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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Black Widow's adoption status with email updates.
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Black Widow

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Alton #1 RTF 1.5.25's adoption status with email updates.
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Alton #1 RTF 1.5.25

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen

American Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jovie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jovie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Natty's adoption status with email updates.
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Natty

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga

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P. O. Box 39,
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1015 Yale Street,
East Ridge, TN 37412

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240 Oak St NW,
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We'll also keep you updated on Bea's adoption status with email updates.
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Bea

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Calhoun, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Cotten eye joe's adoption status with email updates.
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Cotten eye joe

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs
Chickamauga, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Astrid's adoption status with email updates.
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Astrid

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Dalton, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Mars - Adoptable's adoption status with email updates.
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Mars - Adoptable

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Chickamauga, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Barn Cats (free)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Barn Cats (free)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Dayton, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mars's adoption status with email updates.
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Mars

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Chattanooga, TN

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