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Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga

Animal shelter in Chattanooga, TN

Our mission at Humane Educational Society is to provide a safe haven for homeless, injured, abused and neglected animals in our community and advocate on their behalf. We believe that each animal deserves a second chance and a loving forever home.

Contact Apply to adopt through our website!
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Phone (423) 624-5302
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Address
4155 Randolph Circle
Chattanooga, TN 37406
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4155 Randolph Circle

Chattanooga, TN 37406

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga

We'll also keep you updated on Mysterio's adoption status with email updates.
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Mysterio

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Calista's adoption status with email updates.
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Calista

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mario's adoption status with email updates.
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Mario

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mabel's adoption status with email updates.
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Mabel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Telegram's adoption status with email updates.
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Telegram

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dahlia's adoption status with email updates.
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Dahlia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Shelter FAQs

There is no proximity restriction on adopters, although applications must be submitted and an appointment must be scheduled for all shelter visits.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Appointments are not required for visits, but an approved application is required before viewing animals.

Adoption application

https://www.heschatt.org/adopt

https://www.heschatt.org/donate/

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We'll also keep you updated on Astrid's adoption status with email updates.
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Astrid

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Coco - Adoptable's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco - Adoptable

Australian Shepherd/Affenpinscher

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Chickamauga, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Luke's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke

Boxer/Boston Terrier

Male, Young
Sale Creek, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Anje's adoption status with email updates.
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Anje

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Ooltewah, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Nate - Adoptable's adoption status with email updates.
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Nate - Adoptable

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Chickamauga, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Elanore's adoption status with email updates.
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Elanore

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Cleveland, TN

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