About Us
The Northeast Nebraska Humane Society
Formerly The Wayne Humane Society, the Northeast Nebraska Humane Society was established in 1995 by a few friends of animals who recognized that our area needed to help adoptable animals find loving and caring homes. Before that time there was no organized means for assisting animals in need of homes and care.

    The Northeast Nebraska Humane Society purpose is to work to prevent cruelty to animals, provide for the relief of suffering among animals, and support humane education. It is the policy of the organization to provide humane care and treatment for animals needing protection in the area served by the organization; to seek to return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners; to provide euthanasia when necessary.

   “For the Love of Animals” group has grown from a few individuals to a larger circle of friends, from no facilities to a limited set of kennels, and from an informal small group of people to non-profit 501 C-3 organization. Our small organization feeds and cares for dogs at our facilities, places dogs in foster homes, encourages volunteers to help walk and care for our dogs, and publicizes dogs in need of adoption. The Society also holds small fund raising events to support the expenses of our facilities and sponsors an American Humane Association program in the Wayne-Carol Elementary schools.

   Currently the Society accepts dogs from Wayne and the region based on the availability of kennels or foster homes. Every effort is made to take adoptable dogs who are not claimed. With a limited number of kennels, the Society cannot accept all adoptable dogs, and is currently unable to accept any cats.

   Our vision is to be able to provide support and service to all dogs and cats in need of help in our northeast Nebraska region. Fulfilling this vision will require additional friends and support and a shelter with ample space and resources for the animals in Wayne, the surrounding towns, and counties.

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Shelter Manager:   Peg Schaffer

Northeast Nebraska Humane Society Committee
Linda Haines, President
Nancy Wherley, Vice-President
Mylet Baum, Secretary
Laurie Hartlett, Treasurer

For more information about the Society and our humane services, call (402)375- 3784; or write The Northeast Nebraska Humane Society, P.O. Box 151, Wayne, Nebraska 68787.