{"id":67339,"date":"2025-06-04T23:14:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T03:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/adopt\/adoption-process\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:42:20","slug":"adoption-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/adopt\/adoption-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\tAdoption Process\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nehumanesociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/NEHumaneSociety_JudyVarnerAdoptionEducCtr_1005_lg-scaled-circle.jpg\" alt=\"NEHumaneSociety JudyVarnerAdoption+EducCtr 1005 Lg\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1236\" width=\"2048\" title=\"NEHumaneSociety JudyVarnerAdoption+EducCtr 1005 Lg\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tInterested in adopting? Fantastic!\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>We are so excited to help you find the perfect match!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are more than welcome to stop by the shelter any time during adoption hours to see the animals. Expect to take home your pet on the same day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>8929 Fort Street in Omaha, Nebraska<\/p>\n<strong>Adoption Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday-Friday: Noon to 6 p.m.<br \/>\nSaturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tAdoption FAQs and Information\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\tHow much do adoptions cost?\n\t\t\t\t<p>The adoption fee for pets will be listed inside each particular animal&#8217;s bio on our website. That does not include the licensing fee.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat does &#8220;foster to adopt&#8221; mean?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Foster to adopt is something we offer for most dog adoptions within our jurisdiction (Omaha\/Sarpy County). It means you can bring the dog home for a few days to see how good of a match it is before officially signing the adoption papers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tCan I come look at the pets in person?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely! You can walk the kennels any time during our adoption hours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tThe line is long! Do I have to wait at the shelter?\n\t\t\t\t<p>You do not. You are welcome to run some errands or grab a coffee. You just have to be at the shelter when it&#8217;s your turn with a counselor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Line wait times:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/waitwhile.com\/accounts\/nhs\/waitlists\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500px\" frameborder=\"10\" scrolling=\"yes\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDoes the application hold a pet for me?\n\t\t\t\t<p>It does not. We work on a first-come, first-served basis. If you really want a pet, please be at the shelter ASAP!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tHow old do I have to be to adopt?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Because Nebraska&#8217;s legal age to sign a contract is 19, we ask that all adopters are at least 19 years old. Please bring a valid form of ID.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat restrictions do the animals have?\n\t\t\t\t<p>We do our best to be as transparent as possible with what we know about an animal&#8217;s history and to place them in an appropriate home. We will discuss any &#8220;restrictions&#8221; (such as kids, apartments, other animals, etc.). These restrictions are put in place for the benefit of both the adopters and the animals. We do our best to ensure successful adoptions!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tAre the dogs good with cats?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes it can be hard to know, as there isn&#8217;t a very good way to test for it that wouldn&#8217;t add unnecessary stress to both the cat and dog. We use information from previous households to make determinations, but that often isn&#8217;t readily available.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s a critter?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Any adoptable animal that isn&#8217;t a cat, dog or horse.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat about animals in foster care?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Pets posted online as residing in Foster Care are not housed at the shelter-but are in private homes. To inquire about, or make an appointment to meet pets in foster care, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:fostercare@nehumanesociety.org\">fostercare@nehumanesociety.org<\/a>\u00a0and include the animals name and ID number in your inquiry.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo you have discounts for veterans?\n\t\t\t\t<p>The Vets Get Pets program will disburse up to $350 to cover a veteran&#8217;s pet adoption fees. You must get approved through the VA.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.nebraska.gov\/vetsgetpets\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s a Diamond Dog?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Diamond Dogs are dogs that are currently getting extra work or training with our behavior staff and volunteers. These dogs may be a little more nervous in the shelter or with new people. They may also be dogs that are very friendly and just need a little help working on their manners!<\/p>\n<p>Diamond Dogs are &#8216;gems&#8217;\u00a0that just need the right &#8216;setting&#8217; to sparkle as their very best self!<\/p>\n<p>To inquire or make an appointment to meet these dogs, please start by filling out the <a href=\"http:\/\/support.nehumanesociety.org\/site\/Survey?SURVEY_ID=9924&amp;ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diamond Dog online survey<\/a>. A representative will get back with you once the application is reviewed. You can also visit the shelter and ask if a behavior staff member is available to chat!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo you have horses for adoption?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Occasionally, the Nebraska Humane Society rescues a horse. Please contact our horse program at 402-444-7800, ext. 2286, or <a href=\"mailto:starequine@nehumanesociety.org\">send an email<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adoption Process Interested in adopting? Fantastic! We are so excited to help you find the perfect match! 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