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  • ACO's / Law Enforcement
  • Tennessee Resources
  • Shelter Support
  • Feral Cat
  • For Pet Owners
  • Humane Educators

Resources for All

  • Law Book
  • Counties
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Resources Main Hub

Welcome to our resources! This is the one-stop spot for all things relating to companion animal welfare. On the left hand navigation you'll find all you need.

Animal Control Officers

  • General Rules Governing Certified Animal Control Agencies
  • Compiled & Edited Tennessee Laws Pertaining to Animals
  • Animal Care & Control Association of Tennessee
  • Vaccination Information

Tennessee Resources

  • What restaurants in Tennessee allow dogs on their patios?
  • What are the laws regarding animals in Tennessee?
  • How do I make a complaint against a breeder or business?
  • Who is my legislator and what bills have they passed?
  • How do I find Tennessee senate members and a list of their sponsored bills?
  • How do I search for Health Professional Licensing Report on a Veterinarian?
  • How do I find a licensed Certified Animal Control Agency or Veterinary Facility?
  • Where do I find municipal codes for the city I live in?
  • Where can I find different animal resources in Tennessee?
  • What has The Humane Society of the United States done to help Tennessee?
  • What are the Rules of the Tennessee State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners?
  • What plants are toxic to my animals?
  • How do I become a legal Charitable Organization in Tennessee?
  • How can I find out if I am a legal Charitable Organization in Tennessee?
  • Where can I find a qualified nutrition professional for my pets?
  • How do I search for Health Professional Licensing Report on a Veterinarian Medical Technician?
  • How do I search for Health Professional Licensing Report on a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician?
  • How do I report a pet food complaint?

Shelter Support

  • Important Resources for Veterinarians
  • Laws regarding animals in TN
  • Connecting professionals with animal welfare tools and resources
  • Koret Shelter Medicine Program
  • Association of Shelter Veterinarians
  • The Humane Society of the United States Resources for Tennessee
  • Pet Welfare & Wildlife Grants
  • How to calculate the number of animals in your community
  • How to calculate the size of your shelter needs
  • How to find the Ag Agent for your county
  • How to find your city or county codes
  • Examples of vaccination protocols:
    • Vacination Protocols by Tess Kommedal, DVM (PDF)
  • Vaccination Information

Animal Shelters & Welfare Jobs

  • Human Society of the United States
  • Society of Animal Welfare Administrators
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Idealist.org

Shelter Population Index Study:

  • NCPPSP Shelter Population Index (SPI) - Phase 2 Study (pdf)
  • Template Letter for NCPPSP Board Members

Feral Cat

  • Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee
  • Feral Cat Organizations
  • National Feral Cat Day
  • Feral Cat Health
  • Feral Cat Behavior
  • Collections of Info on Feral Cats
  • TNR Ordinances-Laws authorizing Trap-Neuter-Return
  • New York City Feral Cat Initiative

For Pet Owners

  • Canine Vaccine Guidelines Revised
  • Financial Aid Resources for Animal Owners
  • Help with Pet Healthcare Web Sites
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Humane Educators

The collection of links below represents an amazing array of information. Enjoy!

Doris Day Animal Foundation

DDAF accomplishes its mission through programs designed to mobilize individuals and community agencies to prevent violence against animals and humans, and to offer practical tools and resources to promote empathy and compassion in our schools, on our streets, and in our homes.
http://www.ddaf.org/

Best Friends Animal Society Humane Education

http://bestfriends.org/resources

The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education

A clearinghouse of information about humane issues and activities.
http://latham.org/

National Association For Humane and Environmental Education

Serves as the youth education affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Its mission is to instill good character in children, with a strong emphasis on the humane treatment of animals and respect for natural habitats.
http://www.nahee.org/

The National Humane Education Society

Through the Humane Education Department, we provide educational presentations to all ages and information services to members as well as to the general public.
http://www.nhes.org/

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR HUMANE EDUCATORS

Association of Professional Humane Educators

A professional organization for people interested and supportive of humane and environmental education.
http://aphe.org/

TEACHING INSTITUTIONS FOR HUMANE EDUCATORS

Humane Society Academy

Through training and education, HSA provides animal care and control professionals and other animal advocates with the skills to maximize their ability to help animals.
http://www.humanesocietyu.org/

BOOKS & CLASSROOM MATERIALS

American Humane Association Education and Awareness

Be Kind to Animals Week materials.

Info link

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Animal Care & Education Resources for Educators.
http://www.spca.bc.ca/youth/teacher/

Choose Kindness

Resources for parents, teachers and students for teaching and living kindness from birth through college.
http://www.choosekindness.com/teach.html

HEART - Human Education Advocates Reaching Teachers

The following are resources you may find helpful when integrating Humane Education into your classroom and curriculum.
http://teachhumane.org/humane-resource-guide/

Humane Society of Missouri

Pet-friendly animal calendars for the classroom.
http://www.hsmo.org/education/forteachers.html

Resources for Parents & Educators

Our various resources for parents and educators help nurture that bond by instilling empathy and a humane ethic in children at every stage in their development.
http://www.humanesociety.org/parents_educators/#.UqHw5Y1tm-Y

Share the World

A free educational program designed to help your students better understand and appreciate the animals with whom we share our world.
http://sharetheworld.org/

Law Book

Download the Full Version as a PDF​ or ​Order a Copy Today​!

law book This complete 2019 version has all laws that pertain to all animals in TN.

