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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.

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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 1 mo
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 11 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
We'll also keep you updated on Shaggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Shaggy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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 Beatrice's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrice

American Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Chihuahua/Pug

Female, 3 yrs
Ooltewah, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Danni's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Danni

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 10 mos
Spencer, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Humphrey (FL)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Humphrey (FL)

Bichon Frise/Maltese

Male, Adult
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chunky's adoption status with email updates.
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Chunky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dasani's adoption status with email updates.
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Dasani

Labrador Retriever

Female Young
Cleveland, TN

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