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After the busy weekend with friends and family, today is dedicated to giving. For #GivingTuesday you can make a difference in the lives of the biggest givers we know...our animals. They teach us about unconditional love and we want to continue doing everything we can to give them that love and happiness in return.

After the busy weekend with friends and family, today is dedicated to giving. For #GivingTuesday you can make a difference in the lives of the biggest givers we know...our animals. They teach us about unconditional love and we want to continue doing everything we can to give them that love and happiness in return.

Thank you @americasgardens for having us out to be a part of your Christmas photo display yesterday! Santa Steve was enjoying getting some puppy love from our sweet little lab girl Millie♥️🐾🎅

Thank you @americasgardens for having us out to be a part of your Christmas photo display yesterday! Santa Steve was enjoying getting some puppy love from our sweet little lab girl Millie♥️🐾🎅

Looking for gift ideas for someone special? We've got short and long sleeve shirts in a variety of colors, holiday bracelets, earrings by Angela's Resin Crafts, vinyl stickers, shot glasses, drinking glasses, and car magnets. You can also buy these earrings at @catclinicofchattanooga and all proceeds go directly to help our animals. Come by and see what we have and shop for a cause!

Looking for gift ideas for someone special? We've got short and long sleeve shirts in a variety of colors, holiday bracelets, earrings by Angela's Resin Crafts, vinyl stickers, shot glasses, drinking glasses, and car magnets. You can also buy these earrings at @catclinicofchattanooga and all proceeds go directly to help our animals. Come by and see what we have and shop for a cause!

Looking for the perfect family dog? Meet Stevie (named after the beautiful Stevie Nicks). She is a 5 year old Shepherd mix that weighs 78 pounds. She was surrendered after her ower lost his job and was unable to care for her anymore.

Stevie has Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) which is common in dog and occurs when their immune system overreacts to flea saliva. This caused Stevie to have inflamed skin and lose some of her hair. After a few vet visits, weekly medicated baths, and a triage of medications over the last month, her skin and hair have made a remarkable recovery which allowed her o finally get spayed. She is such a good girl and did great with all the baths and now she is done with all of her medications.

She is an excellent dog, an actual angel in disguise. All of the staff agree that Stevie is PERFECT . She knows many commands: sit, speak, shake, down, and “go lay down”. Stevie is potty trained, great with children and cats. We’re still getting to know how she feels about other dogs now that she is spayed, but so far so good! She’s a hardcore water hose lover and enjoys collecting toys on her bed. Everyday she has a new one that she’s “stolen” from our dog toy storage and her pile is pretty large now!

Stevie prefers being wherever the people are and loves to find a comfy dog bed to watch you work in whatever room you’re in. She has very good recall when off leash at the shelter and can be trusted to free roam when you aren’t home. Most of all, she is an excellent cuddle companion with the sweetest hugs you’ve ever gotten!!!

While the staff would dearly miss this angel of a dog, we believe there’s a perfect family out there waiting for her! #waterdog #gsdofinstagram #gsdmix #dogsofinstagram

Looking for the perfect family dog? Meet Stevie (named after the beautiful Stevie Nicks). She is a 5 year old Shepherd mix that weighs 78 pounds. She was surrendered after her ower lost his job and was unable to care for her anymore.

Stevie has Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) which is common in dog and occurs when their immune system overreacts to flea saliva. This caused Stevie to have inflamed skin and lose some of her hair. After a few vet visits, weekly medicated baths, and a triage of medications over the last month, her skin and hair have made a remarkable recovery which allowed her o finally get spayed. She is such a good girl and did great with all the baths and now she is done with all of her medications.

She is an excellent dog, an actual angel in disguise. All of the staff agree that Stevie is PERFECT . She knows many commands: sit, speak, shake, down, and “go lay down”. Stevie is potty trained, great with children and cats. We’re still getting to know how she feels about other dogs now that she is spayed, but so far so good! She’s a hardcore water hose lover and enjoys collecting toys on her bed. Everyday she has a new one that she’s “stolen” from our dog toy storage and her pile is pretty large now!

