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Vanguard Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Athens, TN

We are Vanguard Animal Rescue and ran by myself, Christi LaRue and my husband of 23 years, Darren LaRue. We have always owned dogs and taken dogs in that were lost and found either their original homes or new homes. We decided to be more official and open our own rescue and do what we love most which is help animals in need. We live on 6 fenced in acres and have multiple locations on our property for animals. We currently own 6 dogs, 2 cats, 2 goats, and lots of chickens, ducks, and turkeys. We also currently have 19 rescues that are available for adoption as well as 2 that we are holding for 2 homeless men that are getting their lives back on track.

Contact Christi LaRue
Email clarue@vanguardanimalrescue.org
Phone (423) 482-4757
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Athens, TN 37303
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Jan

Boston Terrier/Cane Corso

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Athens, TN
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Sam

Boston Terrier/Cane Corso

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Athens, TN
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Samson

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Athens, TN

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  • 3. Interview
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Pets at shelters & rescues near Vanguard Animal Rescue

SAVE MY TAIL ANIMAL RESCUE, INC

8491 Back Valley Road,
Evensville, TN 37332

Greyhound Retirement Foundation of Tennessee

P. O. Box 32554,
Knoxville, TN 37930

Who Saved Whom

Cleveland, TN 37312

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Simon

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Dayton, TN
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Bonnie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Freydis

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Chattanooga, TN
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Nacho

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
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Taco

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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REBEL

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Carolina Dog

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Crossville, TN

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