Heartwarming to spend an hour loving on some foster care cats. That's what you can expect from a…read morevisit here to the Naughty Cat Cafe located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Someone on TikTok made a mention to this place and when I discovered you can pay $17 to spend quality time giving affection to 30 cats looking for their forever homes, this was a MUST DO, NON NEGOTIABLE for me, lol. I purchased and reserved my spot online ahead of time at naughtycatcafe.com. Their hours are mostly 11am - 5pm daily with being closed on Monday's and Tuesday's. One noticeable rule that is mentioned by the owner/manager is to not pick up the cats as most of them have been recently spade or neutered. The main room of the cafe is a low key, rustic lounge. It's dimly lit for the benefit of a few of the residents. Veering to the right is an open space with couches and chairs for visitors to sit down on and plenty of window lighting for other cats to watch the happenings outside. I approached this one cat who was lying on her side and we bonded. I showered her with tummy rubs which she gladly accepted. Watching her closing her eyes in total bliss (and trust) had me feeling sentimental in the best way possible. It was pure joy to give this cat some cuddle time. This was actually my first ever visit to a cat cafe. I had heard about them occasionally, but never actually considered stopping inside one. But, this was the perfect time to take a break from my roadtrip travels, just connecting with cats (or animals in general) can have rejuvenating powers that is healthy for the soul. Overall, it was a blessing to spend an hour with some lovable cats. Too bad I'm not anywhere from the Chattanooga, Tennessee area but I am thankful that there are shelter/foster homes like this Naughty Cat Cafe to give them exposure to visitors who may consider adopting them, so they can live a quality life. Thank you for having me.

We loved this experience! 43 cats full of love and wanting to be loved on. Coffee/soda was free…read morewith a ticket. One of the employees also gave us lunch recommendations for local pizza places and the one we tried was great. The team was very knowledgeable and connected well with customers.

I recommend ANY animal shelter that is humanely housing, feeding and providing medical care and the…read moreloving human touch. McKamey, which is actually the city animal control and shelter facility, is taxpayer supported as well as through all levels of contribution and promotion. The facility is a highly impressive one on a large tract of land but you can't always judge a book by the cover. The shelter has always been under scrutiny for a number of very unattractive reasons, especially when it's function is to care for, house and place animals into qualifying homes. Qualifying is based largely on what potential adopters write on their forms. No one From the shelter visits the homes of potential adopter to make sure the conditions are good for the welfare of the animal. Once you get beyond the highly questionable events and administrative stains, you can move ahead to SAVE a homeless animal and feel very good about that. Having given you a heads up about the shameful aspect, I will tell you that the majority of the volunteers who do the work and connect with the animals are dedicated, conscientious and caring. I suggest all adopters chose a vet before adoption and have your pet received a complete physical so there are no surprised that can be life-threatening or more expensive than your budget. Adopting an animal is a life long decision and you should start out knowing your pet's medical condition. I can tell you that the shelter is always at capacity with great animals that want warm, inviting and loving homes. I was lucky to have been told that before I could take my dog home, she would have to be held to treat her for heart worms. The shelter bears the cost which in my case, took about four months Always do due diligence on any shelter and ask if they have a no kill policy that is a part of their registration with the city, county and state

I regularly support McKamey through monthly donations and attend their gala because I genuinely…read morecare about the organization's mission. However, I was disappointed with my recent phone interaction. I called to report an issue and also one that may be related to dogs being hit by cars in my area off the freeway, something that has happened multiple times over the past few months. During the call, I was frequently interrupted and the tone used felt raised, which gave me the impression that my call was a bother rather than a serious concern being addressed. While I understand call volume can be high, the interaction felt dismissive given the seriousness of the issue I was reporting. I hope this feedback helps improve communication moving forward.

Gina and the team did a great job. I have a rescued Maltese who sometimes thinks that he's a pit…read morebull, especially when it comes to people touching him. He hadn't been groomed in several weeks and the last person that tried couldn't handle all six pounds of killer animal. Gina said it'd be no problem and, sure enough, a couple hours later he was back to his beautiful self looking fly. She did a great job with him.

Quiet, clean facility in the country just outside of ooltewah. Not far from Chattanooga…read more Lovely people and lovely to the four legged friends

Friendly local business with a great selection of healthy pet products. Easy in and out and they've…read morehelped carry bags to my car when my hands were full with my baby (Thank you!). Only suggestion would be to open earlier (like 9am) and/or stay open a little later (at least on Sunday--we missed the window so our dog will go without his regular food tonight because we didn't realize we didn't have enough of his specialty food until 5:30, which they closed at 5 (M-Sat is 7pm)). Or, would love a subscription type service so I don't have to think about it. Other than that, no complaints. Always a good vibe in here.