Stevie prefers being wherever the people are and loves to find a comfy dog bed to watch you work in whatever room you’re in. She has very good recall when off leash at the shelter and can be trusted to free roam when you aren’t home. Most of all, she is an excellent cuddle companion with the sweetest hugs you’ve ever gotten!!!

While the staff would dearly miss this angel of a dog, we believe there’s a perfect family out there waiting for her! #waterdog #gsdofinstagram #gsdmix #dogsofinstagram

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our gratitude for repeat adopters! Copper and Lillie also seem pretty darn grateful to have ended up brother and sister:

“I adopted Copper in April 2011. He was 2 years old. When I went to PPC to look at kitties, I knelt down to pet them all. Copper came up to me and put his paw on my arm, and that was it. He stole my heart right then and there. He’s now 15 and the snuggliest cat I’ve ever had and he has been with me through everything. He seems to know when I’m down or sick, and comforts me. I’ve never had a companion like him. ❤️

“Lillie was adopted in the summer of 2018 as a kitten. I had never had a calico, and I thought she was the cutest kitten in the room. She immediately bonded with Copper and they became the best of friends. She is such a sweet girl!

“I love my babies and I thank PPC for taking care of them and making them such snuggle bugs!”

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As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our gratitude for repeat adopters! Copper and Lillie also seem pretty darn grateful to have ended up brother and sister:

“I adopted Copper in April 2011. He was 2 years old. When I went to PPC to look at kitties, I knelt down to pet them all. Copper came up to me and put his paw on my arm, and that was it. He stole my heart right then and there. He’s now 15 and the snuggliest cat I’ve ever had and he has been with me through everything. He seems to know when I’m down or sick, and comforts me. I’ve never had a companion like him. ❤️

“Lillie was adopted in the summer of 2018 as a kitten. I had never had a calico, and I thought she was the cutest kitten in the room. She immediately bonded with Copper and they became the best of friends. She is such a sweet girl!

“I love my babies and I thank PPC for taking care of them and making them such snuggle bugs!”

🐈 🐈❤️

Long Hair Lovers...we have a few! Meet Bean, & Javert (bonded pair) and Remy. Long haired cats always get adopted and noticed more quickly than short haired cats, so we are just convinced these kitties haven't been noticed yet. Bean (7 yrs old) and Javert, pronounced ZHAA-VEHR (11 yrs old) were surrendered together when because the owner needed to focus on caring for a family member. They are sweet, mellow, and although they don't always lay together, they do rub on each other and give heard butts together when asking of attention. Remy (8 yrs old) was surrended becauser the owner was moving out of the country. She is a hefty 14+ pounds of beauty and fluff! She is also very social and will greet you when you enter the room. #longhaircat #catsofinstagram #caturday #catlover

Long Hair Lovers...we have a few! Meet Bean, & Javert (bonded pair) and Remy. Long haired cats always get adopted and noticed more quickly than short haired cats, so we are just convinced these kitties haven't been noticed yet. Bean (7 yrs old) and Javert, pronounced ZHAA-VEHR (11 yrs old) were surrendered together when because the owner needed to focus on caring for a family member. They are sweet, mellow, and although they don't always lay together, they do rub on each other and give heard butts together when asking of attention. Remy (8 yrs old) was surrended becauser the owner was moving out of the country. She is a hefty 14+ pounds of beauty and fluff! She is also very social and will greet you when you enter the room. #longhaircat #catsofinstagram #caturday #catlover

Save the Date! We will be there with our booth selling Christmas gifts and we will also be participating in the parade with some of our adoptable dogs. #parade #iloveaparade #santa

Save the Date! We will be there with our booth selling Christmas gifts and we will also be participating in the parade with some of our adoptable dogs. #parade #iloveaparade #santa

Sweet Shepherd girl Sibby enjoyed her outing last week. The volunteer that took her out said "She was so good out in public! She did great in the car and around others. She is also very loving and cuddly! She loves kisses!" She also said that Sibby is more of a stop and smell the roses kind of gal until she sees someone or something that excites her. She doing well with some basic training and we can tell this girl is supersmart!

