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Southern Alliance for People & Animal Welfare (SAFPAW) is a Nashville-based non-profit dedicated to breaking down poverty obstacles for low-income and unhoused community members and their companion pets. The organization supports cats and dogs through free spay/neuter transports, vaccinations, basic wellness care, food and supply distribution, and temporary foster placement. Operating throughout Davidson County and the greater Nashville area, SAFPAW strives to keep pets healthy, safely housed, and united with their families.
Southern Alliance Foundation for People & Animal Welfare is open By appointment / Resource line via text: (615) 474-8390 and serves Nashville, Madison, and Davidson County, Tennessee.
Varies by animal / contact for details
Adopters must provide contact information, demonstrate an ability to care for a companion animal in a safe home environment, and agree to keep the pet up to date on essential wellness care.
Prospective adopters can connect through SAFPAW's outreach channels or partner adoption events. Inquiries and applications can be initiated by contacting SAFPAW via text or email to meet eligible rescue cats and complete adoption arrangements.
Yes. SAFPAW coordinates spay/neuter services and basic medical care (including rabies and distemper vaccinations, deworming, and ear mite treatments) for cats and dogs belonging to homeless and low-income community members at no charge.
You can volunteer, offer emergency foster placement, or inquire about adoptable cats by reaching out via their website at safpaw.org/take-action, messaging via social media, or texting their resource line at (615) 474-8390.
SAFPAW offers free cat food, pet supplies, veterinary transportation, and temporary foster care during owner medical emergencies or housing crises to prevent unnecessary pet relinquishment.
SAFPAW primarily focuses on intake prevention, emergency temporary foster care, and pet retention assistance (providing pet food, supplies, and free medical care so owners facing hardship do not need to surrender their animals). For direct surrender requests or emergency rehoming, pet owners should contact SAFPAW directly.
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