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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Signal Mountain, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bear was rescued from a bad situation. He was underweight and neglected. He hates the crate/closed doors, so I think he was locked up all day. Bear is an AMAZING dog. We are just not a good fit. He’s smart but very stubborn. He is food motivated. He has a doggy door, but will scratch door to go out/come in if it is closed. I have been working with him since July 2025. He’s finally comfortable with the crate. He now goes in willingly and will sit down to get more treats. He doesn’t like to be confined in the crate for long. I am finally able to get him in it so I can go to the store, etc. This wonderful dog is too much for me to handle. He needs a family that is active and able to train him properly. I’m solo, 60 & not active. He’s good on walks and likes car rides (a window’s gotta be partially open or else he howls). Bear is a jumper. Jumps on people and can jump my 5 ft fence if he has a mind to, he just hasn’t figured out he can. I love this dog, I just cannot handle him.
We'll also keep you updated on Godwin's adoption status with email updates.
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Godwin

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Chattanooga, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Adoptions (adoptions@thalppc.com) for more information about this pet.  Godwin is a 3.5 year Pit Bull mix boy that weighs 69 pounds. He recently came to us from McKamey Animal Center after they reached out to the community for help due to having too many animals in their care.Here is what our awesome dog walking volunteer had to say about him, 'Godwin is a wiggly sweetheart with the ones he knows……he’s a great hiking partner, an excellent car rider and because he’s not going to be seeking attention form strangers, he will form an incredible bond with the lucky one who adopts him. He also super enjoyed his romp in the river.'Hi friends, I'm a lucky enough to be at this shelter and the name's Godwin......I like the way it's said with intention..... not your typical pup name, and I'm not your typical pup. Godwin means 'good friend' and reflects a sense of reliability and loyalty.....and that most certainly describes me. I'm not going to be your bff right off.....that's for the Max's, the Buddy's and the Daisy's of the doggy world.....first off, I'm going to quietly lose my mind because you've gotten me out of the shelter and I wanna see/smell/experience it ALL!! Omigosh, was that a squirrel??! After I get some energy out and remember how I got here, I'm gonna study you and the admiration will begin, but you may not realize that right away.Maybe I'm a bit demure, maybe a bit mindful, perhaps a bit aloof....truth be told......you know our types end up connecting the strongest with the one who chooses us over the other more outgoing pups. I'm a perfect gentledog in your car. You can bribe me quite easily with a treat but know that I'm letting you.....I'm actually a smart whip. I don't necessarily need to meet all your friends.....only your closest ones, and other dogs?? I've met a few, I like a few, I don't like a few. I do prefer the girly dogs.....and I can hang around with a gentle pup.....but I don't necessarily need a pup friend on the daily. I really wanna focus on you!!! Do you want to be my adventure pal, sidekick, road tripper (even if it's to the store)? Are you a bit of introvert with a big heart for black shelter dogs? We should meet.  The adoption fee is $135 which includes a free veterinary exam within 2 weeks of adoption at local participating vets, up to date vaccinations, test for heartworms & heartworm preventative medication, dewormer, flea preventative, microchip, & spay or neuter.We're open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5 p.m but doing adoptions and meet & greets by appointment only.  If you are seriously interested in adopting please fill our our online application here: https://bit.ly/3HN4Tqq Check out our website at https://www.petplacementcenter.com/    February 10, 2025, 9:38 am
We'll also keep you updated on Oakleigh's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakleigh

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Chattanooga, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Adoptions (adoptions@thalppc.com) for more information about this pet. Look at the sweet face of Oakleigh! She is a 1.5 year old Pit Mix that weighs 49 pounds. She had a litter of 6 puppies around Thanksgiving of last year. All but one of them were given away before coming to us and we now have her daughter Phoebe as well. Oakleigh was also the first dog spayed through our Community Spay & Neuter Program.Oakleigh recently went out in this heat and got to enjoy splashing around in the water. The volunteer that took her out says, 'Oakleigh is clingy and uber affectionate. She had her head draped across my leg the whole time we were in the truck. If I had let her she would have ridden in my lap. She very much enjoyed getting out and smelling all the new smells. Good on a leash and easy to manage. Obviously she likes water! This super sweet girl is young and healthy.' Oakleigh is all smiles and loves her toys. Come and meet this special girl!   The adoption fee is $135 which includes a free veterinary exam within 2 weeks of adoption at local participating vets, up to date vaccinations, test for heartworms & heartworm preventative medication, dewormer, flea preventative, microchip, & spay or neuter.We're open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5 p.m but doing adoptions and meet & greets by appointment only.  If you are seriously interested in adopting please fill our our online application here: https://bit.ly/3HN4Tqq Check out our website at https://www.petplacementcenter.com/    January 30, 2026, 3:28 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Pit Bull Terrier

