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Pit Happens Rescue

Dog rescue in Chattanooga, TN

We are not your average rescue. The dogs that are surrendered to us are not kept in runs, kennels, or cages. All dogs are with one of our loving fosters, kept as indoor family members with outdoor, supervised playtime. Many of the dogs that are surrendered to us were kept in cages, runs, tie outs, chains, etc...a neglected dog will most always end up with a rescue or euthanized. Without proper... socialization, vetting, lack of human interaction and due to back yard breeding, our best friends are dying by the thousands in shelters, but were changing that through education.

Contact —
Email pithappensrescue@gmail.com
Phone (423) 400-2873
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Address
Chattanooga, TN 37343
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Rilee

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Cookie

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
Adopted
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Belle

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Chattanooga, TN

Rescue FAQs

We are located in Chattanooga, TN. but we do adopt out of state. Transport is available at no cost to our adoptors.

Additional adoption info

"Pit Happens" adoption process is an initial questionnaire, a home check, and adoption agreement. We also allow the dog a 3 day "sleep over" to make sure he/she is a fit for the family.
Requirements for adoption: Kept as indoor family members. Fenced in yard for some of the younger dogs, adoption agreement, home check.
Adoption fee is 150.00 for adults, 200.00 for dogs under 15 months of age.

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