We work in Tennessee to support animal welfare legislation, fight animal cruelty, and engage citizens to promote the protection of animals. Find out how you can help animals here and around the country. Legislation Resources
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On the heels of the rescue of 84 horses, The HSUS headed to Grainger County, Tenn., to rescue 17 dogs from an alleged hoarding situation. Karla Goodson/The HSUS
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This was one of 84 horses seized by the Cannon County, Tenn., Sheriff's Deparment -- with the help of The HSUS -- from a Bradyville, Tenn., farm in November 2009. Karla Goodson/The HSUS
Fighting Animal Cruelty
Tennessee has seen a lot of action the past two years to protect animals. With a lack of infrastructure to address animal cruelty, The HSUS has been called in more than any other non profit -- nine times in two years -- to help local law enforcement. Read the timeline»
News
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March 12, 2010
Backaches, Heartbreak, and Hope in Mississippi
The HSUS came to the aid of the Kemper County Sheriff’s Department to rescue 163 dogs and two cats from Raven’s Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi
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March 6, 2010
The HSUS, Grainger County Humane Society Rescue Cats
The HSUS and the Grainger County Humane Society rescued 120 cats from a Tennessee home after an accident left their owner unable to care for the animals.
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February 26, 2010
Puppy Mill Operator Sentenced to 10 Years
The HSUS applauds Judge Timothy Easter for imposing an appropriate sentence following the conviction of the owner of Pine Bluff Kennels in Lyles, Tenn., on animal cruelty charges.
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January 5, 2010
Tennessee Horse Rescue: Update
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December 14, 2009
Working for Change in Tennessee
Over the past several years, The HSUS has focused its efforts against animal cruelty and animal fighting in Tennessee.