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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
Website
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

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Maude

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Nashville, TN
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Brooks

Pointer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Nashville, TN
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Harry

Domestic Longhair

Male, 7 mos
Nashville, TN
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Skye

Pointer/Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 10 mos
Nashville, TN
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Archie

Basset Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Nashville, TN
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Lotus

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Nashville Humane Association

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Daisy CC~

Rat Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female
Columbia, TN
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King

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 mos
Nashville, TN
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Big Papa

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Dickson, TN
Needs Home Fast
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Gator

Great Dane/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, TN
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PUPPIES CINNAMON, CORAL, and CRIMSON

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Rottweiler

Female, Puppy
Franklin, TN
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Abilene JuM

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Nashville, TN

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