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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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Blossom

Border Collie/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 8 mos
Nashville, TN
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Buddy

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Nashville, TN
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Farrah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Nashville, TN
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Bolt

Hound (Unknown Type)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Nashville, TN
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Plum

Poodle (Standard)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Nashville, TN
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Mango

Poodle (Standard)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 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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Walker

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Dickson, TN
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Angel and Smokey CP

Dachshund

Female
Columbia, TN
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Milo S~

Standard Schnauzer/Poodle (Miniature)

Male
Columbia, TN
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Duffy

Domestic Longhair

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos
Nashville, TN
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Ivy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Gallatin, TN
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Biscuit

Belgian Malinois

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Franklin, TN

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