Life-Saving Statistics & Impact
MAC is the 5th largest shelter in Tennessee and the only open-admission shelter serving the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank, and Lakesite, meaning we never turn away critically ill or injured animals, those with behavioral challenges, or other at-risk pets. In 2025, we experienced an 11% increase in the number of animals coming into our care, and despite that added demand, our lifesaving rate rose from 83% to 86%, a huge win for both our organization and the community we serve.
Quite a difference! The bottom line is that because there is no single reporting mechanism there really no way to compare shelters just based on statistics reporting alone; instead, shelters should be assessed based on the quality of care they provide the animals, the scope of services they provide to the public, and their commitment implementing progressive programs and initiatives designed to support both.
Contact Us
McKamey Animal Center
4500 N. Access Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-6500
hello@mckameyanimalcenter.org
McKamey Animal Center was founded in 2008, serving the pets and people of the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank and Lakesite, Tennessee. MAC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.
