Black Dog Rescue of Tennessee

We are a self-funded, family run rescue for primarily black dogs. Our rescue was inspired by our beautiful black pointer (whom we rescued) Abby. Abby died unexpectedly of pneumonia and we were heartbroken. We all felt that she was so happy to be rescued by us, that she would want us to continue to find homes for other black dogs.

We concentrate on black dogs because they are usually the last dogs to be adopted. In addition to finding homes for the dogs, we do our best to educate the public about the plight of homeless dogs, and in particular, the plight of black dogs.

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Website
http://www.blackdogrescuetn.org

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Email
coolblackdogs@live.com

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We have rescued dogs from Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and other southern states. We use a USDA approved transport company to move these dogs to their new furr-ever homes, if needed.

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters must complete an adoption application. References, including a veterinarian, will be checked. If possible, a home visit will be made. Adoption fee is $150. Transport fee is $150, payable to the transport company, if dog is going out of state. ALL dogs will be spayed/neutered before being adopted. All will be fully vetted with current vaccinations, including rabies, heartworm tested and on preventative. Any dog being adopted by someone out of the state of TN will be required to have a health certificate.

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Black Dog Rescue of Tennessee

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