Sweet Shepherd girl Sibby enjoyed her outing last week. The volunteer that took her out said "She was so good out in public! She did great in the car and around others. She is also very loving and cuddly! She loves kisses!" She also said that Sibby is more of a stop and smell the roses kind of gal until she sees someone or something that excites her. She doing well with some basic training and we can tell this girl is supersmart!

Meet Benjamin, Franklin, Liberty, and Bell! Just one of the many kittens that recently joined the kitten room🩷

Meet Benjamin, Franklin, Liberty, and Bell! Just one of the many kittens that recently joined the kitten room🩷

Tito was thrilled to receive a clean bill of health regarding heartworms and promptly celebrated with a hike. This exceptionally mannered 8-year-old pup is a walking companion unlike any other. His attentiveness is truly praiseworthy. Tito embodies the epitome of canine happiness, consistently exhibiting a tranquil disposition. His amiable nature has fostered strong friendships among shelter dogs, and he effortlessly connects with individuals and dogs on the trail. His temperament strikes a perfect balance, rendering him an exemplary family pet. Interested parties are invited to meet Tito at the shelter🖤 #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doglover #blackdog #heartwormnegative

Tito was thrilled to receive a clean bill of health regarding heartworms and promptly celebrated with a hike. This exceptionally mannered 8-year-old pup is a walking companion unlike any other. His attentiveness is truly praiseworthy. Tito embodies the epitome of canine happiness, consistently exhibiting a tranquil disposition. His amiable nature has fostered strong friendships among shelter dogs, and he effortlessly connects with individuals and dogs on the trail. His temperament strikes a perfect balance, rendering him an exemplary family pet. Interested parties are invited to meet Tito at the shelter🖤 #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doglover #blackdog #heartwormnegative

On Wednesday morning, our staff arrived to find that four young puppies had been left on our doorstep. They were left loose in the parking lot, and we’re so very fortunate they chose not to run into busy Dayton Boulevard. Instead, they chose to snuggle up together on the bed they were left with, until they were found.

We don’t know their story and don’t want to deliberate on why they were left in the open at such a young age. What matters is that they are clean and healthy, suggesting they were well cared for before they arrived at our shelter. More than anything, we are grateful that they are safe and we hope the owner of the mama dog will pursue avenues to have her spayed as both ChattaNeuter and McKamey Animal Center have low-cost spay and neuter options.

Without further ado, we’d like you to meet Minnie, Millie, Maisie, and Marley (the only boy of the litter)! They are approximately 11 weeks old and weigh 13-14 pounds. They are currently in temporary foster homes, but we’d love to send them into foster with the person or family who wants to adopt them. That way they can start bonding and settling in until they’re ready to be spayed/neutered and officially adopted. If you are interested in fostering/adopting one of these precious, snuggly babies, please fill out an application on our website.

On Wednesday morning, our staff arrived to find that four young puppies had been left on our doorstep. They were left loose in the parking lot, and we’re so very fortunate they chose not to run into busy Dayton Boulevard. Instead, they chose to snuggle up together on the bed they were left with, until they were found.

We don’t know their story and don’t want to deliberate on why they were left in the open at such a young age. What matters is that they are clean and healthy, suggesting they were well cared for before they arrived at our shelter. More than anything, we are grateful that they are safe and we hope the owner of the mama dog will pursue avenues to have her spayed as both ChattaNeuter and McKamey Animal Center have low-cost spay and neuter options.

Without further ado, we’d like you to meet Minnie, Millie, Maisie, and Marley (the only boy of the litter)! They are approximately 11 weeks old and weigh 13-14 pounds. They are currently in temporary foster homes, but we’d love to send them into foster with the person or family who wants to adopt them. That way they can start bonding and settling in until they’re ready to be spayed/neutered and officially adopted. If you are interested in fostering/adopting one of these precious, snuggly babies, please fill out an application on our website.

