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Found a lost animal? Need to rehome a personal pet?

We are experiencing an animal crisis with an overflow of animals and not enough homes which results in 100s - 1000s of animals dying each month across the south. There are many resources to help if you are needing financial assistance with vet bills, food, etc. If you find yourself in a situation that you absolutely need to re-home your pet, please understand that all of our shelters and rescues are completely full and owner surrenders are on a waiting list and can be many weeks to months before you are able to get a spot. Below are a list of shelters and rescues in the area that may be able to help in rehoming.

If you found a lost pet that is not yours, please use the below prompts.

Tennessee Resources
Georgia Resources
Alabama Resources

Need low cost spay and neuter help?

McKamey Animal Center
Chattaneuter
Dixie Day Spay
My Kids Have Paws
MRHS Spay and Neuter
Dade County Pet Project
MARC
Sequatchie Valley Low Cost

How about low cost vaccine clinics?

Chattaneuter
Dixie Day Spay

Do you need financial assistance with vet costs?

Perry's Promise
The Alice Fund
City of Chattanooga Residents
Hamilton County Residents
Freddie's Felines
Cat Club
Care Credit
The Pet Fund
Additional Financial Resources

Need assistance with a feral cat community?

Humane Educational Society
Chattanooga Feral Alliance
Scratch
Rad Cat
McKamey Animal Center
Cat Club

Having a tough time and needing help with food for your pets?

McKamey Animal Center
Pet Placement Center
Opie Acres
For Fox Sake
McKamey Animal Center
Camp Wildernest
Marshall Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation
Happinest Wildlife Rescue
Ooltewah Veterinary Hospital
Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute
Kitten Foster Essentials
Puppy Foster Essentials
Recommended Cat Products
Recommended Dog Products
Tractor Supply
My Kids Have Paws
Dade County Pet Project
Whiskers Fund
HES Pet Food Pantry
4 Paws Pet Food Pantry

Wildlife Resources

TN Wildlife Resources Agency
Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
The Chattanooga Zoo
Alabama Department of Natural Resources

Veterinary Recommendations

Emergency Veterinary Recommendations

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group
VCA Animal Hospital
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center

Dog & Cat Boarding Recommendations

Your Local Fur Mama
Barkmore in the Country

Pet Sitter Recommendations

AniMel's ARC Pet Services

Dog Training Recommendations

K9 Summit Training

Various Recommendations

$50 off of a Litter Robot
$20 off of a Wisdom Panel DNA Test
$20 off of a Basepaws DNA Test
Lee Parkway Veterinary Clinic
Middle Valley Animal Hospital

Dog Grooming Recommendations

Bark Avenue
Southern Paws
Aussome Paws Spa
If It's Tails
Trusted Ally Pet Grooming
Chattagroomer
Barks & Bubbles
Muddie Buddies

Cat Grooming Recommendations

If It's Tails
Chattagroomer
Bark Avenue
No Specific Jurisdiction
Humane Educational Society
McKamey Animal Center