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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.

Contact Apply to adopt through our website!
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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 Ivan's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Hemlock's adoption status with email updates.
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Hemlock

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lemon Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Lemon Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mozzarella's adoption status with email updates.
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Mozzarella

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
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 Manet's adoption status with email updates.
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Manet

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gomez's adoption status with email updates.
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Gomez

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Liam's adoption status with email updates.
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Liam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Chattanooga, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Vincent's adoption status with email updates.
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Vincent

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 5 mos
Chattanooga, TN

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