North Platte Animal Shelter

North Platte, NE

Stray animals are held for 3 days before being adopted, rescued, or euthanized due to capacity constraints; check the shelter's Facebook page for current availability.

Adoption fee From $21

Hours Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm; Sat 11am-1pm; closed Sunday

Areas served North Platte, Nebraska

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $21

Dogs: $32.25; Cats: $21.50. Includes vaccinations (rhinotracheitis and calicivirus for cats). Coupons for discounted spay/neuter and a complimentary wellness exam are also provided; all animals must be spayed/neutered upon adoption.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact North Platte Animal Shelter at 308-535-6780 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Lincoln County at a glance

Population 33,802

Housing units 16,624

Est. households with a cat 4,780

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $21.50 and dogs are $32.25. Includes vaccinations, and coupons for discounted spay/neuter plus a complimentary wellness exam are provided; all animals must be spayed/neutered upon adoption.

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm; Saturday 11am-1pm; closed Sunday.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact North Platte Animal Shelter at 308-535-6780 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.