The dogs and cats who enter our shelter come in all shapes and sizes with a wide range of health conditions. Nothing saddens us more than those that come to us who have suffered from neglect and/or abuse. Their stories are heartbreaking. Many of the animals are those who have great love to share with new families and friends. A gentle touch and loving heart is what they seem to want the most, even though other hands have abused them and other hearts have neglected their needs. They are forgiving and loving to those that have love to share with them.

Many of these wonderful animals will make wonderful pets. Unfortunately, there are some who need expensive surgeries (beyond spaying or neutering) to help them recover from their past before they are able to be adopted. HES is asking for your help for these special animals so that they live and long and good life as the friend and family member to those who will adopt them. The adoption donations that HES receives does not allow us to cover the costs of expensive surgeries and many shelters across the country have no option but to euthanize these great animals. HES would like to make a difference and is asking for the support and help of this wonderful and giving community to save their lives.

Your donation, no matter how small, will count! All donations made to the Special Needs Fund at HES will be used directly for medical intervention for these animals. We accept donations via PayPal, a secure method of donating by debit or credit card (you do not have to be a paypal member to use it), or by check to 212 N. Highland Park Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Remember that HES is a 501 (c)3 non profit organization, so your donation is totally tax-deductible. 

If you would like to make a donation online, please click this button.  Please add that this is a donation for the SNF (Special Needs Fund) in the "note" section of the form. Thank you!

Call 624-5302.Ext 221 to give over the phone or stop by from 8am-4pm Mon. through Sat. (open until 6pm on Thurs.)