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Rutherford County,TN PAWS

Animal shelter in Murfreesboro, TN

Rutherford County Pet Adoption & Welfare Services (PAWS) is working in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both our citizens and animals through education, adoption and courteous, effective enforcement of the Tennessee Codes annotated relating to animals and the rules and regulations pertaining to control of animals in Rutherford County.

This is a county run facility located in Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro is 30 miles SE of Nashville, TN.

We receive about 20-60 animals EVERY DAY we are open. It is full most of the time, with the majority coming in as strays.

Contact —
Email paws@rutherfordcountytn.gov
Phone (615) 898-7740 ext.5
Website
Address
285 John R Rice Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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285 John R Rice Blvd.

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Adoptable pets at Rutherford County,TN PAWS

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on EMBER's adoption status with email updates.
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EMBER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on POPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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POPPY

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on JASPER's adoption status with email updates.
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JASPER

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on OAKLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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OAKLEY

Other/Unknown

Male, Young
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on CHARLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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CHARLIE

Great Pyrenees

Male, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on RAPUNZEL's adoption status with email updates.
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RAPUNZEL

Vizsla

Female, Young
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on WHISKEY's adoption status with email updates.
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WHISKEY

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Adopters from ALL AREAS are welcome! All available, adoptable pets can be viewed at http://asp.rutherfordcountytn.gov/apps/paws/. This page stays up-to-date!

Additional adoption info

See a pet you feel could be your 'fur'ever companion?
You will need to come to the PAWS facility and visit the potential new pal. For dogs, you will be instructed to take the dog out to the one of two play yard areas and get to know each other. Animal specialists or volunteers will also answer questions you may have.

To be approved for adoption:

Potential adopters will fill out an application with a staff member while at the facility.

Be sure that other pets in the home are up to date on their rabies vaccinations (ages 3 months+). Your vet will be used as a reference, or you may bring in a signed rabies certificate. PAWS is able to provide rabies vaccinations for $15.

In addition, for those who do not own their home, but rent or live at an apartment complex, staff will have to verify that you are permitted to have the type of pet you are interested in adopting. It is always best to inform rental property owners/staff that PAWS will need to speak with them over the phone.

All pets available for adoption will be spayed or neutered and up to date on all vaccinations.

PAWS runs adoption specials almost every month, but on a normal day, fees can range anywhere from $5 to $120. That fee includes parvo/distemper vaccination, rabies vaccination, initial worming, heartworm testing if old enough, and spay/neuter surgery.

Cats are currently on a 'Name-your-own-price' special! Most adopters donate between $20-$50. That fee includes FVRCP vaccination, rabies vaccination, initial worming, Felv/FIV testing, and spay/neuter surgery.

Adoption application

https://paws.rutherfordcountytn.gov/adopt

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pomeranian

Male
Columbia, TN
We'll also keep you updated on gfh67876's adoption status with email updates.
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gfh67876

Bedlington Terrier

Female, Puppy
MURFREESBORO, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Derek's adoption status with email updates.
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Derek

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Greyhound

Male, Adult
Goodlettsville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Drax TW's adoption status with email updates.
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Drax TW

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Nashville, TN

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