56 dogs from HES Ooltewah rescue available for adoption

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society (HES) recently rescued 56 dogs from an abandoned home in Ooltewah.

Those dogs are now getting ready to be adopted as they have their updated health exams.

HES is in desperate need of volunteers, foster parents, donations, and ultimately adopters.

HES rescued 56 dogs from an abandoned home in Ooltewah. Photos provided by the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society.

Community Outreach and Education Manager, Jeanine Cloyd, said that the shelter has exceeded the amount of animals surrendered and rescued this year compared to in recent years.

“We were already at a little over 100% capacity and so adding 56 dogs in made us probably about 150% capacity. And that stretches us in every way,” Cloyd said.

Cloyd explained how the dogs were rescued at the abandoned residence: “So someone was living there and they moved out and left many dogs behind. So it was really about reproduction unchecked. So they were reproducing and that’s how we went into 56 dogs.”

HES Ooltewah rescue dogs are available for adoption on Oct. 28. Photos provided by the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society.

With these recent additions, the shelter is asking for community support as the dogs are getting ready for adoption this week.

“They will have all their shots. They are getting spayed or neutered this week. Big shout out to some of the local vets who have helped us, because we have so many dogs at one time and we wanted to get them ready for adoption. So they helped out and we’re so grateful,” Cloyd said.

The dogs will have up-to-date vaccinations, be spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, and given their proper flea and tick prevention medication.

HES Ooltewah rescue dogs are available for adoption on Oct. 28. Photos provided by the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society.

The adorable hound, shepherd, and beagle mixes are of various ages.

HES asks for you to consider adopting or fostering.

“That takes a dog out of the shelter, into your home. We supply everything you need, so there is absolutely no cost on your part. And it’s a really great way to give back,” Cloyd added.

If you are interested in helping the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society, you can visit their website for more resources.

“The dogs are going to be available on the [October] 28th, but people can start putting applications in through our website now. Then the adoption staff will start calling and making appointments for folks to come in and meet the dogs,” Cloyd said.

HES rescuing dogs from an abandoned home in Ooltewah. Photos provided by the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society.