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Nashville Humane Association Animal shelter in Nashville, TN

The Nashville Humane Association (NHA), incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, is one of the oldest service organizations in Nashville.
We are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, & promoting the humane treatment of animals.

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Email adoption@nashvillehumane.org
Phone (615) 352-1010
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Address
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
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213 Oceola Avenue

Nashville, TN 37205

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Adoptable pets at Nashville Humane Association

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

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Dachshund/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chai's adoption status with email updates.
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Chai

Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mahjong's adoption status with email updates.
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Mahjong

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Scattergories's adoption status with email updates.
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Scattergories

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Dachshund

Female, 4 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Nashville, TN
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Nashville (Davidson county) as well as surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Please view this page for the adoption process
https://nashvillehumane.org/adoption/adoption-process/

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NHA

https://nashvillehumane.org/give/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Nashville Humane Association

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Nashville, TN 37076

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Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Bella Marie BP*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bella Marie BP*

German Shepherd Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Persimmon's adoption status with email updates.
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Persimmon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Harley and Sparkle in TN(bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Harley and Sparkle in TN(bonded pair)

Dachshund

Female, Senior
Shelbyville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Stuart RP*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Stuart RP*

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chester JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chester JuM*

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Shar Pei

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Nashville, TN

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