About Us

Happy Tales Humane was founded in 1996 to provide the area with an animal shelter that does not use euthanasia to make room for additional animals. HTH operated as a ‘virtual shelter’, housing all animals in dedicated foster homes, until 2000 when a shelter for the cats was opened in The Factory at Franklin.

All of the dogs in HTH’s adoption program are still kept in foster homes, though the goal is to one day open a shelter where both cats and dogs can be housed on-site. HTH is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 animal shelter with our own Board of Directors. All of our funding is through tax-deductible donations.

Our Mission

Happy Tales Humane is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of animals in Middle Tennessee by rescuing, caring for, and finding adoptive homes for unwanted pets; by taking action to prevent pet overpopulation; by fostering a respect for all life; by encouraging volunteerism; and by educating the community about responsible pet guardianship.

Board of Directors

• Mark Enderle, Chairman
• Cindy Enderle, Vice Chair
• David Runyan, Treasurer
• Daniel Burke, Secretary
• Bennie Copeland
• Michelle Weidner

 Helpful Links

• Battleground Hospital for Animals
• Animal Emergency at Nasville Veterinary Specialist Nights and weekends, 365 days a year.
• Lovie's Legacy
• Paw Pals Day Care Where a dog can be a dog
• The Farm at Natchez Trace The Farm is a unique pet boarding facility, offering all-luxury suites on 18 acres of wooded walking trails, play and training fields, a wading creek, and an authentic barnyard.
• Friends of Animals Friends of Animals is a non-profit, international animal advocacy organization.
• Alley Cat Allies Education and information about feral and stray cats.
• Middle Tennessee Pet Resource Center a clearing house that unites information from several counties...