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11/11/2024

Love animals and helping your community? Come volunteer with us!
We have different shifts, tasks, and jobs for everyone, no matter your age, experience or abilities!

Some different volunteering options include:
🐾Dog Walking: Spend quality time with our dogs by taking them on walks on our trails, and playing with them in the yards
🐾Shelter Support: Help us keep up with daily chores like washing dishes and folding laundry. A very important role at HES to help keep the shelter running smoothly!
🐾Off-site Event HES Ambassador: Take animals to off-site events and help represent our shelter to the public.
🐾Adoption Ambassador: Help our animals get adopted! Assist the public who come in looking to take home a furry friend by helping them meet animals and decide on the right fit for their family.
🐾 Animal Enrichment: Help create and distribute daily enrichment for our dogs and cats.
🐾Animal Socialization: Spend time with our special animals that need help with leaning that humans can be kind and compassionate.
🐾TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return): Help with much-needed community cat population control! Head out into the community with a team to assist in trapping community cats, transporting them to the shelter to be neutered, and releasing them back to their original homes.

Learn more about all the ways you can get involved and sign up today at heschatt.org/volunteer

11/10/2024

November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month!
HES currently has 7 senior cats available for adoption (plus 4 more up for adoption at Naughty Cat Cafe!) between the ages of 7 and 12 years old.

Adopting a senior shelter pet has so many benefits, but seeing an older pet who was left behind flourish in your care, knowing they will live out the rest of their life in comfort, peace, and happiness might just be the greatest feeling of them all.

Show us your senior fur babies in the comments! And if you're in a place to add a new furry friend to your family, visit heschatt.org/adopt to view our available animals.

11/10/2024

‼️ URGENT: DOG FOSTERS NEEDED ‼️
We are in a capacity crisis in our dog kennels and we are in desperate need for adult dog fosters!

Our dog kennels are 100% full, and with very few adoptions, plus an extremely long waitlist for dogs needing to come in, we are asking our community to help us alleviate the strain, and take a dog home for a temporary stay.

Whether you foster for a long weekend, or until the dog gets adopted (or anything in between!) any length of time spent in a foster home is helpful to both HES staff, and to the animals.

We provide ALL necessary supplies, including veterinary needs, food, bowls, collar and leash, toys, crates, puppy pads, and anything else you may require. The only thing we need from you: to open your heart and home to an animal for as long as you'd like.

If you are interested in helping, you can learn more and apply to foster at heschatt.org/foster.

11/10/2024

Lonely Hearts Club: June ❤️‍🩹
An animal that has been in shelter care for over 90 days are considered a member of the Lonely Hearts Club. June here, has been waiting 200 days for her forever family to find her.

June is an energetic, outgoing 5-year-old mixed breed. She is instantly friendly with everyone she meets, and is excited to go on any adventure with you! June loves to go on walks, play with her toys, and loves to use her sniffer for some exploring. While she enjoys engaging with people, she is also fairly independent, and can be content to do her own thing - she'd be great for a family looking for a loving yet not overly-clingy companion!

June's idea of a perfect home would be one with an active household and a yard for her to run around in for exercise and playtime. Afterward, she'd be down to snuggle on the couch and take a little siesta. June passed all aspects of her behavior assessment, and would likely do well in a household with school-aged children who can respect her boundaries, and a family to give her a compassionate and loving home.

June is unfortunately very stressed here at the shelter, so we would LOVE to see her adopted or even just go to a foster home and be able to decompress. When she spends time away from the confines of her kennel, June is a very happy and loving girl, so we just need to get this baby out and let her live her best life!

If you are interested in meeting June, come to the shelter today and make her acquaintance!

Visit heschatt.org/adopt to apply for adoption. Check out heschatt.org/foster if you're interested in signing up to be a foster PAWrent!

11/10/2024

ADOPTED! 🐶❤🐱😍🐾
Happy Tails to these furry friends and their new families! A bit of a slower week, but we still we had over 35 animals adopted!

