Safe Place for Animals in Gallatin was founded over 14 years ago after a group of local women took notice of the volume of abandoned, neglected and abused animals in Sumner County that did not have a safe haven. Pooling their money together to rent a small warehouse, they began taking in abandoned cats and dogs. They soon outgrew the initial shelter and more space was needed. The current location of SPA was purchased and still serves the public in Gallatin while still reflecting the compassion and commitment to our local animals on which it was founded.
SPA provides comfort and compassion to local animals in need. Every animal that comes through the doors is evaluated for potential local adopters in an effort to help these animals find homes. Each application is also screened through veterinary records and personal references to ensure that new adopters will be responsible pet owners. Every animal is well-vetted prior to being available for adoption to ensure that they are healthy, spayed/neutered and microchipped.
SPA’s goal remains the same: to keep as many animals as possible off the streets and out of shelters. SPA has rescued animals from homes under horrific circumstances and secured others that were left behind when owners moved out. SPA aims to educate the public about responsible pet ownership and works with other area shelters to ensure that animals are given the best care possible under each individual circumstance.
SPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and relies on the generosity of the community to operate. Keeping local animals well by providing food, toys, medical procedures/medications, beds, cleaning supplies, and treats until they find their forever homes is the true passion of SPA.
On any given day SPA houses and cares for approximately 70+ cats and dogs and has placed over 9,000 animals into their forever homes!
Ways You Can Help SPA
1. Give
Aside from traditional giving, you can also designate SPA as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile, through Kroger, as your Facebook birthday fundraiser or even host an event as a benefit!
2. Volunteer
Kennel attendants are needed and SPA is always looking for individuals to help! Volunteer at SPA for Tennessee Promise community service hours, youth group activities or just for fun!
3. Adopt
SPA works hard to make sure that each cat, dog, puppy and/or kitten is matched with the individual or family that is going to be a best fit; there are plenty of pets who are in need of a forever home and loving family!
4. Spread the Word
Like, share and follow @SafePlaceForAnimal on Facebook and @safeplaceforanimals.spa on Instagram!