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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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Taffy

Chihuahua/Boston Terrier

Female, 1 mo
Maryville, TN
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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🍬 TAFFYTaffy is a sweet little girl who loves to be wherever the action is. Curious, playful, and always ready for her next adventure, she approaches life with confidence and enthusiasm. Whether she's chasing toys, exploring new places, or snuggling up after a busy day, Taffy is sure to bring plenty of fun and laughter to her future family. At just 7 weeks old, she's ready to start her next chapter in a home of her own.Call or text Lisa at 865-310-2599 or apply today.
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Caramel

Chihuahua/Boston Terrier

Female, 1 mo
Maryville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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🍮 CARAMELCaramel is as sweet as her name suggests. This gentle little girl enjoys playtime with her siblings but also appreciates a good cuddle session. She has a loving nature and an easygoing personality that makes her a joy to be around. Caramel is still learning about the world and would love a family to guide her as she grows from a tiny puppy into a loyal companion.Call or text Lisa at 865-310-2599 or apply today.
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Jellybean

American Pit Bull Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, 1 mo
Maryville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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🩷 JELLYBEANJellybean may be small, but she's packed full of personality. This adorable little girl has never met a toy she didn't like or a person she didn't want to meet. She loves attention, playtime, and being the center of the universe whenever possible. Jellybean is the perfect combination of sweet and spunky and is looking for a family that will help her grow into the wonderful dog she's meant to be.Call or text Lisa at 865-310-2599 or apply today.
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Marshmallow

American Pit Bull Terrier/Chihuahua

Male, 1 mo
Maryville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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☁️ MARSHMALLOWMarshmallow is the lone boy of the bunch, and he's every bit as sweet and fluffy as his name implies. This handsome little guy loves to play, nap, and soak up all the affection he can get. He's a happy-go-lucky puppy who is always ready to make new friends and spread smiles wherever he goes. Marshmallow deserves a home where he can spend his puppyhood learning, growing, and being loved.Call or text Lisa at 865-310-2599 or apply today.
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Georgia

Labradoodle/Labradoodle

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Heiskell, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Location: Savannah, GA (Transport to an approved home in certain areas) **MUST BE ADOPTED WITH HER SISTER, VIRGINIA**Georgia Labradoodle 1.5 years old 25 pounds UTD on vaccines Spayed Good with other dogs: we are assessing Good with cats: not sure Good with kids: Yes (over 7) Housetrained: Doing okay Crate trained: yes Leash trained: Yes Rides well in the car: Yes Georgia and her sister are owner surrenders and we are learning more about them. As of right now, they need to be adopted together. They are shy and standoffish but once they trust you, they doing amazing. We can tell they both love to be loved on, be around their people and hang out. **we do not allow electric fences/halo collars, runners/tethers or doggy doors** ##2758464##
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Virginia

Labradoodle

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Heiskell, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Location: Savannah, GA (Transport to an approved home in certain areas) **MUST BE ADOPTED WITH HER SISTER, GEORGIA**VirginiaLabradoodle 1.5 years old 25 pounds UTD on vaccines Spayed Good with other dogs: we are assessing Good with cats: not sure Good with kids: Yes (over 7) Housetrained: Doing okay Crate trained: yes Leash trained: Yes Rides well in the car: Yes Virginia and her sister are owner surrenders and we are learning more about them. As of right now, they need to be adopted together. They are shy and standoffish but once they trust you, they doing amazing. We can tell they both love to be loved on, be around their people and hang out. **we do not allow electric fences/halo collars, runners/tethers or doggy doors** ##2758480##

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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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Pumpkin's Legacy Rescue Advocacy

830 Carey Rd, Hartsville, TN 37074

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits

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Hartsville Trousdale County Animal Shelter

565 Industrial Park Dr, Hartsville, TN 37074

Pet Types: dogs

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Castalian Rescue

430 canoe branch spur, castalian springs, TN 37031

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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Friends of Macon County TN Animal Control

Lafayette, TN 37083

Pet Types: dogs

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Almost Home Dog Sanctuary

29 marys lane, Lafayette, TN 37083

Pet Types: dogs

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Macon County Animal Control

240 Lyndi Ann Lane, Lafayette, TN 37083

Pet Types: dogs

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Smith County Humane

Carthage, TN 37030

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All About Animals Rescue & Adoption

Murfreesboro, TN 37186

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Compassion in Action of TN

105 Hartman Dr., #G-165, Lebanon, TN 37087

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Lebanon TN Animals

Lebanon, TN 37087

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier