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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Tennessee

268 of the 943 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Tennessee are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Tennessee page.

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135cities
943locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Clarksville 9

  1. Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County

    940 Tennessee Ave, Clarksville, TN 37040

    Call Website All Clarksville

  2. Humane Society Clarksville

    223 N 2nd St, Clarksville, TN 37040-3279

    Call Website All Clarksville

  3. Montgomery County Animal Care And Control

    616 N Spring St, Clarksville, TN 37040-3142

    Call Website All Clarksville

  4. Fort Campbell Stray Animal Facility

    5290 8th Street, Clarksville, TN 42223

    Call Website All Clarksville

  5. Precious Friends Puppy Rescue & Adoption Program

    114 Kraft St Ste D, Clarksville, TN 37040-4911

    Call Website All Clarksville

  6. Puurrrfect Paws Rescue

    20 Barker St, Clarksville, TN 37040-3905

    Website All Clarksville

  7. Montgomery County Animal Care and Control

    437 Jordan Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042

    Call All Clarksville

  8. APSU Paws to Care

    601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044-0001

    Call All Clarksville

  9. Animal Control & Adoption Service

    1231 Highway Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040-3806

    Call All Clarksville

Memphis 8

  1. Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby

    935 Farm Rd, Memphis, TN 38134-7994

    Sun 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Memphis

  2. Mewtopia Cat Rescue

    1010 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TN 38119-3708

    Tue 3-5pm, Thu 12-2pm, Sat 12-3pm

    Call Website All Memphis

  3. Memphis Animal Services

    2350 Appling City Cv, Memphis, TN 38133-4735

    Call Website All Memphis

  4. House of Mews

    933 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5606

    Call Website All Memphis

  5. Unity For Animals

    1774 Dellwood Ave, Memphis, TN 38127

    Call Website All Memphis

  6. Memphis Animal Shelter Office

    3456 Tchulahoma Rd, Memphis, TN 38118-2710

    Call Website All Memphis

  7. Memphis Pets Alive

    5883 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119-3949

    Call Website All Memphis

  8. Sunny Meadows Safe Haven-pets

    4066 New Getwell Rd, Memphis, TN 38118-6017

    Call All Memphis

Cleveland 7

  1. Ark of Cleveland

    2163 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311-3920

    Fri-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Cleveland

  2. Cleveland TN Animal Control Division

    360 Hill St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311

    Call Website All Cleveland

  3. The Uptown Hound

    3506 NW Old Freewill Rd, Cleveland, TN 37312-2070

    Call Website All Cleveland

  4. Dark Horse Rescue Ranch

    516 Red Hill Valley Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323

    Call Website All Cleveland

  5. SPCA of Bradley County TN

    1570 Johnson Blvd SE, Cleveland, TN 37311

    Call Website All Cleveland

  6. Westwood Farms

    5350 Frontage Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312-3011

    Call All Cleveland

  7. Ark Of Cleveland

    240 Oak St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311-4975

    Call All Cleveland

Knoxville 7

  1. Young-Williams Animal Center

    3201 Division St, Knoxville, TN 37919

    Mon-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Knoxville

  2. Young-Williams Animal Village

    6400 Kingston Pike #4833, Knoxville, TN 37919

    Mon-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Knoxville

  3. Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

    6717 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

    Call Website All Knoxville

  4. Feral Feline Friends Of East Tennessee

    214 Morrell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919-5876

    Call Website All Knoxville

  5. Just Dogs & Friends Inc.

    1621 Hickey Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-2022

    Call All Knoxville

  6. Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus

    3511 Overlook Cir, Knoxville, TN 37909-1248

    Website All Knoxville

  7. K-9 Center Of East Tn

    11225 Threadstone Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932

    Call All Knoxville

Chattanooga 6

  1. Chattanooga Humane Society

    200-248 N Highland Park Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

    Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Chattanooga

  2. McKamey Animal Center

    4500 N Access Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37415

    Call Website All Chattanooga

  3. Humane Educational Society

    4155 Randolph Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37406

    Call Website All Chattanooga

  4. Pet Placement Center

    5975 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415

    Call Website All Chattanooga

  5. East Ridge Animal Shelter

    1015 Yale St, Chattanooga, TN 37412

    Call Website All Chattanooga

  6. Trooper's Treasures

    2288 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 168, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3895

