Dog Rescue and Adoption | Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue

Welcome to Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue

Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue (NNKCR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was originally formed in 2010 by a handful of volunteers who wanted to provide a foster-based no-kill option for all dogs regardless of breed. We utilize a network of foster homes who volunteer their time. To date, Nebraska No Kill has rehomed more than 800 dogs, with a success rate of 97 percent on adoptions.

We are inspired and affirmed on a daily basis by the support received from the Lincoln community, where most of our fosters and adopters reside. Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue strives to collaborate with other local rescues and has developed a strong relationship with the Capital Humane Society and other shelters across the state, often working together on hard-to-place dogs. Our rescue group is striving for the day when every dog has a safe and loving home.

It’s pretty simple. The more fosters and funding we have, the more dogs we can save! Those two factors are the keys to our whole operation. Our network is growing, but the influx of dogs in need of a foster home continues. Fostering is a great way to help a dog along in his or her life’s journey with no long-term commitments and little or no financial obligation. Foster dogs are fully vetted prior to placement, and medical expenses are paid for by Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue until an adopter is found. Consider opening your home and your heart to a foster dog, and we’ll work hard to find a great match!

For information on fostering, adopting or volunteering

For the first time ever, Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue placed in the Top 60 out of more than 400 charities on Give to Lincoln Day’s nonprofit leaderboard! Our supporters collectively contributed $35,551 and that record total will increase after our proportional match is added by the Lincoln Community Foundation. We’re so humbled that so many believe in our mission and the work we are doing. We appreciate all who donated and shared our social media posts. Our hearts are truly grateful.

A big thank you to our donors

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at 28th & Cornhusker Highway sold the most plush puppies in Lincoln over the holidays, so the staff from that location was chosen to present a check to our rescue with the proceeds from all the Lincoln stores. Paisley, one of our senior dogs, is also pictured, but she looks distracted by the smell of fried chicken.
Cause for Paws

We'd like to thank all the donors, shoppers and volunteers at Cause for Paws Lincoln for their generosity. Gifts like this impact the lives of dogs that need our help in finding new homes. We are so grateful and hope you'll all continue to support Sue's store.
Zeng

Special thanks to the more than 100 people who attended our fundraisers the last two Saturdays and especially to Zeng Countertops & Surfaces for their $2,500 donation to help the dogs needing our care in finding furever homes. Owner Tim Zeng and his whole staff were amazing, so we hope our fans will follow them and spread the word. They are also hiring, so go visit Henry, the golden retriever, and the friendly, dog-loving people at Zeng and tell them Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue sent you!

In The News

May 8, 2024

Paisley

Check out Paisley, our sweet senior girl that is battling lymphoma with weekly chemotherapy! (But honestly, we’re not even sure she realizes it.)

May 6, 2024

Give to Lincoln Day

byNebraska No Kill Canine Rescue

When our community comes together for this day of giving, we see amazing displays of generosity that help our local nonprofits provide needed services and improve our great city. All gifts given for the event are matched by our challenge match fund of $650,000. Lincoln Community Foundation and generous sponsors helped make this match fund possible.

Since the first Give to Lincoln Day in 2012, thousands of donors have come together to raise more than $57 million to support Lancaster County nonprofits.

The 13th annual Give to Lincoln Day will be held on May 30, 2024.

May 1, 2024

Check Out Our Available Dogs!

byNebraska No Kill Canine Rescue

Are you looking for a new addition to your family? You came to the right place! We would love to match you with a great rescue dog. When you see a dog you’re interested in, the first step is to read through and fill out the Adoption Application so that we may find out more about you and your family. This will help ensure that you and your dog are the right fit for each other. If you have questions, please contact us.

We offer a wide range of programs to meet the needs of those affected by our cause.

Donate

It’s pretty simple. The more fosters and funding we have, the more dogs we can save!
Foster

Fostering is a great way to help a dog along in his or her life’s journey with no long-term commitments and little or no financial obligation.
Volunteer

Let us know if you would like to become a NNKCR volunteer.
Adoption Happy Endings

We love an adoption happy ending story!
Foster Needed

These puppies are needing foster care so that their likes and dislikes can be assessed as well as their temperament. All fosters get first chance at adoption.