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Puppies and dogs in Bristol, Tennessee

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Bristol, Tennessee. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Bristol, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Blue was rescued after being abandoned, he was rescued with bad skin issues and had no fur , he loves animals more than anything as well as babies. A sweet boy who needs a yard more than anything. Apartment life is just not for him sadly.
We'll also keep you updated on Sven's adoption status with email updates.
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Sven

Anatolian Shepherd Leonberger

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Bristol, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sven is an incredibly handsome fella who was spared from death row on his final day at the shelter. He is THE most LOVING big hunk ever! Happy, exuberant, very sensitive, playful, gooberhead personality. Great with kids— we walked the mall with him after picking him up, and he was appropriate to kids of all sizes, allowing them to pet him. He is a lot of energy and needs an active home that will take him out on a regular basis and give him lots of exercise. He is great on a leash and loves to go on walks and car rides and hikes. He is House trained and crate trained, and has very good manners. At night, he likes to snuggle with you on the bed and hold onto your arm and bury his nose into your neck. He is an absolutely lovable load! He plays great with all the dogs in his foster home! He always carries a ball around outside hoping for another round of fetch! Fenced yard required. Cat testing available upon request. Contact Kristin via email at irondawgs13@gmail.com for adoption application.
We'll also keep you updated on Basil's adoption status with email updates.
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Basil

Beagle Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Bristol, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Basil is a devoted velcro girl, always at your side, comes on a dime, loves to be part of whatever you’re doing!! She is a great size at 35 pounds, a beautiful red coat and curly tail. She plays fetch with a boing boing in her step and walks loose leash with ease, loves car rides! She will jump in the bathtub and is easy to give a bath to! her owner was hospitalized and unable to take care of her dogs anymore, resulting in Basil coming into Rescue. email irondawgs13@gmail.com for adoption application
We'll also keep you updated on SKIPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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SKIPPY

Beagle Chihuahua

Male, 15 yrs 1 mo
Bristol, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you are interested in SKIPPY or in adopting a pup in general, the first step is an adoption application. Download an adoption application here Please email the completed application to adoptionteam4.woofriver@gmail.com Please submit an application rather than an inquiry with no application attached. SKIPPY is one of the most gentle souls in all the universe. He has deep brown heart melting eyes that always seem to be in awe of the big bright beautiful world around him. A couple of his favorite things are cuddle time with his foster family and sunning in the backyard. SKIPPY currently lives in a foster home with many dogs. He is never pushy and has zero desire to be the boss. SKIPPY’s kind, unobtrusive nature will make it easy for him to get along with all resident animals in his forever home. However, SKIPPY would also be perfectly fine as the only pup in the house, so he’s an easy addition to the family. If you are lucky enough to have sweet SKIPPY take a piece of your heart into his paw, he will hold on to it forever! To see even more pictures of SKIPPY, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/76fl8xixj60rfhyw0b3bs/AHB_bHWP1rVPd5FePq2DZUE ?rlkey=s96qez6fhllqlykv5nyoksi0t&st=8hhkalud&dl=0 SKIPPY is neutered, microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations including 2 rounds of both the H3N2 and H3N8 canine influenza vaccinations. His $540 adoption fee covers the cost of transport to the eastern TN area For an adoption application on SKIPPY click here Please email the completed application to adoptionteam4.woofriver@gmail.com. It typically takes us around 5 BUSINESS DAYS to process an application. We will reach out to you as soon as your application is processed. Thank you in advance for your patience. All of our dogs start their journey in Memphis, Tennessee where they remain in loving foster families until they are adopted. Once adopted, some pups stay local in Memphis. Many others travel via one of our transport partners to their new forever homes. We use Pet Express Transport (https://petexpresstupelo.wordpress.com) for our Nashville, Knoxville and New England adoptions. For our Midwest adopters, we have our own private transport. Breed selection is done in conjunction with two local vets and is not to be considered a guarantee but rather a well-educated decision from well qualified staff. Due to the extremely high volume of inquiries we receive, we ask that you request, complete, and submit an application before asking additional questions. We try very hard to include all pertinent information in our bios. We are excited to help you find your new family member. However, Woof River is 100% volunteer operated. We want to spend our time saving dogs and assisting those adopters who have taken the time to complete an application. Thank you for understanding. Please LIKE Woof River on Facebook! Thank you for choosing rescue!!
We'll also keep you updated on Aimee's adoption status with email updates.
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Aimee

Great Pyrenees

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Bristol, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Looking for a kid friendly dog? Thinking about having a therapy dog to take to classrooms or clinics to visit people? If so, Aimee is your girl!!! This beauty is a soothing soul, previously living with two children with autism and is the most gentle, patient giant ever!! She is playful with other dogs, sleeps with cats, and has very good housemanners. She is not a working field dog— she is a house dog. Fenced yard required as this breed likes to guard their property but will wander if no barriers set up to define it. Vetting complete. Email Irondawgs13@gmail.com for adoption application.
We'll also keep you updated on Freya's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Bristol, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Freya was brought into Rescue because she had a broken rear leg from getting run over by a car. Her leg received a pin in a plate and she recovered very well from that. She has been living in a foster home with a lot of other dogs and gets along great with all of them! She’s a very calm, easy-going, laid-back girl who loves her toys and lounging around in the house and out in the yard. She is potty trained, crate trained, and has very good house manners. She absolutely loves kids! Contact irondawgs13@gmail.com for adoption application

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Dog shelters and rescues in Bristol, Tennessee

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

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Bristol Animal Care and Control

275 Shakesville Rd., Bristol, VA 24201

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For Pete's Sake Rescue

Bristol, TN 37620

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For the Love of Jack Animal Rescue - TN Chapter

Bristol, TN 37620

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Whispering Willows Rescue

Tri-Cities, TN 37620

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FOSTER ONE RESCUE

Bristol, TN 37620

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Blackjack Animal Rescue

Bristol, TN 37620

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals

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TCGC Animal League

1025 Glendale Street, Bristol, TN 37620

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For Pete's Sake Rescue - Bristol Tennessee

P.O. Box 1982, Bristol, TN 37620

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Bristol Virginia Animal Control

603 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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