Animal Shelter in Lincoln🐾

Whether you're looking to adopt, volunteer, donate, or simply learn more, here you'll find a trusted list of animal shelters in Lincoln that open their doors—and their hearts—to animals every day.

The Cat House is a no-kill, feline-only shelter and adoption facility, dedicated to the rescue, care, and placement of cats and kittens in loving homes. Operating as an all-volunteer nonprofit, The Cat House accepts cats regardless of age, health status, or temperament, providing medical treatment, socialization, and support until adoption.

Domesti-PUPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals, with special needs through the assistance of animals. Their programs include service dogs, therapy dogs, and adoption of obedience-trained rescue dogs.

Capital Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization committed to caring for homeless pets, educating the the public, and connecting animals with loving homes through adoption.

Adoption & Pet Placement Services

If you want to adopt a pet, Capital Humane Society offers:

• A catalog of adoptable cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies
• Transparent adoption fees (often with promotions or reduced fees) and clear adoption processes
• Foster-to-adopt or foster programs, allowing pets to live in a home while awaiting their permanent family

The Lincoln Animal Control Division (under the Health Department) works to promote and protect the health of people and pets. Their mission includes enforcement of city animal ordinances, disease control, animal licensing, and handling issues like stray or lost animals.

The shelters and rescue groups in Lincoln are working every day to care for animals in need—and they can't do it alone. Every small action makes a big difference in the lives of animals. Thank you for being part of their journey to a better life.