National figures indicate that about half of the animals in shelters..."some much more and some much less"... are euthanized for lack of good homes. Animals at your local shelter are just waiting for someone like you to give them a new home. Please consider adopting from a local shelter for the following reasons:

• Shelter adoption creates a “golden opportunity” to be a part of the solution…adoption saves one life and creates a space for another pet who needs shelter.

• Shelter pets are available in many shapes, sizes, ages, energy levels, breeds and personalities…all in one place.

• Shelters are meant to be temporary homes for pets.  Your perfect companion is anxiously waiting for you.

• The unconditional love you get and bond you can have with a shelter pet offers a relationship like no other.

• Coming home to joyous greetings and years of companionship from a shelter pet is mutually beneficial to pet and guardian.

• Many shelters provide helpful behavioral assessments for pets available for adoption.

• Most shelter pets have received all appropriate medical care, including spay or neuter prior to adoption.  Adoption fees usually cover all of this and are quite reasonable.

• Giving a homeless pet a forever home with you is one of the most gratifying things you can do.

Making your “first stop” a shelter close to home when you’re looking for four-legged companion is a truly kind thing to do. To locate your local animal shelter, check the Yellow Pages under "animal shelter," "animal control," or "humane society. 

Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center 

Happy Tales Humane

Metro Animal Care and Control

Nashville Humane Association