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Chattanooga animal organizations

There are 103 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Chattanooga metro area. Combined, these Chattanooga metro animal organizations employ 752 people, earn more than $57 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $116 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Chattanooga

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
69
 
$8,870,135
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
8
 
$334,880
Animal services organizations
 
7
 
$5,946,451
Animal professional societies
 
4
 
$14,731
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
4
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
4
 
$894,166
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
3
 
$318,879
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$41,013,703
Animal alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$0
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Job trends for Chattanooga animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Chattanooga

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
19
$250k to $1M
 
5
$1M to $5M
 
2
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Chattanooga

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Tennessee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium mission is to carry out environmental research and conservation projects needed to help ensure the health and long-term sustainability of regional natural resources, and especially aquatic ecosystems.
Revenue
$34.2m
Assets
$92.5m
Employees
366
EIN
58-1837154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project K9 Hero

Project K9 Hero provides lifetime medical care and education on retired police and military working dogs. Located in Whitwell, TN.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
8
EIN
81-1770909
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Zoo

Friends of the Zoo supports the operations of Chattanooga Zoo with the aim to educate and entertain visitors in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
146
EIN
58-1661267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga Tennessee

Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society educates the public about animal care, and with a successful adoption program, reduces the number of homeless animals.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
73
EIN
62-0478240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mckamey Animal Center

Saving animals. Helping people. - to create a culture of compassionate Care, community engagement & advocacy for animals by providing programs & education that support people & companion animals. To eliminate Animal over population, cruelty, and neglect.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
111
EIN
01-0824858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattaneuter

ChattaNeuter offers low-cost spay/neuter services and veterinary care, reducing pet overpopulation and empowering communities to responsibly care for their animals.
Revenue
$894.2k
Assets
$623.4k
Employees
11
EIN
81-1072918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Bluebird Society

Chattanooga Bluebird Society is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Hixson, TN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-1450469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Excel Community Foundation

Excel Community Foundation is an organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofit in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-4818118
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phoenix-Agape Humane Society

Phoenix-Agape Humane Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-4401916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whiskers Fund

Whiskers Fund is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Soddy Daisy, TN that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1532686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Al Manlaka

Al Manlaka is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lookout MTN, GA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2272543
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of East Ridge Animal Services

Friends of East Ridge Animal Services is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2522528
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Your Local Fur Mama

Your Local Fur Mama is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3043889
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sacred Circle Foundation

Sacred Circle Foundation is an organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofit in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 1992.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
62-1478931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Zoo Keepers / TN Valley Aazk

American Association of Zoo Keepers / TN Valley Aazk is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 1992.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2152119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Tennessee Alliance for Animals

East Tennessee Alliance for Animals rescued and rehomed 400 animals in 2022, utilizing every dollar received by the organization to assist other animals. Their mission is focused on rescuing and rehoming dogs.
Revenue
$74.3k
Assets
$24.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-1859011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Noahs Arc Clinic

Noahs Arc Clinic is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Rossville, GA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-4671696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Dog Agility Club

Chattanooga Dog Agility Club is an animal services organization in Hixson, TN that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-5202476
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Veterans Providing American Warriors Solace

Veterans Providing American Warriors Solace is an animal services organization in S Pittsburg, TN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1788003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Petcare for Unhoused People

Petcare for Unhoused People is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3597546
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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