Come out for our Pumpkin Spice adoption event going on now through the end of November! All animals with orange, red, tan, or brown coats/markings will have their adoption fees WAIVED! 🧡🍁🤎 Visit heschatt.org/adopt to view our available animals.

11/09/2024

This week's adoption pupdate is a story of compassion, resilience, and what it means to commit to your pets. Sarah adopted Lincoln, one of the 2023 Ooltewah hoarding case dogs, now called Stanley. He was one of the more timid dogs of the 60 that came from that case, and one of the last to be adopted. Knowing it was going to take time and effort, Sarah was willing to put in the work for Stanley to finally feel comfortable and free from his past - and after 6 long months, that moment has finally come! Here's Sarah's story:

"I got Stanley from HES on Valentine’s Day. He was one of the Lonely Hearts dogs and was so scared of everything. Despite him barely even letting me pet him, I knew he was the dog for me. He was one of almost 60 dogs that were rescued from the hoarding case in Ooltewah, so I knew he would need extra love and attention to feel comfortable with me. I had seen all of the posts on the HES page about the hoarding case back in October of last year. I ended up getting a new job in January that allowed me to work from home, so I wanted to get a dog to keep me company. I went to HES in February and saw that a few of the dogs from the hoarding case were still waiting to be adopted and it broke my heart. I just couldn’t leave without him.

"Stanley did not have the easiest transition (which was expected). He was terrified and stayed in his kennel for most of the day and night. He barely ate and was terrified of new people. Thankfully he LOVED my cats (who I also got from HES) right away, so I think that was extremely helpful with his transition. After about a month, he started to come around and would sit in my lap and go on walks with me. I had to teach him all the basic commands, which wasn’t too easy considering he isn’t food motivated. It has taken about 6 months for him to fully trust me, but now he won’t leave my side.

"Stanley is a huge goofball. He loves to play with his squeaky toys and gets the zoomies at least 5 times a day. He still doesn’t understand how to fetch but we’re working on it 😆. He likes to go on long walks and hikes now. He loves playing with other dogs as long as they aren’t too rowdy. Despite him being so energetic, he is also a huge couch potato. He loves to snuggle with me and the kitties every night before bed. I’m not sure how I got so lucky. He truly is one of the best dogs out there and my best friend❤️"

When asked about what she thinks about adopting a dog with a troubled past, Sarah had some words of wisdom to share:

"It is definitely a challenge to adopt a dog that is so fearful of the world. Coming from a traumatic background makes even the simplest things harder for Stanley. He needs extra love, attention, reassurance, and consistency. Stanley didn’t know what affection was when I first got him. He would jump every time I went to pet him. He wouldn’t walk on a leash more than a few blocks away from our house. He didn’t understand that when I was leaving the house to run errands, I would always come back. Making sure he feels safe and comfortable with me has been a full time job and one of the biggest challenges. But, if you have the time, patience, and love to give to a dog that has come from a hard background, I promise it will be one of the most rewarding challenges you and your dog will ever face. Seeing Stanley’s smile everyday makes it all well worth it."

11/09/2024

Happy Caturday! This is Lambo: a playful, social 6-month-old kitten searching for his forever home. ❤
Lambo is adventurous, outgoing, and has lots of energy for exploring and playing with friends. He was found as a sickly little kitten with his littermates, and was nursed back to health by HES and his foster family. Now the last of his litter to find a forever family, Lambo is happy, healthy, and ready to finally stretch his legs and break free of the shelter at last!

He loves to climb the cat tree, play with toys, and wrestle with his kitty friends. He loves treats, getting pets, and taking cat naps in his favorite cubby holes. His little "bowl haircut" will make anyone smile, and his new family will be constantly entertained by his antics and adorable personality! This kitty is quite the catch, and deserves to find his purrrrfect forever home soon!

Interested in meeting Lambo? Come see him at the shelter today!

11/09/2024

UPDATE: Lincoln on adoption hold 11/9 🥰
🐕‍🦺❤ GSD Lovers! 🐕‍🦺❤ HES has two shepherds currently up for adoption: Meet Otto and Lincoln.

