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Puppies and dogs in Tennessee

Looking for a puppy or dog in Tennessee? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Tennessee. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Clark

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 mos
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
I rescued him from the middle of a busy intersection lunchtime summer on hot jpavement and very skinny. He was about 3 months old. We had to get his weight up and get his vet visits and get him neutered after he turned 6 month old. He is now 7 months old, healed from his neuter surgery, fat, happy, can sit, can shake and is crate trained. goes potty outside and will ask to go out. Very smart guy that will be a big dog prob around 70 -75 pounds who knows....he is sweet an gets along with the little one and loves to play with Froto the Labrador that is also here and ready for adoption..
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Buddy

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Crossville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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FOCCAS is a foster based, non-profit rescue in Crossville, TN. The adoption fee Includes Age-Appropriate Vaccinations (DA2PPV, Bordetella, Rabies), Deworming, Spay/Neuter, Microchip, Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention, and Sheltering. Adult Dogs are Heartworm Tested and Treated as Needed. FOCCAS does not DNA test or guarantee breed. If transport is needed, there are additional fees to cover department of agriculture requirements and transport, the additional fee adds $300 to the adoption fee (any location out of Tennessee, East Coast, Great Lakes or New England regions)Thank You for Your Interest in Adopting a Canine Companion from Foccas-tn.org!To Apply Please Copy and Paste to your browser:https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=hb2428&method=online_form_html&formid=41LOCATED IN CROSSVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. WE CAN TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE, Visit out website for a full list of adoptable pets… https://foccas-tn.org/
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Black Dahlia

Kai Dog

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Memphis, TN
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Gelato

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Cosby, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Introducing Gelato, part of our Italian theme litter of 11 ❣️ Gelato is a 6.5 week old male pittie mix on his hunt for his perfect humans He will be neutered, microchipped, utd on vaccines, deworming and flea prevention at the time of adoption. He is a perfect little pittie mix anticipated to get in the 40-50lb range. 📍Gelato is being fostered in Cosby Tennessee Application and adoption fee do apply https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lUGf-qd2V00UYrClG8nOqg8OeDKuugX-Cesc7Hqw_oc/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwVERDUAOq-bBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR69w_WA951e1FLkq3-uie_AUOqL4eKo5OAs8gxTRB3cXBIMwEhfJuNZpHEWdg_aem_FRMLK3hKHdn3ef1N3-tShQ
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Forrest

Kai Dog

Male, 1 yr
Memphis, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Mishka JuM

Husky

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
They aways tell you that great things come in small packages and they are RIGHT!! I am a petite girl with PLENTY of personality :) I am a husky, sweet and happy and a little chatty! I have a loving and sweet personality, with just a liitte sass thrown in, but that shouldn't scare any true husky lovers :) I have the love of cool weather and lots of adventures with my people! I am so portable too :D Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)

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Shelters & rescues in Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Tennessee. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Dames for Danes Great Dane Rescue

PO Box 4922, Oak Ridge, TN 37831

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG)

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Krazy for K9’s Rescue

203 Wadsworth Place, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

395 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HALT: Humans & Animals Learning Together

Knoxville, TN 37932

Pet Types: dogs

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Tennessee Animal Rescue & Shelter - KNOXVILLE Chapter

2748 Lawrenceburg Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37932

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Small Breed Rescue of East TN

P.O. Box 22482, Knoxville, TN 37933

Pet Types: dogs

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Southern ROOTS Rescue Inc. - Knoxville Chapter

P.O. Box 24206, Knoxville, TN 37933

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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