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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 Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Heidi's adoption status with email updates.
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Heidi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Sushi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sushi

Siamese

Male, 3 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Herbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Herbie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Steel's adoption status with email updates.
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Steel

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Hastings, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Checkers's adoption status with email updates.
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Checkers

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
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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We'll also keep you updated on Stratego's adoption status with email updates.
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Stratego

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Cotton Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Cotton Blossom

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Pink Obsessed's adoption status with email updates.
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Pink Obsessed

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Skid Loader's adoption status with email updates.
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Skid Loader

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Betty Spaghetti's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty Spaghetti

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Grand Island, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Single Barrel Bourbon's adoption status with email updates.
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Single Barrel Bourbon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Grand Island, NE

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