These two young lads are searching for their forever homes. While not required for adoption, we recommend their future families have experience owning shepherds, or other highly driven breeds. They are loyal, active, highly intelligent dogs who need plenty of mental and physical stimulation to thrive. Here's a little about each!

Otto (pictured 1st) is a playful little fetch machine. Immediately social with people and other dogs, Otto loves to rough house and wrestle with is canine friends, and play ball with his humans. He is very affectionate and loves attention. We're working on manners, but he's been stellar at learning his basic obedience, and is a very willing and eager student. He'd make a great addition to an active family who can wear him out and give him a fun, loving home!

Lincoln (pictured 2nd) is a young buck, up for adventure. Adorably cuddly, this boy loves to give and receive affection. He is also very playful, and at only a year old, has plenty of energy to burn. He loves to fetch and play tug, as well as go on walks or hikes. He knows basic commands, including "drop it" and "leave it" when he plays fetch. Lincoln hasn't had his assessment completed yet to test his dog sociability, but will soon. He would be great for someone looking for a playful, loyal and highly driven companion!

You can fill out an adoption application for either of these dogs at heschatt.org/dogs.

11/09/2024

Howdy, y'all! I'm Jase!
I'm a rooting tooting cowpoke, that ain't so pokey, and I sure am ready to rassle up some fun and adventures with you! Wanna go for a walk? Done! Wanna play fetch? Done! Wanna go down to the creek and take a dip? Done! Wanna give me a whole carrot to chew on! Why thank you, pard'ner. After all that, we can come home and settle in for the night and cuddle up and watch the stars (or Dancing With the Stars, I'm not picky)

EVERYONE is my best friend (mostly you of course) but I might be a lot for the kiddo's to handle. I'm a go go go guy!

Apply to adopt this 2 year old pup at www.heschatt.org/adopt

11/08/2024

Our Barn Cat program primarily saves at-risk community cats (i.e.: feral). To save these misunderstood felines, we are looking for barns, warehouses, workshops and greenhouses to contact us. There is never a shortage of cats in need of a “barn” type home! Read more 👇

WORKING CATS/RODENT MANAGERS
Cats that will keep your barn, warehouse, workshop or greenhouse rodent-free in exchange for food and a home.

WHAT KIND OF CATS QUALIFY AS RODENT MANAGERS?
These could be cats that are poorly socialized to people or cats that simply prefer the company of other cats instead of people. It could be cats that have never adjusted to indoor life after being outside their entire lives, no matter how friendly they are.

Apply for a pair of barn cats - we have several waiting now!
Click for more information and/or to apply 👉 www.heschatt.org/barncat

11/08/2024

FALL in love this autumn and adopt your new furry friend today at HES! 🍁🤎🐾
HES's Pumpkin Spice adoption event is going on all month long!
All animals with orange, red, brown or tan coloring will have their adoption fees WAIVED through Nov. 30th!

View all adoptable animals on our website at heschatt.org/adopt.

*Pumpkin Spice event excludes puppies under 6 months of age.

11/08/2024

HES stray intake 11/5 - 11/7
THESE ANIMALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS TIME

If any of these animals are yours, please contact HES at 423-624-5302 during operating hours, and come in to the shelter IN PERSON with proof of ownership.

If you have lost or found an animal, visit heschatt.org/lostandfound for resources.
**This is a courtesy post and does not include every animal under HES care. Please come to the facility to do a lost pet walk-through if you are missing an animal, and check back frequently if you have not found your pet.

Remember to keep updated contact info on your pets' microchips and tags, and make sure they are WEARING identification at ALL TIMES!

11/08/2024

Meet Blanco!
A super sweet doggy with beautiful ocean blue eyes and gorgeous brown markings. She comes off shy at first but give her some time, treats, and belly rubs and she's all yours. This little girl needs a home that can give her lots of attention and affection. She's super sweet and never chews or destroys things around the house. If you happen to leave your stuff lying around, it is safe with Blanco! If you have a yard she can get the zoomies out in that would be a plus! However, her foster mom said she'd be happy anywhere that her owner is.

