City Lifestyle Magazine

Our amazing Shelter Manager, Heather Woods, hase been featured in this month's Chattanooga City Lifestyle Magazine with Chaco in their article "Local Women You Should Know: How Five Chattanooga Women are Impacting Lives in the Community."

We are so grateful for her committment to our animals and the opportunities we gain while she shares PPC with the community. She always says "yes" when invited to attend events or go on television because she knows the importance of outreach. She works hard, even on her days off, and does so with true love and compassion for the animals.

Please read her article and congratulate her on this wonderful honor!

Whether they’re her own, those of family members, or in a shelter, waiting for a home, taking care of animals has always been a joy for Heather Woods. Growing up, her family had dogs and her uncle had horses, so animals have always been her safe space.

While living in southern Alabama for eight years, Heather’s passion grew as she volunteered at a veterinary office and worked in animal shelters. When she came back to Chattanooga, her hometown, she discovered Pet Placement Center. “I loved Pet Placement Center,” Heather shares. “It wasn't like other shelters. The animals were well attended, getting individual one-on-one time.”

Shortly after, Heather began working as a kennel technician there. “I adored it,” she shares. “The level of compassion, love, and attention in the shelter was amazing.” After about a year, Heather transitioned into her current management position and loves serving in that capacity alongside the women on the board. “They’re an amazing, supportive group of women,” she says.

Now, three years after starting at Pet Placement Center, Heather has four dogs—including three adopted from the center—and numerous others at the shelter that she embraces as her own. “We’re their home until they're adopted. We treat them like they're our animals,” she shares. “It’s so rewarding to know that we’re helping enrich these animals' lives.” Heather’s compassion comes from her mother, who is a compassionate woman and a great influence in Heather’s life.

Just as her mom inspired her, Heather hopes to inspire other women. Heather has discovered the joy from embracing her passions, so she hopes more women will pursue their dreams and experience the same happiness. “Find a way to be involved and work toward your dreams and hopes,” she says. “It's never too late to follow that dream and find different paths to make your dream a reality.”