Welcome to the HES!

  Welcome to the The Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga! We have moved into an era of renewed determination to bring hope to the thousands of wayward animals who find their way to our shelter each year.  In order to achieve our goals,  we are reaching out to the community to connect people with animals. Together, we can improve the lives of those who cannot speak for themselves.

Whether you want to adopt a special pet, or need help with behavioral issues of an already adopted companion, you can find all the help you need right here! Navigate your way to questions you might have about lost pets or city/county ordinances.

2009 Rabies Clinic!

The 2009 Hamilton County Rabies Clinics will be held April 17, April 18, April 22, April 24 and April 25 at a variety of locations!  Download the current 2009 Rabies Clinic Schedule here.

Kuranda Beds

Please consider donating a Kuranda bed for our shelter animals!  Our shelter has signed up to receive your donations!

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Animal Friendly License Plates

You can help fund spay/neuter programs in Tennessee by purchasing an Animal Friendly license plate!  read more

Upcoming HES Events!

Check out all the HES upcoming events here

Online Donating Available!

Have you considered making a tax deductible donation to HES to help our animals?  You can now donate online here!

Join our Mailing List

  Would you like to receive the HES newsletters?  Sign up here

"What's for Lunch?" Campaign 

  Help us feed the animals at our shelter.  It costs at least $52,000 annually to feed the animals since the plant who donated food to us for years has shut down.  The animals who are waiting for homes need good food and your help. Read the flyer and click here to donate.

"Getting to Zero" Campaign 

  Join us to make  ALL of Hamilton County a "NO KILL" zone!  Read more

HES is Going Cageless!

  Our project is to get rid of the wire cages at our shelter for over 600 unwanted and abused pets housed daily at the Humane Educational Society. Read more

Start a Checking Account

  Help us help the animals!  Start a checking/personal account with Sun Trust Visa and have $100 donated to our shelter!!  More

Help us Feed the Animals™

Feed the Animals™ is a program through the Humane Educational Society that assists people and their pets in our community. The program was created by HES Animal Protection Services Manager David Hutton to help residents down on their luck and keep more pets from being surrendered into shelters. Read more

Distinguished Service to Animals Award

HES receives Tennessee's Week for the Animals "Distinguished Service to the Animals" 2005 Animal Shelter of the Year Award.  read more

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