CAIT (Companion Animal Initiative of TN)

CAIT (Companion Animal Initiative of TN) Improving the lives of companion animals in Tennessee

In 2005, CAIT became an official outreach program of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. What began as a grass roots initiative to give a voice to those with concerns for companion animal welfare has grown into a statewide program impacting lives of companion animals in Tennessee and beyond. CAIT brings communities together to find solutions to issues impacting them such as

hoarding, dog fighting, puppy mills and other forms of animal abuse. By educating animal shelters on how to better care for the animals in their facilities, more animals are available for adoption and can be placed in their forever homes, thus reducing the numbers of animals euthanized each year.

Upcoming Veterinary Social Work Services Offerings 🐾🧡
01/31/2025

Upcoming Veterinary Social Work Services Offerings 🐾🧡

With the support of Petco Love, our 4th year vet students spayed and neutered approximately 2,190 cats and dogs on the r...
01/27/2025

With the support of Petco Love, our 4th year vet students spayed and neutered approximately 2,190 cats and dogs on the rotation in 2024, and learned skills that they will take with them to their next communities.

Veterinary Social Work Services (VSWS) at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of ...
01/17/2025

Veterinary Social Work Services (VSWS) at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Social Work are hosting “The Animal Loss Grief Journey” webinar series. These monthly webinars are free and open to anyone interested in understanding the grief experienced when losing an animal.

"The Animal Loss Grief Journey" Veterinary Social Work Services (VSWS) at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and the Colle ...

01/16/2025

Another great day of installing cat portals! 😺

A HUGE THANKS to for the CAIT Paint Your Pet Fall Fundraiser! 🎨 We had a blast! If you came to the fundraiser, please ...
11/25/2024

A HUGE THANKS to for the CAIT Paint Your Pet Fall Fundraiser! 🎨 We had a blast! If you came to the fundraiser, please share your paintings!!





It's Big Orange Give time! 🧡 We would love your support to help us save lives! Gifts up to $100 are doubled until the m...
11/13/2024

It's Big Orange Give time! 🧡 We would love your support to help us save lives! Gifts up to $100 are doubled until the matching funds from our Board of Advisors are used. Once you click the link below, you'll have the option to select an area of support within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Then you can pick CAIT Community Outreach Gift Fund or the Shelter Medicine Fund. https://bigorangegive.utk.edu/vet-med

Today is Big Orange Give! Join the fun on UT's day of generosity.

We can't believe it's been 10 years since PetSmart Charities helped us with the funds to get this spay/neuter mobile cli...
11/04/2024

We can't believe it's been 10 years since PetSmart Charities helped us with the funds to get this spay/neuter mobile clinic. We are grateful for their support! The mobile clinic is a fourth-year required rotation on which our students are learning high-quality, high-volume surgery skills. In the last 10 years, our students have helped our East Tennessee shelters and feral cat groups by spaying and neutering over 16,800 cats and dogs!!

Team Awesome is off to help the animals in Carter Co, TN!
10/09/2024

Team Awesome is off to help the animals in Carter Co, TN!

Clinic Will Provide Essential Care for Pets with Minor Conditions

This Pet Memorial Celebration offers time to reflect on and honor our beloved animals, build community and fellowship, c...
08/19/2024

This Pet Memorial Celebration offers time to reflect on and honor our beloved animals, build community and fellowship, create art, and learn more about additional offerings from Veterinary Social Work Services and other UTCVM outreach programs. 🐾

tiny.utk.edu/PetMemorialDay

Glad we could install 13 portals to help this shelter! 😺
05/28/2024

Glad we could install 13 portals to help this shelter! 😺

😻 Kittens, kittens, kittens!! 😻These adorable kittens are being spayed/neutered today, thanks to our UTCVM Shelter Medic...
05/14/2024

😻 Kittens, kittens, kittens!! 😻

These adorable kittens are being spayed/neutered today, thanks to our UTCVM Shelter Medicine Team!
Are you looking to add a new furry family member? If so, please contact Grainger County Humane Society (865) 567-0050.







HASS Launches First Ever Shelter Budget Calculator to Combat Underfunding.
04/12/2024

HASS Launches First Ever Shelter Budget Calculator to Combat Underfunding.

HASS, an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting human and animal welfare, announced today the launch of the HASS Budget Calculator. An initiative supported by PetSmart Charities®, the free-to-use tool is a new way for animal welfare organizations to more accura...

Sweet, spayed, & ready to snuggle!For adoption info, please contact 🐾
03/01/2024

Sweet, spayed, & ready to snuggle!

For adoption info, please contact
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Did you know that we have a Pet Loss Support Group here at UTCVM? If you have experienced loss of a pet family member, t...
03/01/2024

Did you know that we have a Pet Loss Support Group here at UTCVM? If you have experienced loss of a pet family member, this support group will provide a caring environment where people can share their experiences of loss and grief with others who are having similar experiences. The next group meeting is set for March 13th. Center for Veterinary Social Work

Our Pet Loss Support Group is held via telehealth. We will think about resuming in-person meetings when and if the signups for those in and around the Knoxv ...

02/29/2024

🩷 Meet sweet Allie! 🩷
She is super cuddly and would LOVE to be laying in someone's lap. Allie has adorable brindle coloring and is about 3 years old and 20 lbs. To adopt Allie, please contact Companion Animal Rescue & Education -CARE 🐾





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02/14/2024

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Address

2407 River Drive, C205B Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Knoxville, TN
37996

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(865) 755-2276

Website

http://tiny.utk.edu/CAITdonation

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In 2005, CAIT became an official outreach program of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. What began as a grass roots initiative to give a voice to those with concerns for companion animal welfare has grown into a statewide program impacting lives of companion animals in Tennessee and beyond. CAIT brings communities together to find solutions to issues impacting them such as hoarding, dog fighting, puppy mills and other forms of animal abuse. By educating animal shelters on how to better care for the animals in their facilities, more animals are available for adoption and can be placed in their forever homes, thus reducing the numbers of animals euthanized each year.