Jesse C. Beesley, a local noted sculptor, was instrumental in forming the first humane society in Rutherford County in 1976. The Beesley Animal Foundation began in 1980. Beesley inspired the formation of the spay/neuter clinic in 1992.

Since the opening of our clinic in May 1992 we have performed over 71,000 spay/neuter surgeries. Today the Beesley Animal Foundation operates Beesley Animal Clinic and is dedicated to decreasing the suffering caused by pet overpopulation. In addition to the Beesley Animal Clinic, there are also three other programs that fall under the Beesley Animal Foundation (BAF) umbrella in support of community pets and pet owners.

Educate - BAF strives to educate the community about responsible pet care including how spay/neuter and pet wellness are necessary to ensure pets remain healthy. We bring KIND NEWS to almost 100 classes throughout Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Healthy pets are Happy pets!!
Assist Financially - BAF offers financial assistance to those underserved including low-income individuals, senior citizens, and those facing homelessness. Qualified individuals receive help to spay/neuter their cat or dog and other BAC services as funds allow.
Community Outreach - Through this program BAF partners with various organizations in Rutherford and Cannon counties to distribute cat and dog food with their human food drives. Since 2016, over 31,000 pounds of pet food have been distributed to assist our neighbors and their pets. We also go out into our community to senior centers and other places to give vaccinations to the cats and dogs of the homeless, underserved, and seniors.

Beesley Alma Mater Challenge

By Beesley Animal Foundation

Beesley Alma Mater Challenge

Team BLUE vs Team Green = Beesley Wins!!