Pooches On the Move Pet Rescue--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

Website
http://www.rescuepooches.com

Phone
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Donation
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Email
info@rescuepooches.com

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Rescue FAQs

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

1. Submit Application
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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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Pooches On the Move Pet Rescue--TN

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