About the Foundation
Jesse C. Beesley, a local noted sculptor, was instrumental in forming the first humane society in Rutherford County in 1976. He inspired the formation of the spay/neuter clinic in 1992.
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Beesley is especially proud it was instrumental in establishing the requirement that all adopted animals be spayed/neutered, and in support of that requirement we operate an affordable spay/neuter clinic where approximately 250 surgeries (both shelter adoptions and public pets) are performed each month.
Mission
Beesley provides responsible pet care through community awareness and education and affordable health services for cats and dogs.
Education
Beesley Animal Foundation offers several education programs to the public. The programs offered vary in length and include but are not limited to:
• Avoiding animal bites
• Kindness to animals
• Responsible pet ownership
• Importance of rabies shots
• Proper vet care
• Leash laws
• Importance of population control
The sessions vary from 15 minutes for preschool to 30-45 minutes for older students and include handouts. They are fun as well as informative and if you are interested in bringing an educational program to your school or organization, contact the Beesley Animal Foundation at (615) 217-1030 or send us an email: beesley.director@gmail.com.