102animals on our adoption list
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No-kill animal shelter in Hastings, Nebraska
Ruff beginnings. Purrfect endings.
Safe care, thoughtful matches, and homes that last.
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Ways to help
Adopt, volunteer, or help fund the care that gets every animal to what comes next.
A shelter built around second chances
We give the in-between all the time it needs.
Start Over Rover is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue in Hastings, Nebraska, serving South Central Nebraska. Since 2011, we have provided sanctuary, medical care, rehabilitation, and thoughtful adoption support for cats and dogs.
News from the shelter
Planning to adopt a dog in Hastings, Nebraska? Learn how to prepare your household, read shelter profiles, complete an application, and arrange a Start Over Rover visit.
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Browse dogs and cats, apply, and we’ll contact you about an appointment.