Metro Harding Place Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption 2026
Use this guide like a Nashville/Davidson County animal-help dashboard. Pick adoption, lost pet, found pet, reclaim, surrender appointment, animal-control complaint, rabies tag, microchip, foster or donation action.
The Harding Place shelter is Metro Animal Care and Control, located at 5125 Harding Pl, Nashville, TN 37211. For animal-control service requests, use the same MACC phone number: 615-862-7928.
Choose What You Need
- Clickable action cards
- Who to call first
- Adoption, reclaim and drop-off hours
- Adoption fees
- Adoption micro-steps
- Lost/found pet steps
- Stray hold and reclaim urgency
- Surrender appointment rules
- Animal control, cruelty and complaints
- Rabies tag, license and microchip
- Foster, volunteer and support
- Before you leave home
- Call scripts
- Map
- Official links
- 10 FAQs
Clickable Metro Harding Place Animal Help Cards
Tap the matching action. Each card gives one practical next step for Nashville/Davidson County residents.
Who to Call First
Use the correct route before driving to Harding Place.
| Situation | Call / click | What to say | Next micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt a pet | Adoption page or 615-862-7928 | “Is [pet name/ID] still available and what is the exact adoption fee?” | Check hours and bring ID/payment. |
| Lost pet | Lost and Found Pets | “My pet is missing near [cross streets]. Has a matching animal come in?” | Search online and visit MACC every day. |
| Found friendly pet | Found-pet guidance | “I found a pet at [exact location]. I can/cannot safely hold it.” | Scan microchip, check rabies tag and file report. |
| Aggressive or scared animal | 615-862-7928 | “Animal is aggressive/scared at [location]. It is [contained/not contained].” | Do not approach; keep distance. |
| Animal bite | Animal bite form / 615-862-7928 | “There was an animal bite at [address].” | Seek medical care if needed and preserve details. |
| Animal cruelty or neglect | 615-862-7928 | “I need to report possible cruelty/neglect at [address].” | Give facts, dates, animal condition and photos if safe. |
| Owner surrender | Pet Safety Net: 615-862-4017 | “I need to discuss surrendering my pet and have tried rehoming.” | Leave your information; appointments are made in received order. |
Metro Harding Place Adoption, Reclaim and Stray Drop-Off Hours
MACC lists separate hours for adoption, reclaim and stray animal drop-off. Confirm before holidays, severe weather, staffing changes or special events.
| Service | Posted hours | Best use | Before you go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption | Friday-Wednesday: noon-4pm | Meet adoptable animals, ask about fees and finish adoption paperwork. | Check current animal availability first. |
| Adoption | Thursday: noon-6pm | Longer weekday adoption window. | Arrive early enough for matching and paperwork. |
| Reclaim | Seven days a week: noon-4pm | Pick up your lost pet after confirming it is at MACC. | Bring ownership proof and license/rabies records. |
| Stray animal drop-off | Seven days a week: noon-4pm | Bring found animals when you cannot safely keep them at home. | Bring exact found location and photo details. |
| Animal-control response | Officers respond seven days a week | Stray, dangerous, injured, distressed animals, cruelty and bite issues. | Call 615-862-7928 or use official complaint forms. |
Metro Animal Care and Control Adoption Fees
MACC says adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, rabies license, initial core vaccines and parasite treatments.
| Animal / adoption type | Fee | Quick note |
|---|---|---|
| Dog single adoption | $90 | Regular dog adoption fee. |
| Dog littermates / double adoption | $135 per pair | Pair discount listed in MACC fee schedule. |
| Cat age 1 year and up | $40 | Regular adult cat adoption fee. |
| Cat littermates / double adoption | $60 per pair | Pair discount listed in MACC fee schedule. |
| Kitten | $60 | Regular kitten adoption fee. |
| Kitten littermates / double adoption | $90 | Pair kitten fee. |
| Bird | $15 | Small-animal fee schedule item. |
| Rabbit | $5 | Small-animal fee schedule item. |
| Ferret | $10 | Small-animal fee schedule item. |
| Snake or lizard | $10 | Small-animal fee schedule item. |
| Guinea pig or hamster | $5 | Small-animal fee schedule item. |
| Livestock | $50 | Fee schedule item. |
| Senior dog rate | $45 | Person 60+ or dog 5+ years. |
| Senior cat rate | $20 | Person 60+ or cat 5+ years. |
| Special needs animal | $15 | Requires approval. |
| Military veterans and Metro employees | Half price | Dogs and cats only; schedule notes a maximum of three animals in a 12-month period unless approved. |
Adoption Micro-Steps
Follow this order to avoid wasted trips and confusion.