    Call Website All Chattanooga

Jackson 6

  1. Jackson Animal Care & Control

    241 Conalco Dr, Jackson, TN 38301

    Call Website All Jackson

  2. Barn Cat Rescue

    2173 US-70 E, Jackson, TN 38305-8417

    Call Website All Jackson

  3. Jackson-Madison County Humane Society

    3107 Paul Coffman Dr, Jackson, TN 38301-8646

    Call Website All Jackson

  4. Jackson-Madison County Humane Society

    23 Quaker Oats Dr, Jackson, TN 38301-5077

    Call All Jackson

  5. Southeastern Termite & Pest Control

    232 Parkstone Pl, Jackson, TN 38305

    Call All Jackson

  6. Jackson Madison County Humane Society

    23 Prince Dr, Jackson, TN 38301-4741

    Call All Jackson

Lebanon 6

  1. New Leash On Life

    507 Jim Draper Blvd, Lebanon, TN 37087

    Call Website All Lebanon

  2. Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team

    110 Oak St, Lebanon, TN 37087

    Call Website All Lebanon

  3. Lebanon City Animal Control

    320 Tennessee Blvd, Lebanon, TN 37087

    Call Website All Lebanon

  4. The BoardRoom at Cumberland

    1975 Lebanon Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087-3050

    Call All Lebanon

  5. Awesome Bed & Biscuit

    285 S Dickerson Chapel Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087

    Call All Lebanon

  6. Lebanon Animal Control

    1017 Sparta Pike, Lebanon, TN 37087

    Call All Lebanon

Maryville 5

  1. Maryville Animal Shelter

    426 Home Ave, Maryville, TN 37801-3915

    Mon-Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm

    Call Website All Maryville

  2. Blount County Animal Center

    233 Currie Ave, Maryville, TN 37804-2616

    Call Website All Maryville

  3. Blount County Humane Society

    1005 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804

    Call Website All Maryville

  4. Brewster's Bark and Bed

    2206 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801

    Call Website All Maryville

  5. Humane Society of East Tennessee

    1611 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804

    Call All Maryville

Mt Juliet 5

  1. Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary

    765 Nonaville Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-5099

    Call Website All Mt Juliet

  2. Mules N More Rescue and Rehab

    940 Harkreader Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122

    Call Website All Mt Juliet

  3. Mt. Juliet Animal Care and Control

    115 Industrial Dr, Mt Juliet, TN 37122

    Call Website All Mt Juliet

  4. True Rescue

    12110 Lebanon Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-2520

    Website All Mt Juliet

  5. Lifehouse Animal Refuge & Rehabilitation

    9126 Saundersville Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-2360

    Call All Mt Juliet

Nashville 5

  1. Nashville Humane Association

    213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3115

    Tue-Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Nashville

  2. Wags & Walks Nashville

    100 Bonnabrook Dr, Nashville, TN 37076

    Wed-Thu 2pm-6pm, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Nashville

  3. Lillie Birds Wildlife Rehabilitation

    1109 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206

    Call Website All Nashville

  4. Crosspaws Academy

    1603 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208

    Call Website All Nashville

  5. Animal shelter Jordan

    1492 Eastland Avenue, Nashville, TN 39451

    Call All Nashville

Sevierville 5

  1. Sevier County Animal Shelter

    1008 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37862

    Call Website All Sevierville

  2. Sevier County Humane Society

    959 Gnatty Branch Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876-7224

    Call Website All Sevierville

  3. Pets Without Parents Shelter

    901 Mize Ln, Sevierville, TN 37862

    Call All Sevierville

  4. Sevier County Animal Shelter

    1036 Dolly Parton Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37862-3709

    Call All Sevierville

  5. Sevier County Humane Society Animal Shelter

    1117 Oak Cluster Dr, Sevierville, TN 37862-6079

    Call All Sevierville

Shelbyville 5

  1. Shelbyville Animal Control

    716 Industrial Pkwy, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    Call Website All Shelbyville

  2. Gordonview Bed and Biscuit

    2591 Highway 231 S, Shelbyville, TN 37160-6552

    Call Website All Shelbyville

  3. Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association

    Shelbyville, TN 37160

    Call Website All Shelbyville

