Animal Care Trust, Animal Care and Adoption Center
100 E. 11Th Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402About this shelter
Animal Care Trust, Animal Care and Adoption Center in Chattanooga, TN
The Animal Care Trust, Animal Care and Adoption Center serves Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County, where 16 other animal shelters and rescues also operate. Known locally as McKamey Animal Center, it has served the Greater Chattanooga area since 2008 under the mission "Saving Animals. Helping People." The center fosters a culture of compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals, offering programs and education that support both people and companion animals throughout the community. Nearly 5,000 animals turn to the center each year for adoption and care services.
Before you go
Adopting from this shelter
Adoption process
Visit the Center in person (no holds via phone/email, no appointment needed), meet and interact with the pet, then complete paperwork and pay the adoption fee to take the pet home, usually the same day; adopters must be 18+ with valid photo ID.
- Service area
- Chattanooga, Red Bank, and Lakesite, Tennessee (Greater Chattanooga area)
- County
- Hamilton County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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