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Small Breed Rescue of East TN Dog rescue in Knoxville, TN

Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc. (SBRET) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills.

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Email rescue@sbret.com
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Address
P.O. Box 22482
Knoxville, TN 37933
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Adoptable pets at Small Breed Rescue of East TN

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

Havanese

Male, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Emmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmy

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Feather's adoption status with email updates.
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Feather

Dachshund/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Riblet's adoption status with email updates.
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Riblet

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Stanley's adoption status with email updates.
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Stanley

Dachshund

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Rescue FAQs

East Tennessee area

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Take the Pet Home
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

All our dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, receive heartworm/flea prevention, have dental cleaning when required and medical care. Our adoption fees help cover these expenses but we also rely heavily on donations.

Adoption application

https://sbret.com/application_screen.htm

https://sbret.com/donations.htm

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

Calico

Female, Young
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Story's adoption status with email updates.
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Story

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sashay's adoption status with email updates.
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Sashay

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Madisonville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Astra's adoption status with email updates.
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Astra

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Calcifer's adoption status with email updates.
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Calcifer

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Maryville, TN

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