  4. Bedford County Animal Control

    205 Lane Pkwy, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    Call Website All Shelbyville

  5. New Destiny Dog Rescue of Bedford County, TN

    202 East Highland Ave, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    Website All Shelbyville

Athens 4

  1. Wagg-n-Purr Retreat

    1046 Congress Pkwy N, Athens, TN 37303

    Call Website All Athens

  2. McMinn Regional Humane Society

    Athens, TN

    Call Website All Athens

  3. Mcminn Regional Humane Society

    219 Alford St, Athens, TN 37303-4668

    Call Website All Athens

  4. Athens Animal Shelter

    320 S Jackson St, Athens, TN 37303

    Call All Athens

Cookeville 4

  1. Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter

    2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501

    Call Website All Cookeville

  2. Cookeville K9 -n- Friends

    5752 Buck Mountain Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506-6872

    Call Website All Cookeville

  3. Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter

    2105 W Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501-7109

    Call Website All Cookeville

  4. Humane Society-putnam County

    180 Miller Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501-2172

    Call Website All Cookeville

Crossville 4

  1. A Time 4 Paws

    1241 West Ave, Crossville, TN 38555

    Call Website All Crossville

  2. Cumberland County Animal Shelter

    782 East Ln, Crossville, TN 38555

    Call Website All Crossville

  3. Wildcard Canine

    6706 US-127, Crossville, TN 38571

    Call Website All Crossville

  4. Cumberland County Animal Control

    90 Justice Center Dr, Crossville, TN 38555

    Call All Crossville

Gallatin 4

  1. Safe Place for Animals

    905 Mallard Dr, Gallatin, TN 37066

    Mon-Sat 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Gallatin

  2. Safe Place For Animals

    1070 Old Highway 109 N, Gallatin, TN 37066

    Mon-Sat 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Gallatin

  3. Sumner County Animal Control

    1033 Union School Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066

    Call Website All Gallatin

  4. Sumner County Spay & Neuter Alliance

    1033-b Union School Rd., Gallatin, TN 37066

    Call Website All Gallatin

Greeneville 4

  1. Big Dog Haven Inc

    5840 W Allens Bridge Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743-1809

    Call Website All Greeneville

  2. GreenePets Foster Network

    357 Kitchen Branch Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743

    Call Website All Greeneville

  3. Peace, Love & Kittens Foster

    None, Greeneville, TN 37743

    Call Website All Greeneville

  4. Greene County Animal Control

    990 Hal Henard Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743

    Call Website All Greeneville

Johnson City 4

  1. Washington County Johnson City Animal Center

    3411 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601-1217

    Call Website All Johnson City

  2. Appalachian Highlands Humane Society

    2101 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604

    Call Website All Johnson City

  3. Johnson City Animal Shelter

    525 Sells Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604-8219

    Call Website All Johnson City

  4. Humane Society Johnson City

    2101 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604

    Call Website All Johnson City

Lewisburg 4

  1. Lucky's Cat House

    1191 E Commerce St, Lewisburg, TN 37091

    Call Website All Lewisburg

  2. All American Dachshund Rescue

    516 Woods Ave N, Lewisburg, TN 37091-2551

    Call Website All Lewisburg

  3. Lewisburg Animal Shelter

    300 Woodside Ave, Lewisburg, TN 37091-2868

    Call All Lewisburg

  4. Animal Rescue Assistance Team Tennessee

    104 Belfast St, Lewisburg, TN 37091-3317

    Call All Lewisburg

Morristown 4

  1. Morristown Hamblen Humane Society

    5251 E Morris Blvd, Morristown, TN 37860

    Call Website All Morristown

  2. Morristown Hamblen Humane Society

    300 Dice St, Morristown, TN 37813

    Call Website All Morristown

  3. Hooker Farm

    3030 Alexander Rd, Morristown, TN 37813-4244

    Call Website All Morristown

  4. Noah's ARC Animal Rescue & Adoption

    Morristown, TN

    Call Website All Morristown

Blountville 3

  1. The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue

    2061 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617

    Tue-Fri 12pm-4:30pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Blountville

