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Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)

Animal rescue in Franklin, TN

Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE) is an organization that is dedicated to saving animals in rural areas, mainly in 'pounds' and shelters, both high-kill and no-kill. There tends to be a higher overpopulation rate in rural areas due to lack of animal ordinances and alteration to prevent unwanted litters. Many animals are 'dumped' on country roads left to parish or end up at the local pound or animal shelter if they have an empty kennel. Many of these animals have a limited number of days before they are euthanized. In addition to placing animals in foster and adoptive homes, networking with rescues to assist in placement and adoption of animals, RARE also performs fundraisers for spay/neuters and other vetting to prevent further overpopulation and promote quality of life for the animals we save.

Contact Trisha Crowley
Email adopt@rarerescue.org
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Franklin, TN 37069
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We'll also keep you updated on Jordyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Jordyn

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Franklin, TN
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Nemo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Magoo's adoption status with email updates.
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Magoo

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Franklin, TN

Rescue FAQs

Middle TN, West TN

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees may vary, depending on species, breed, age, temperament, etc. They often do not cover all vetting for the animals in our care, including vaccinations, Heart-worm test, Heart-worm treatment if needed, Heart-worm prevention, Feline Leukemia/Feline AIDS test, spay/neuter, vaccines, etc. Donations over the adoption fees are greatly appreciated.
Fosters and Adopters will be required to complete an application with personal and Veterinary references. A home visit is also required.
RESCUES, please contact us regarding pull information or pull fee, if any, depending on vetting already provided by RARE.

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https://www.rarerescue.org/adoption-process

https://www.rarerescue.org/donate

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)

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Batman KA*

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos
Nashville, TN
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Marowak

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr
Shelbyville, TN
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Toffee

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Franklin, TN
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Blaze

Quarterhorse

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Hohenwald, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Beagle

Male, 11 yrs 10 mos
Nashville, TN
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Red

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Lewisburg, TN

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