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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Madison, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Kyra

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Fostered in Murfreesboro, TN, meet Kyra (pronounced KEERA)! This little spitfire was born to do dog sports, so if you have experience in this area and are looking for your next partner, you’ve come to the right spot. She is about 1 year old and 38 lbs. Miss Kyra is extra high energy and high velcro and needs an adopter who understands how to work with dogs like this. Her foster grandma calls her “little miss Mighty Might” because she is so go-go-go! Kyra’s favorite games currently are frisbee and Chuck-It in the backyard. She would be great at disc, agility, lure coursing, or flyball (and probably any other sport). She does fine with her foster brother and other dogs, but is generally not interested in playing with dogs. She much prefers playing with her humans, which means a lot of dedicated time to her throughout the day. Kyra is quite barky, so places like apartments and townhomes are not likely to be a good fit. She is extra friendly with new women but takes a few minutes to warm up to men (treats and fetch will win her over in a jiffy, her foster dad is now her favorite person ever). Kyra is crate trained; she sleeps in her crate and stays in her crate when the humans are out of the house. She is housebroken as long as she has frequent trips outside otherwise she won’t be able to hold it. She prefers to ride in a crate for car rides; if that can be accommodated she’s a dynamite traveler. Has not been kid tested but her fosters feel she would be fine. Must have’s: experience with high energy herding dogs, large fenced yard preferred or experience training boundaries (she has been known to chase cars), dog sport experience preferred, extremely active lifestyle. If Kyra sounds like the pawfect fit for you, fill out an application ASAP. She is spayed, UTD on shots and ready to go home! Here is our application: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application There is an additional $20 microchip fee which include registration and transfer to her new furever family.

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Billy&benny

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Hermitage, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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We found these two pups dumped on a busy road close to our house . We didn’t drop them at the pound for fear they would be couped up so decided to foste them until they were adopted. For some reason it Is taking along time for people to notice them. So since we have had them now for months we have neutered them , vaccinated them , chipped them and taught them general manners , sit , wait , stay , paw , sometimes they even do roll over if I really spend the time. They are very very sweet dogs . They are also crate trained so happy in there if need be. They spend a lot of time out side in our yard , when they are inside they do not pee or poop in the house which is awesome . Billy ( black and tan one ) some time is cheeky and tries to steal food . benny( the black one just goes right to his bed and behaves beautifully. Benny is more timid and chill and Billy is more of a go getter , more excitable. We are moving to England so running out of time to get them matched.

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Allie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Hermitage, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello everyone,meet Allie! She is a 5 years-old who was taken in from a close friend in 2020. Allie is full of energy and would thrive in a loving, active home that can keep up with her playful spirit. She’s ready to bring joy and excitement to the right family!

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Shady

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Hermitage, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Shady is a playful sweet girl who loves tug of war and cuddles. She is very smart and learns commands quickly. Me and my roommate recently rescued her from a shelter but realized soon after we both work far too much to give her the life she deserves. She’s completely healthy and absolutely adorable.

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Saul Goodman

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, Young
Hermitage, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Hi this is Saul Goodman, a 75lbs-3ish year old pure bread Anatolian Sheppard I got her from an Amish community in June 2022, she has been an amazing dog and great companion. She is very sweet and loves to sleep on you. The reason I have to rehome her is due to my pregnant lady being severely allergic to her.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Nashville, Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Nashville, Tennessee. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Wags & Walks - Nashville

Nashville, TN 37201

Pet Types: dogs

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Southern ROOTS Rescue Inc. - Nashville Chapter

Nashville, TN 37201

Pet Types: dogs

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX in TN Transport Stop

Nashville, TN 37213

Pet Types: dogs

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Nashville Schnauzer Rescue

Nashville, TN 37203

Pet Types: dogs

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SAFPAW

P. O. Box 23535, Nashville, TN 37202

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Crossroads Campus/Crossroads Pets

707 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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ALIVE Rescue Memphis - Nashville Chapter

Nashville, TN 37208

Pet Types: dogs

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Tennessee Animal Rescue & Shelter - NASHVILLE Chapter

2748 Lawrenceburg Hwy, Nashville, TN 37228

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, Inc.

Nationally Fostered, TN 37212

Pet Types: dogs

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Pittie in Pink

P.O.Box 60923, nashville, TN 37206

Pet Types: dogs

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English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
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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
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier