Tennessee Humane Animal League's Pet Placement Center

11/10/2024

You know that feeling when you’re out shopping and you find two things you love and can’t decide which one to get, so you get both? This adoption update is like that—but with kittens!

“Well, I have always wanted a kitten of my own. I didn’t expect to get two though! As soon as I saw Garbanzo (formerly Balsam) online I immediately knew he was my son. I guess you could call it mother’s intuition lol! And then I saw that he had a sister (Butter, formerly Calliope) and I would never separate a sibling combo so I got them both and i’m so glad I did!

“I brought them home and they were very curious to see their new home! They warmed up very quickly and they are such resilient little babes. They have brought so much joy to me and my roommates! They are extremely social - we love having people over and the kitties love all the attention they get!🤎”

And of course, thanks to their devoted foster mama for caring for them until they were ready to go to their furever home! We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our pawsome fosters!

11/09/2024

Come and see us. We have something for everyone. We will be set up today until 2 PM. 5975 Dayton Blvd.

11/08/2024

Kahlua got to promote our Yard Sale and Calendar on tv yesterday! He was a squirmy worm with all of the attention and may have been a little starstruck by Julie, but adorable just the same💙

Heather Woods from Pet Placement Center had us smiling, when she brought Tuxedo the kitten with her today. Don't miss their yard sale fundraiser, this weekend.

11/08/2024

Looks like the weather will be very pleasant this Saturday. Come on out and shop for the animals!

11/07/2024

Not much is sweeter than kittens...meet the Candy Litter! We've got Twix, W***y Wonka, Mallow, Dove, and Pez. These siblings were found in someone's tree house and now they are ready to move into a real house.

11/05/2024

Halloween is technically behind us as we look forward to Thanksgiving holidays, but we couldn’t resist the opportunity to share this quick adoption update—especially since these kittehs are in costume!

“We adopted Molly and Mitzi (formally Janet and Chrisy) about 8-1/2 years ago. They were staying at the Cat Clinic of Chattanooga ready for adoption.”

Do you have a Pet Placement Center alum who dressed up for Halloween? If so, drop your pics in the comments—we’d love to see them!

11/04/2024

For the first time ever we have calendars! For only $10 apiece you can help decorate your wall with dogs and cats that we have had the pleasure of helping. We want to thank the wonderful volunteers who helped put this together, MarkCo Printing Solutions for designing it, and all the sponsors that helped support this initiative. You can get your calendar now at the shelter and during our yard sale next Saturday. Thank you The Honey Do Service, Inc., Lexus of Chattanooga, Riverside Wine and Spirits, Chattanooga Concessions, Lee Towery, Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga, Capital Toyota, Zi Olive on the North Shore, Highway 58 Liquors, Gadzooks Gourmet Popcorn, Owen Cyclery, Joyful Juicery, Yogi's PrimoPromo LLC, River Street Deli, FLOWERS BY GIL AND CURT, Bond Girl Bakery, and Bacchus Wine & Spirits.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Cherry, Skyy, Marseille, and Rye!

10/30/2024

We see a lot of dogs being rehomed and have had several dogs returned due to "being too energetic." It happens...those cute puppy dog eyes reel you in and 5 minutes later you have a wild child in an adult dog body. Please meet Skyy. She’s a refined lady around 5 years of age who’s neither a puppy nor a wild child. Skyy’s number one top requirement is as follows: plush dog beds to get her beauty rest and snacks come in as a close second. She also loves some neck scratches and has been an amazing lobby greeter. Skyy has some joint issues that are noticeable when she walks. They don't keep her from living her life, but she does prefer to limit her movements. Occasionally, she’ll get the silly older dog zoomies, but we’ve yet to capture it on film as it’s over quite quickly. It is SO adorable!!! Skyy also enjoys playing with squeaky toys and she can happily hang out in quite a diverse crowd of people, dogs and cats and she’s house trained. If calm, sweet dogs are your jam, and are your dogs’ jam, Skyy would love to join your crew to make space for another dog in need!

