Shelter Tours

Whether you’re looking for new ideas to support your organizations ways of working, or checking out the latest trends in building architecture, taking a tour or two of some local shelters could provide some inspiration. Each tour is provided free of charge, but you will need to provide your own transportation. Attendance is limited, sign up when you register for The Annual Conference.
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Humane Educational Society

4155 Randolph Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Humane Educational Society is offering a tour on Monday, October 26 at 4:30pm
Space is limited to 40 attendees.

The Humane Educational Society is a private, nonprofit, open-admission animal shelter that serves Hamilton County through municipal contracts and community partnerships. Operating from a 30,000-square-foot facility built in 2020, HES cares for approximately 3,000 - 4,000 animals annually and includes a 266-kennel shelter, on-site spay/neuter clinic, animal services division, and adoption center.

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MAC C.A.R.E.S.

4001 Rossville Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37407

MAC C.A.R.E.S. is offering a tour on Monday, October 26 at 4pm
Space is limited to 20 attendees.

The MAC C.A.R.E.S. Center was opened by McKamey Animal Center in 2024 to serve as a hub for distribution of food and supplies to pet owners at risk of losing their pets, and now distributes more than 69 tons of food each year. It is housed within a multi-agency collaborative “Impact Hub” designed to bring a myriad of essential services, including emergency housing support, human food pantry, needle exchange, mental health services and more, directly to those in need.

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ChattaNEUTER

5950 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421

Chattaneuters is offering a tour on Thursday, October 29 at 12:30pm
Space is limited to 20 attendees.

During the tour, we will demonstrate how our High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) clinic functions as a well-oiled machine. We will highlight how proper staff training, clear communication, and attention to detail allow us to efficiently perform approximately 32 surgeries a day using simple, standardized equipment and protocols.

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