Humane Society Tennessee Valley

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is dedicated to serving our region’s shelters, pets, and the people who love them through wholistic, lifesaving initiatives and care.

We envision a future in which all animals are treated humanely, with compassion and respect.

Founded in 1885, Humane Society, Tennessee Valley is the longest standing animal shelter in the State of Tennessee. A stand-alone 501c(3) limited admissions animal shelter, Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley receives no funding from national humane entities or government agencies; relying solely on private donations and grant funding.

Located in Knoxville and Clinton, TN our organization is committed to our relationships with over 55 shelters and rescues across East Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia. Our life-saving programs include our Knoxville Adoption Center, Traveling Tails Transport Program, PetHelp Program-Keeping Pets and People Together, Foster and Outreach. Our Wellness Clinic offers the public and their companion animals an examination by our veterinarian, low-cost vaccines, microchipping, and limited bloodwork if needed. We also sell preventatives for flea & tick and heartworm for our current clients. Our staff is a group of dedicated individuals that work tirelessly each day to maintain a 99% save rate for the animals that enter our doors each year.