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Hearts United for Animals (HUA) is a national, no-kill shelter and animal sanctuary based in Auburn, Nebraska. Their facility sits on over 65-acres of land and has the ability to house over 300 dogs and a small number of cats. Their mission is to secure a future in which every animal has a loving home.

As of 2009, Hearts United for Animals operated with a staff of 25 and the assistance provided by about 50 regular volunteers. Recognized by the IRS as a public charity and a 501 (c) 3 organization, Hearts United’s took in about $1,202,695 of total revenue in 2010 and accrued expenses of about $968,582. Medical expenses for the shelter's animals ran about $3,000 a month in 1998, and this figure had reportedly increased through 2012 as the shelter has expanded and seen an influx in the number of puppy mill dogs to the facility.

In addition to the rescues and adoptions typical of other animal shelters, HUA engages in animal welfare work, which includes a national, public campaign designed to educate and increase awareness about puppy mills. HUA particularly places an emphasis on educating young children about animal welfare issues and has a special "curriculum" designed for children grades 3 through 8 available for free on their website.

To date, Hearts United for Animals has seen to the adoption of animals across 44 states and Canada. [ 4 ] In 1998, the organization received honors from the Smithsonian through its ComputerWorld Awards for its use of technology in the “Jet Set Dogs” program. Jet Set Dogs allows the shelter to facilitate its long distance adoptions. Individuals visit the HUA website, browse pictures and profiles of animals, and then approved candidates have the option of having their new companion flown to their permanent home, thereby overcoming geographic boundaries.

Since 2003, Hearts United has operated a Spay/Neuter program serving Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. As of 2010, it had seen to the alteration of more than 8,000 cats and dogs. Hearts United also serves by providing refuge for the pets of victims of domestic violence when their owners flee the home.

Positions
Hearts United for Animals supports Daniel's Law, advocating for a nationwide ban on the use of carbon monoxide gas chambers as a form of euthanasia for animals.