Here are the results you’ve all been waiting for! Nakoa is a true mix of all kinds of wonderful breeds. We were quite surprised that Great Pyrenees was his top breed and even more surprised that we had 2 people that listed that in their guesses. Congratulations to Neke Teague from Facebook and @lil0119 from Instagram for bring the winners! We will contact you directly about mailing your prize. Thank you everyone for playing. Now let’s help this boy find a home!

Here are the results you’ve all been waiting for! Nakoa is a true mix of all kinds of wonderful breeds. We were quite surprised that Great Pyrenees was his top breed and even more surprised that we had 2 people that listed that in their guesses. Congratulations to Neke Teague from Facebook and @lil0119 from Instagram for bring the winners! We will contact you directly about mailing your prize. Thank you everyone for playing. Now let’s help this boy find a home!

CONTEST TIME! We have the DNA results on our special boy Nakoa and are surprised and fascinated by them all at the same time. Take your best guesses of Nakoa's top 3 breeds and the person that comes the closest will WIN A $25 PETSMART gift card. List your breed guesses in the comments below by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 13th and the winner will be announced on the following day. You can place your guesses on our Facebook or Instagram post.

Nakoa's name is Native American for "brave and courageous warrior.” He is a 1-year-old mystery breed that weighs ~ 50 pounds, which is why we wanted to do a DNA test. He had nerve damage after a leg injury with exposed bone, so had to undergo an amputation in August. He recovered in foster care but has been at the shelter since being healed. Now he is trying to learn the ropes of being a dog. He is quite timid around new people and has no clue what to do on a leash, but he is definitely opening up around the staff who work with him every day. He gets excited in the mornings and runs around doing zoomies with his best buddy Zyla. He gets along with every dog he meets. He continues to impress us with his confidence and bravery every day and we are so grateful we can help this special boy! #contest #dna #dnatesting #dogsofinstagram #doglover

CONTEST TIME! We have the DNA results on our special boy Nakoa and are surprised and fascinated by them all at the same time. Take your best guesses of Nakoa's top 3 breeds and the person that comes the closest will WIN A $25 PETSMART gift card. List your breed guesses in the comments below by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 13th and the winner will be announced on the following day. You can place your guesses on our Facebook or Instagram post.

Nakoa's name is Native American for "brave and courageous warrior.” He is a 1-year-old mystery breed that weighs ~ 50 pounds, which is why we wanted to do a DNA test. He had nerve damage after a leg injury with exposed bone, so had to undergo an amputation in August. He recovered in foster care but has been at the shelter since being healed. Now he is trying to learn the ropes of being a dog. He is quite timid around new people and has no clue what to do on a leash, but he is definitely opening up around the staff who work with him every day. He gets excited in the mornings and runs around doing zoomies with his best buddy Zyla. He gets along with every dog he meets. He continues to impress us with his confidence and bravery every day and we are so grateful we can help this special boy! #contest #dna #dnatesting #dogsofinstagram #doglover

Can you help? Donations can be dropped off at the shelter or sent directly from your preferred store. We have wishlists on both Chewy and Amazon. Thank you for any help!!!

Can you help? Donations can be dropped off at the shelter or sent directly from your preferred store. We have wishlists on both Chewy and Amazon. Thank you for any help!!!

You know that feeling when you’re out shopping and you find two things you love and can’t decide which one to get, so you get both? This adoption update is like that—but with kittens!

“Well, I have always wanted a kitten of my own. I didn’t expect to get two though! As soon as I saw Garbanzo (formerly Balsam) online I immediately knew he was my son. I guess you could call it mother’s intuition lol! And then I saw that he had a sister (Butter, formerly Calliope) and I would never separate a sibling combo so I got them both and i’m so glad I did!

“I brought them home and they were very curious to see their new home! They warmed up very quickly and they are such resilient little babes. They have brought so much joy to me and my roommates! They are extremely social - we love having people over and the kitties love all the attention they get!🤎”

And of course, thanks to their devoted foster mama for caring for them until they were ready to go to their furever home! We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our pawsome fosters!

You know that feeling when you’re out shopping and you find two things you love and can’t decide which one to get, so you get both? This adoption update is like that—but with kittens!