  2. The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County

    380 Masengill Rd, Blountville, TN 37617

    Call Website All Blountville

  3. Sbk Animal Center Blountville

    380 Masengill Rd, Blountville, TN 37617-4114

    Call Website All Blountville

Dyersburg 3

  1. Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society

    1120 E Court St, Dyersburg, TN 38024

    Call All Dyersburg

  2. Paws To Care, Inc.

    945 Harris Rd, Dyersburg, TN 38024-6253

    Call All Dyersburg

  3. Dyersburg Animal Shelter

    Dyersburg, TN

    All Dyersburg

Fayetteville 3

  1. Crossroads Donkey Rescue

    1 Towry Rd, Fayetteville, TN 37334-6065

    Call Website All Fayetteville

  2. Ruffin It

    2544 Huntsville Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334

    Call Website All Fayetteville

  3. Fayetteville Lincoln County Animal Control

    1718 Pulaski Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334

    Call All Fayetteville

Loudon 3

  1. East Tennessee Miniature Horse and Donkey Rescue

    6545 Calloway Rd, Loudon, TN 37774

    Call Website All Loudon

  2. Tellico Bed And Biscuit

    13500 Vonore Rd, Loudon, TN 37774-4002

    Call Website All Loudon

  3. Loudon County Friends of Animals

    231 Oligi Cir, Loudon, TN 37774

    Call All Loudon

McMinnville 3

  1. Warren County Animal Control

    169 Paws Trl, McMinnville, TN 37110

    Call Website All McMinnville

  2. Tennessee Cow Rescue

    826 Boren Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110

    Call Website All McMinnville

  3. Mc Minnville Public Works

    1266 Belmont Dr, McMinnville, TN 37110

    Call All McMinnville

Murfreesboro 3

  1. James Gang Canine Retreat

    926 J D Todd Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

    Mon-Sat 8am-11am, Sun 8am-9am

    Call Website All Murfreesboro

  2. Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Service

    285 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

    Call Website All Murfreesboro

  3. The Humane Alliance Animal Shelter

    975 Bridge Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-2701

    Call All Murfreesboro

Newport 3

  1. Smoky Mountain Humane Society

    420 Humane Way, Newport, TN 37821

    Call Website All Newport

  2. 2 Dogs and a Lady

    1347 E Hwy 25 70, Newport, TN 37821

    Call Website All Newport

  3. Paws Before Placement

    420 Humane Rd, Newport, TN 37821-2869

    All Newport

Ripley 3

  1. Sanders Bed Bath and Bones

    122 Monroe St, Ripley, TN 38063

    Call Website All Ripley

  2. Home Safe Horses

    1944 Curve Woodville Rd, Ripley, TN 38063

    Call All Ripley

  3. Uptown Catz

    176 Randolph St, Ripley, TN 38063

    All Ripley

Spring Hill 3

  1. Dog Gone Good Time Farm

    4742 Kedron Rd, Spring Hill, TN 37174

    Call Website All Spring Hill

  2. Maury County Animal Services

    1233 Mapleash Ave, Spring Hill, TN 38401

    Call Website All Spring Hill

  3. HERO Hound Rescue

    P.O. Box 100, Spring Hill, TN 27313

    Website All Spring Hill

Springfield 3

  1. Springfield Animal Control

    507 Industrial Dr, Springfield, TN 37172

    Call Website All Springfield

  2. Furry Tails Bed & Biscuits

    3710 Armstrong Rd, Springfield, TN 37172

    Call Website All Springfield

  3. Robertson County Animal Control

    2903 W County Farm Rd, Springfield, TN 37172

    Call All Springfield

Camden 2

  1. Revelation Gardens

    2464 Flatwoods Rd, Camden, TN 38320

    Call Website All Camden

  2. Benton County Animal Shelter

    915 Divider and Natchez Trace Rd, Camden, TN 38320

    Call Website All Camden

Clinton 2

  1. Noah Animal Companion Center

    1425 Oliver Springs Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716

    Call Website All Clinton

  2. Anderson County Animal Shelter

    1480 Blockhouse Valley Rd, Clinton, TN 37716

    Call All Clinton

Columbia 2

  1. Maury County Animal Shelter

    1233 Mapleash Ave, Columbia, TN 38401

    Call Website All Columbia

  2. Arrow Dog Rescue-Animal Rescue Revolution on Wheels

    Columbia, TN

    Website All Columbia

Cottontown 2

  1. Pampered Pooch Farms

    3455 TN-76, Cottontown, TN 37048

    Call Website All Cottontown

  2. Safe Harbor Sanctuary

    PO Box 22, Cottontown, TN 37048

    Call Website All Cottontown

Dayton 2

  1. Happy Hounds

    1668 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321

    Call Website All Dayton

  2. Mud Creek Retrievers

    382 New Union Cir, Dayton, TN 37321

    Call Website All Dayton

Decaturville 2

  1. Decatur County Animal Holding Facility

    138 E Main St, Decaturville, TN 38329-4096

    Call All Decaturville

