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Making Adoption Magic
Since 1946, Nashville Humane Association has dedicated our efforts to aiding sick, homeless and at-risk shelter pets in Nashville, throughout Middle Tennessee, and across the globe.
Voted “Nashville’s Favorite Place to Adopt” year-over-year, we pride ourselves on our 99% save rate and making thousands of new families each year, all while focusing our mission on assisting pets and pet-people throughout our community.
News & Events
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Lifesaving Statistics
Nashville Humane has been saving lives in Nashville, Middle Tennessee, and across the globe for more than 75 years.
With an annual save rate of 99% for more than five years running, we are a safe-haven for ailing, homeless, and at-risk pets throughout our community.
Thanks to our transport program we’re able to assist urban and rural shelters not only in our backyard but all across the country!
Let’s Connect!
📣 Fundraising team check-in! Currently in the lead:
1️⃣ Woof-Stock Tribe 🐾
2️⃣ The Butt Scooters 🐕
3️⃣ Jacob’s Canine Crew 🐶
4️⃣ VCA 🌟
5️⃣ Team Family 🦸♂️
Which team will you support?? There are so many amazing people working hard to raise funds for shelter pets, and we just know they’d be so appreciative of your help! Every dollar counts and brings us closer to our goal of creating a world where every wagging tail has a loving home.
Music City Mutt Strutt is Sunday, May 21 at Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Registration is still OPEN, so click the link in our bio and join us! Together, let's make a lasting impact in the lives of shelter pets and give them the love and care they deserve. 🐾❤️
May 11
We want to give a special shoutout to @sportsbetexpert for their incredible generosity in supporting our fundraiser for a new play yard! Their donation of $5,000 will have a significant impact on creating a safe and fun play area for the dogs in our care.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of dogs at our shelter. We appreciate your incredible support and are honored to have you as a partner in our mission to provide love and care for dogs in need!
May 10
Real-life Muppet alert! Miles is a lovable 2-year-old pup looking for his forever home. Weighing in at 58 lbs, we think he may be a giant Schnauzer mix. Miles loves nothing more than playing fetch with tennis balls and showing off his incredible strength 💪. He's a big boy with an even bigger heart, and he's ready to bring a whole lot of love and joy to his new family.
Want to meet Miles? Simply fill out an adoption app on his profile, which is linked in our bio. A member of our team will reach out to set up a time to meet!
#opttoadopt #rescuedogsofinstagram #giantschnauzermix #adoptabledogs #fetch
May 9
Attention all Music City Mutt Strutters! 🐶🏃♀️ Our official shirt for this year is finally here, and we can't wait for you to see it! This year's shirt features the powerful message "We run for them" to remind us of the amazing companions who give us unconditional love and support every day. 🐾💕
As we gear up for this year's event, let's remember the important reasons why we run - to raise awareness and support for the wonderful shelter animals who are still waiting for their forever homes. With every step we take, we're making a difference in their lives and helping to create a brighter future for all animals.
So join us on the course and wear your Music City Mutt Strutt shirt with pride as we run for our four-legged friends! Let's show everyone that together, we can make a real impact in the lives of shelter animals. Link in bio!
#werunforthem #opttoadopt #shelterpets #nashvilletn #runwithpurpose #rescuedogsrock
May 9
Mother's Day gifts that support shelter pets are just a click away! Save 25% using code: MOM25 thru 4/14! Link in bio! 🎀
#mothersday #mothersdaygifts #giftsthatgiveback #shelterpets #rescueanimals #nashville
May 8
Happening now: Bath 🛁
Happening tomorrow: Our friends (and Mutt Strutt supporters) from @stanleysteemerofficial will be sponsoring ALL NHA ADOPTIONS tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/9. Learn more today at 2 pm on @localon2live with an adoptable pup named John! (Who is currently getting a little bath before traveling to @wkrntv News 2.)
PS: Mutt Strutt is coming up fast, happening Sunday, 5/21. Please register today at the link in bio!
May 8
Huge thank you to @temptationscats for sponsoring cat adoptions this past weekend! The results are in, and 25 kitties found their forever homes! 🥳
Thank you to all who adopted. We're so grateful you chose Nashville Humane to help you find your new best friend! 🥰
May 8
This weekend was a fairytale, but it's not over yet! Today is the last day @temptationscats is offering free cat adoptions, so make it the best day, and add a new cat to your family to love for evermore.
They’ll even throw in some of their food and treats – whether you want to adopt one cat or fifteen. (Please don’t actually adopt fifteen cats – that’s way too many.)
May 7
It’s nice to have a friend.
If you’re enchanted by red fur and want a cat to snuggle in your cardigan and love forever and always, then we’ve got an offer that you might find hard to resist. @temptationscats is offering free adoptions for our cats through Sunday, along with some of their food and treats!
You can either keep the name from the shelter or call it what you want. ☺️
May 6
Huge thanks to @friendshipcommanders for coming by to show some love to our shelter pets! 💛
Here they are pictured with two of our adoptable cats, Kiowa and Harry. Both are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on their vaccinations. AND @temptationscats is sponsoring feline adoptions through Sunday, May 7! It’s the purrfect time to adopt! 😺
#adoptasheltercat #rescuecats #opttoadopt #nashvilletn #takemehome
May 5
The Nashville Humane Association (NHA), incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, is one of the oldest service organizations in Nashville. We are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, & promoting the humane treatment of animals.