Apply to adopt 4 year old Blanco at www.heschatt.org/adopt
Interested in helping dogs like Blanco come out of their shells? Apply to be a foster parent : www.heschatt.org/foster

11/07/2024

Bring your dog to daycare at GoDog Chattanooga this month, and they will donate $1 to HES for each individual attendance! If they reach $750, GoDog will DOUBLE the donation for twice the impact in helping shelter pets!

GoDog is also hosting a donation drive this month for dog food and will have bins in their lobby for donation drop-offs.

Visit their website for more info on getting your dog signed up for daycare at www.godoghq.com/location/chattanooga

Thank you GoDog for your generosity during this season of giving and thankfulness!

11/07/2024

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
We have lots of sweet seniors looking for a forever home to spend their retirement years. Senior shelter pets will love you like no other...

So thankful to be part of a family again, senior shelter animals are typically laid back, usually housebroken, and simply enjoy your company, even if they're not as energetic and adventurous as they once were.

Come love on our powdered-sugar-faced, grey-muzzled, gentle seniors. They deserve more than one month to recognize and appreciate them, but it's a start ❤️

11/07/2024

We have LOTS of barn cats needing homes! If you're looking for a pair of feline friends to ward off pests in your barn - especially as winter is fast approaching! - we encourage you to reach out to us!

HES's Barn Cat Program finds homes for the misunderstood homeless cat population in our area who were not wanted where they were living. These cats, who call the outdoors their home, now need a new place to stay, and be safe, fed, and warm.
These cats are unsocialized to humans, so we adopt them out in pairs so they can find companionship with each other. HES currently has many of these special kitties who are in urgent need of placement - we do not want to confine them to kennels for longer than we have to, as they are stressed and scared living in the shelter!

If you have a barn, a farm or a homestead and have the land and housing to accommodate these feisty felines, please apply for our barn cat program at heschatt.org/barncat today, and we'll hook you up with the best mousers in town!

11/07/2024

Petey is a big hunk of love. He enjoys pets and giving hugs and sometimes can't get enough! His favorite thing to do is run in the yard. When watching tv he will often come put his head in your lap. He is a very big boy so there is plenty to love. He is very well behaved and easy going. He loves ladies and is a great guardian. He can take some time to warm up to men, but once he does, he seeks affection and wants to play. He is great boy and does so much better in foster care where he can have a quiet environment.

Apply to adopt 5 year old Petey at www.heschatt.org/adopt

11/06/2024

Pumpkin Spice Season isn't over yet - at least not at HES!

Our Pumpkin Spice Adoption Event is going on now: any adult dog, cat, or kitten with orange, brown, or tan fur color will have their adoption fees WAIVED!

FALL in love 🤎 and come meet your new best friend at HES today!

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Videos

Local 3 News Halloween Segment

Thank you Local 3 News for having us at your pet cosume show! We had a lot of fun getting to showcase some of our amazing pets up for adoption right now at the shelter! Visit heschatt.org/adopt to view all our available animals and come see us! In order of appearance: 🐈Mahogany: ADOPTED! 🐈Sycamore 🐈Elm 🐕Boo 🐕Nelly 🐕Hazel: ADOPTED! 🐕Buckley

Lycan is ready for Halloween! Are you??? 👻🐈🎃 Remember to keep your pets safe inside during the holiday festivities, and make sure they are WEARING identification at all times in case they accidentally get lost! With lots of trick-or-treaters, doors opening and closing, bonfires and outdoor acitivites, it'd be an easy mistake for your pets to get out, so be proactive and keep them safe! Happy Halloween!

The cutest pumpkins at the patch! Come pick your pumpkin to take home today 😋🍂 Adoptions are $31 for all adult dogs, cats, and kittens until the end of October!