Search animals first
Use MACC’s adoption page and linked animal-search tools. Screenshot the animal name, ID and photo.
Call before driving for one pet
Ask if that animal is still available, whether a meet is possible today, and what documents/payment are needed.
Arrive during adoption hours
Use Friday-Wednesday noon-4pm or Thursday noon-6pm. Give yourself enough time for matching and paperwork.
Ask what is included
Confirm spay/neuter, microchip, rabies license, vaccines and parasite treatments for the specific animal.
Plan your first week
Ask about food, medical notes, behavior, crate/litter habits, kids, dogs, cats, leash skills and decompression time.
Update registration
Make sure microchip and rabies-license records have your current phone number and address.
Lost or Found Pet in Nashville / Davidson County
MACC says lost and found pets are held for a mandatory stray hold. Search daily and visit the shelter if your pet may be there.
If your pet is lost
- Report a lost pet through the official MACC lost/found tools.
- Search online animal listings every day.
- Visit Metro Animal Care and Control and fill out a Lost Dog Report if applicable.
- Check the shelter every day during the stray-hold window.
- Post signs and fliers with a clear photo and phone number.
- Post in local lost/found Facebook groups and other online listings.
- Talk with neighbors, delivery drivers, postal carriers and nearby veterinarians.
- Call nearby shelters and vets because a pet may be taken somewhere other than MACC.
If you found a pet
- If the pet has a rabies tag, call the number on the tag and have the tag number ready.
- Check online missing-pet listings to see if the animal has been reported missing.
- Post the animal on local lost/found pages.
- Post flyers in the area where you found the pet.
- Get the animal scanned for a microchip.
- Provide a photo when submitting the online pet report.
- If you cannot safely keep the animal, bring it to MACC during stray drop-off hours.
- For aggressive or scared animals, do not approach. If safely contained, call 615-862-7928.
Stray Hold and Reclaim Urgency
If you see your pet online or think it may be at Harding Place, prepare documents before arriving.
3 days
Pets without identification are listed with a 3-day stray hold.
7 days
Pets with identification are listed with a 7-day stray hold.
Bring ID
Bring government ID and proof that the pet belongs to you.
Rabies proof
Bring current rabies certificate or be prepared for licensing/rabies requirements.
Microchip
Microchip records are strong proof and help MACC reunite pets faster.
Photos and records
Bring photos, vet records, adoption papers, license tag details and medication details.
Surrender Appointment Rules
MACC asks owners to try rehoming and support options before surrender, and owner surrenders are appointment-only.
| Step | Official detail | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Try alternatives first | MACC Safety Net may help owners keep pets, and the surrender options page recommends asking your network and rehoming options first. | Ask family, friends, vets, pet businesses and rehome websites before surrender. |
| Appointment required | MACC says it cannot accept walk-ins or drop-offs for owner surrender. | Call Pet Safety Net at 615-862-4017 or email PetHelp.MACC@nashville.gov. |
| Appointment order | Appointments are made based on the order received. | Leave complete contact details and pet information. |
| Prepare records | MACC asks for veterinary history, medical records and medications. | Gather vaccine, medical, behavior and medication notes. |
| At appointment | Appointments usually take about 30 minutes. | Bring pet, past vet records, medications and current ID showing Davidson County residence. |
| Transport rules | Cats must be in a carrier; dogs must be leashed. | Do not bring loose pets into the lobby. |
Animal Control, Cruelty and Complaints
MACC Animal Control Officers respond seven days a week and enforce Nashville/Davidson County animal rules.
| Issue | Use this route | What to include |
|---|---|---|
| Stray animal | Call 615-862-7928 or submit a service request. | Exact location, animal description, containment status and direction of travel. |
| Dangerous animal | Call MACC; use emergency route if there is immediate human danger. | Behavior, address, injuries, people at risk and whether animal is loose. |
| Injured or distressed animal | Call 615-862-7928. | Animal type, visible injury, location and access instructions. |
| Animal cruelty or neglect | Call MACC or use complaint route. | Facts, dates, animal condition, photos/video if safely available. |
| Animal bite | Use the Animal Bite Incident Report Form and call if urgent. | Victim info, animal owner info if known, date/time/location and medical needs. |
| Vicious dog complaint | Use the Vicious Dog Complaint Form. | Dog description, owner/location, incident details and witnesses. |
Rabies Tag, Davidson County License and Microchip
Davidson County requires dogs and cats six months or older to be vaccinated for rabies and registered.
