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Tennessee animal shelters

There are 714 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean animal shelters employ 1,448 people, earn more than $90 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $195 million.
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Animal shelters by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
200
 
$27,391,671
Knoxville
 
102
 
$18,548,132
Memphis
 
72
 
$7,893,663
Chattanooga
 
45
 
$7,737,026
Kingsport
 
30
 
$2,619,851
Clarksville
 
22
 
$1,114,833
Morristown
 
21
 
$2,290,579
Johnson City
 
19
 
$3,691,364
Jackson, TN
 
15
 
$1,679,878
Cleveland, TN
 
14
 
$641,051
Showing 10 of 10 metros

Job trends for Tennessee animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
86
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
16
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
190
$250k to $1M
 
62
$1M to $5M
 
15
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Tennessee

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1-20 of 714

Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee (YWAC)

To serve the community through innovative approaches to sheltering, adopting, the spaying/neutering of animals and public education about animal welfare.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
141
EIN
45-5326778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County

Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County rescues and adopts animals, promotes humane treatment through education, and provides a spay-neuter program.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
52
EIN
23-7236238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County-Johnson City Animal Control Center

Animal Control Center enforces laws, runs shelter in Johnson City, TN. Adoption and spay/neutering programs available.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
88
EIN
58-1661479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horse Plus Humane Society

Largest US horse welfare org, rescuing from slaughter pipeline. Also accepts surrenders, seizures & transfers, and buys horses in danger.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
31
EIN
20-1156396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary provides loving homes, veterinary care, and support for over 500 senior dogs, promoting adoption and fostering networks.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
91
EIN
45-5084188
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
$3.8m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
110
EIN
01-0824858
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
$2.3m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
86
EIN
62-0478240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Humane Society

Nashville Humane Society rescues at-risk pets, finds responsible homes, promotes humane treatment, and supports community families through various programs and resources.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
68
EIN
62-0672999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Community Center

Pet Community Center promotes the human-animal bond through accessible veterinary care, low-cost spay/neuter services, and outreach to underserved areas.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
36
EIN
45-1524886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muttnation Foundation

The Muttnation Foundation supports shelter pet adoption, provides disaster relief, and grants funding for animal welfare initiatives across the U.S.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
2
EIN
27-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Companion Pet Rescue and Transport of West TN

Companion Pet Rescue and Transport of West TN rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes animals, providing medical care and ensuring safe environments for over 10,000 canines.
Revenue
$779.4k
Assets
$195.7k
Employees
8
EIN
20-3595457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sevier County Animal Shelter

Rescues and houses animals for public welfare. Reunites lost pets with owners and matches homeless pets with loving families.
Revenue
$767.1k
Assets
$167.1k
Employees
17
EIN
83-0857151
IRS type
501(c)(3)

True Rescue

True Rescue is a non-profit in Mt. Juliet, TN. They provide animal shelter care and adoption, as well as fundraise for extreme medical cases through Whisker Walk 5K.
Revenue
$923.1k
Assets
$422.3k
Employees
0
EIN
84-5161581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Monroe County Friends of Animals

Monroe County Friends of Animals improves the welfare of homeless and abandoned cats and dogs through food, vet services, rescue placement, and transportation.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
11
EIN
20-1909433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society

To provide an animal shelter for stray animals and investigate calls of animal cruelty. Providing animal shelter for stray animals.
Revenue
$781.0k
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
32
EIN
59-1763258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for giant breed dogs and mixes facing euthanasia. Located in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$78.2k
Employees
46
EIN
26-1428139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sevier County Humane Society

Sevier County Humane Society protects animals by sheltering, placing, controlling population, responding to neglect/abuse reports, and providing humane education.
Revenue
$762.8k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
28
EIN
62-0938001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mcminn Regional Humane Society

MRHS promotes humane animal practices through a spay/neuter clinic, adoption specials, and partnerships with rescues to save animal lives.
Revenue
$859.2k
Assets
$916.8k
Employees
11
EIN
62-1443811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge

Animal refuge advocating for animal rights, providing safe haven, rehabilitation and adoption for displaced animals.
Revenue
$828.4k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
9
EIN
81-0880635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jesse C Beesley Animal Humane Foundation

The Jesse C Beesley Animal Humane Foundation offers affordable spay-neuter services, educates on responsible pet care, and provides financial assistance for pet owners.
Revenue
$993.3k
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
13
EIN
58-1399719
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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