  2. Creekside Paws

    280 Blunt Rd, Decaturville, TN 38329

    Call All Decaturville

Dickson 2

  1. Humane Society of Dickson County

    410 Eno Rd, Dickson, TN 37055-4063

    Call Website All Dickson

  2. Humane Society of Dickson County

    311 Tennsco Dr, Dickson, TN 37055

    Call All Dickson

Dover 2

  1. Jack's Legacy

    1619 US-79, Dover, TN 37058

    Call Website All Dover

  2. Stewart County Faithful Friends Animal Rescue

    533 Donelson Pkwy, Dover, TN 37058

    All Dover

East Ridge 2

  1. East Ridge Animal Shelter

    5302 Stone St, East Ridge, TN 37412

    Call Website All East Ridge

  2. Lily’s Second Chance

    Moore rd, East Ridge, TN 37413

    Call Website All East Ridge

Franklin 2

  1. Williamson County Animal Center

    1006 Grigsby Hayes Ct, Franklin, TN 37064

    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Franklin

  2. Critter Cavalry

    608 Eastcastle Ct, Franklin, TN 37069-4016

    Call Website All Franklin

Henderson 2

  1. Henderson City Animal Rescue

    760 US-45, Henderson, TN 38340

    Call Website All Henderson

  2. Roncorescueranch

    Henderson, TN

    All Henderson

Hendersonville 2

  1. Humane Society of Sumner County

    16 Volunteer Dr, Hendersonville, TN 37075

    Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Hendersonville

  2. Animal Pros

    148 Volunteer Dr, Hendersonville, TN 37075-3264

    Call All Hendersonville

Hixson 2

  1. Britt's puppad

    8128 Blue Spruce Dr, Hixson, TN 37343

    Call Website All Hixson

  2. Kim's K9 Critter Care

    1538 Thrasher Pike, Hixson, TN 37343-1625

    Call All Hixson

Humboldt 2

  1. Humboldt Animal Shelter

    500 S 7th Ave, Humboldt, TN 38343

    Call Website All Humboldt

  2. Dogwood Bed 'n Biscuit

    3101 Gadsden-Todd Levee Rd, Humboldt, TN 38343

    Call Website All Humboldt

Jamestown 2

  1. Best Friends Sanctuary

    346 Volunteer Dr, Jamestown, TN 38556

    Call Website All Jamestown

  2. The Dog House

    2521 S York Hwy, Jamestown, TN 38556

    Call All Jamestown

Kingsport 2

  1. Petworks Animal Services

    3101 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

    Call Website All Kingsport

  2. Journeys End No Kill Animal Society

    2541 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660-7427

    Call All Kingsport

Madisonville 2

  1. Monroe County Animal Shelter/Eastbourne Animal Center

    130 Kefauver Ln, Madisonville, TN 37354

    Call Website All Madisonville

  2. City of Madisonville, TN Animal Shelter

    101 Training Center Dr, Madisonville, TN 37354-7056

    Call All Madisonville

Manchester 2

  1. UR Pet's Home Away From Home

    487 W Doak Rd, Manchester, TN 37355

    Call All Manchester

  2. Coffee County Animal Control

    156 Freedom Dr, Manchester, TN 37355-5605

    Call All Manchester

McKenzie 2

  1. Carroll County Humane Society

    21822 TN-22, McKenzie, TN 38201

    Call Website All McKenzie

  2. Carroll County Humane Society

    396 Euclid Ave, McKenzie, TN 38201-1954

    Call Website All McKenzie

Paris 2

  1. Paris Animal Shelter

    445 Recycling Dr, Paris, TN 38242

    Call Website All Paris

  2. Henry County Sheriff Animal Shelter

    622 Jones Bend Rd, Paris, TN 38242

    Call All Paris

Pegram 2

  1. Cheatham County Animal Control

    2797 Sams Creek Rd, Pegram, TN 37143

    Call Website All Pegram

  2. cheatham county animal control

    5532 Walkup Rd, Pegram, TN 37143

    Call All Pegram

Rogersville 2

  1. Hawkins County Humane Society

    5180 Highway 11 W, Rogersville, TN 37857-4220

    Call Website All Rogersville

  2. East Tennessee spay and neuter is the answer

    612 Old Stage Rd, Rogersville, TN 37857-6037

    Call All Rogersville

Savannah 2

  1. Hardin County Animal Services Tennessee

    140 Legion Dr, Savannah, TN 38372

    Mon-Tue 12pm-4pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Savannah

  2. Savannah Animal Shelter

    140 Legion Dr, Savannah, TN 38372

    Call All Savannah

Signal Mountain 2

  1. Camp Edna For Dogs

    725 Parsons Ln, Signal Mountain, TN 37377-2703

    Call Website All Signal Mountain

  2. Happinest Wildlife Rescue

    920 Glamis Cir, Signal Mountain, TN 37377

    Call Website All Signal Mountain

Trenton 2

  1. Happy Pawz

    427 N College St, Trenton, TN 38382

    Call All Trenton

  2. Gibson County Animal Shelter-Trenton, TN-Page by Friends

    1252 Manufacturers Row, Trenton, TN 38382-3611

    Call All Trenton

Waverly 2

  1. Humphrey's County Humane Society

    108 Young Rd, Waverly, TN 37185

    Mon 8am-4:30pm, Tue-Thu 8am-1pm, Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All Waverly

