East Ridge Animal Services

East Ridge Animal Services East Ridge Animal Services provides Animal Control Services and Shelter Operations/Management for the City of East Ridge. ERAS is a "No Kill" shelter.
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The ERAS team is comprised of Supervisor Van Ausdal, ASO Payne, ASO Vaughn, & ASO Kainer. ERAS adopted the "No Kill Equation" as its operational policy in February of 2013. NO healthy, treatable, adoptable animals in its custody are euthanized. ERAS is a full spectrum animal control services unit. The Animal Services Division handles all animal-related issues within the City limits of East Ridge,

TN, including humane law enforcement and cruelty investigations, stray and/ or injured animals, dangerous animals, and limited nuisance wildlife control. ERAS also maintains and operates the City of East Ridge Animal Shelter, which provides safe housing and humane care for stray and unwanted companion animals. Adoptions are available.

Do you know us or any information on us? Call 423-468-1432
05/31/2026

Do you know us or any information on us? Call 423-468-1432

119 Days Later… Who’s Next?On February 1st, four abandoned dogs came through our doors together.One of them was a youngs...
05/31/2026

119 Days Later… Who’s Next?

On February 1st, four abandoned dogs came through our doors together.

One of them was a youngster named King. King was mouthy. Unsure. A little rough around the edges. Truth is, he had been passed around enough that he didn't really know who to trust or how he was supposed to act. But something happened in playgroup. He watched. He learned. He took correction from other dogs. He learned that people could be trusted. And eventually, King went home with a wonderful family and children of his own.

That leaves three- Chile. Tracker. Knox.

Look closely...See that little pink nose? That isn't sunburn. Jenna is a pitty that actually looks like she's blushing w...
05/31/2026

Look closely...

See that little pink nose? That isn't sunburn. Jenna is a pitty that actually looks like she's blushing when she's excited to see you.

And that tail? Consider yourself warned. This girl's tail wag has enough horsepower to clear a coffee table and leave a bruise on your thigh. She doesn't just greet people—she celebrates them.

Jenna is the kind of dog that wakes up happy, stays happy, and believes every person she meets might be her new best friend. Her smile is real, her heart is huge, and her enthusiasm for life is absolutely contagious.

If your home could use a little more laughter, a little more love, and a whole lot of tail-wagging happiness, Jenna is ready to move in.

Come meet the pitty that blushes.

Jenna is available for adoption at East Ridge Animal Services.

87 Days Ago...Foxglove wasn't so sure about people.At 5 years old, this handsome tabby arrived with a healthy dose of sk...
05/31/2026

87 Days Ago...

Foxglove wasn't so sure about people.

At 5 years old, this handsome tabby arrived with a healthy dose of skepticism and a belief that humans might be best admired from a distance. But day by day, meal by meal, gentle hand by gentle hand, Foxglove started to change his mind.

Now, 87 days later, he's discovered that people are actually pretty nice.

He enjoys attention, appreciates a cozy bed, and has traded suspicion for curiosity. He's still got that independent cat charm, but underneath it is a sweet soul that's ready for a family of his own.

Foxglove has done the hard part. He learned to trust.

Now all he needs is someone willing to give him the home he's waited 87 days to find.

Come meet Foxglove. We think he'll change your mind about shelter cats, too.

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05/31/2026

Can you help? MESSAGE US

Sunday Thankful: Nikki's StoryA few months ago, Nikki wouldn't have been caught dead on a couch.This beautiful Great Pyr...
05/31/2026

Sunday Thankful: Nikki's Story

A few months ago, Nikki wouldn't have been caught dead on a couch.

This beautiful Great Pyrenees came to us scared of the world. Every sound was suspicious. Every new person was terrifying. She preferred to stay invisible, tucked away where she felt safe. Trust didn't come easy for Nikki.

But today?

Today she's stretched out on a soft couch, guarding her favorite toy, surrounded by people who love her.

That's the thing about shelter dogs. Sometimes they don't need fixing. They just need time. They need patience. They need someone willing to see who they can become instead of who they are on their worst day.