AZ's 100th Day

Arizona, HES's longest resident, just celebrated her 7th birthday. She is officially a senior, and has officially spend 3 birthdays waiting for a forever home at the shelter. Here's a throw back video of her 1000th day at the shelter - posted 10 months ago. Arizona is an AMAZING girl who has come a long way from the dog she was nearly 4 years ago when she 1st arrived to HES. She still needs a special home, but after learning so much more about her, as well as lots of hard work and training from professionals, staff and volunteers, Arizona has far fewer restrictions on who she'll be able to finally go home with - but she hardly seems to have any interest from potential adopters! If you want to meet this beautiful girl, she's more than ready to meet you too! Read her bio on our website to learn more about this sweet girl who deserves a life outside of the shetler ❤️

HES kennel walk through

This video is a little long. You don't need to watch it all if you don't want to. There's nothing really that special about it -- it's not cute or funny, or even entertaining. Rather simply, it's just a walk through the HES adoption kennels. Notice how every kennel is full. (Yes, even the ones that appear empty are occupied, their residents' just out on a walk). This is 2.5 mintues of a brisk walk through the halls to look at every face that peers out from behind bars, hoping for a forever family to finally claim them and take them away. These do not even include medical areas, or stray holding and overflow spaces, which are also completely full. This is the state of the shelter, as well as all the other shelters in our area, who are struggling to make space for the floods of animals that are coming through our doors while comparatively, very few are leraving. Every one of these precious souls is a mouth to feed, medications to give, spay and neuter surguries to perform, hours upon hours of labor to clean. They deserve all of that, and more, but they also require funds to maintain their care, and adopters to take them home. We could use our community's help as we navigate the tidal wave of animal overpopulation and homelessness. Everyone can do SOMETHING, whether it be donating money, adopting, fostering volunteering, or just sharing this post to help educate others on the situation at hand. 🐾If you feel called to donate: It takes $25 to feed an animal for one month. $50 can provide an exam, microchip, and vaccines for one rescued animal. $150 provides spay/neuter surgery for one animal in our care. $500 can provide complete heartworm treatment for one animal in our care,. heschatt.org/donation 🐾If you want to add a new forever friend to your family, visit heschatt.org/adopt 🐾For fostering: heschatt.org/foster 🐾For volunteering: heschatt.org/volunteer

Daisy’s foster stumbled across a potential fundraising idea and had to share with us: Hire out Daisy for dental cleanings 😉😂 She will clean teeth for a minimum donation of $10 and dog treats. 😅

Veda Dance!

Dancing into the weekend like... . Veda is the sweetest, silliest little lady, and she's available for adoption! Come meet her and her friends!

Naida

Happy Caturday! This is Naida, the Eyeless Wonder. While Naida is completely blind, she is still a playful, lovable kitten who needs a forever home! 4-month-old Naida is currently in foster care, where she's been adjusting to her new condition. She unfortunately had to have a double enucleation to remove both eyes, due to painful ulcers and infection. She had very limited, if any, vision so the best option for her was to remove the problem and allow her to heal and adapt. She is doing amazingly well, and her overall mood and demeanor have improved greatly since her surgery, now that she's pain-free! Her foster says you'd never know she's blind by the way she gets around, and has never had a litter box accident, despite her lack of vision. Naida has taken a liking to her foster's dog, and loves to groom her and cuddle together. She'd probably love to go to a home with another laid back dog or cat that she can bond with. Adopting a special needs animal has its challenges, but its also one of the most rewarding things you could ever do! If you're interested in adopting Naida, you can fill out an adoption application and we'll set up a time for Naida and her foster to meet you!

Volume up for some cute little foster kittens happily munching on their dinner! Help us feed our kittens by visiting our wishlist at www.heschatt.org/goods We use fancy feast, Purina one, weruva, and Sheba!

Come check out our kitten free roaming rooms - they're the highlight of our day! All the kittens are available for adoption!

Puppy Playgroup

There's nothing better than PUPPY PLAYGROUPS! We have over 20 pups available for adoption right now at HES! These cuties are currently taking applications for their forever homes! Apply today at heschatt.org/adopt