Nashville Humane Association

Ready to smile big?📸 The official Mutt Strutt 2026 photos from Get Pet Pics are here, and trust us... you’re going to want to see these! Want to browse the full gallery? Head to https://lnkd.in/e3sgnGru and click the “Get Pet Pics” button to view all the photos! We’re still feeling so grateful for everyone who made this event possible. Our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and every single attendee who showed up helped us raise $53,000 for shelter pets! Because of you, we’re able to continue providing lifesaving care and happy homes to animals who need it most.🧡

Our Executive Director and her sidekick, Grizz, visited Gower Elementary for career day last week!🐾📚 Students learned about the different careers at Nashville Humane and how each role helps care for, protect, and find loving homes for the dogs and cats we serve. It also happens to be Tennessee Animal Shelter Awareness Month, and there was no better time to talk about the impact shelters make and how future generations play a big role in continuing that work. These students reminded us just how important it is to keep inspiring future animal advocates, caregivers, and problem-solvers to help save lives.❤️

Mark your calendars!🐶 Whether you're already registered or are planning on attending Mutt Strutt this Sunday, we want to make sure you're rested before the race! Skip the line and pick up your race packet early at Nashville Humane (213 Oceola Avenue): 🧡 Thursday, May 14th from 4 - 7 PM 🧡 Friday, May 15th from 1 - 5 PM Get it done early and spend Sunday doing what matters most, strutting for shelter pets!

Mark your calendars!💉 Our next monthly Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic will be at Nashville Humane (admin office building) on Saturday, May 16th! Community members will be able to receive vaccines, microchips, deworming medication, and flea/tick prevention for their dogs and cats!🐶🐱 How it works: Making an appointment is the best way to guarantee your pet will be seen and helps our team keep the clinic running smoothly. But if you can’t book ahead, walk-ups are still welcome! We’ll accept as many as we can based on availability once the event begins. Vaccines include: Rabies, DAPP, DAPPL, Bordetella, and FVRCP. • Maximum of 5 pets per household. • Cash and/or credit payment options only. ⁠ • We ask that all pets please be on a leash or in a carrier. 📌 Reserve your appointment at https://lnkd.in/e2DC437c

This week alone, our Pet Food Bank helped support 55 local families and their pets.🧡 At Nashville Humane, we believe pets are family, and our Darcy Lashinsky Memorial Food Bank exists to help keep them where they belong: in loving homes. Every bag of food means one less family choosing between feeding themselves and feeding the pet they love. 🐾 Donations of unopened dog and cat food, treats, and other pet essentials help make this possible every single week. 🐾 Donations can be dropped off at our shelter (213 Oceola Ave) or shipped directly to us. 🐾 Visit https://lnkd.in/etFuXmwe to learn more about our Pet Food Bank and how you can help support this lifesaving program. Thank you for helping create a more compassionate community for pets and people alike.

‼️Happening now‼️ More than 55,000 acres are burning across southeast Georgia.❤️🩹 Behind those numbers are families evacuating, communities destroyed, and shelters preparing for an influx of animals who are injured, lost, or without a place to go. As the fires continue to spread, action is already underway. Early this morning, Greater Good Charities coordinated an emergency flight to move nearly 60 shelter pets to safety from The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia. These were not pets being separated from families, but animals who were already awaiting adoption before the fires began. This transport creates critical kennel space for animals in crisis, while allowing their team to remain focused on helping their communities through this disaster. From there, it became a team effort. Alongside Cheatham County Animal Control, Humane Society of Dickson County, and Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, our teams welcomed roughly 50 dogs and 10 cats to Tennessee. At Nashville Humane, our priority is always the people and pets of Middle Tennessee and our state. That commitment never changes. But when disaster strikes, showing up for others is part of the work, too. So when the call came, we said yes, welcoming 10 dogs and 8 cats into our care this morning. Because in moments like this, it’s not just about one shelter. It’s about communities supporting each other, so no one has to face disaster alone. Thank you to Greater Good Charities for leading this mission, and to our community for making it possible for us to extend our impact when it matters most. Our hearts are with everyone impacted by these wildfires.❤️

Does your pet need low-cost vet care?🖤 New appointments are officially open! As part of our expanded community clinics, Nashville Humane will continue hosting weekday clinics for spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips. Appointments are required for all weekday clinics, and walk-ups are not accepted. And don’t worry, our monthly Saturday clinic is still offered. Details and appointments for May 16th coming soon! Here’s to a healthier year for pets across our community, one appointment at a time. 📌 Head to https://lnkd.in/e2DC437c to book your appointment!

You may not always see them, but every animal knows them.🩺 Happy World Veterinary Day to our Vet Services Team at Nashville Humane! They work tirelessly behind the scenes, providing care and medical attention to every animal that walks through our doors. From intake to adoption, they make sure each pet is healthy and ready for their next chapter. At the heart of that work are: 💚 Dr. Anderson, Chief Medical Director 💚 Dr. Lundahl, Staff Veterinarian Their leadership guides a team that performed 2,266 spay and neuter surgeries in 2025, and ensured every adoptable pet was spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. And that’s only scratching the surface! Their work happens behind the scenes, but their impact is everywhere. Join us in thanking our Vet Services Team for the lifesaving work they do 365 days a year!

WE DID IT!!🚗🐾 Adoptable Colby is excited to share that we've hit 1,000 sign-ups, which means our license plate is now approved and in production! The production process is expected to be completed around October 2026, and sign-ups are currently closed while the state completes this step. Already signed up? Keep an eye on your mailbox! You will receive a letter from your County Clerk once your license plate is ready to be picked up. We are so grateful to everyone who helped us cross the finish line and bring this life-saving plate to Tennessee roads! We will post updates on our social media and website as we have further information to share.❤️

For 80 years, volunteers have been at the heart of it all.💙 It’s National Volunteer Week, and as we celebrate our 80th birthday, we’re taking a moment to recognize the people who help make it all possible. Our volunteers are everywhere. With our animals, behind the scenes, out in the community, and often jumping in across multiple departments to help wherever they’re needed most. One day it’s walking dogs, the next it’s folding laundry, working events, or helping a shy animal come out of their shell. That kind of flexibility, compassion, and dedication is what keeps our shelter running and helps animals find their loving homes. These photos are just a glimpse into the many ways our volunteers make a difference every single day. To our volunteers: thank you for being part of this 80-year legacy. We’re so grateful for you!💙