Rescue Tails

Read stories of our officers rescuing wildlife, helping horses, and looking out for the welfare of pets.

Rescue Tails

Our Animal Control officers respond to hundreds of calls each month and go the extra mile to help animals in distress. Owls caught in soccer nets, ducklings down a drain pipe or fawns caught by floodwaters are all lucky to have these rescuers on their watch. 

Related Articles

Injured Goose Rescued

Friday, October 28, 2016 | NHS Animal Control

On Friday, October 28th, NHS Animal Control Officers received a call about an injured goose at an area pond. You'll be surprised to see what was causing the injury.

Raccoon Rescued

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NHS Animal Control

On Monday, October 3rd NHS Animal Control Officers rescued a raccoon.

Owl Rescued From Fence

Thursday, August 18, 2016 | Animal Control

Duck Rescue

Thursday, May 5, 2016 | NHS Staff

On Thursday, May 5th, Nebraska Humane Society Animal Control Officers received a call about ducklings that had fallen into a storm sewer near 86th and Dodge

Turkey Burglar Apprehended

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 | NHS Staff

Earlier this month, a turkey decided to break into a northwest Omaha home.

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