10/14/2026
Sometimes you walk out of a shelter with a dog. Sometimes you walk out with a reminder. 🍀
I went to McKamey last week to visit, not to adopt. But by the time I left, I couldn’t stop thinking about the shelter in San Antonio where I met my dog four years ago. He was never supposed to be mine. And now I can’t picture my life without him. 🥹
That’s what every one of these animals is to somebody. They just haven’t met them yet.
There are over 600 animals at McKamey on any given day. But, you don’t have to adopt an animal home to help.
Foster an animal till they find their forever home. Walk a dog on your lunch break. Drop off a bag of food, or even just a blanket. Sit with a cat for twenty minutes. Share a post. All of it adds up more than you’d think.
McKamey has been showing up for Chattanooga since 2008. The least we can do is show up back.
🐾 Visit — no appointment needed, just walk and sign in
🤝 Foster — short-term stays save lives
💛 Volunteer — walking, cuddling, event help
📦 Donate — food, blankets, supplies, or funds
🔁 Share — the next adopter is somewhere scrolling
If you have a personal pet adoption story, share it in the comments. Follow McKamey Animal Center to stay up to date on their events and animals at the center.