Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Nebraska Humane Society — Omaha
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68134
Phone
402-444-7800
County
Douglas County
Website
Homepage | Nebraska Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary care
Behavior services
Equine rehabilitation
Lost-and-found services
Community assistance
About
Nebraska Humane Society provides shelter, medical care, adoption services, behavior support, and other resources for companion animals in the Omaha area. Its programs extend beyond dogs and cats through equine services that help neglected horses recover and prepare for appropriate placement.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Revolution Rescue — Lincoln
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
Foster-based organization
Lincoln, NE
Phone
No public phone
Email
No public email
County
Lancaster County
Website
Pet adoption, foster and rescue organization for animals | Revolution Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Shelter transfers
Medical care
Rehoming
About
Revolution Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based organization helping homeless dogs and cats. It works with humane societies and shelters to give animals another chance outside the traditional shelter environment. Rescued pets live with foster families until appropriate permanent homes are found.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska — Norfolk
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1000 E. Omaha Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone
402-750-4665
County
Madison County
Website
|Animal Shelter | Northeast Nebraska | Adopt|Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Occasional small or exotic companion animals
Services Provided
Sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Medical treatment
Spay/neuter
Microchipping
Community assistance
Pet-owner education
About
Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska cares for unwanted, sick, abandoned, and homeless pets from Norfolk and surrounding communities. Animals receive necessary medical attention before adoption, including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, health testing, parasite prevention and microchipping when appropriate. The shelter also provides several community assistance programs.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab — Omaha
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
9777 M Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Phone
402-234-2473
Email
info@nebraskawildliferehab.org
County
Douglas County
Website
Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Education in Nebraska
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Migratory birds
Reptiles
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Medical treatment
Release preparation
Wildlife assistance
Habitat conservation
Public education
About
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab cares for injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife with the goal of returning healthy animals to their natural habitats. Its Baldwin Wildlife Center in Omaha provides dedicated facilities for wildlife treatment and rehabilitation. The organization also works on habitat conservation, environmental education and reducing conflicts between people and wildlife.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Raptor Conservation Alliance — Eagle
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
P.O. Box 223
Eagle, NE 68347
Phone
866-888-7261
Email
rcabirds@gmail.com
County
Cass County
Website
Raptor Conservation Alliance | Caring for Nebraska’s Raptors Since 1976
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Eagles
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Vultures
Other raptors
Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Flight conditioning
Release
Raptor conservation
Research
Education
About
Raptor Conservation Alliance specializes in caring for injured and orphaned birds of prey. Raptors receive treatment followed by rehabilitation and flight conditioning when needed, with release back into the wild as the primary goal. The organization also maintains certain non-releasable raptors for conservation education programs.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc. — Lincoln
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
P.O. Box 80127
Lincoln, NE 68501
Phone
402-473-1951
Email
wrtinc@hotmail.com
County
Lancaster County
Website
Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc. – Home
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Native birds
Orphaned wildlife
Injured wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Wildlife assistance
Release
Volunteer training
Public education
About
Wildlife Rescue Team is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to raising and rehabilitating Nebraska’s injured or orphaned wildlife. Animals capable of surviving independently are prepared for release back into their natural habitat. Its network of volunteers also helps members of the public determine when a wild animal actually needs intervention.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Shepherd’s Rest Goat & Sheep Rescue — Pickrell
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
426 West Cedar Road
Pickrell, NE 68422
Phone
402-580-5299
Email
shepherdsrestrescue@gmail.com
County
Gage County
Website
Shepherd’s Rest
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Goats
Sheep
Farm animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Rehabilitation
Sanctuary care
Animal-assisted programs
Public education
About
Shepherd’s Rest provides rescue and rehabilitation for goats and sheep while offering sanctuary to animals that need permanent care. The organization also connects rescued animals with people through structured animal-assisted programs. Educational activities help promote compassion and responsible care for farm animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Epona Horse Rescue — Crete
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
20000 SW 114th Street
Crete, NE 68333
Phone
308-293-5654
County
Saline County
Website
Nebraska Horse Rescue | Lincoln, NE | Epona Horse Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Adoption
Sanctuary care
Owner education
Care for aging or unhandled horses
About
Epona Horse Rescue helps equines affected by neglect, abuse, abandonment or other circumstances that leave them without suitable care. The organization has a particular interest in young, aging, unhandled or difficult-to-place horses. Rehabilitation can lead to adoption, while animals without an appropriate placement may remain in sanctuary care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue — Statewide Nebraska
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
Foster-based organization
Serving Nebraska statewide
Phone
402-519-4373
Email
hello@lizardlighthouse.org
County
Statewide
Website
The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Snakes
Geckos
Lizards
Other captive reptiles
Services Provided
Reptile rescue
Rehabilitation
Foster care
Adoption
Rehoming
Reptile husbandry education
About
The Lizard Lighthouse is a foster-based rescue dedicated to captive reptiles throughout Nebraska. It helps reptiles needing new homes while preparing suitable animals for adoption through its statewide foster network. The organization also promotes proper husbandry, so owners better understand enclosure, nutrition, environmental and long-term care requirements.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026