It's been two years since I adopted Oweny from Pet Placement Center. It was definitely the best…read moredecision I ever made. I've never been a pet person but after a big breakup in which I had to let go of a dog I fell in love with, I realized I was a dog person and knew I wanted a special dog in my life. About a year ago, Owney and I stopped in at the Pet Placement Center to say hi. They recognized him and were so happy to see him happy and loved. They even took a picture of him. I can't say enough great things about the Pet Placement Center. They truly care about animals and want them to have their furever homes.

I just had my volunteer orientation and first experience with this wonderful place! The staff and…read morevolunteers gave me the definition of a warm welcome. The Volunteer Coordinator Fran was friendly and thorough when speaking with me about the history of the shelter, volunteer options, and during the shelter tour. Each staff member said hello and introduced him or herself. Although a small shelter, everything looked clean and organized. This shelter is also a nonprofit and exists to help both the county and city shelters, Humane Society and McKamey, with overcrowding challenges. Can't wait to help walk dogs, etc!

I recommend ANY animal shelter that is humanely housing, feeding and providing medical care and the…read moreloving human touch. McKamey, which is actually the city animal control and shelter facility, is taxpayer supported as well as through all levels of contribution and promotion. The facility is a highly impressive one on a large tract of land but you can't always judge a book by the cover. The shelter has always been under scrutiny for a number of very unattractive reasons, especially when it's function is to care for, house and place animals into qualifying homes. Qualifying is based largely on what potential adopters write on their forms. No one From the shelter visits the homes of potential adopter to make sure the conditions are good for the welfare of the animal. Once you get beyond the highly questionable events and administrative stains, you can move ahead to SAVE a homeless animal and feel very good about that. Having given you a heads up about the shameful aspect, I will tell you that the majority of the volunteers who do the work and connect with the animals are dedicated, conscientious and caring. I suggest all adopters chose a vet before adoption and have your pet received a complete physical so there are no surprised that can be life-threatening or more expensive than your budget. Adopting an animal is a life long decision and you should start out knowing your pet's medical condition. I can tell you that the shelter is always at capacity with great animals that want warm, inviting and loving homes. I was lucky to have been told that before I could take my dog home, she would have to be held to treat her for heart worms. The shelter bears the cost which in my case, took about four months Always do due diligence on any shelter and ask if they have a no kill policy that is a part of their registration with the city, county and state

Super friendly staff! I adopted my dog in September then went back in March and adopted another. I…read morelike that they know their animals so it's easier to know what pet would be a good fit for your home. I did the sleepover with my second adoption and it let me have the pup for a day to see how he'd do at home.

I absolutely love this store! Nooga Paws is a great place for your pets needs. They carry a wide…read moreselection of pet products from harnesses, toys, treats, to a variety of dog foods, clothes and blankets, and grooming products. They even have an in-house bakery. If you're coming for cat products, you have some options, but not as much compared to the big chain stores. They even have a dog wash station! The self wash stations are available by appointment and also on a first come, first serve basis. The stations close at 6 pm Monday through Saturday and close at 4 pm on Sundays. Wash and dry time is limited to 30 minutes total per dog and costs about $15 per dog. Add on's (de-shed, for example) are available too. A rewards program is also offered in which you can obtain points and use them for a discount when a certain threshold in reached. Also, check their website for monthly promos, too! Lastly, we were also told they have two sister stores as well: Play Wash Pint (barks and brews) and Play Wash Stay (boarding and daycare). We look forward to checking out each one. Just love this place! Everything you need for your furry friends is here with exceptional staff, who are very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Bring your pet in for a friendly shopping spree ;-)

So helpful and Oliver and I had a great time there buying treats and using the self washing station.read more

Good selection of pet foods and products. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable…read more Store is clean.

