Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
Lincoln 7
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The Cat House
3633 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Tue 6pm-8pm, Thu 6pm-8pm
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Trude's Dog Motel
2000 N 112th St, Lincoln, NE 68527-9533
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Capital Humane Society
2320 Park Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502-3327
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Cat's Pajamas Luxury Cat Suites
2301 Nebraska Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68502-5644
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Cause for Paws Lincoln
2445 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
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Domesti-PUPS
4630 Y St, Lincoln, NE 68503
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Lincoln Animal Control Center
3131 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Omaha 5
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Clearview Pet Care Centre
9223 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68122
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
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Clearview Pet Care Centre
3505 N 160th St, Omaha, NE 68116
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
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Nebraska Humane Society
8929 Fort St, Omaha, NE 68134-2842
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Wag N Train Terrier Rescue
1006 N 77th St, Omaha, NE 68114-3006
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Urban Acres Horse Rescue
4806 Redman Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
Bellevue 2
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Paddington Station
206 Cunningham Rd, Bellevue, NE 68005
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 5pm-6pm
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Dog's Inc.
8806 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE 68147
Blair 2
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Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter
147 S 4th St, Blair, NE 68008-2552
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Rosco's Rescue Ranch
2154 Nebraska St, Blair, NE 68008-1430
Elkhorn 2
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Paradise Pet Suites
20515 Nicholas Cir #4, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm
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Midwest Wheaten Rescue
19271 Ames Cir, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Kearney 2
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Kearney Area Animal Shelter
3205 US-30, Kearney, NE 68845
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Kearney Rescue Cats
713 W 29th St, Kearney, NE 68845
Norfolk 2
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Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska
1000 E Omaha Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Tue-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm
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Puppy Love
2800 W Eisenhower Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Alliance 1
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Atown Animal Shelter
1040 E Kansas St, Alliance, NE 69301
Auburn 1
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Hearts United For Animals
73420 638 Ave, Auburn, NE 68305-8509
Aurora 1
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Aurora Adopt A Pet
1212 McCullough Ln, Aurora, NE 68818
Beatrice 1
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Beatrice Humane Society
534 S Reed St, Beatrice, NE 68310
Mon-Tue 12pm-6pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 12pm-3pm
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Help Us Pets Corporation
505 D St, Central City, NE 68826
Chappell 1
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Adopt-A-Dog Animal Rescue
16724 US-30, Chappell, NE 69129
Columbus 1
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Paws and Claws Adoption Center
2124 13th St, Columbus, NE 68601
Crete 1
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Epona Horse Rescue
20000 SW 114th St, Crete, NE 68333
Fairbury 1
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Homeless No More Cat Rescue
311 4th St, Fairbury, NE 68352
Fremont 1
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Catz Angels CARE
422 E 1st St, Fremont, NE 68025
Gering 1
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The Pet Oasis
902 N St, Gering, NE 69341
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Central Nebraska Humane Society
1312 Sky Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801
Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
Hastings 1
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Start Over Rover
134 N Barnes Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
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Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Center
16215 Highway 50, Louisville, NE 68037
McCook 1
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McCook Humane Society
100 South St, McCook, NE 69001
Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm
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The Old Poor Farm
1777 County Road 24, Nickerson, NE 68044-1711
Wed-Sun 12pm-5pm
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North Platte Animal Shelter
1402 N Sycamore St, North Platte, NE 69101
ONeill 1
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Holt County Animal Shelter
500 Logan St, ONeill, NE 68763
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Town and Country Animal Rescue
14110 S 84th St, Papillion, NE 68046
Pickrell 1
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Shepherd's Rest Goat and Sheep Rescue
426 W Cedar Rd, Pickrell, NE 68422
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Plattsmouth Animal Shelter
444 13th Ave, Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm
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Panhandle Humane Society
126 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Mon-Sun 1pm-4pm
Seward 1
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Blue River Pet Rescue
1427 Cottonwood Rd, Seward, NE 68434
Sidney 1
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High Plains PAW
Sidney, NE
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K-9 Kondo Inc.
607 J St, Stapleton, NE 69163
Tekamah 1
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KAMO
2925 Co Rd O, Tekamah, NE 68061
Wahoo 1
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Saunders County Lost Pets
226 W 5th St, Wahoo, NE 68066
Walthill 1
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12 Hills Dog Rescue
3175 H Ave, Walthill, NE 68067
Waterloo 1
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Riverside Pet Motel
425 S 234th St, Waterloo, NE 68069
York 1
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York Adopt-A-Pet
1511 N Platte Ave, York, NE 68467
Also in Nebraska
- Dog Boarding Facilities75
- Dog Trainers43
- Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas40
- Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers28
- Fenced Dog Parks9
- Indoor Dog Parks9
Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.
How long is a dog in heat?
A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Nebraska to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 52 dog parks in Nebraska to plan future visits once the cycle ends.
How long does a dog stay in heat?
Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Nebraska. Our guide lists 52 dog parks in Nebraska for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.