Nashville Zoo, Inc.

Mission Statement

Nashville Zoo’s mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership.

The Zoo connects our guests with their global environment, inspiring admiration of and respect for wildlife and wild places.

Nashville Humane Association

Mission Statement

Nashville Humane is committed to promoting humane education, controlling pet overpopulation and finding responsible homes for the homeless and adoptable pet community in Nashville and throughout Tennessee. Year-over-year NHA is voted “Best Shelter” and “Favorite Not-For-Profit”, and is proud to have a save rate of 99%.

Nashville Cat Rescue

Mission Statement

Our mission is to rescue as many cats and kittens from the streets and high-kill animal shelters in the Middle Tennessee area and then adopt them into loving forever homes. All of the cats who come through our program are spayed or neutered, tested for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Feline Leukemia Virus, and vaccinated before they are placed up for adoption.

Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

Mission Statement

Our rescue and sanctuary is committed to rescuing and providing safe haven for neglected, unwanted, injured, abandoned and/or companion animals labeled as ‘unadoptable’. We are devoted to healing their bodies and improving their lives; and giving them proper care, food and shelter while providing the bridge to their forever homes. We provide sanctuary and end of life care to those that are too traumatized by past abuse or are ill or old.