  2. Waverly Animal Shelter

    108 Young Rd, Waverly, TN 37185

    Call All Waverly

Winchester 2

  1. Animal Harbor

    56 Nor Nan Rd, Winchester, TN 37398-5012

    Call Website All Winchester

  2. Franklin County Animal Control

    332 Utility Rd, Winchester, TN 37398

    Call All Winchester

Alamo 1

  1. Crockett County Pound

    935 TN-54, Alamo, TN 38001

    Call Website All Alamo

Arrington 1

  1. Molly's Pampered Paws at Arrington

    9304 Independent Hill Rd, Arrington, TN 37014

    Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Arrington

Ashland City 1

  1. K9 Logics

    124 Bone Rd, Ashland City, TN 37015

    Call Website All Ashland City

Bartlett 1

  1. Bartlett Animal Control

    5220 Shelter Run Ln, Bartlett, TN 38135-6116

    Call All Bartlett

Bean Station 1

  1. Carolyns Canine Camp

    2603 Rocky Springs Rd, Bean Station, TN 37708-6610

    Call All Bean Station

Belvidere 1

  1. Home of the Belvidere Bulldogs

    244 Langley Dr, Belvidere, TN 37306

    Call Website All Belvidere

Bethpage 1

  1. Ophelia's Legacy Bully Angel Brigade

    1224 Smith Thompson Rd, Bethpage, TN 37022

    Call All Bethpage

Blaine 1

  1. Goose's Coop

    878 Collins Rd, Blaine, TN 37709

    Call All Blaine

Bluff City 1

  1. Tri-Cities Reptile Rescue

    284 Possum Creek Rd, Bluff City, TN 37618-3608

    Call All Bluff City

Bolivar 1

  1. Hardeman Adoptable Animals

    315 Clifft Rd, Bolivar, TN 38008

    Call Website All Bolivar

Bradford 1

  1. Heart of the Wild Sanctuary & Studio

    28 Sidney Baird Rd, Bradford, TN 38316

    Call Website All Bradford

Brentwood 1

  1. Freedom Trappers Inc

    205 Powell Pl Ste 452, Brentwood, TN 37027-7522

    Call All Brentwood

Brighton 1

  1. Tipton County Animal Control

    8621 TN-3, Brighton, TN 38011

    Call Website All Brighton

Bristol 1

  1. Dos Rios Resque

    Bristol, TN

    Call Website All Bristol

Centerville 1

  1. Warriors For Animals

    1528 Maddox Rd, Centerville, TN 37033

    Call Website All Centerville

Christiana 1

  1. The Gentle Barn

    9295 Christiana Fosterville Rd, Christiana, TN 37037-5520

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    Website All Christiana

Collierville 1

  1. Collierville Animal Services

    603 E South St, Collierville, TN 38017

    Call All Collierville

Copperhill 1

  1. Ocoee River Service

    5412 Highway 64, Copperhill, TN 37317-6001

    Call All Copperhill

Dandridge 1

  1. Humane Society of Jefferson County

    822 Epco Dr, Dandridge, TN 37725

    Call Website All Dandridge

Denmark 1

  1. Taylor’s Canine Services

    3652 Rice Rd, Denmark, TN 38012

    Call Website All Denmark

Dresden 1

  1. Red Fern Animal Shelter

    1487 Miles Rd, Dresden, TN 38225

    Call All Dresden

Duck River 1

  1. A Freedom Journey

    4195 TN-50, Duck River, TN 38454

    Call Website All Duck River

Elizabethton 1

  1. Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter

    135 Sycamore Shoals Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37643

    Call Website All Elizabethton

Erwin 1

  1. Unicoi County Animal Shelter

    185 N Industrial Dr, Erwin, TN 37650

    Call Website All Erwin

Evensville 1

  1. Rhea County Animal Shelter

    9118 Back Valley Rd, Evensville, TN 37332

    Call Website All Evensville

Friendsville 1

  1. Friendsville Animal Center

    706 Kiser Station Rd, Friendsville, TN 37737

    Indoor
    Call Website All Friendsville

Germantown 1

