White logo with butterfly wings and the words “hair free” and “CHATTANOOGA” underneath.

Changing the Future of Chained Dogs in Our Community

We are ChainFree Chattanooga, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, judgment-free organization whose mission is to build fences for dogs who are continuously tethered or confined in small pens. In partnership with Heritage Fence & Repair, we work to provide safer, more humane spaces for dogs to live and play.


Each family in our program receives spaying/neutering services, fencing installation, and shelter – all at no cost to the owner.


We believe that keeping dogs with families who love them is better than adding to our community’s overburdened shelter system.


Our goal is to do more than put a band-aid on an ongoing problem – we are passionate about making real and lasting changes that improve the quality of life for dogs in our community.

Black-and-white dog behind a chain-link fence, looking up with mouth open in a dirt yard

Summer Recap

This summer has been our busiest season yet at ChainFree Chattanooga! Since our last blog post, our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to transform the lives of EIGHTEEN amazing dogs by building TEN custom fences that give them the freedom and safety they deserve.

Tan dog standing by a chain-link fence outdoors, mouth open in a grassy yard

Curry’s Build

Last Saturday, the ChainFree Chattanooga crew built a fence for a handsome 6-year-old husky mix named Curry.

Black-and-white dog behind a chain-link fence, looking up with mouth open in a dirt yard

March 2025 Recap: 3 Fence Builds!

March was a busy month for the ChainFree Chattanooga crew! We were able to build three fences in our community this month, giving four deserving dogs their own spaces to enjoy life off of the chain.

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Make a Donation

We rely on our supporters to help fund our fence-building efforts. ChainFree Chattanooga is volunteer-managed and operated, so every dollar of your donation goes directly toward our mission.

Donate Supplies

Check out our Amazon wishlist and send us some of the supplies that we need for fence builds. From fence panel clamps to pooper scoopers – everything we need to build a fence and set the dog owner up for long term success!

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Woman kneels to pet a white dog at a chain-link fence while people stand nearby outdoors.

Volunteer With Us

Help us improve the lives of chained dogs in our community! All are welcome — No special skills or experience needed. Our typical build takes 2-3 hours and is scheduled on a weekend.

See the latest on our socials

Brown dog named Reba sitting outdoors, wearing a collar and leash, with
Black-and-white dog standing on grass outdoors with tail up and pink collar
2025 rescue-dog fundraiser poster with 24 fences built, 49 dogs helped, and 50+ volunteers.
Two dogs in a sunny yard, with a white dog facing the camera and a black dog sniffing the ground behind it.