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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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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

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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Small Breed Rescue of East TN

GINNY'S PET RESCUE, INC.

425 Lonesome Mountain Lane,
Pioneer, TN 37847

Anderson County Animal Shelter

1480 Blockhouse Valley Road,
Clinton, TN 37716

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

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 6 mos
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Nicolai's adoption status with email updates.
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Nicolai

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Billy Ray's adoption status with email updates.
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Billy Ray

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on ADIRI's adoption status with email updates.
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ADIRI

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Boo's adoption status with email updates.
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Boo

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Jacksboro, TN

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