If it’s cold in Omaha, you can be sure of a couple of things- one of which is that the Nebraska Humane Society will be defrosting cats. You may remember “Popsicle” from a few years ago; she was a nine-week-old kitten found quite frosty by construction workers and nursed to health at the shelter. Now, […]
If you’ve been following local humane news, you likely heard about an ASPCA-aided seizure of nearly 200 dogs from an Iowa puppy mill. Last Monday, according to WHO-TV, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals helped deputies rescue 170 dogs at a commercial breeding operation known as White Fire Kennels. The ASPCA said […]
Maybe you’ve heard that the Nebraska Humane Society, our state’s largest shelter, is about to break ground on its first major renovation in two decades? It’s true, and things get moving in November of 2018. If you haven’t heard details of the makeover and upgrades, take a look at this article. And if you’re wondering […]
In November of 2018, ground will be broken on the Nebraska Humane Society’s first major renovation project in two decades. The $14 million transformation will do much to further the shelter’s goals of educating the public and providing a safe space for displaced animals while they await adoption. The project is scheduled to complete in […]
If you have recently thought that you’d like to adopt a new dog, cat, puppy, kitty, or critter to add to your pack, now’s a great time to act. The Nebraska Humane Society’s population is super high at the moment, so the shelter is promoting special adoption fees now through the close of business Saturday. […]
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, the Nebraska Humane Society is one of hundreds of shelters nationwide participating in the “Clear the Shelters” event. Currently, the largest shelter in Nebraska has over 300 animals looking for homes. Details: August 18, 2018 – 9 am – 5 pm DOG SPECIAL: $50 dogs ages 6 months and up […]
On Monday, May 14, animal control from the Nebraska Humane Society evacuated 46 cats and kittens from a “filthy, overcrowded house.” Many cats were found too late- including a handful in a Rubbermaid tote- “but one was fighting to be heard,” says the shelter’s latest newsletter. “We named him ‘Groot’, this tiny super hero with […]
This Wednesday is the 24-hour Omaha Gives! fundraiser, an annual event that puts a ton of money into the pockets of your favorite local charities. Each year, thousands of people donate (as little as $10, tax-deductible) in an attempt to grow and sustain our vital pet-related charities. Among them is the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS), […]
The Nebraska Humane Society says, “Licensing your pet is one of the best ways to ensure that your pet comes home. It is also the law in most metro area communities.” It’s true. Many pets don’t have microchips, so if they aren’t licensed there’s often a very small chance for shelters to get animals back […]
Earlier this week, a woman posted videos and photos on Facebook from her visit to Pets R Us, an Omaha pet store that sells animals. The reaction she had was emotional and colorful and negative. The reaction on social media was equally as harsh. Read our story on that here. And earlier today, we told readers […]
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