| Item | Cost / rule | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year rabies tag | $8 | Tag term follows vaccination expiration. |
| 3-year rabies tag | $24 | Valid when vaccination documentation supports the term. |
| 2026 clinic 3-year vaccine + license | $26 | Owner must show proof of previous vaccination. |
| Microchip with registration | $10 | Available at MACC rabies clinics. |
| Saturday clinic payment | Cash or check only | Bring the correct payment type. |
| Immediate tag need | Visit 5125 Harding Place | Online tags may take 7-9 business days to arrive. |
2026 MACC rabies clinic dates
- March 28, 2026
- May 30, 2026
- July 25, 2026
- September 26, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- Cash or check only at Saturday clinics.
Foster, Volunteer, Donations and Community Cats
MACC also works with foster volunteers, Friends of MACC, community cat support and donation programs.
Foster
Fostering helps animals leave the shelter environment and gives MACC more room for urgent intakes.
Volunteer
Use the official volunteer form or Friends of MACC resources to help shelter animals.
Donate supplies
Use MACC wish list and donation links so you send items the shelter actually needs.
Community cats
MACC partners with Pet Community Center for free-roaming cats that qualify for community cat services.
Vaccination support
Rabies clinics and microchip services help prevent lost-pet and public-health problems.
Share adoptables
Sharing adoptable pets and lost/found posts can help families and animals reconnect faster.
Before You Leave Home
Pet screenshot, ID, fee payment, leash/carrier, renter approval and first-week questions.
Recent photos, microchip number, collar/tag details, cross streets and date/time missing.
ID, proof of ownership, rabies certificate, license/tag details and payment.
Appointment, Davidson County ID, pet, carrier/leash, vet records and medications.
Local Nashville Tips
Call before driving
Adoption promotions, animal availability and operational details can change quickly.
Lost-pet window is short
Three days without ID and seven days with ID means you should search daily.
Keep tags current
Rabies tags and microchips help MACC return pets faster.
Community cats differ
Some free-roaming cats may qualify for spay/neuter, vaccination and return-to-home programs.
No surrender walk-ins
Use the Pet Safety Net appointment route before bringing an owned pet.
Bring records
Vet records, vaccine certificates and microchip data speed up reclaim and surrender conversations.
Map: Metro Animal Care and Control on Harding Place
Use this map for the Harding Place shelter location. For animal-control complaints, call or submit the proper service request before driving.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I am interested in [pet name/ID] from Metro Animal Care and Control. Is this pet still available, what is the exact adoption fee, and what should I bring today?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal been brought to Harding Place?Found pet
Hi, I found a [dog/cat] at [exact location]. The animal is [safe/scared/aggressive/injured]. I can/cannot safely contain it. What should I do next?Surrender
Hi, I need to discuss surrendering my [pet]. I live in Davidson County and have veterinary records. I have tried rehoming. Can I schedule a Pet Safety Net appointment?Official Metro Harding Place Animal Links
The key details are already summarized above. Use these official links for live animals, forms, current promotions and final verification.
Metro Harding Place Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the Metro Harding Place animal shelter?
The Harding Place animal shelter is Metro Animal Care and Control, located at 5125 Harding Pl, Nashville, TN 37211.
What is Metro Animal Care and Control’s phone number?
Metro Animal Care and Control lists 615-862-7928 as its phone number.
What are MACC adoption hours?
MACC lists adoption hours as Friday through Wednesday from noon to 4pm and Thursday from noon to 6pm.
What are MACC reclaim hours?
MACC lists reclaim hours as seven days a week from noon to 4pm.
What are MACC stray animal drop-off hours?
MACC lists stray animal drop-off hours as seven days a week from noon to 4pm.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from MACC?
MACC lists single dog adoption at $90, and the fee schedule lists dog littermate or double adoptions at $135 per pair.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat or kitten from MACC?
MACC lists cats age 1 year and older at $40 and kittens at $60. The fee schedule also lists cat pairs at $60 and kitten pairs at $90.
What is included in MACC adoption fees?
MACC says adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, rabies license, initial core vaccines and parasite treatments.
How long does MACC hold lost pets?
MACC lists stray holds as 3 days without identification and 7 days with identification.
Can I walk in to surrender a pet to MACC?
No. MACC says owner surrenders are admitted by appointment only and it cannot accept walk-ins or drop-offs. Call the Pet Safety Net team at 615-862-4017 or email PetHelp.MACC@nashville.gov.
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