“Well, I have always wanted a kitten of my own. I didn’t expect to get two though! As soon as I saw Garbanzo (formerly Balsam) online I immediately knew he was my son. I guess you could call it mother’s intuition lol! And then I saw that he had a sister (Butter, formerly Calliope) and I would never separate a sibling combo so I got them both and i’m so glad I did!

“I brought them home and they were very curious to see their new home! They warmed up very quickly and they are such resilient little babes. They have brought so much joy to me and my roommates! They are extremely social - we love having people over and the kitties love all the attention they get!🤎”

And of course, thanks to their devoted foster mama for caring for them until they were ready to go to their furever home! We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our pawsome fosters!

Check our story to see items. We have something for everyone! Collectibles, animal items, dinnerware, housewares, etc…..

Check our story to see items. We have something for everyone! Collectibles, animal items, dinnerware, housewares, etc…..

Looks like the weather will be very pleasant this Saturday. Come on out and shop for the animals!

Looks like the weather will be very pleasant this Saturday. Come on out and shop for the animals!

Not much is sweeter than kittens...meet the Candy Litter! We've got Mallow, Willy Wonka, Twix, Dove, and Pez. These siblings were found in someone's tree house and now they are ready to move into a real house.

Not much is sweeter than kittens...meet the Candy Litter! We've got Mallow, Willy Wonka, Twix, Dove, and Pez. These siblings were found in someone's tree house and now they are ready to move into a real house.

For the first time ever we have calendars! For only $10 apiece you can help decorate your wall with dogs and cats that we have had the pleasure of helping. We want to thank the wonderful volunteers who helped put this together, MarkCo Printing Solutions for designing it, and all the sponsors that helped support this initiative. You can get your calendar now at the shelter and during our yard sale next Saturday. Thank you The Honey Do Service, Inc., Lexus of Chattanooga, Riverside Wine and Spirits, Chattanooga Concessions, Lee Towery, Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga, Capital Toyota, Zi Olive on the North Shore, Highway 58 Liquors, Gadzooks Gourmet Popcorn, Owen Cyclery, Joyful Juicery, Yogi's PrimoPromo LLC, River Street Deli, FLOWERS BY GIL AND CURT, Bond Girl Bakery, and Bacchus Wine & Spirits.

For the first time ever we have calendars! For only $10 apiece you can help decorate your wall with dogs and cats that we have had the pleasure of helping. We want to thank the wonderful volunteers who helped put this together, MarkCo Printing Solutions for designing it, and all the sponsors that helped support this initiative. You can get your calendar now at the shelter and during our yard sale next Saturday. Thank you The Honey Do Service, Inc., Lexus of Chattanooga, Riverside Wine and Spirits, Chattanooga Concessions, Lee Towery, Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga, Capital Toyota, Zi Olive on the North Shore, Highway 58 Liquors, Gadzooks Gourmet Popcorn, Owen Cyclery, Joyful Juicery, Yogi's PrimoPromo LLC, River Street Deli, FLOWERS BY GIL AND CURT, Bond Girl Bakery, and Bacchus Wine & Spirits.

Halloween is technically behind us as we look forward to Thanksgiving holidays, but we couldn’t resist the opportunity to share this quick adoption update—especially since these kittehs are in costume!

“We adopted Molly and Mitzi (formally Janet and Chrisy) about 8-1/2 years ago. They were staying at the Cat Clinic of Chattanooga ready for adoption.”

Do you have a Pet Placement Center alum who dressed up for Halloween? If so, drop your pics in the comment on our Facebook page—we’d love to see them! #costumepets #catsofinstagram #catstagram #halloween

Halloween is technically behind us as we look forward to Thanksgiving holidays, but we couldn’t resist the opportunity to share this quick adoption update—especially since these kittehs are in costume!

“We adopted Molly and Mitzi (formally Janet and Chrisy) about 8-1/2 years ago. They were staying at the Cat Clinic of Chattanooga ready for adoption.”

