Nashville Humane Association

We are thrilled to announce that Nashville Humane Association has been selected to participate in the ASPCA Learning Lab Shelter Behavior Partnership!???? Earlier this month, some of our team members spent a week working alongside ASPCA experts, diving deep into critical animal behavioral care strategies. This exciting collaboration will help us provide even better care for the animals who come through our shelter and give our team the tools they need to thrive in their positions. As part of this two-year mentorship program, we will be integrating key strategies into our operations to enhance behavioral support for the animals in our care. This partnership will not only help prepare our furry friends for life in loving homes, but it will also support successful adoption outcomes. We’re so excited to bring these new insights and approaches back to our shelter and continue making a positive impact on the lives of the animals we serve. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this new, exciting journey!

Full bellies and grateful hearts!?????? We want to give a huge THANK YOU to PEDIGREE Foundation and CESAR? Canine Cuisine for answering our Wishlist Plea last week! Thanks to their generous support, along with the kindness of our incredible community members, our hoarding case pups now have the supplies they need as the prepare for adoption. We couldn't do this without all of you – your compassion is truly making a difference in the lives of our animals. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us give these pups the love and care they deserve!

Mark your calendars!?? Our next monthly Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic will be at FiftyForward Donelson Station on Saturday, March 29th! The first 100 attendees will be able to receive vaccines, microchips, deworming medication, and flea/tick prevention for their dogs and cats thanks to your local donations and a generous grant from the Banfield Foundation! ???? Vaccines are $15 each: Rabies, DAPP, DAPPL, Bordetella, and FVRCP. Microchips are $10. General Deworming Medication is $5. Flea/Tick Prevention (lasts 30 days) is $10. ? No appointment is needed. ? ? Serving the first 100 pets (dogs and cats) to arrive. ? ? Cash and/or credit payment options only. ? ? We ask that all pets please be on a leash or in a carrier.

Happy Employee Appreciation Day!?? Today, we want to take a moment to give a huge THANK YOU to our incredible staff at Nashville Humane. Their dedication and hard work make it possible for us to save nearly 4,000 animals every year! This picture is just a small glimpse of the dogs and cats our team is currently working around the clock to care for. Thanks to our team, they are given a chance at a healthier, happier life. Their compassion, tireless efforts, and love for every animal make our mission possible. We couldn’t do it without Team NHA. Thank you for all that you do to make this world a better place, one paw at a time.??

Tennessee, we need your help!?? Don't let it get to this point... order your specialty license plate before your dog beats you to it (we know they’re fast, but c’mon, they can’t drive). We’ve got a chance to create our very own Nashville Humane license plate, but we need 1,000 sign-ups from Tennessee residents to make it happen, and we are currently at 476. Every dollar raised goes straight to the pets and pet owners in our community, helping keep animals fed and families together! So, let’s not leave it to your pet to take the wheel. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/eBXUjFdY and show off your love for animals on the road! ????

Did You Know Nashville Humane is KultureCity Certified??? Adopters and guests at Nashville Humane Association who have sensory processing needs have additional accessibility and inclusion options available. Visitors to NHA have the option to use noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, verbal cue cards, and other tools intended to assist people who may experience sensory overload during their time at the shelter. In addition to the available tools and equipment, NHA has received KultureCity’s Sensory Inclusive Certification since 2023. KultureCity, the nation’s leading nonprofit for sensory accessibility and acceptance, has only certified four animal shelters in the United States. As a Sensory Inclusive Certified facility, Nashville Humane staff have also received special training to assist members of the public with sensory processing needs. Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD, and other similar conditions. One of the major barriers for these individuals is sensitivity to overstimulation and noise, which is an enormous part of the environment in a venue like an animal shelter. With this certification, NHA is better prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities in having the most comfortable and accommodating experience possible when visiting the shelter. So, how do you utilize this certification? When you arrive at Nashville Humane, head to our front desk and let a staff member know you’d like to use KultureCity during your visit. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions during this time or feel free to call us at 615-352-1010 before your visit. After you are done visiting, drop off your items at the front desk and (hopefully) take your new furry friend home! You can also download the free KultureCity App prior to visiting.??

Are you ready to strut your stuff on May 18th? Register today for Music City Mutt Strutt!?? Not an experienced runner? Don't worry! You can choose between a 5k race or a 1-mile fun run, so don't forget to tell all your two and four-legged friends about Mutt Strutt presented by VCA Animal Hospitals! ?? Head to nashvillehumane.org to secure your spot and support our shelter pets! We can't wait to see you at Shelby Bottoms Greenway!??

We have BIG news!?? On World Spay Day, we are excited to announce a new program aimed at tackling pet overpopulation! Starting in June 2025, a partnership between Nashville Humane and Metro Animal Care and Control will offer affordable spay and neuter services to Davidson County residents through our ROVER program! This pilot program, created in response to the community's biggest need, will bring much-needed, low-cost services to reduce pet overpopulation and support animal welfare in our area. Our goal is to improve access to spay/neuter services, enhance the overall well-being of pets in Davidson County, and help combat overcrowded shelters everywhere. We want to give a special thank you to our dedicated staff and supporters across both organizations for making this initiative a reality! This has been in the development stages for a long time, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact it has on Davidson County and beyond. More information coming soon!??

Thank you Bone Dry Roofing for hosting and Banfield Foundation for sponsoring our February Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic. We were able to serve 117 animals in the Nashville community, keeping them safe, healthy, and out of shelters.??

We are excited to announce our 2025 Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog photos are here!??? We hope all of our two and four-legged friends had as much fun as we did last Saturday. From watching dogs and Celebrity Walkers strutting the Yee Paw runway, to our attendees dressed in their best country outfits, it was a night to remember! Thanks to our supportive community we raised $219,689 for shelter animals! As a non-profit, Nashville Humane depends on events like Unleashed presented by Pedigree US to keep our doors open and our mission going. Thank you for helping save lives this year! Want to see more photos? Head to our website to browse the rest! You can also download them by clicking the "2025 Unleashed Digital Photos" button on your phone or laptop. Yee Paw!??