The Kearney Humane Society was made possible due to the generous donation of gifts, talents, and time of many individuals. Most importantly, $1,000,000.00 was donated by Scott and Cheryl Morris for the construction of a facility that would be capable fulfilling the mission of the Kearney Humane Society for generations to come.

After a long and careful planning period, the Kearney Area Humane Society broke ground on their new facility on June 10, 2005. The site is located on Highway 30, south of Meadowlark Golf Course and east of the Nebraska Department of Roads facility.

The Kearney Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony was held on February 16th, 2006 at 4:30 pm. And pet adoptions began Sunday, February 19th, 2006.