption price together is $100, and that includes their spays, up to date on all shots, microchipped, and love that will last forever.

https://panhandlehumanesociety.org/site/adopt/cats

Address

126 S Beltline Highway W
Scottsbluff, NE
69361

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+13086350922

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A little bit about PHS

Panhandle Humane Society (PHS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was founded by a group of concerned citizens on February 7, 1974, due to the objectionable state of the then city dog pound. On August 23, 1976, the first inter-local agreement was signed by very competitive entities on both sides of the river by the cities of: Gering, Scottsbluff, and the Village of Terrytown. Since our founding and then move to our current location in September 1977, and then expansion of the facility in April 1986, over 80,000 animals have been housed at the facility.

We are not a government agency, but a holding facility for stray animals in Scotts Bluff County. PHS is contracted by local cities and villages to care for their lost and abandoned animals and to help enforce their ordinances. As a humane society, we strive for strays to be reclaimed by their owners, the placement of all adoptable animals and would like all of them to live in loving homes.