The Nebraska Humane Society has a large capacity for cats. But in times like this when the shelter, its foster homes, and the continuing intake is maxxed-out, the public is needed to relieve some of the burden. When there are too many cats and not enough demand, the shelter has few choices. Please read this […]
The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) is in the running for a $10,000 prize awarded by First National Bank to a local non-profit organization. The prize is part of the Community First Award that recognizes the work and impact that non-profits have on their communities. First National will be giving out a first place award for […]
July in Nebraska was hot and it will only get hotter in August. So pack up the dog, your swimsuit and $5, Doggie Dip Days are back at select City of Omaha Pools. All proceeds go the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS). Five dollars includes swimming for a dog and two owners. Any additional human costs […]
First dates with potential forever families can be scary for dogs. Just like humans, they can become anxious when meeting a new person. For humans, our hands may begin to sweat and we might stumble over our words. Dogs, on the other hand, may pee in the kennel or not approach the fence to meet potential […]
The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) has picked up and treated its first dog of the season with heatstroke. A black lab escaped from home this morning and was picked up by animal control on a busy street. According to Pam Wiese of the NHS, “She was anxious and stressed, which added to her becoming overheated.” […]
Black Oak Grille and Cantina Loredo are two Omaha restaurants that have complied with the new health department regulations for patios that want to allow patrons to bring their four-legged friends. On Wednesday, May 25, the Nebraska Humane Society was able to partner with these two restaurants for a celebratory event on the last night […]
Soon, kids from all over the area who love animals will participate in the Nebraska Humane Society’s Camp Kindness. The shelter, located at 90th and Fort Streets in Omaha, will open its doors for a very special kind of summer camp. During each five-day session, kids will go behind the scenes and check out animal care, […]
For the last 18 years, Judy Varner has led the Nebraska Humane Society as CEO and President. And as she retires officially, her replacement, Nancy Hintz, is ready to take the reigns. Here’s a press release from the shelter. Welcome Nancy! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OMAHA, (Neb.) May 17, 2016 The Nebraska Humane Society […]
Euthanasia is often a necessary practice that pet owners must be informed about. When your family pet is beyond the point of recovery and its quality of life is suffering greatly, it’s your responsibility to decide what’s best for your animal as it makes its way toward the Rainbow Bridge. Euthanasia the peaceful ending of an […]
On Christmas Eve, I volunteered at the Nebraska Humane Society. When volunteers handle shelter duties that day, the staff gets to go home early or completely take the day off. I expected to go enrich some cats, fill food and water bowls, and keep everything tidy. I have a cat, a wife, and toddler at […]
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