Animal Cruelty Prevention

Tennessee Humane Society is developing a specialized emergency response capability to serve animals and communities across our state. The THS Animal Emergency Response Team (AERT) will bring professional, trained response when animals need it most.

OUR VISION

When fully established, the THS Animal Emergency Response Team (AERT) will provide professional emergency response for: 

Large-Scale Animal Cases 

• Hoarding situations 
• Puppy mill investigations 
• Emergency sheltering 
• Mass rescue operations 

Natural Disaster Response 

• Storm evacuation support 
• Flood rescue operations 
• Emergency animal sheltering 
• Disaster recovery assistance 

Emergency Animal Rescue 

• Technical rescue operations 
• Animal extraction 
• Emergency transport 
• Medical Coordination 

Multi-Agency Operations 

• Law enforcement support 
• Partner agency assistance 
• Resource Coordination 
• Professional backup.

PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES

AERT is being developed with: • Specialized training • Professional equipment • Emergency resources • Transport capability • Temporary sheltering 

Our team will bring: • Trained personnel • Technical expertise • Emergency response • Partner coordination • Professional support" 

PARTNER SUPPORT

AERT will serve as a resource for: • Law Enforcement Agencies • Emergency Management • Animal Control • Veterinary Partners • Rescue Organizations. 

Working together to: • Save lives • Protect animals • Support communities • Share resources • Create impact

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

As we establish AERT, we are: • Developing protocols • Creating partnerships • Building resources • Training personnel • Establishing standards 

We aim to provide professional emergency responses when Tennessee's animals need it most. 

GET INVOLVED 

Help us build this crucial resource: • Support our development • Share our vision • Join our mission • Offer expertise • Build the future. 

Together, we can create a professional emergency response for animals across Tennessee. 

Once the program is created, we only respond when called upon by law enforcement, our humane investigator, or the City, County, or State Government.