We serve our region’s shelters, pets, and the people who love them through wholistic, life saving initiatives and care.
We do more than just adoptions.
Every companion animal that enters our doors comes to us with a story of abandonment. We give them hope, love and a healthy start on their journey to a new home.
The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley operates a bit differently than what you might think. We are committed to joining companion animals and people who love them, and keeping them together for the long run. We see ourselves as a part of the wider community and our services reflect that.
We would love you to come meet our current companion animals and adopt or foster someone special.

How We’re Different

Collaboration
One of the ways we’re different is the support we provide for our 55 partner shelters. We transfer in animals from throughout the state and beyond. We also partner with vets and businesses within the community to help support adopters in the continued care of their animals.
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Pet Help
Our PetHelp Program strives to keep pets and people together by offering services including a Pet Food Pantry. We provide resources for our community and the animals they love.
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Community
We hold adoption and outreach events throughout the community to raise awareness. We also have programs like Paws to Visit, allowing our animals to visit senior care centers, and a reading program for kids to get involved with the animals. More ›
How You Can Help

Donate
We can only do the work we do because of you! Whether you make a single donation, become a monthly donor, or host a fundraiser for us, you will be contributing to our lifesaving mission.

Volunteer
With so much to do to care for our shelter pets there are lots of ways to volunteer with us. We rely on the community to lend a hand and are so grateful that they do.

Foster
It takes a special person to welcome an animal into your home short term. As a foster, you help give dogs a break from stress, raise kittens and puppies until surgery, and generally are our superheroes!
What’s New
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Save the Date: Mask-Fur-Ade Gala
🎭 Save the Date 🎭 You are cordially invited to the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley’s 2026 Mask-Fur-Ade Gala on October 23, 2026, at Bridgewater Place. Step into an evening inspired by the elegance…
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Dotty’s Story
Sometimes, life brings things that stay with you forever. Sometimes, it’s good, sometimes it’s not so much. This is the story of one of the best times of our lives: the story of Dotty. This…
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Spring Humane Education Camp
Now Accepting Applications! Humane Society, Tennessee Valley is thrilled to announce our Spring Humane Education Camp, a hands-on learning experience designed for 6th–12th grade students who want to explore the world of animal welfare. This…
