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Smith County Humane

Brush Creek, TN

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Smith County Humane is a 100% volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, preventing cruelty, and curbing pet overpopulation in Smith County, Tennessee. They facilitate cat and dog adoptions, foster care, food support, feral trapping, and spay/neuter initiatives like FixMyPet.

Areas served Smith County, TN

Smith County Humane serves Smith County, TN.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Requirements

Completion of an adoption application and an interview with an adoption coordinator. Adopted pets must comply with mandatory spay/neuter requirements under Tennessee law (or a spay/neuter contract/deposit if not sexually mature).

How it works

Applicants submit an online adoption application to be pre-approved or matched with a pet. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, followed by an interview with an adoption coordinator to ensure the best fit.

Location

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the adoption process at Smith County Humane?

Prospective adopters submit an online application to be matched with a pet or get pre-approved, which is reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis along with an interview to find the best fit.

Are cats adopted from Smith County Humane spayed or neutered?

Yes, all cats and dogs adopted through Smith County Humane are fully vetted, vaccinated, rabies-vaccinated, and spayed or neutered prior to adoption in accordance with Tennessee law (or require a spay/neuter contract and deposit if not yet of age/size).

Does Smith County Humane accept cat surrenders?

Yes, Smith County Humane provides an owner surrender application process for both cats and dogs.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Owners seeking to rehome a dog or cat can submit an online owner surrender application through their Shelterluv portal.

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