Female Young
Chattanooga, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Adoptions (adoptions@thalppc.com) for more information about this pet. Phoebe is a 1 year old tri-color Pit Bull mix girl that weighs ~ 50 pounds. She is Oakleigh's puppy was the only one of the litter that was not given away by the owners before coming to our shelter. Phoebe is very timid with new people and experiences. She does GREAT around all dogs and is most comfortable when she has other canines to hang with. The adoption fee is $135 which includes a free veterinary exam within 2 weeks of adoption at local participating vets, up to date vaccinations, test for heartworms & heartworm preventative medication, dewormer, flea preventative, microchip, & spay or neuter.We're open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5 p.m but doing adoptions and meet & greets by appointment only.  If you are seriously interested in adopting please fill our our online application here: https://bit.ly/3HN4Tqq Check out our website at https://www.petplacementcenter.com/    January 31, 2026, 12:19 am
We'll also keep you updated on Zyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Zyla

Pit Bull Terrier Pug

Female, Young
Chattanooga, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Adoptions (adoptions@thalppc.com) for more information about this pet. Zyla is simply the cutest!!! This 1 year old girl is a Pit Bull and Pug mix (at least that is our best guess) and she weighs 36 pounds. Zyla was rescued from our friends at SCRATCH while they were working on a local TNR project. She lived in a small pen with 3 other large dogs and had a litter of 9 puppies. Sadly, only 1 puppy survived but was fortunately taken home by one of the rescuers and has already been adopted. Because of Zyla's past environement, she is shy and startles easy, but is already doing great with our lobby dogs AJ, Nakoa, and Skyy. She blends right in and follows their lead when greeting new people. She is really sweet and it makes us so happy to see her confidence grow every day. She has even started laying at the feet of our front desk employee Janet wherever she goes. Here is what Zyla has to say about herself: I'm Zyla, and I had a rough start to life. For this reason, I'm shy around new people, but hanging around with other dogs in the lobby at Pet Placement Center has taught me a lot of things--most importantly, that cheese is the best food ever! I've also learned that a gentle paw on the arm elicits pets 100% of the time (possibly because I have the best puppy dog eyes in town). I recently spent some time in a foster home and made huge progress: I learned how to walk on a leash, figured out some of the weird sounds a house makes, and realized how much I enjoy sleeping in a big bed where I get cuddles from a human all night. I'll need patience and practice to continue acclimating to a home environment and get comfortable meeting new people, going on car rides, and walking on a leash. But once I've figured out you're my friend, it doesn't take long to win my love!   The adoption fee is $135 which includes a free veterinary exam within 2 weeks of adoption at local participating vets, up to date vaccinations, test for heartworms & heartworm preventative medication, dewormer, flea preventative, microchip, & spay or neuter.We're open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5 p.m but doing adoptions and meet & greets by appointment only.  If you are seriously interested in adopting please fill our our online application here: https://bit.ly/3HN4Tqq Check out our website at https://www.petplacementcenter.com/    January 30, 2026, 10:38 am
We'll also keep you updated on Junie's adoption status with email updates.
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Junie

Pit Bull Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Chattanooga, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Adoptions (adoptions@thalppc.com) for more information about this pet. Junie is ~ 3 years old Pitbull mix girl with pretty brindle coloring. She originally tested positive for heartworms which is no surprise since she had probably never seen a vet before...but as of July 22nd, 2025, she has completed her heartworm treatment, has tested negative, and is now CURED!!! Now that she is heartworm negative, she can be officially adopted. Junie is one of the happiest dogs you will ever meet! She ALWAYS has a smile on her face and is excited for every part of every day. Junie was rescued when she was found sitting in the middle of the road. Her rescuer pulled her car over and she jumped right in. Her ribs and backbone were showing and we had to start her off with small meals as she devoured her food very quickly. We cannot overstate the importance of heartworm preventive. Giving your dogs monthly preventive is THE BEST way to defend against heartworms. The adoption fee is $135 which includes a free veterinary exam within 2 weeks of adoption at local participating vets, up to date vaccinations, test for heartworms & heartworm preventative medication, dewormer, flea preventative, microchip, & spay or neuter.We're open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5 p.m but doing adoptions and meet & greets by appointment only.  If you are seriously interested in adopting please fill our our online application here: https://bit.ly/3HN4Tqq Check out our website at https://www.petplacementcenter.com/    January 30, 2026, 10:38 am

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Pet Placement Center

5975 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415

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Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga

4155 Randolph Circle, Chattanooga, TN 37406

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24.6 miles

Friends of Dogs - Chattanooga, TN Transport

50 Birmingham HWY, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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27.5 miles

Troopers Treasures

Chattanooga, TN 37421

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29 miles

Fraternity of the 4 Paws

14 FISHER RD, Rossville, GA 30741

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30.3 miles

Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center

169 Paws Trail, McMinnville, TN 37110

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32 miles

Journey's Legacy

Cleveland, TN 37312

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32.7 miles

SPCA of Bradley County TN

1570 Johnson Blvd SE, Cleveland, TN 37311

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35.3 miles

Trenton Dade Animal Center

12882 North Main Street, Trenton, GA 30752

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35.3 miles

Luck's Rescue Inc

Trenton, GA 30752

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