Nashville Humane Association

The Nashville Humane Association is one of the oldest service organizations in Nashville. The roots of NHA can be traced back to a society founded in 1887 to protect children from inhumane working conditions and draft horses from mistreatment. This non-profit organization was incorporated in 1946 to protect the well being of animals in Davidson County. The Nashville Humane Association's mission is carried out through the following services and activities: - Pet Adoptions. Over 2,500 healthy and temperamentally sound animals are placed each year into loving homes. - Resource Center. Information and referrals are provided for individuals calling with animal related questions. - Volunteer Opportunities. Volunteer participation plays a vital role in the provision of Nashville Humane Association services. Volunteers work as kennel aids, foster caregivers, and humane educators and provide event assistance. - Foster Care. Community volunteers foster in the homes sick and injured pets that require a nurturing environment. Foster animals are retuned as healthy, well-adjusted pets for placement in the adoption program. - Pet Therapy. Volunteers, accompanied by shelter pets, visit with residents of nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions. - Lost and Found Pets. A record of animals lost and found in the Metro area is maintained for a period of time in our facility. - Community Outreach. Rover, a colorful recreation vehicle, travels around town to provide free spay and neuter for those who need to have their pets altered but can't afford it. Source: www.nashvillehumane.org