Pet Deposit Assistance Program
Nashville Humane Association has resources to assist pet families who need assistance keeping their pets in their homes where they belong. Our pets are our families. Among those resources, the Pet Deposit Assistance Program is able to provide financial assistance to qualified pet families through grant funding to keep pets in their homes and out of shelters.
Program Eligibility
Below are reasons for potential participation in NHA’s Pet Deposit Assistance Program, but are not limited to:
- The owner otherwise cannot afford to pay the full cost for a required pet deposit or pet rent due to financial hardship.
Program Qualifications
- Applicants must be a Nashville / Davidson County resident – proof of residency will be required.
- Applicants must provide all requested documentation, including vaccination records, medical information, care information, and/or estimates for care or medication(s).
- Applicants may be asked to provide proof of income, proof of employment, proof of residency/deposit/lease, or some other form of verification documentation required for qualification.
The Fine Print
Applications are reviewed and financial assistance is awarded on a case-by-case basis. Approval for a grant or voucher is not guaranteed, and only completed applications will be considered for assistance. Please note: it may take up to 1-2 weeks for an application to be approved.
Please fill out this application to be considered for our Pet Deposit Assistance Program.
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.
