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Pawster Nashville

Animal rescue in Nashville, TN

Pawster Nashville provides crisis foster care in order to keep pets and their people together. When a pet owner is temporarily unable to care for their pet, we place their dog or cat in a loving foster home until the owner is back on their feet. Occasionally, an owner is unable to be reunited with their pet. In these cases, we place the pet for adoption.

Contact —
Email info@pawsternashville.org
Phone (615) 434-4912
Website
Address
Nashville, TN 37209
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Adoptable pets at Pawster Nashville

We'll also keep you updated on Muzan's adoption status with email updates.
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Muzan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Zion's adoption status with email updates.
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Zion

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Misty's adoption status with email updates.
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Misty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Nashville, TN
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Rescue FAQs

Nashville/Davidson County and surrounding counties.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our application process is simple and follows the "Adopters Welcome" protocol. Our interview process is conversational. We check animal neglect/abuse registries, but otherwise make adoption decisions based on the mutual conversation.

https://www.pawsternashville.org/give

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We'll also keep you updated on Lila's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Lila

Chihuahua

Female, 13 yrs 10 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Bichon Frise puppy's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Bichon Frise puppy

Bichon Frise

Male, Puppy
MURFREESBORO, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Western Toro (Toro)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Western Toro (Toro)

Standardbred

Male, Adult
Cottontown, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Nala "Lil' P's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala "Lil' P

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Columbia, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Buster's adoption status with email updates.
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Buster

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Columbia, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Zygarde C24-280's adoption status with email updates.
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Zygarde C24-280

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Lebanon, TN

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