Do you have a Pet Placement Center alum who dressed up for Halloween? If so, drop your pics in the comment on our Facebook page—we’d love to see them! #costumepets #catsofinstagram #catstagram #halloween

We see a lot of dogs being rehomed and have had several dogs returned due to "being too energetic." It happens...those cute puppy dog eyes reel you in and 5 minutes later you have a wild child in an adult dog body. Please meet Skyy. She’s a refined lady around 5 years of age who’s neither a puppy nor a wild child. Skyy’s number one top requirement is as follows: plush dog beds to get her beauty rest and snacks come in as a close second. She also loves some neck scratches and has been an amazing lobby greeter. Skyy has some joint issues that are noticeable when she walks. They don't keep her from living her life, but she does prefer to limit her movements. Occasionally, she’ll get the silly older dog zoomies, but we’ve yet to capture it on film as it’s over quite quickly. It is SO adorable!!! Skyy also enjoys playing with squeaky toys and she can happily hang out in quite a diverse crowd of people, dogs and cats and she’s house trained. If calm, sweet dogs are your jam, and are your dogs’ jam, Skyy would love to join your crew to make space for another dog in need!

We see a lot of dogs being rehomed and have had several dogs returned due to "being too energetic." It happens...those cute puppy dog eyes reel you in and 5 minutes later you have a wild child in an adult dog body. Please meet Skyy. She’s a refined lady around 5 years of age who’s neither a puppy nor a wild child. Skyy’s number one top requirement is as follows: plush dog beds to get her beauty rest and snacks come in as a close second. She also loves some neck scratches and has been an amazing lobby greeter. Skyy has some joint issues that are noticeable when she walks. They don't keep her from living her life, but she does prefer to limit her movements. Occasionally, she’ll get the silly older dog zoomies, but we’ve yet to capture it on film as it’s over quite quickly. It is SO adorable!!! Skyy also enjoys playing with squeaky toys and she can happily hang out in quite a diverse crowd of people, dogs and cats and she’s house trained. If calm, sweet dogs are your jam, and are your dogs’ jam, Skyy would love to join your crew to make space for another dog in need!

It’s National Cat Day and we have many fabulous felines for you to meet or simply enjoy their beauty. Oh yeah, and they’re all available for adoption so please share!

It’s National Cat Day and we have many fabulous felines for you to meet or simply enjoy their beauty. Oh yeah, and they’re all available for adoption so please share!

We are accepting donations for our upcoming yard sale. We would appreciate any household, office, kid, or pet related items that are in good condition. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you!!!

We are accepting donations for our upcoming yard sale. We would appreciate any household, office, kid, or pet related items that are in good condition. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you!!!

Thank you GoDog Chattanooga for hosting our first ever Trivia Night fundraiser! It was so much fun, perfect weather, great company, and yummy food from California Smothered Burritos and pup cups from @dogs.chill. Go check this place out with your dogs and your friends. They have a full bar and even offer doggy day care and boarding services for both cats and dogs. We also want to thank the trivia teams that played: Kidney Stoners, Under the Radar, Jurassic Bark, Team Double Date, Bring Back Love Supreme, Doxy By Proxy, Team 7, and 0812. Thank for making us laugh with your clever team names and for coming out to support us. We hope to see you all next time!

Thank you GoDog Chattanooga for hosting our first ever Trivia Night fundraiser! It was so much fun, perfect weather, great company, and yummy food from California Smothered Burritos and pup cups from @dogs.chill. Go check this place out with your dogs and your friends. They have a full bar and even offer doggy day care and boarding services for both cats and dogs. We also want to thank the trivia teams that played: Kidney Stoners, Under the Radar, Jurassic Bark, Team Double Date, Bring Back Love Supreme, Doxy By Proxy, Team 7, and 0812. Thank for making us laugh with your clever team names and for coming out to support us. We hope to see you all next time!

Sparkles is one of our senior beauties. She’s a 9 year old Rumpy Manx that weighs in at 12+ pounds. Don’t we all wish we could be as relaxed as Sparkles ✨

Sparkles is one of our senior beauties. She’s a 9 year old Rumpy Manx that weighs in at 12+ pounds. Don’t we all wish we could be as relaxed as Sparkles ✨

Trivia is tonight! Join us for an evening with dogs, beer, burritos, and fun!

