Safe Place for Animals

Gallatin, TN

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Grooming End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Safe Place for Animals (SPA) is a 501c3 nonprofit, no-kill, animal rescue shelter/pet adoption center, with a low-cost Veterinary Well Care Clinic and Grooming Salon. SPA is dedicated to helping pets in our community in need. We take in, care for, provide veterinary services and medical care, spay/neuter and find loving, responsible homes for homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets. Our shelter is open 365 days a year! We rely on donations from compassionate and caring citizens in the community who want to help make a difference in the lives of animals in need. We do not receive any government financial assistance

We opened our first shelter location in 2008 and have been open to the public every day since, 365 days a year (yes, even holidays!)

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

VaccinationsRabies (Dogs and Cats)Bordetella/Kennel Cough (Dogs)DA2PPv/Distemper-Parvo Combo (Dogs)Leptospurosis (Dogs)FVRCP/Feline Distemper Combo (Cats)Leukemia (Cats)DiagnosticsHeartworm Testing +/- Tick Borne Disease ScreeningGlucose/Blood Sugar Check/Diabetes ScreeningBloodwork (Check Kidney Function, Liver Function, etc.)Urinalysis (Urine Check)
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Feline AIDS and Leukemia (FIV/FeLV) TestingSkin Analysis, Parasites, Fungus, Infections, AllergiesEar Mite & Infection TestingParvo TestingFecal Check/ Intestinal ParasitesX-RaysConsultationsNutritionLameness/LimpingQuality of LifeReview of Medical RecordsAnnual ExaminationsSick VisitsMicrochippingDewormingHeartworm PreventativesFlea/Tick PreventativesAnal Gland ExpressionEuthanasiaSpay/Neuter (referred out)Dental procedures (referred out)Surgeries such as mass removals, amputations (referred out)Specialty Practices such as Eye/Ophthalmology, Heart/Cardiology and Cancer/Neoplasia/Oncology (referred out)

Appointments & hours

Shelter Visiting Hours: Monday - Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday by appointment only; Veterinary Well Care Clinic Hours: Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm By appointment only; Grooming Salon Hours: By appointment only

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Frequently asked

Is Safe Place for Animals accepting new patients?+

Yes — Safe Place for Animals is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Safe Place for Animals offer?+

Safe Place for Animals offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Grooming, End Of Life.

When was Safe Place for Animals established?+

Safe Place for Animals has served the Gallatin, TN community since 2008.

What reviewers say

43% Mixed sentiment
based on 392 reviews

Safe Place for Animals functions as a dual animal shelter and affordable veterinary clinic that provides routine pet care, vaccinations, surgeries, and grooming services. The facility maintains a clean environment and offers budget-friendly pricing for veterinary procedures. The veterinary staff is widely regarded as gentle, knowledgeable, and capable of handling anxious animals with patience and thorough explanations. However, the organization faces frequent public criticism regarding customer service interactions and communication delays during the animal adoption process.

Frequently praised for

Knowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.