I absolutely love this store! Nooga Paws is a great place for your pets needs. They carry a wide…read moreselection of pet products from harnesses, toys, treats, to a variety of dog foods, clothes and blankets, and grooming products. They even have an in-house bakery. If you're coming for cat products, you have some options, but not as much compared to the big chain stores. They even have a dog wash station! The self wash stations are available by appointment and also on a first come, first serve basis. The stations close at 6 pm Monday through Saturday and close at 4 pm on Sundays. Wash and dry time is limited to 30 minutes total per dog and costs about $15 per dog. Add on's (de-shed, for example) are available too. A rewards program is also offered in which you can obtain points and use them for a discount when a certain threshold in reached. Also, check their website for monthly promos, too! Lastly, we were also told they have two sister stores as well: Play Wash Pint (barks and brews) and Play Wash Stay (boarding and daycare). We look forward to checking out each one. Just love this place! Everything you need for your furry friends is here with exceptional staff, who are very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Bring your pet in for a friendly shopping spree ;-)

Lani is amazing. We have two cats and a dog currently. The pup is definitely an adolescent with all…read morethose "charms", but her patience with him when we travel is above and beyond. She also cared for our last dog, who was elderly with some health issues, so we have seen a range with her. 100% recommend her service. She has stayed over or just hung out longer, depending on the pet's needs. Thank you, Lani!

Lani has always been so dependable and trustworthy. Not to mention the fact that my dogs LOVE her!!…read moreThey are so excited when she comes over which makes me feel great knowing I'm leaving town and my dogs are being loved on. I always come home to happy dogs and a house just like I left it. I'm so happy to have her and so excited that she is doing this full time now. Plus she can walk my dogs during the week when I get called out of town for the day or my schedule is too full. Thank You Fur Certain!

My husband and I waited about two weeks before posting this because we wanted to see what happened…read moreafter everyone settled in. We adopted Beau from Jake and have been noting but impressed. He came home housebroken, crate trained, walks beautifully, has excellent manners (for the most part) around people and other dogs, and every few days we discover another piece of his training. It's clear Jake invested months into giving him a foundation that lasts beyond the training facility. What I appreciate most is that Beau is still completely himself. He's goofy, energetic, curious, and excited about life. The training didn't change his personality, it gave him structure and confidence. We're still at the very beginning of our journey together, and I'm sure there will be plenty for all of us to learn over the coming years. But starting with a dog who already has this kind of foundation has been an incredible gift. If the first two weeks are any indication, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jake and Anvil K9. Beau is living proof of the care and work they put into their work.

(from Copper) Hey…read moreguys, Copper here. As many of you know, I am a tiny, ferocious beast. A menace. A gremlin. A highly advanced chaos goblin with four paws and absolutely no regrets. But when I met Jake at Anvil K9, I finally met my match. 5-star accommodations 5-star education 5-star restaurant 5-star enrichment 5-star adventure package The human, however? Only 4 stars. Now don't get me wrong--Jake is a good dude. Smart. Patient. Fair. Knows his dog stuff. But my man smells way too good. Jake, buddy, you gotta dial it back. Lose the deodorant. Roll in something questionable. Maybe a dead fish. You're setting unrealistic standards for the rest of us. Every time a lady dog came by, she'd sniff me once and then look at Jake like he was a fresh rotisserie chicken. Frankly, it was becoming a problem for my social life. Mom even abandoned me for FOUR WHOLE WEEKS--plus a couple extra days--so she could go spend time with her future fiancé or whatever. Extremely suspicious behavior. I considered filing a complaint. But I have to admit, I learned a ton. I came home with better manners, better focus, better obedience, and significantly fewer opportunities to embarrass myself in public. Would I recommend Anvil K9 and Jake? Absolutely. Would I trust them with my life? Without question. Would I trust Jake around my future wife? Still evaluating. -- Copper Tiny Ferocious Beast, Professional Good Girl, and Victim of Jake's Excessive Freshness Five stars. Would board again. Jake is still suspiciously well-groomed for a human, but nobody's perfect.

Shannon and her team do an amazing job with my difficult senior toy poodles. she understands their…read moreage and concerns. She is truly kind, a dog lover, and does wonderful work. she has my business for life. :). I would highly recommend her business and services she offers. they are one in a million!!!

I don't have any before photos but I have no idea how Shannon was able to trim up my pup! He's a…read morewild one and he came back looking perfect. Shannon was friendly and when I called her and left a message she returned my call on the same day. She was every professional and seemed very knowledgeable about grooming. She talked with me a while before I left my little guy and let me know how the process works and the groom was totally affordable! We will most definitely be back!

Tiggertown adopts out the most beautiful, smartest cats I have ever met. Candice and her volunteers…read moredo an amazing job of maintaining and taking care of some of the cutest, sweetest, affectionate and very lovable cats and kittens. Candice also offers any assistance she can to help to make sure the kitties and owners are prepared and settled to enjoy their new lives together. I have adopted 2 furbabies from Tiggertown, Totoro and Trinity and they have contributed to and changed my life for the better! If you are looking to adopt a cat for you or your family, go to Tiggertown. You will have so many types of cats and kittens to choose from, you may end up with more than one, like me.