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Heartland Pet Connection

Animal shelter in Hastings, NE

Heartland Pet Connection is a 5,000 square foot facility providing a safe haven for lost or surrendered pets and an opportunity for many families to find the perfect forever friend. Our mission is to serve as a voice for the humane treatment of all animals and better the connection of people to pets through education.

The Heartland Pet Connection is owned and operated by the Hastings Animal Shelter Association, Inc, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2001. We are a non-profit organization, not managed by city or county government.

The concepts of changing the community's animal shelter was originally introduced to the community as The WAGS Project - Wonderful Animals - Great Space. It was born out of the compassion felt by many of Hastings area residents who wanted to improve the lives of hundreds of animals that passed through the dilapidated city animal shelter. The original WAGS Project was a grassroots effort that has expanded into a variety of avenues all carefully designed to serve the needs of people and animals in this community.

Contact —
Email heartlandpetconnection@gmail.com
Phone (402) 462-7387
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Address
1807 West J Street (West Hwy 6)
Hastings, NE 68901
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1807 West J Street (West Hwy 6)

Hastings, NE 68901

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Adoptable pets at Heartland Pet Connection

We'll also keep you updated on Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Mini Lop/Mini Lop

Male, Adult
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Inky's adoption status with email updates.
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Inky

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Frosty's adoption status with email updates.
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Frosty

Great Pyrenees

Female, Puppy
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Marigold's adoption status with email updates.
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Marigold

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Mango's adoption status with email updates.
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Mango

Manx/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Cheddar's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheddar

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Chanel's adoption status with email updates.
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Chanel

Alaskan Klee Kai/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)/English Cocker Spaniel

Female, Senior
Hastings, NE
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Shelter FAQs

The Heartland Pet Connection has been serving animals of south central Nebraska and northern Kansas since October 2004. Animal Control is provided by the Hastings Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff's Department.

Additional adoption info

Adoption counseling is the best way to ensure a lifelong match between you and your pet. Our staff will answer any questions you may have about our animals during our adoption process. We feel that a personal meeting with you and your family will allow you the opportunity to get to know the pet you may be choosing. Please stop in and meet our available pets!

**Deposit Refundable after Rabies Vaccination &/or Spay/Neuter is verified by certified veterinarian. Spaying and neutering of all animals adopted from any Nebraska public or private animal shelter is required pursuant to Nebraska Law established under LB-274, Section 5.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Heartland Pet Connection

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1312 Sky Park Rd,
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York Adopt-A-Pet

1111 E. 19th Street,
York, NE 68467

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P.O. Box 44, 1301 23rd St ,
Aurora, NE 68818

We'll also keep you updated on Belette's adoption status with email updates.
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Belette

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Bombur's adoption status with email updates.
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Bombur

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Cheddar Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheddar Bob

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Bananagrams's adoption status with email updates.
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Bananagrams

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Shoelace's adoption status with email updates.
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Shoelace

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Mutter's adoption status with email updates.
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Mutter

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Grand Island, NE

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