Find the answer to your question here, among our frequently asked questions.
If you don’t find yours, don’t worry! Just give us a call at (615) 352-1010.
What should I do if I have knowledge of an animal that is being abused or neglected?
If you are a Davidson County resident, call Metro Animal Care and Control at 615-862-7928 or fill out their form online. Other county contacts are as follows:
Our spay and neuter clinic is currently closed with no set date for reopen. Please view our Pet Medical Help page for resources relating to low-cost spay and neuter and more!
Does NHA have a waiting list for people looking for a certain breed of animal?
No, the volume of requests is such that we encourage people to call 615-352-1010 to see what is currently available or check out our adoption pages for regular updates to our available animal lists:
The Nashville Humane Association is a low-kill shelter. This means we do euthanize animals, but only if it is necessary due to illness or dangerous or aggressive behavior problems. That said, in 2020 we had a 99% save rate, which was amazing, but may not be reasonable to expect as a year over year outcome. We are always working for the best goal possible, but we are realistic and pragmatic at the same time.