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Nashville Humane Association

The Nashville Humane Association (NHA), incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, 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.

While our location and logo (Don’t you just love Rover and Fluffy?) have changed throughout the years, our devotion to being a voice to those without one has remained steady and strong.

At NHA, we are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation and promoting the humane treatment of animals.

Our mission is carried out through the following services and activities:

Pet Adoptions
NHA places over 2,800 healthy and temperamentally sound animals into loving homes each year.

Animal Resource Center
NHA provides information and referrals to individuals calling with animal related questions daily. From animal care, adoption, laws pertaining to animals and more, we can assist! See our Frequently Asked Questions here.

Lost and Found Pets
A record of lost and found animals from the Metro area are maintained for a period of time in our facility. Our system is updated regularly through daily calls from the public and regular review of the animal's lost and found ad placements in the local newspaper. Many lost Metro pets are reunited with their owners through this service.

Humane Education
NHA personnel travel throughout Davidson County to teach responsible pet ownership and humane treatment for all living creatures. Additionally, we lead groups through our facility weekly, educating them on the important role NHA serves in our community, as well as of the benefits of pet ownership.

Community Outreach and Spay/Neuter
Rover, our “Big Yellow Bus,” travels throughout Davidson County providing free spay and neuter for those who wish to have their pets altered, yet can't afford it. Rover's mission is to educate the community about proper pet care, in an effort to keep Davidson County pets healthy and decrease the number of unwanted animals. To see if you qualify, please click here.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play a vital role in enabling NHA to accomplish our mission. Volunteers serve in an array of roles from dog walkers to program and event assistants. For more information, see our Volunteer Opportunities here.

Foster Care
Volunteers open their homes to foster sick and injured pets that require around-the-clock-care in a nurturing environment. Foster animals return to NHA as healthy, well-adjusted pets for placement in the adoption program.