Issue

Who to Call


Neglect or abuse


Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302


Stray animals / running at large


Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302


Lost or found pets


Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302


Pet surrender


Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302


Sick animal or suspected distemper


Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302


Rabies control


Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302


Aggressive animals


Humane Society or 911 — whichever responds faster

Animal bites (dog or cat)


Humane Society: 423-624-5302 AND Health Department:
423-209-8110


After-hours emergency: stray, injured, or sick animal, or dog/cat bite


Humane Society (After-Hours): 423-624-8353


Livestock issues (horses, goats, chickens, cows, etc.)


Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): 423-622-0022


Barking Dogs


Hamiliton County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): 423-622-0022


Emergency: animal bites or aggressive animals


911, and also report to Health Department: 423-209-8110


Wildlife encounters, incidents, or illness (bears, coyotes, and other non-domestic animals)


TWRA Regional Office: 931-484-9571 or Statewide: 800-262-6704
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Online Reporting


Dead animal removal (interstate or highway)


TDOT Chattanooga Area Office: 423-892-3430
TDOT General Hazard Line: 1-877-368-4968
 

Note: Animal bites should always also be reported to the Health Department (423-209-8110), regardless of which agency responds.

Key Numbers
Humane Society (Office Hours): 423-624-5302
Humane Society (After-Hours Emergency): 423-624-8353
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): 423-622-0022
Health Department: 423-209-8110
Emergency: 911
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Aagency (Regional Office): 931-484-9571
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Aagency (Statewide): 800-262-6704
TDOT Chattanooga Area Office: 423-892-3430
TDOT General Hazard Line: 1-877-368-4968
TWRA Online Reporting: Report Wildlife Encounters, Incidents, or Illness