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Wet Noses and Wagging Tails

Animal rescue in Chattanooga, TN

We are the voice for the innocent dogs and cats who are in need of our assistance. Many of the animals have been abused/neglected. Many have owners who simply "dump" them. Many are found roaming the streets, and we don't ever know what their stories really are. We are not for profit and STRICTLY no-kill. Much of our energy is dedicated to special needs animals, those who are crippled, injured,or suffering from various illnesses. However, our goal is to help ANY animal in need. We have been saving lives for 13+ years. Wet Noses and Wagging Tails is truly all about the animals. Thanks to our wonderful fosters and our constant networking, we are able to get the animals to safety, and ultimately to loving homes where they go on to live the lives they should have been living all along!

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Chattanooga, TN 37405
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We'll also keep you updated on Athena's adoption status with email updates.
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Athena

English Bulldog

Female, 11 yrs 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Agatha's adoption status with email updates.
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Agatha

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos
Chattanooga, TN

Rescue FAQs

Wet Noses and Wagging Tails is a not for profit rescue located in Chattanooga, TN. We do on occasion, transport animals. However, most of our animals are placed in wonderful homes locally,or within 90 miles of our rescue. We still require home visits and reference checks for ALL adoptions. Please, if you see a pet that grabs your heart on our site, contact me. Each adoption is handled on an individual basis.

Additional adoption info

All adopters must complete an adoption application. Home and reference checks are required. Many of the doggies will require a fenced yard, and if this is the case, a fence check is ALWAYS completed. If the application is approved, there is a contract explaining the expectations required of you as an adoptive parent. Wet Noses and Wagging Tails selects the family we feel will be the best fit for our pets.This helps to ensure our animals and families will be happy together! If your application is not approved, or approved and not selected for the animal you're interested in, please understand. We know the personalities and habits of each of our rescue pets, and they all have certain needs. We sometimes have other pets we will suggest, that may be a better fit. Our number one priority is to assure the safety, happiness and overall welfare for these homeless souls. There will be a fee for each adoption. These donations go directly back into the rescue to help offset the expenses we incur taking saving the animals. We also offer a sponsorship program that allows a healthy dog, upon adoption, to help one of his/her furry friends that has special needs or chronic illness. For more information about this program, just
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We'll also keep you updated on Sarafina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarafina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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062407 - Bali

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
McMinnville, TN
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Dorothy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Basenji/Foxhound

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

Beagle/Chihuahua

Male, 14 yrs 7 mos
Kimball, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Deuce's adoption status with email updates.
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Deuce

Dutch Shepherd/Plott Hound

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Chattanooga, TN

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