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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.

Contact shelter staff
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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Nashville Humane Association

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jawan 's adoption status with email updates.
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Jawan

Mountain Cur

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Clara 's adoption status with email updates.
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Clara

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tater's adoption status with email updates.
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Tater

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Bloom's adoption status with email updates.
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Bloom

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jonathan's adoption status with email updates.
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Jonathan

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sherman's adoption status with email updates.
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Sherman

Lhasa Apso/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Nashville, TN
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Shelter FAQs

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

Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy/Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Barry Hubris JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Barry Hubris JuM

Labrador Retriever/Chow Chow

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Kody's adoption status with email updates.
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Kody

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Columbia, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Lewisburg, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Wanda JC's adoption status with email updates.
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Wanda JC

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sam(antha)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sam(antha)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Franklin, TN

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