York Adopt-A-Pet

11/02/2026

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11/01/2026

What a great week!! Tucker, Lulu, Brody, Mack, LeRoy, Grizzly, Nellie and Dawson were adopted last week. Thank you for adopting.

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

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10/30/2026

A Paws for Pets “More Monkey Business”
By Ruth Pohl
Animal rescue has had its share of hard days lately. Shelters are overflowing, adoptions have slowed, and some pet owners are facing the difficult decision to find a new home for a beloved companion. Rising costs can make pet care a strain. A move may bring a rental that says “no pets.” Relationships change, health takes a turn, and sometimes age brings new challenges.
For those of us in rescue, the tough days make the happy moments shine even brighter: a pet finding a home, a once-sick animal getting well, or a silly bit of shelter shenanigans that leaves everyone smiling.

And then there’s Monkey.

You may remember this young orange kitten from a recent column. At around five months old, Monkey was due for a neuter. Male kittens usually make their “boy bits” known by about two months, and the procedure involves a couple of small incisions to remove the “trouble nuggets.”

Mona, our cat manager, asked me to schedule Monkey’s surgery at York Animal Clinic. I arrived bright and early with the kitten in tow. Tammy at YAC took one look and said, “Wait a minute, let me check.” After a quick examination, she delivered the news: Monkey’s boy parts weren’t obvious enough for surgery.
Mona checked again when Monkey visited the shelter. Nope. I asked Claudia at YAC to check, too. Still nope.
Recently, I brought Monkey back and asked Claudia to give it another look. After all, this kitten was more than four months old! Claudia took a peek, but Monkey was not at all pleased with this breach of privacy. LVT Megan was working nearby, so Claudia asked her to weigh in.

Monkey loudly objected to the inspection. Then Megan said the words that brought our little mystery to a close:
“Monkey is a girl.”

Well, color me embarrassed—and Monkey, apparently, can keep a secret. Maybe you had to be there, but the whole mix-up gave us a good laugh. I scheduled Monkey’s spay and returned to pick her up when she was ready.

Dr. Tanner saw me waiting at the desk and looked concerned.
“Why are you here? Do you have a problem with a kitten?”
I told him the whole saga, and he burst out laughing. “That happens a lot!”

Monkey was soon home, racing around and playing with her favorite toy as if she had an appointment with adventure.
She’s still the sweetest, most delightful kitten, and she’s ready to find her forever home. Her new person is sure to smile often—and Monkey’s human friends at YAAP will be smiling, too.

To learn more, contact York Adopt a Pet at 1511 N. Platte Ave., call 402-362-3964, or visit yorkadoptapet.com.

10/29/2026

Hi my name is Max. I am a stunning brindle 3 year old mixed breed male dog. After being abandoned and later relinquished, I am more than ready to find my true, forever family one that will give me a stable, loving home I deserve. I am the happiest when I am outdoors, I am a nature lover. However, a fenced in yard would be best. Despite being let down by many humans in the last 3 years, my heart remains open and I am willing and ready to meet new people. If you are ready to change a life, I am ready to share mine and find my new safe, secure loving home. I would love to go on outdoor adventures with my new family, share walks, my blanket and your bed. Come rescue me, you won't be disappointed.

An adoption application for Max can be completed and submitted at yorkadoptapet.com. For more information about Max contact Susan at [email protected].

10/28/2026

Meet Oscar — our little leading man.

Oscar earned his name from the very beginning. He has a voice, he knows how to use it, and every performance is award-worthy. (Grammy may have been more accurate, but it just didn’t have the same ring. )

Oscar is confident, curious, hilariously feisty and absolutely bursting with personality. He gets the zoomies, tackles his brother when nobody asked him to, plays with toes and investigates everything. If he can’t find you, he’ll loudly wander around calling until he does.

And when his battery runs out? It’s OUT. He loves belly rubs and sometimes sleeps so deeply you can pick him up without him even waking. He enjoys a cuddle and has even been known to come in for kisses.

Oscar is the kind of cat who gives you stories to tell. If there were such a thing as an Instagram or TikTok kitten, Oscar would be it — funny, expressive, photogenic, loving and endlessly entertaining.

He is fully litter trained and would thrive in a home looking for a little extra life and a whole lot of character.

Because if there’s one thing Oscar has plenty of, it’s personality.

An adoption application for Oscar can be completed and submitted at yorkadoptapet.com. For more information about Oscar contact Mona at [email protected].

10/27/2026

Hi my name is Cheeto. I am Terrier/Lab mixed breed male dog. I am about 1 year old. I know sit, down, and lay. Very intelligent for my age. I was a stray, shopping. Apparently I wasn't allowed in the store by myself. I am very friendly, a little timid of loud barks from other dogs. I want to play with them but don't know how. I am more of a people person, which explains me following people into the store. It would be a good idea to have a fenced in yard to keep me safe. I do love all people and would make a great companion for anyone. You will love my personality.

10/26/2026

Emerald was rescued from a hoarding situation. She will make someone very happy with her quiet and loving nature. Are you the family that she can count on?

Emerald is in a foster home. For more information about Emerald contact LaMoine at 402-366-0533 or email me at [email protected]. Please go to our website yorkadoptapet.com and fill out the adoption form.