Company Profile
Nebraska Humane Society
Company Overview
The Nebraska Humane Society acts as a municipal shelter for more than a half dozen communities. We are not a “no-kill” shelter, we are a no-suffering shelter, because we accept and provide sanctuary to any animal from our jurisdiction that comes through our doors. We believe that every animal, even those too sick, too abused or too aggressive to be adopted deserve to be treated fairly. So we don’t pick and choose who to let in. When owners cast them aside, we offer these refugees a warm blanket, food, clean kennels and medical care. We assess all animals for health and temperament, and those we can’t nurse back to health physically or mentally, we peacefully and respectfully euthanize.
Company History
The Nebraska Humane Society was founded in 1875 and is the fifth oldest Humane Society in the United States! The organization was originally established for the protection of both animals and children. In the mid 1940’s, state agencies began to embrace child welfare issues, leaving the Nebraska Humane Society as the sole organization within the Omaha area designated for the protection of animals. We provide education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership. By providing animal control services to much of the metro area we also serve the citizens of our community by upholding laws enacted for the protection of people and animals.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
The Nebraska Humane Society had a great year in 2013. We enhanced our cat adoption area by creating three more rooms where adopters can interact with cats and our dog behavioral program worked with 457 dogs who needed additional training before they were ready for adoption. We’re looking forward to 2014 and continuing our work with the help of the community and dedicated volunteers.
Shelter Services
- 10,107Animals found permanent adoptive homes
- 226 Pets adopted in one day during the shelter’s Adoptapalooza
- 15,025 Animal medical diagnostic tests run
- 1,187 Specialized surgeries performed in the shelter
- 6,025 Cats & dogs spayed/neutered
- 7,399 Cats & dogs microchipped
- 175 Foster Care homes cared for 2,015 animals
- 900 Hours dedicated to training horses prior to adoption
- Volunteers spent 75,625 hrs. caring for shelter animals
Community Services
- 3,205 Lost pets returned to owners, 605 received a “Free Ride Home”
- 6,118 Surgeries completed at the NHS Spay & Neuter Center
- 1,627 Calls to the Behavior Helpline answered
- NHS Lost and Found web pages were viewed 263,790
- 188 Pet tips & training segments aired on television & radio
Social Media
- 1,446,330 visitors to the NHS website (up 21%)
- NHS YouTube videos viewed 73,788 times.
- NHS successfully participated in the first “Omaha Gives”
on-line fundraising event
Humane Education
- 6,674 Children attended NHS presentations or toured NHS
- 1,400 Children attended NHS community events
- 578 Children attended Camp Kindness
- 1,400 Children completed dog bite prevention classes
- 2 Elementary schools donated 1,000 items to care for animals
100% of NHS staff members donated to the annual fund drive
Benefits
Discounts on pet supplies, vaccinations, and medications.