Do you recognize this puppy? McKamey Animal Center is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning her. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, MAC received a call from a Chattanooga Gas employee reporting a small animal apparently discarded in a trash can atContinue reading "Help Us Seek Justice: $1,000 Reward for Information on Abandoned Puppy"

The Good News: So far this summer we have had a remarkable 329 dogs and puppies adopted, and another 130+ reunited with their owners. The Bad News: We still have 478 animals in our care, 297 of which are dogs in our physical facility… that’s sadly more than last year and the year before that.Continue reading "Capacity Crisis Update: September 2023"

If you have stepped outside in the last several weeks, then you will know that this summer weather we have been experiencing is no joke! Just like us, our pets can be vulnerable to the effects of excessive heat and humidity. To help you keep your pets safe and comfortable during these hot and humidContinue reading "Keeping Your Pets Safe & Comfortable In The Summer Heat"

For an animal shelter to function humanely, the number of animals coming in and leaving needs to be equal. When more animals come in than go out, the shelter becomes overcrowded, and animals can’t get the individualized humane care they need and begin to suffer. Shelters all over the country, including MAC, are being askedContinue reading "Urgent: MAC surpasses Maximum Capacity"

McKamey Animal Center – April 30th, 2023 The 2023 MAC Gala has now come and gone and was undoubtedly the most successful gala in the organization’s history, raising over $180,000 for the animals at MAC! Attendees got groovy for a good cause for this year’s theme, Caturday Night Fever, complete with dancing, dinner, drinks, discoContinue reading "MAC Hosts Record Breaking 2023 MAC Gala"

Next time you’re scrolling through the available pets page on the MAC website, you may notice that none of the dogs will have a breed identification anymore. If you’re asking yourself why that is, the answer is actually super simple: MAC will no longer be labeling dogs in our care by breed, but rather, willContinue reading "MAC Removes Breed Labels for Dogs in Care"

Just like it takes all of us some time to adapt to new situations and environments, adopted dogs and cats have a period of decompression commonly referred to as the 3-3-3 Rule. For most rescue pets, it takes on average 3 months to fully become comfortable and acclimated to their new home. This period ofContinue reading "The 3-3-3 Rule When Adopting a Dog or Cat"

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and while sharing is caring, there are some items on your plate that you may need to keep to yourself! See below for a list of foods that are safe, and unsafe for your pets! Approved Foods for Pets: (in moderation) Foods to Avoid: Keep in mind that someContinue reading "Thanksgiving Do’s & Don’ts"

MAC recently unveiled a brand new lure course to honor the memory and legacy of late MAC volunteer, John Williams. Williams unexpectedly passed away in July 2020, during the height of the covid-19 pandemic at 82 years old. John was a devoted and passionate volunteer of McKamey Animal Center from the time the Center opened.Continue reading "MAC Unveils New Lure Course in Memory of Late Volunteer"

At this time, McKamey Animal Center will be putting a HOLD on hosting “Meet and Greets” between dogs available for adoption, and dogs currently owned by the family interested in adopting due to a recent outbreak of Canine Influenza in our community. We at MAC are attempting to minimize the exposure of the animals inContinue reading "Meet and Greet Disclaimer"

Halloween can be full of good spooky fun for the whole family, including your furry family members. Just like you do, preparing the evening for your pets is important! Below are some tips and suggestions we recommend to prepare for the spookiest of seasons! Be Mindful of Their Costumes Some of the most fun duringContinue reading "Tips For a Pet Safe Halloween"

We want to give you an update on where we stand in terms of the capacity crisis we’ve been sharing with you all year.   With 200+ animals adopted from our facility this month alone, it’s easy to assume we are virtually empty! But while these amazing adoption numbers have been literal lifesavers for thoseContinue reading "MAC Continues to Face Capacity Crisis"