  1. Germantown Animal Shelter

    7700 Southern Ave, Germantown, TN 38138

    Call Website All Germantown

Greenbrier 1

  1. Runnin Wild Equine Rescue

    2688 Lights Chapel Rd, Greenbrier, TN 37073

    Call All Greenbrier

Greenfield 1

  1. Karin4Kritters K9 Rescue

    1601 Beech Springs Rd, Greenfield, TN 38230

    Call All Greenfield

Harrison 1

  1. Happy Tails Bed and Biscuit

    12529 Eldridge Rd, Harrison, TN 37341

    Mon-Fri 8am-11am, Sat 8am-10am

    Call Website All Harrison

Hartsville 1

  1. Hartsville Trousdale County Animal Shelter

    565 Industrial Park Dr, Hartsville, TN 37074

    Call Website All Hartsville

Hohenwald 1

  1. Horse Plus Humane Society

    600 Charles McClearen Rd, Hohenwald, TN 38462-5453

    Call All Hohenwald

Jacksboro 1

  1. Campbell County Animal Shelter

    749 Towe String Rd, Jacksboro, TN 37757

    Call Website All Jacksboro

Jefferson City 1

  1. Companion Animal Rescue and Education

    310 Landfill Rd, Jefferson City, TN 37760

    Call Website All Jefferson City

Joelton 1

  1. Waldens Puddle Inc Wildlife Center

    8131 Jackman Rd, Joelton, TN 37080-8897

    Call Website All Joelton

Jonesborough 1

  1. Pets in Progress LLC

    121 Maverick Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659

    Call Website All Jonesborough

Kingston 1

  1. Dogwood Dogcamp

    121 Dennis Dr, Kingston, TN 37763

    Call Website All Kingston

LIMESTONE 1

  1. Mountain View Pet Care

    376 Washington College Rd, LIMESTONE, TN 37681

    Call Website All LIMESTONE

La Vergne 1

  1. Big Fluffy Dog Rescue

    196 Jefferson Pike, La Vergne, TN 37086

    Call Website All La Vergne

Lascassas 1

  1. Top Dog TN

    8912 Lascassas Pike, Lascassas, TN 37085-4527

    Call Website All Lascassas

Lenoir City 1

  1. The Homestretch Thoroughbred Rescue

    1781 Hines Valley Rd, Lenoir City, TN 37771

    Call Website All Lenoir City

Leoma 1

  1. Big Animal Rescue Network

    4215 Hurricane Creek Rd, Leoma, TN 38468-8212

    Call All Leoma

Lexington 1

  1. Frances Hensley Animal Shelter

    78 Delavan Dr, Lexington, TN 38351-2235

    Tue-Fri 11am-5pm

    Call Website All Lexington

Lobelville 1

  1. Buddy's Rescue

    85 W 7th Ave, Lobelville, TN 37097

    Call All Lobelville

Lynchburg 1

  1. Friends Of Animals Rescue & Adoption Center

    1980 Fayetteville Hwy, Lynchburg, TN 37352

    Call Website All Lynchburg

Millington 1

  1. Paws & Claws Rescue

    6847 Center College Rd, Millington, TN 38053-5510

    Website All Millington

Monroe 1

  1. Treasured Souls Animal Rescue

    351 Ozone Rd, Monroe, TN 38573

    Call Website All Monroe

Morrison 1

  1. Howey Horse Haven Rescue

    467 Marcrom Rd, Morrison, TN 37357

    Call Website All Morrison

Mountain City 1

  1. Rescue DOG & End of Life Sanctuary

    Mountain City, TN 37683

    Call Website All Mountain City

New Tazewell 1

  1. Claiborne Animal Shelter

    674 Ritchie and Lewis Dr, New Tazewell, TN 37825

    Call Website All New Tazewell

Oak Ridge 1

  1. Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

    395 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    Call All Oak Ridge

Old Hickory 1

  1. Nashville Dog Rescue

    505 Glen Echo Dr, Old Hickory, TN 37138-1709

    All Old Hickory

Palmer 1

  1. Caldwell’s Paws & Pals

    375 Caldwell Ln, Palmer, TN 37365

    Call All Palmer

Pikeville 1

  1. Second Chance Pet Group

    Pikeville, TN 37367

    Call Website All Pikeville

