Sampson was found as a stray. He must have been in a home before because he knows some commands and is very well behaved. Our volunteers have given him the nickname of, "The Incredible Hulk." He's a dear boy - a big soft teddy bear. Sampson loves when peo ...

Gianna is a lovely, friendly girl. She adores people and likes to play with her toys. She looks forward to people coming to visit her and she'll gladly sit by them while she gets many pets all day long. She also enjoys going for walks and following her pa ...

Renaldo was rescued from a terrible farm in Iowa where they were raising pups to sell to the local pet store for $50. All of the dogs were so covered in fleas that they were black from head to tail. Renaldo is a happy guy, but still a little unsure if the ...

Clyde's family was moving. He wasn't going along. When he got to the shelter, he was afraid but he learned quickly that he was safe and would be loved. He's very well mannered. Clyde is a Min Pin who was born in 2004 and weighs about 9 pounds.

Josie was abondoned at a grain elevator when she was just about to have puppies. She had 9 darling little puppies who have all found new homes with families who love them. Josie is a confident, active girl who weighs about 45 pounds. She is full of life a ...

Jake is a darling fellow and he definitely knows it. He thinks he's a movie star. He loves people and wants to be a very best friend. When Jake's family went on vacation, they left him with friends and then refused to come back and get him. Jake weighs ab ...

Phizz is quite a character! He is so funny and entertaining. He has discovered that he loves toys, loves to run around outside, and loves to dance! He dances everywhere he goes...on his way to dinner, on his way to recess, all alone. He is one happy boy. ...

Chester is a charming fellow who loves to go on walks and follow his beagle nose. He loves treats and snuggling with the humans. He likes to cuddle up in his big dog bed for a snooze before he goes looking for more pats on the head and treats. Chester's p ...

Ivy was rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Nebraska. For 10 years she was bred over and over, nearly to death. She was afraid to come out of her carrier when she first arrived at HUA. It became apparent that she was experiencing pain from a la ...

Shelby is a smart, active girl. She is very loving and sweet. She loves to learn and is very attentive. She would be a great candidate for obedience school or agility. She is already learning things like sit and stay. Shelby is quite eager to please the h ...

Gordie was rescued from a puppy mill in Nebraska. He is a gorgeous, lovely little fellow. He is still a bit hesitant with people and will need a quiet home. Gordie lost 12 teeth at his first vet visit. The vet said he had advanced periodontal disease from ...

Buckwheat came from a family who could no longer care for him. He loves his caretakers at HUA. He is overjoyed to see them, doing happy dances, jumps and twirls in the air. He gives kisses, plays and loves to snuggle. His caretakers say he acts like royal ...

Maybe Frosty was loved at some point in his life. Maybe the person who put him in a box and left him on a doorstep really did love him and knew that the woman in the home loved dogs and would take care of him. We hope he was loved but the small healed sca ...

Fraggle is as lovely and adorable as he looks! He is an amazingly fun and happy fellow. Fraggle just showed up at someone's house asking for a little help, and they were kind enough to bring him to HUA. We are so glad they did. Fraggle's sparkling persona ...

Carlissa is a dear sweet girl who suffered for nearly 5 years in a Nebraska puppy mill. She had untreated periodontal disease and lost 10 teeth on her first vet visit. She is really enjoying herself now that she is free. Touching grass for the first time ...

Princess is an adorable, loving little terrier girl. She came from a home where the people loved her very much but they did not have time for her. She loves people dearly and is a sensitive little girl. She was devastated to come to the shelter. She loves ...

Emergency Medical Update: On 9/1/08 (Labor Day), at 4:00 p.m., Charlie was found by the night time recess workers huddled in the corner, shaking in fear and pain, unable to move his back legs. Two hours earlier when the morning crew left and had everyone ...

Neva is a very dainty girl who was rescued from a puppy mill in Nebraska. She was initially very shy, wanting to get back to the safety of her kennel almost as soon as she was let out. She has BLOSSOMED with the assistance of our poodle-loving volunteers ...

Poor little Sneakers spent the first 9 years of his life in an rotten, horrible puppy mill. This sweet boy is afraid of people. As we work with him he is becoming more calm, not so utterly terrified as he was at first, but progress is slow. We can only im ...

Scooter was surrendered by people who could no longer care for him. When he first arrived he was very frightened and sad to lose his home, but now he has come out of his shell and is a super star. He loves people and begs for belly rubs. He likes to be ta ...