Looking to expand your family with a furry friend? In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on Tuesday, April 30, we’re sharing seven spots in town offering pet adoptions.
Pro tip: Make sure to read the organization’s adoption requirements before visiting.
- Naughty Cat Cafe | 3742 Tennessee Ave. | 30+ cats provided by local shelters and rescues
- McKamey Animal Center | 400 N. Access Rd. | Cats, dogs + guinea pigs
- Chattanooga Humane Educational Society | 4155 Randolph Cir. | Cats, dogs + rabbits (occasionally other pets like gerbils, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice, and rats)
- East Ridge Animal Shelter | 1015 Yale St., East Ridge | Dogs
- Pet Placement Center | 5975 Dayton Blvd. | Cats + dogs
- Trooper’s Treasures | 2290 Gunbarrel Rd. | Dogs
- A Paw and a Prayer Dog Rescue | 8151 Davidson Rd. | Dogs
Bonus: Check out the various local organizations participating in the BISSEL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters events in May, offering discounted or free adoption rates.
