[an error occurred while processing this directive] Central Nebraska Humane Society a full-service pet center 06/30/05
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Central Nebraska Humane Society a full-service pet center


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Once a city's animal shelter was just a place for homeless animals. Nowadays, that image has changed.

The Central Nebraska Humane Society, under the guidance of director Brad Driml, is making the organization more a part of the community.

This is partially achieved through a variety of community programs and events, including fund-raisers, a speaker's bureau, new volunteer programs and educational programs in area schools.

The society's fund-raisers are the Fur Ball (around Valentine's Day), the Walk for Animals (in May) and the Holiday Lights (in December) at Stolley Park.

The Humane Society continues to print "Pet of the Week" ads in The Independent and on its Web site, which have proven effective in getting dogs and cats adopted.

Currently, the society has a microchip-reading device but does not have the ability to offer microchip service to pet owners. The microchips are tiny identification devices injected under the skin of an animal, usually between the shoulder blades. An animal with the chip can be scanned by a reader and identified. Many area vets offer the microchip service.

The chip is a great way to identify pets, especially cats who often are reluctant to wear collars.

Humane Society business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The facility is closed Monday.

The facility is located at 1312 Sky Park. The phone number is 385-5305.

The society also offers such services as animal cruelty prevention, care of strays and pet burial services.

Also, volunteer help is always welcome at the shelter. If you are interested in helping out with the animals at the Central Nebraska Humane Society, contact Jill Valdarez at 385-5305.
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