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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Athens, Tennessee. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Riley

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Athens, TN

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Please visit mrhumane.org for detailed information, to fill out an adoption application, or call (423) 744-9548 to schedule an appointment.

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Nala

Border Collie Siberian Husky

Female, 3 yrs

Athens, TN

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Nala! This sweet girl is being fostered in east TN. She is not available out of state. She is sweet, funny, lovable, goofy and spunky. She does need a special home though because she is also fear reactive with meeting new people. She is nippy yet takes the correction when she is told not to do something. She has a lot of herding instinct in her and she is literally trying to figure you out and make sure you are not a threat. She is excellent with her people and only reacts this way with new people. She needs a bit of time to trust you before you can pet her. She will take treats but if you try to per her too soon she will let you know she is not ready for that yet. She took about 30 minutes to be ok with us. We gave a few treats and one of us was able to scratch her chin but that was the extent and we had pushed too far she was still to nervous she barked and snipped but never bit or broke skin. 20 minutes later she came to me and (Amy) and put her paw on my thigh and climbed up to me and begged for love. She was craving being loved so much she couldn’t get enough of it. It was a very emotional moment for me because I thought oh boy another one that will never be able to overcome their fear of new people, yet here she was literally melting in my arms and giving kisses and begging for affection. She was in foster care for a year with another rescue and she nipped at a visitor of the foster parents. The rescue placed her in training with a local trainer. She was literally wasting away a whole year of her life with this trainer. The other rescue did not know this was the case. She spent the majority of that year in a crate. That trainer did her no good at all, the methods she used to attempt to have Nala meet new people made Nala even more fearful than she already was. She was forced into muzzle (hey muzzles are great tools if you know how to use them correctly) and forced by leash to be handed over to other trainers whom she did not know nor was given the time to get to know and she reacted out of fear. She tried to bite them and it was quite traumatic for her to endure. She needed to be given time on a leash to see these people at a distance and learn what they were about before meeting them hands on. Here we allow her to meet new people but these people are not allowed to touch her unless we tell them it’s ok and it’s ok when Nala asks for it that is when she trusts that person. Once she trusts she is golden. Is it the best behavior for a dog to have,? absolutely not but it is her and we have done the best we can for her. She is not aggressive and per the other trainer said she should be euthanized she was unadoptable. Well here we are having met her and given her time she is a big baby and she also has met our friends and family on occasion and with proper guidance she is doing amazing. She is an excellent protective companion and very intelligent. She needs an experienced owner who can guide her when meeting new people. She will always have a home with us if she never finds that perfect home. She is truly just too amazing and loving to euthanize. She is just misunderstood and that year was more of a setback than a help to her. She is house trained. Current on vaccines, chipped, spayed and heartworm negative. She is well behaved in the home and is not destructive. She walks well on a leash and knows a few basic commands. She is as devoted and loyal as they come. If you give her the chance you will be rewarded significantly by her acceptance and love. She is worth it, her life is worth it! Apply at petpath.org

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Slim

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Athens, TN

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Please visit mrhumane.org for information, to fill out an adoption application, or call (423) 744-9548 to schedule an appointment.

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Piper

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 4 yrs

Athens, TN

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Please visit mrhumane.org for detailed information, to fill out an adoption application, or call (423) 744-9548 to schedule an appointment.

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Sharon Weiss

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 7 yrs

Athens, TN

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

East TN, Out of state not an option unless you can come to Athens TN. Sharon Weiss's Story Meet Sharon Weiss. She and seven others have come to us at Pet Path from a serious hoarding situation out of Bradley county TN. They were not socialized with people at all but we have gotten them to come a long way. They now come for a few scratches and scratches. They love to come inside to sleep in their crate and be out all day. We just had to give each of the seven jacks super fun names to go with their super fun personalities. So she is Sharon Weiss because it’s always someone else fault. It’s never her fault. If you don’t know about the Marie Calendars pie situation a few thanksgivings ago you owe it to yourself to check it out on social media! She’s actually very shy and just sort of hangs back to see what everyone else is doing before she proceeds to do anything or allow petting. She is really not so much a misfit we just think the names are fun. This little gal is begging to trust and be loved. She’s silly and sweet and will blossom in a home of her own. She came from a hoarding situation with several others and has taken some time to adjust to human interaction but she has come a really long way. She is not fond of being picked up but she does come close enough for booty scritches and scratches. She will also. often give you kisses. She is a Jack Russell mix with what we aren’t sure. She is very curious about everything and likes to know what’s going on and be in the center of it all, all the time. She will need a fenced yard and she may be a flight risk ant first til she knows you. She will need to be monitored when opening doors that are not leading out to a fenced yard area to make sure she does not escape. She’s a great gal that needs someone to give her time and patience to learn her new home and routine. She is crate trained and will sleep through the night. She does very well inside and will not potty unless you don’t let her out often enough she doesn’t quite know how to tell you she has to go potty but she does prefer to do it outside. Be sure you know the breed as Jacks are highly energetic, mischievous and can be devious little pups but they are also wonderful companions. That are also excellent rodent control. Forget the cat get yourself one of these and they will eradicate any vermin you may have. We have seen them do it and they are relentless about their job. Any of these girls would be happy on a farm if they have dog companions. Adopt two of them for maximum entertainment! Apply at petpath.org

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Nana

American Pit Bull Terrier French Bulldog

Female, Adult

Athens, TN

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Nana is the sweetest dog. She belonged to my daughter for the last 5 years. She loves children. Loves to lay on couch with the kids using her as a pillow (3 and 5 yr old) She is very good to stay in a kennel when left at home. She does not like cats. She also does ok with other small dog breeds. Shes just a big sweet baby. Wish we could keep her but I have 4 other dogs and cannot afford to have another dog. We are sad to have to rehome her

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Dog shelters and rescues in Athens, Tennessee

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Rescue

Vanguard Animal Rescue

Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

McMinn Regional Humane Society - Athens TN

320 S Jackson St, Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pet Path

1781 Hwy 30 E, Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Save a Kitty Rescue - Minnesota/Wisconsin Transport

Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

woofwoof fosters

Sweetwater, TN 37874

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Sweetwater Valley Dog Rescue

Sweetwater, TN 37874

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Rescue for English Springer Spaniels & Papillons

555 Ridge Road, Madisonville, TN 37354

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Eastbourne Animal Center

130 Kefauver Lane, Madisonville, TN 37354

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Prevent A Litter Connection

PO Box 176, 186 McClellan Rd , Madisonville, TN 37354

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Precious Paws Small Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 697, Madisonville, TN 37354

Pet Types: dogs

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Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

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