Whats the difference between Animal Control and the Humane Society?
Animal Control is a city agency and is a Division of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. As such, we are governed by all city policies and procedures. Animal Control Officers patrol the city streets, enforce animal related ordinances, and provides animal related service to the public. The Humane Society is a privately owned non-profit organization and is independent from city control. The Society does have a shelter or kennel contract with the City of Lincoln for the boarding of impounded animals. The Humane Society operates primarily with private donations and private grants.
