Smoky Mountain Humane Society

Through animal law enforcement, pet wellness programs, sheltering, pet placement programs, and pet overpopulation prevention through sterilization and education, Newport Animal Control promotes public safety and animal care.

Our goal is to defend the rights of animals and people in Jefferson County by providing protection, assistance, and advocacy.

Big Dog Haven, Inc. is committed to giving unwanted, stray, and large breed dogs in the East Tennessee region shelter, food, medical attention, and rehabilitation in the hopes that they may be adopted by a loving family.

Our goal is to offer all companion animals in need in Jefferson County, Tennessee with compassionate care and successful outcomes by making use of all available resources. We will work to establish connections with animal allies and activists, proactively and impartially educate our neighborhood, and tenaciously battle to speak up for those who are unable to do so. ​

The mission of Northern Lights Rescue & Transport is to rescue animals and provide them with temporary housing until they may be adopted by loving families. Every year, Mohawk saves a lot of animals from dangerous situations, and we work to make the adoption process as short as possible so that we can go out and save more lives.

The MHHS is working toward a 92% saving rate target. To achieve no kill by 2025, we are collaborating with Best Friends and other shelters across the nation.