This Sunday, we're thankful for families who take a chance on the shy ones. The overlooked ones. The dogs that don't run to the front of the kennel demanding attention.

Because every once in a while, a dog like Nikki reminds us why we do this.

From scared and uncertain...to safe, loved, and home.

That's a pretty good Sunday.

❤️🐾

There are lots of ways dogs end up in shelters, but one of the most common is an owner surrender. That’s how Koda came t...
05/30/2026

There are lots of ways dogs end up in shelters, but one of the most common is an owner surrender. That’s how Koda came to us.

Imagine it from her perspective.

Your family loads you into the car and you’re excited because car rides usually mean something good. Maybe a trip to the park. Maybe a pup cup. Maybe just tagging along because you’re part of the family.

Then you pull into a place you’ve been before.

It smells familiar.

The vet.

You hate the vet.

But this time feels different.

Your people seem nervous. Maybe a little sad.

They go inside. They come back out. They grab your leash.

You notice they brought a bag.

Your blanket.

Your toys.

Your food.

You don’t understand.

Are they going somewhere?

How long will they be gone?

When are they coming back?

A stranger takes your leash.

Your family walks away.

You wait for them to turn around.

They don’t.

Days pass.

The food tastes different.

The dogs next door bark all night.

You don’t know the rules.

You don’t know the people.

You don’t know why you’re here.

Sometimes someone stops at your kennel and talks to you.

Sometimes nobody does.

Sometimes you get to go outside and feel the grass under your feet.

Sometimes you don’t understand why today isn’t your turn yet.

You start to memorize faces.

You learn which staff members speak softly.

Which volunteers sneak in extra belly rubs.

Which people make you feel safe.

At East Ridge, we’re fortunate. Our dogs have blankets. They have toys. They get time in play yards. They go on walks. They get love.

The sad reality is that not every shelter dog gets those things.

But even with all of that, it still isn’t home.

What these dogs need most isn’t another toy or another treat.

They need someone to look them in the eye and tell them, “You didn’t do anything wrong.”

Because they didn’t.

They loved the people they were supposed to love.

They trusted the people they were supposed to trust.

And then one day those people were gone.

Every day we walk into those kennels and make the same promise.

We tell them it’s going to be okay.

We tell them somebody is going to fall in love with them.

We tell them there is a couch, a backyard, a family, and a future waiting somewhere.

We tell them they won’t have to stay here forever.

And then we do everything we can to make that promise come true.

Koda is still waiting for hers.

Looking for a loyal sidekick with a smile that can brighten any day? Meet Louise, an adorable Lab mix with the sweetest ...
05/30/2026

Looking for a loyal sidekick with a smile that can brighten any day? Meet Louise, an adorable Lab mix with the sweetest personality and the cutest little nub tail that never stops wagging! At just 8 months old and around 30 pounds, Louise is the perfect size for adventures, playtime, and snuggling up beside you after a fun day.Louise came to the shelter as a stray with another dog who has already found their forever home. Now, this sweet girl is patiently waiting for her own happy ending.

✨ A few things to love about Louise:
🐶 Super dog-friendly and loves making new canine friends
🐱 May do well with cats with a proper introduction
👧 Great with kids and enjoys being part of family activities
🎾 Loves toys, zoomies, and playtime
❤️ Affectionate, happy, and eager to please
🐾 Has the cutest little nub tail that wiggles with excitement whenever she sees people she loves!

Louise has so much love to give and is ready to trade shelter life for a warm bed, belly rubs, and a family to call her own. Every day she waits, she greets people with a happy smile and hopes that today might be the day her forever family walks through the door.
Could you be the person she's been waiting for?
🏡 Give Louise the forever home she deserves.
📍 Contact East Ridge Animal Shelter to meet Louise today!

Let’s give a round of applause on Luna, now Coco, for finding her furever home today! We wish you nothing but the best. ...
05/29/2026

Let’s give a round of applause on Luna, now Coco, for finding her furever home today! We wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for adopting from us!!

Address

5302 Stone Street
East Ridge, TN
37412

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14236337774

Website

https://www.eastridgeanimalservices.org/

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