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Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga

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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Apply to adopt through our website!
Website
http://www.heschatt.org/adopt
Phone
(423) 624-5302
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4155 Randolph Circle,
Chattanooga, TN, 37406

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Adoptable pets at Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga
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Peter Pan

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Marinara

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Leah

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 7 yrs
Chattanooga, TN
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Tony the Tiger

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs
Chattanooga, TN
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Button

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Luna

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Chattanooga, TN
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Buddy

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Brady

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
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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Thaddeus

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Calhoun, GA
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Anges

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Chattanooga, TN
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Brannon - Adoptable

Rat Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Chickamauga, GA
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Bichon Frise

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Cleveland, TN
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Beckett - Adoptable

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Chickamauga, GA
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Monster

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Tracy City, TN

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