10/29/2024

It’s National Cat Day and we have many fabulous felines for you to meet or simply enjoy their beauty. Oh yeah, and they’re all available for adoption so please share!

10/28/2024

We are accepting donations for our upcoming yard sale. We would appreciate any household, office, kid, or pet related items that are in good condition. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you!!!

10/25/2024

Thank you GoDog Chattanooga for hosting our first ever Trivia Night fundraiser! It was so much fun, perfect weather, great company, and yummy food from California Smothered Burritos and pup cups from Chill Dogs. Go check this place out with your dogs and your friends. They have a full bar and even offer doggy day care and boarding services for both cats and dogs. We also want to thank the trivia teams that played: Kidney Stoners, Under the Radar, Jurassic Bark, Team Double Date, Bring Back Love Supreme, Doxy By Proxy, Team 7, and 0812. Thank for making us laugh with your clever team names and for coming out to support us. We hope to see you all next time!

10/22/2024

It’s National Make A Dog’s Day and our amazing volunteers do just that every time they take one of our dogs out on an adventure. Each outing helps us get to know our dogs a little better which will help us find their perfect fit in life.

Here is an introduction from one of the special volunteers that makes a dog’s day every single week: Let’s get straight to it…..Rye comes complete with a solid recall. He is the most “I will listen to you AND do as you ask” dog I have ever met, and he’s not even my dog. Rye is an active, engaged, focused and friendly pupper. He THRIVES in your presence…….doesn’t matter who you are, he just wants to be with you and please. Having met a myriad of doggos over the years, he’s definitely unique. (Do you think MY dog listened to me all the time when I needed them to? No, is the answer to that, haha). Rye is always down for a good time. He would excel with an active single or couple who, in return, want the ultimate trail/travel doggo. Rye is your guy. We know this might narrow his adoptive pool, but, woooo-boy, whoever takes him on is in for a delightful treat. He loves to hike, he loves to swim, he loves to explore, he loves to rock hop, he loves to do!!!! On the trail, he’s so focused on having fun that he doesn’t really register other dogs, people, etc. He’s out for a good time, but he IS focused on you. Need his attention? Just say his name and you’ve got it. He’s your ride or die.

As with everything in life…..friends, significant others, coworkers, etc…..there’s always more to us than meets the eye. Where we excel in one aspect, we may fall short in another (don’t we wish we could all be perfect?). His intensity for the outdoors and freedom to move about can enclose on his immediate surroundings if his needs are NOT met. We think he turns his intensity towards protecting his family (backstory…..he loved the kids in his family so much that he felt the need to protect them from the babysitter). It happens with about every dog, purchased or adopted, that you’ll encounter. We are just letting you know in advance……..but don’t think it doesn’t happen with most dogs. Their needs have to be met just like us, and if they aren’t, then undesirable behaviors can develop.

Rye is a sheer and utter DELIGHT on a hiking trail. He’s pleasant to both human and doggo passerby’s. He’s a fun car rider. It’s a joy to see him at his best sniffing around in the woods. If you are a active guy or gal looking for the bestest trail doggo in Chattanooga, please come visit Rye!

10/22/2024

Sparkles is one of our senior beauties. She’s a 9 year old Rumpy Manx that weighs in at 12+ pounds. Don’t we all wish we could be as relaxed as Sparkles ✨

10/21/2024

Thank you Stockdale's Hixson for inviting us to be a part of the costume photo contest. Petey and Tito enjoyed the trip and we had a blast seeing all of the dressed up pets! Voting has begun and for each reaction (heart, like, etc.) on a contestant's photo, Stockdale's Hixson will donate one pound of dog food to our shelter! Vote for your favorite, and the pet with the most reactions by October 27th will be entered to win a $250 Stockdale's gift card! You can vote on their page here: https://www.facebook.com/StockdalesHixsonTN