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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
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Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Roman (b 5/2017) a Domestic Shorthair.  Roman is looking for a special home because he is a special cat.  He is diabetic, so he needs a special diet and two insulin shots every day.  We can teach you how to give insulin, it's not too difficult! Roman is a calm, cuddly cat who loves belly rubs.  He is very affectionate.  He gets along with calm dogs but we are not sure about other cats or children.  Does Roman sound like the perfect cat for you? The suggested adoption donation for Roman is $65, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals.  In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $300,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases)  during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##1726898##
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Council Bluffs, IA
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Honey is a Tabby Tort (Tabby/Tortoiseshell), born approximately December 2023.  Honey loves her humans, but is also perfectly content in her independence as the queen of her castle.  She would probably be okay with older kids (age 10+), but she does NOT get along with other cats or dogs. She needs a home where she can be the queen.  Honey loves to play with puff balls batting them around, lasers, lounging in her "cat house", or playing in her cat tree.  She is altered, up-to-date on all vaccines and litter trained.  Help us find sweet Honey her furever home - apply today! The suggested adoption donation for Honey is $75, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2239621##
We'll also keep you updated on Cricket's adoption status with email updates.
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Cricket

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
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Shots are up-to-date,
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This sweet baby (born 8/5/25) is Cricket.  She is a Piebald Tabby kitten.  Cricket will be available to go to her furever home 10/1/25.  We encourage you to apply now so we can start the adoption process.   The suggested adoption donation for Cricket is $125 and $25 off a second kitten, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.   Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.   To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.   Alter Agreement: If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital or Omaha Animal Medical Group in Omaha, at no cost to you. Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost. If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, the adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice. If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses. All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized.   ##2494170##
We'll also keep you updated on Georgia's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Georgia is a young orange Tabby, born appx June 2024. She enjoys being with other cats, but needs a home without dogs. Georgia is playful and sometimes gets the zoomies! She also likes to snuggle under the covers. She is independent, but likes to be in the same room as her people and will let you know when she's ready for affection. She sleeps in her foster mom's bed every night. She lives with older children and would be best in a home without young children. Georgia is litter trained, spayed and up-to-date on all of her vaccines.  She's doing well at her foster home, but is ready for a home of her own!   The suggested adoption donation for Georgia is $85, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2353115##
We'll also keep you updated on Broken Tail's adoption status with email updates.
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Broken Tail

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
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(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Broken Tail is a little over 1 year old, born in 2024.  She is very sweet and loves to be pet.  She's still cautious around humans, but loves affection once you've gained her trust.  She has a docked tail due to injury.  We would love to find this sweet girl a home of her own! Broken Tail was pregnant when taken in by Muddy Paws and her kittens are old enough to be on their own now.  She was a stray and her foster mom has been working with her to get her socialized.  She is great with other cats and cautious around dogs. The suggested adoption donation for Broken Tail is $85, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.   If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital in Omaha, at no cost to you.  Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost.  If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice.  If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses.  [Muddy Paws can also suggest a vet with a reduced cost for alters.]  All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age.  All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized.  Thank you in advance for your compliance. ##2514872##
We'll also keep you updated on Sara (Mama of the Buggies)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sara (Mama of the Buggies)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Miss Sara, born appx August 2024.  Sara is very sweet and very playful!  She would do great in a home with a young cat or kitten.  She is good with other cats and semi-okay with a calm dog.  She's also good with kids.  Sara has been spayed and is up-to-date on everything - she's a healthy girl! Sara was found as a stray and is a mama of four kittens that were born 7/28/25.  They are old enough to be on their own and some have been adopted.  Now we just need to find Miss Sara her own home.  The suggested adoption donation for Sara is $100, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2480046##

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Catnip and Tails Rescue, Inc.

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Midlands Humane Society

1020 Railroad Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Humane Pet Services LLC

19287 Conifer Lane, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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SOLAS

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Stray to Spay

Omaha, NE 68145

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Omaha Wags to Riches rescue

Omaha, NE 68106

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Scatter Joy Acres Inc

4966 Newport Avenue, Omaha, NE 68152

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Nebraska Humane Society

8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134

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Community Cats Of Omaha

omaha, NE 68134

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Midwest Dog Rescue Network

Omaha, NE 68124

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