This store is a pass. The moment we walked in, there was a very unpleasant smell noticed. The smell…read morepersisted while walking throughout the store. It was a combination of foul water and a diaper smell. Perhaps the fish tanks and pet stations need a cleaning? We came in search of harnesses. They had a good variety. The prices were a bit high, and the displays were a bit disheveled. A lot of the harnesses we became fond of, unfortunately, were out of stock in the size we needed. We then went to look at the treats aisle and noticed a handful of dog food bags that were on the bottom shelves had an accumulation of dried urine on them. Just something to note and advise to perhaps not purchase any items from any bottom shelf. In our entire visit, we also noticed no one greeted us, asked if we needed assistance, etc. We ended up leaving and headed to the Petco just down the road and had a much better experience there.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this facility. I decided to adopt a kitten, which turned into two…read morenew kittens, and I spent a lot of time searching for what I hoped would be the best fit for both of us. I wanted to adopt long hair kittens and when I found a pair of long hair siblings on their site, I clicked on their "Adopt Me" buttons. I filled out the 2 page application online and went through their phone interview on Friday. I had to get certificates to prove my other pets are current on their vaccinations. Finally I set an in-person appointment for Monday. (They only take appointments and no public walk-ins at this time.) I called on Saturday to confirm my appointment for Monday which was scheduled for noon, which is the time they open. When I spoke with their employee they, once again, verified my information and then told me that the siblings I applied to adopt had just gone home together with their new family.They offered to let me come over on Monday to see who else might be available. Why did my applications ask for the names of the kittens I wanted to adopt if they weren't planning to hold them at least through my appointment time? How does this happen when they're "by appointment only"? Was anyone going to call and let me know before I drove 80 miles on Monday? (When I asked this question, she said they would not have called.) It makes no sense. There should be a disclaimer on the website saying that confirmed appointments and specific pet applications do not guarantee you'll receive the pet/s you're applying for. So--Beware. When you click "adopt ME" , you're really just going through hoops to be approved for an appointment to adopt from that particular days available pets. It's a classic "bait and switch." I'm sure there are plenty of fantastic pets available, but I researched, clicked "adopt ME", and entered their names on the application for a pair of brothers because they were the ones I wanted to adopt. I wish they were more upfront regarding this practice- in this age of technology, it should not be difficult to place a "pending adoption"notice in the pet's file. It takes effort to get to the appointment setting stage so it doesn't seem there'd be a lot of people getting approved and then skipping their adoption appointments.

Don't let the exterior of this place fool you (they're getting a brand new facility soon!). The…read morehouse/building is old and rundown and there are SO many dogs and cats that any and every available spot is used to house an animal. The staff take such great care and love for the animals that are there. If you're interested in adopting a new family friend, take the time to walk the kennels to see if there is a pet that tickles your fancy. Speak to the staff and volunteers about which animal might be the best fit for you!

Naughty Cat Cafe is an awesome place to relax with a whole bunch of cats. The atmosphere is…read morebeautiful, very homey and comfortable. The owners a very friendly and knowledgeable and the cats are all very well cared for and all available for adoption. You get a drink with entry and they have other snacks available and merchandise to purchase. Great place to spend an hour and/or adopt a cat.

The perfect addition to our little vacation here in Chattanooga. Definitely worth a visit for all…read morecat lovers.

The store at Hamilton Place is a pitiful place for the animals. Two of the dogs are too big for…read morethe kennels and one is "kennel crazy" -- bouncing from one side to another. The store is full of toys but these dogs don't have ANYTHING in their kennels to play with. Several of the dogs are in desperate need of bath and grooming. The 4 mo. Golden Retriever has been in kennel for TWO months. Asking price is now $1,495 down from $1,895. I can't imagine who would pay this amount from a pet store. What happens to the dogs if they're not adopted or get too big for the small kennels? Pitiful situation.

Y'all, these ladies work so hard! They take such good care of orphan animals. They feed them, walk…read morethem play with them and clean up after them. We are blessed to have such dedicated people serving these orphans.

Recently, we had students and parents donate at least two vans full of pet food, beds, toys and…read moreother items for the animals housed at SPCA awaiting adoption. When they arrived with the donation, super excited at the response to our request for donations, they were not even greeted with a hello. The staff/volunteers who received the donation acted as if they were irritated and frustrated to receive so many items that needed to be organized and put away. Our donors felt as if they were a huge inconvenience, and not one person thanked them for the donation. Therefore, we will not make any more donations, nor will we request donations from our families. In order to continue your mission, someone must train those receiving donations to at least try to appear grateful.

Having come in from just visiting the Petsmart down the road and not having a pleasant experience…read morethere, this Petco was a breath of fresh air (literally and metaphorically). We walked in and first noticed no foul odors and then were quickly greeted by a friendly staff member. We came in looking for harnesses. Their merchandise is well stocked with organized, clean, and cute displays. They have a good selection of harnesses, leads, collars, and flotation vests for dogs. We were also pleasantly surprised to find a good clearance section too. While walking around the store, we stopped by the small animals for sale. Happily, they all looked healthy. We appreciate how clean and tidy this store was kept as well as how friendly and helpful the staff were. We'll definitely return to this Petco for any future needs for our dog if we can't find it first from a mom and pop store and need the selection. Highly recommend.

My experience with Jerry B is always amazing. When I found out that his hours had changed, I…read morewaited until he was available to groom my fur baby. He's always GREAT!