Saving Lives Together

Welcome to the Kearney Area Animal Shelter, where we are dedicated to rescuing and caring for pets in need.

Support Local Paws: Help Kearney's No-Kill Shelter Save Lives!

The Kearney Area Animal Shelter is a privately owned, non-profit animal shelter located in Kearney, Nebraska. We are a no-kill shelter and will never euthanize due to space or time constraints. Every animal that is adopted from our facility is spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped.

Our budget relies on donations from the public as well as support from the City of Kearney and Buffalo County. A contribution to our shelter directly impacts the animals in our care and ensures we can continue aiding our community.

Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, and healthy environment to every animal that comes through our doors. We believe that all animals deserve to find a forever home where the can enjoy their second chance at life!

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Meet Our Shelter Leaders

Get to know the devoted individuals who are the driving force behind the Kearney Area Animal Shelter.

Braden Wilkes
Braden Wilkes
Executive Director
Chloe Bales
Chloe Bales
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

Animal Care Team & Administrative Assistants

We couldn't do it without them!

Ryan Tessman
Rope Meyers
Casandra Galvan
Amy Fishel
Ella Breitkreutz
Kami Lammers
Lindsey Schukei
Caydon Lebsock-Churchill
Alexis Lavene
Sophia Junker

Meet Our Board Members

Get to know the dedicated individuals behind KAAS.

Adrienne Applegate
President
Crystal Staley
Vice President
Shawna Erbsen
Secretary
Chrystal Snider
Dustin Newton
Khushi Steichen
Letitia Reichart
Alex McGinley

Honorary Board Members

We are eternally grateful to these individuals for their selfless contributions.

Carol Cope
In Memorium
Jack Horner
In Memorium
Rochelle Morris
Scott Morris

Photo Gallery

Capturing the Heartwarming Moments at the Kearney Area Animal Shelter