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Nashville Humane Association Animal shelter in Nashville, TN

The Nashville Humane Association (NHA), incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, is one of the oldest service organizations in Nashville.
We are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, & promoting the humane treatment of animals.

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Email adoption@nashvillehumane.org
Phone (615) 352-1010
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Address
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
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213 Oceola Avenue

Nashville, TN 37205

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Adoptable pets at Nashville Humane Association

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

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Alan's adoption status with email updates.
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Alan

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Godiva's adoption status with email updates.
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Godiva

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Daith's adoption status with email updates.
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Daith

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Scooter's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooter

Balinese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Biggun's adoption status with email updates.
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Biggun

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
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Nashville (Davidson county) as well as surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Please view this page for the adoption process
https://nashvillehumane.org/adoption/adoption-process/

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NHA

https://nashvillehumane.org/give/

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jewel th's adoption status with email updates.
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Jewel th

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
White Bluff, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tinka JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tinka JuM*

Black Mouth Cur/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Basset Hound puppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Basset Hound puppy

Basset Hound

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

Calico

Female, Young
McEwen, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gretta (D24-079)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gretta (D24-079)

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Lebanon, TN

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