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Pooches On the Move Pet Rescue--TN

Animal rescue in Knoxville, TN

We are a small eastern TN pet rescue striving to help the overpopulation problem by means of responsible adoption and a strict spay/neuter policy. We have been in existence for 15 years.

Contact Jessica Tharpe
Email info@rescuepooches.com
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Knoxville, TN 37901
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Adoptable pets at Pooches On the Move Pet Rescue--TN

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We'll also keep you updated on Reece in TN's adoption status with email updates.
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Reece in TN

Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

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

Mountain Cur/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 11 yrs 6 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Isabelle in TN's adoption status with email updates.
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Isabelle in TN

Australian Cattle Dog/Boston Terrier

Female, 17 yrs
Knoxville, TN

Rescue FAQs

We have pets in wonderful foster homes in the Chattanooga to Knoxville TN areas!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Our adopters fill out an application, a phone interview, vet and reference checks as well as a home visit. Our adoption fees range from $150-$200 depending on the age of the pet. All pets are completely vetted and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative.

Senior pets have had appropriate dentals and bloodwork as well.

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https://rescuepooches.com/adoption-info-application/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Pooches On the Move Pet Rescue--TN

RescuesForJoJo

Knoxville, TN 37918

Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. - Tennessee

Jefferson City, TN 37760

Lytle Animal Care & Control - TN transport

Knoxville, TN 37902

We'll also keep you updated on Sassa-Frass's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassa-Frass

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on #40 Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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#40 Ginger

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Suki's adoption status with email updates.
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Suki

Border Collie

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Luttrell, TN

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