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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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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 Taco's adoption status with email updates.
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Taco

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Young
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.

https://sbret.com/donations.htm

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

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

Female, 3 yrs
Madisonville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Titan's adoption status with email updates.
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Titan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on ROCKY's adoption status with email updates.
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ROCKY

Beagle/Collie

Male, 2 yrs
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Grendal's adoption status with email updates.
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Grendal

Domestic Shorthair

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

Guinea Pig

Male, < 1 month
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Jacksboro, TN

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