Trivia is tonight! Join us for an evening with dogs, beer, burritos, and fun!

Let’s get straight to it…Rye comes complete with a solid recall. He is the most “I will listen to you AND do as you ask” dog I have ever met, and he’s not even my dog. Rye is an active, engaged, focused and friendly pupper. He THRIVES in your presence…doesn’t matter who you are, he just wants to be with you and please. Having met a myriad of doggos over the years, he’s definitely unique. (Do you think MY dog listened to me all the time when I needed them to? No, is the answer to that, haha). Rye is always down for a good time. He would excel with an active single or couple who, in return, want the ultimate trail/travel doggo. Rye is your guy. We know this might narrow his adoptive pool, but, woooo-boy, whoever takes him on is in for a delightful treat. He loves to hike, he loves to swim, he loves to explore, he loves to rock hop, he loves to do!!!! On the trail, he’s so focused on having fun that he doesn’t really register other dogs, people, etc. He’s out for a good time, but he IS focused on you. Need his attention? Just say his name and you’ve got it. He’s your ride or die.

As with everything in life…friends, significant others, coworkers, etc…there’s always more to us than meets the eye. Where we excel in one aspect, we may fall short in another (don’t we wish we could all be perfect?). His intensity for the outdoors and freedom to move about can enclose on his immediate surroundings if his needs are NOT met. We think he turns his intensity towards protecting his family (backstory…he loved the kids in his family so much that he felt the need to protect them from the babysitter). It happens with about every dog, purchased or adopted, that you’ll encounter. We are just letting you know in advance, but don’t think it doesn’t happen with most dogs. Their needs have to be met just like us, and if they aren’t, then undesirable behaviors can develop.

Rye is a sheer and utter DELIGHT on a hiking trail. He’s pleasant to both human and doggo passerby’s. He’s a fun car rider. It’s a joy to see him at his best sniffing around in the woods. If you are a active guy or gal looking for the bestest trail doggo in Chattanooga, please come visit Rye!

Let’s get straight to it…Rye comes complete with a solid recall. He is the most “I will listen to you AND do as you ask” dog I have ever met, and he’s not even my dog. Rye is an active, engaged, focused and friendly pupper. He THRIVES in your presence…doesn’t matter who you are, he just wants to be with you and please. Having met a myriad of doggos over the years, he’s definitely unique. (Do you think MY dog listened to me all the time when I needed them to? No, is the answer to that, haha). Rye is always down for a good time. He would excel with an active single or couple who, in return, want the ultimate trail/travel doggo. Rye is your guy. We know this might narrow his adoptive pool, but, woooo-boy, whoever takes him on is in for a delightful treat. He loves to hike, he loves to swim, he loves to explore, he loves to rock hop, he loves to do!!!! On the trail, he’s so focused on having fun that he doesn’t really register other dogs, people, etc. He’s out for a good time, but he IS focused on you. Need his attention? Just say his name and you’ve got it. He’s your ride or die.

As with everything in life…friends, significant others, coworkers, etc…there’s always more to us than meets the eye. Where we excel in one aspect, we may fall short in another (don’t we wish we could all be perfect?). His intensity for the outdoors and freedom to move about can enclose on his immediate surroundings if his needs are NOT met. We think he turns his intensity towards protecting his family (backstory…he loved the kids in his family so much that he felt the need to protect them from the babysitter). It happens with about every dog, purchased or adopted, that you’ll encounter. We are just letting you know in advance, but don’t think it doesn’t happen with most dogs. Their needs have to be met just like us, and if they aren’t, then undesirable behaviors can develop.

Rye is a sheer and utter DELIGHT on a hiking trail. He’s pleasant to both human and doggo passerby’s. He’s a fun car rider. It’s a joy to see him at his best sniffing around in the woods. If you are a active guy or gal looking for the bestest trail doggo in Chattanooga, please come visit Rye!

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