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Puppies and dogs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Murfreesboro, 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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Aki

Great Pyrenees

Female, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
This female great pyrenees is Aki. I do not know much about her because a family member abandoned her with me. She is very energetic and very protective. She gets along with kids and adults. Is potty trained and crate trained. She does have some yeast infection on her foot that im trying to get rid of. And most importantly she DOES NOT tolerate other dogs. She ACTS aggressive towards them. She is not leash trained either. But she is a loving house dog that needs a adopter with land so she can run and play.
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Bo

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, Young
Murfreesboro, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I adopted Bo from the local shelter in January 2025 as a pup.He was born in November 2024. He's so fun and energetic and has so much love to give. He loves to run and play outside and loves to go hiking and on runs and walks. I have had him inside some and he made decent progress on potty training. He is mainly an outside doggie except for when there’s bad weather, he stayed in the garage. He stays in my fenced backyard mostly and occasionally he comes inside for an hour or so. He will sit on command. Bo would be best with a family or person who could give him more attention and be active with him. He deserves it. I think he would do best with teens/older children who want to run and play outside or an adult who enjoys running outside. Please only respond if you would seriously give Bo lots of love and attention. He hasn't ever shown any aggression towards people but is very protective and will bark and alert you if someone comes on your property he isn't familiar with.
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Velma

American Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog

Female, Young
Murfreesboro, 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 to re-home Miss Velma, she's a 3 yr old American bully and sweet as can be. She's great with other dogs and cats. House and Crate trained. We unfortunately have foster children who have developed allergies and need to find a home for this sweet meat head. She's up to date on shots.
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Sadie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Murfreesboro, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sadie is a pure bred Silver Lab who we purchased from a reputable breeder. She is very loving and loves one-on-one affection. She would be best suited as an "only pet" as she does not do well with small animals (small dogs or cats). She has not been around any small children, so I cannot really speak to that, but she is very big and powerful. I don't think she would ever hurt a child on purpose, but she is not always self-aware of her size.
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Izzy

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Izzy is a very sweet and loving girl. I was told she is a boarder collie mix but not sure what she mixed with. She loves attention, walks, car rides, and playing but will also lay around with you. Izzy was born in Sept 2019 and I took her from some neighbors that couldn’t keep her, but now I am traveling a lot and it is not fair to her. I have food container, bowls, toys, and a bed that comes with her. I also have a gate that we can discuss. She needs a person or family that will love her sweet playful disposition.
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Opie

Mutt

Male, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I’m looking for a rescue or adopter for my dog Opie, that we rescued from a shelter about a year and a half or so ago. Opie is about 2-3 years old, and an unknown mixed breed. i believe he is some kind of terrier mix. He’s had a troubled past (or so we think), and I was super hopeful our home would be it for him. Unfortunately, the previous rescue did not expose him to men, or children. Which he has shown issues with both since we have had him. He is okay with MOST men, but he needs to be introduced properly, as i believe he was possibly abused at some point in his life. Our biggest issue is with children. Our kids are just way too much for him, and we have had multiple issues of him not acclimating well despite us trying everything. He will do best in a home with adults with experience with dogs with anxiety. But otherwise, he’s so sweet. Loves fetch and treats. And gets the zoomies when he’s happy! Please reach out for more info! I want to find him a home he can thrive.

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Rutherford County Animal Group / Dove Road Sanctuary

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Down South Dog Rescue

2410 Long Meadow Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Gods Companions Dog Rescue

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Rutherford County,TN PAWS

285 John R Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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

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RA Animal Rescue

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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

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Middle Tennessee Corgi Rescue

2143 Stoney Meadow Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128

Pet Types: dogs

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Operation Education

Christiana, TN 37037

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All About Hounds

Smyrna, TN 37167

Pet Types: dogs

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