Pleasant View 1

  1. Yorkshire Terrier Rescue

    1065 Lewis Rd, Pleasant View, TN 37035

    Call Website All Pleasant View

Portland 1

  1. Tail Waggers Bed N Breakfast

    986 Fowler Ford Rd, Portland, TN 37148

    Call Website All Portland

Pulaski 1

  1. Giles County Animal Shelter

    380 Bennett Dr, Pulaski, TN 38478

    Call Website All Pulaski

Readyville 1

  1. Ferrell Hollow Farm

    5323 Ferrell Hollow Rd, Readyville, TN 37149

    Call Website All Readyville

Rockvale 1

  1. Cedar Hill Doggie Staycare

    4073 Hill Rd, Rockvale, TN 37153-4441

    Mon-Fri 7am-11am, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 2pm-5pm

    Call Website All Rockvale

Rockwood 1

  1. Roane County Animal Shelter

    296 Manufacturers Rd, Rockwood, TN 37854-4106

    Call All Rockwood

Rossville 1

  1. Fayette County Animal Rescue

    555 Clement Dr, Rossville, TN 38066

    Call Website All Rossville

Sequatchie 1

  1. MARC - Marion Animal Resource Connection

    225 Sequatchie Ln, Sequatchie, TN 37374

    Mon-Tue 11am-3pm, Wed 9am-12pm, Sat 11am-3pm

    Call Website All Sequatchie

Seymour 1

  1. Horse Haven of Tennessee

    608 Old Brookhaven Farm Rd, Seymour, TN 37865

    Call Website All Seymour

Smithville 1

  1. DeKalb Animal Shelter

    186 Transfer Station Rd, Smithville, TN 37166

    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Smithville

Somerville 1

  1. Veteran K9

    17383 US-64, Somerville, TN 38068

    Call Website All Somerville

South Fulton 1

  1. Cauthorn Ranch Rescue

    3474 US Highway 45 E, South Fulton, TN 38257-7526

    Call All South Fulton

Sparta 1

  1. White County Animal Shelter

    5600 Gum Springs Mountain Rd, Sparta, TN 38583-4633

    Call Website All Sparta

Spring City 1

  1. Mountain Echo

    29130 Rhea County Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

    Call All Spring City

Stewart 1

  1. Heart in Hand, Critters Hollow Ranch & Rescue

    475 E Fork Leatherwood Rd, Stewart, TN 37175

    Call Website All Stewart

Sunbright 1

  1. MoCo Mutts Rescue Center

    7920 Morgan County Hwy, Sunbright, TN 37872

    Call Website All Sunbright

Sweetwater 1

  1. woofwoof fosters

    3790 Clay Hollow Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874

    Call Website All Sweetwater

Tazewell 1

  1. Claiborne Animal Shelter

    1740 Main St, Tazewell, TN 37879-3411

    Call All Tazewell

Tracy City 1

  1. Easy's Dog Shelter

    1607 Altamont St, Tracy City, TN 37387

    Call Website All Tracy City

Tullahoma 1

  1. Tullahoma Animal Shelter

    942 Maplewood Ave, Tullahoma, TN 37388

    Call Website All Tullahoma

Unicoi 1

  1. Unicoi County Humane Society

    3224 Marbleton Rd, Unicoi, TN 37692-6626

    Call All Unicoi

Union City 1

  1. City of Union City Department of Animal Control

    1415 N 5th St, Union City, TN 38261

    Call Website All Union City

Walland 1

  1. Crikett Lane

    5456 Cricket Ln, Walland, TN 37886-2438

    Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun 1pm-6pm

    Call Website All Walland

Westmoreland 1

  1. Pampered Pets

    251 Lake Westmoreland Rd, Westmoreland, TN 37186

    Call All Westmoreland
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Tennessee to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 268 dog parks in Tennessee to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Tennessee. Our guide lists 268 dog parks in Tennessee for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.