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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 Kai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kai

Chihuahua

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.

https://sbret.com/donations.htm

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

Central Veterinary Hospital

1212 W. Clinch Ave,
Knoxville, TN 37916

Eastbourne Animal Center

130 Kefauver Lane,
Madisonville, TN 37354

Loudon County Animal Shelter

250 Jamie Dr,
Loudon, TN 37774

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

Calico

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on #26 Blondie's adoption status with email updates.
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#26 Blondie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lua's adoption status with email updates.
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Lua

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Skittles's adoption status with email updates.
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Skittles

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 7 mos
Madisonville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie Bear-4006WV's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie Bear-4006WV

Boston Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jessie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jessie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Knoxville, TN

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