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Helping Animals

Report Cruelty: In Hamilton County, outside the city of Chattanooga: 423-803-2885
Emergencies: An emergency is defined as a stray injured or sick domestic animal or a situation involving a dog or cat bite. If your issue is an emergency, please call immediately instead of sending an email. Officers are on-call 24/7 for emergencies only in our service areas. If a bite has occurred, report the bite to the Health Department at 423-209-8110.
Livestock: For issues involving livestock (horses, goats, chickens, cows, etc.) please contact the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.
Wildlife: For issues involving wildlife, contact Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency or local organizations such as TruTech, Chattanooga Nature Center, or Chattanooga Zoo.
Surrender a Pet: Surrender Information
Found/Lost/Stray Animals: Lost and Found Animals
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities at HES
Foster: Foster Opportunities at HES
Adoption: Adoption Process and Available Animals
Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435

Medical Emergencies

Humane Educational Society does not provide medical emergency advice over the phone or email. We urge you to take your pet to a local vet immediately.

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga

423-822-8304

Chattanooga, TN 37421

6393 Lee Highway

VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals

2132 Amnicola Highway

Chattanooga, TN 37406

423-698-4612

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group

3812 Tennessee Avenue

Chattanooga, TN 37409

423-591-0270