Any profits from the sale of the book go to support humane education, spay/neuter efforts, and outreach in our communities.

"This book will hopefully empower people concerned about the welfare of animals," said Dr. John New, professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. "The book will also help identify gaps in state laws."

Teresa Fisher, former CAIT Program Director and founding law book editor, said, "We’re hoping this can be a resource that will make it easier for the everyone to become better informed regarding their rights, privileges, and obligations to our animals."

Counties

Click here for a County Map of Tennessee (PDF), useful for finding neighboring counties so you can see what services might already be offered there or search for your county below.

Display All Counties


    PowerPoint Presentations

    These presentations are for you to download and use. Each presentation requires a brief questionnaire to be completed before the download will begin. Enjoy!

    • Canine Healthcare
    • Choosing the Right Pet
    • Feline Healthcare
    • Myths and Truths About Spay Neuter
    • Pet Loss
    • Pet Overpopulation
    • Preventing Animal Cruelty
    • Senior Care and Vaccination Technology
    • The Link

    2017 TN Animal Care & Control Conference Presentations

    • 5 Population Management Tools to Save More Lives 
    • Are We Barking up the Wrong Tree? What Do We Mean When We Say "Behavioral Assessment?" 
    • Benefits of an Animal Control, Animal Shelter & Community Supported TNR Program​
    • ​Cooperation is Not a Dirty Word - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
    • Employee Retention​ 
    • From Call to Court.  What is Needed to Prosecute a Case​
    • ​Fundamentals for the Twenty-First Century Grant Seeker 
    • Healthy Shelters: More than Medicine
    • How to Stop Feline Upper Respiratory Infections 
    • Rabies Epidemiology and Guidance 
    • Sponsor Board​ 
    • The Plan for Animals in Disasters
    • The Latest on Canine Influenza in Tennessee.
    • The Tennessee Plan for Animals in Disasters
    • TN Animal Laws and Law Enforcement
    • What you Need to Know about Parvoviruses 
    • Why breed-based laws (bdl/bsl) are the wrong choice for your community: "what kind of dog is that, anyhow?" 

    2016 TN Animal Care & Control Conference Presentations

    • 4 Legged Fundraising
    • Are you legal?
    • Beyond the Dogcatcher
    • Cat Behaviors
    • Compassion Fatigue
    • Customer Service
    • Ditch the Third Degree
    • SAWAs Best Practices for Transport
    • The Puppy Friendly Pet Store Program
    • TN Livestock Welfare Program
    • You Can't Disinfect Eww!

    2015 TN Animal Care & Control Conference Presentations

    • Animal Cruelty Investigations: Crime Scene Response
    • Animal Cruelty Investigations: Evidence
    • Large Animal Handling and Husbandry Basics
    • The Role of ACOs Today
    • Community Cats
    • Outbreak Management in Animal Shelters
    • Getting the Most From Your Team
    • Effective Targeting for Spay/Neuter Programs
    • Partnering to Save Lives
    • Grant Writing for Success
    • Feline URI
    • Introduction to Puppy Mill Investigations
    • New Animal Welfare Laws & What to Expect in 2016
    • Medical Aspects of Animal Relocation Programs

    2014 TN Animal Care & Control Conference Presentations

    • Capacity for Care
    • Coalition Building
    • Disease Prevention and Treatment
    • Fast Tracking
    • Livestock Investigations and the Law in TN
    • Past and Present Animail Control & Care Services into the 21st Century
    • Photography
    • Request for Security in Animal Abuse Case
    • Responsible Relocation
    • Rules of Chemical Capture

    2013 TN Animal Care & Control Conference Presentations

    • Adoption Counseling Questions
    • Animals in Disasters
    • Annual Giving Presentation
    • Microchipping and Scanning
    • Shelter Enrichment
    • Spay Neuter Pros and Cons and Non Surgical
    • They Just Need a Ride
    • Welcome. What's Happening Across TN
    • Who Do We Think You Are
    • Working TOGETHER to Save More Animal Lives

    Brochures

    Please feel free to click on any link below. If you do not have a PDF viewer, you can download one free from Adobe. Enjoy!

    • Our Program Brochure
    • Community Cats: Understanding the Issues. Creating Solutions.

    Public Service Announcements

    Please feel free to click on any link below. Each presentation runs less than 60 seconds.

    • Mistreating Animals - download
    • Serial Killer - download
    • John Force - download

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    Seminars

    • What can 191,000 Aussie cats tell us about saving lives?
      • By Jacquie Rand, Corrinne Hanlon
      • Webcast link
    • What's New Pussycat? Recent research on free roaming and feral cats
      • By Dr. Margaret Slater
      • Webcast link
    • Alternatives to Being the Alpha - Better Ways to Interact with Dogs.​​
      • Ellen J. Mahurin, MA - Animal Behaviorist
      • Webcast link
    • Keeping Cats​ Happy​​
      • Dr. Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D.Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
      • Webcast link
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