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American Bulldog puppies and dogs in Shelbyville, Tennessee

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OLLIE

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Murfreesboro, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
April 26, 2024, 8:56 am
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Lisa (Marge & Lisa)

American Bulldog

Female,
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
Lisa is gentle as a lamb. She loves hugs and kisses and tries her very best to make you happy. How could you not love a baby with a smile as wide as her sweet face?Lisa was abandoned on the side of the road with her sister Marge. The temperatures were in the high 90's and these girls had neither food nor water! Someone just left them on the side of the road to die. We tried our darndest to ignore their plight but when I drove by a second time and saw how terrified and hungry they were, we had to help. We brought them food and water in buckets and prayed they would be friendly (since I had heard all the stories about pit bulls). I admit they were leery of us too but as soon as they had a few bites they became our best buddies. Lisa was so thin, and something had caused some serious cuts, but she has never even paused in her outpouring of love and gratitude. What a precious girl. Lisa is especially extra gentle and innocent and loves nothing more than sitting beside you, knowing you are near.Lisa loves kisses and belly rubs, running wide open, and treats. She will make a devoted fur baby to a family that does not have cats or chickens. I do not know about other dogs.To apply visit our website at  https://www.russellrescuetn.com/ or email russellrescuetn@gmail.com if already approvedApril 26, 2024, 6:21 am
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Marge (Marge & Lisa)

American Bulldog

Female, Young
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
Marge the magnificent loves hugs and kisses and tries her very best to make you happy. How could you not love a baby with a smile as wide as her sweet face? Marge looks you straight in the eye and searches your face to see exactly how she can make you happy. She is working on sitting, staying, and lying down. Marge is so smart!Marge and her sister, Lisa, were abandoned on the side of the road with her sister Lisa. The temperatures were in the high 90's and these girls had neither food nor water!Someone just left them on the side of the road to die a harsh death. We tried our darndest to ignore their plight but when I drove by a second time and saw how terrified and hungry they were, we had to help. We brought them food and water in buckets and prayed they would be friendly (since I had heard all the stories about pit bulls). I admit they were leery of us too but as soon as they had a few bites they became our best buddies. Marge was so thin, and something had caused some serious cuts and abrasions, but she has never even paused in her outpouring of love and gratitude. What a precious girl.Marge is especially intelligent and gentle and loves nothing more than sitting beside you, knowing you are near.Marge loves kisses and belly rubs, running wide open, and treats. She will make a devoted fur baby to a family that does not have cats or chickens. I do not know about other dogs, but it would be better to err on the cautious side.Available dogs are met by pre-approved adopters ONLY after a match is made.The application is the first step. Please complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/We do not have any paid staff members. We are 100% volunteer powered. Thx for your patience.If you’d like to help offset the costs of our precious dogs care: Donations can be made via PayPal russellrescuetn@gmail.com or Venmo @russellrescuetn (Russell Rescue Inc, Columbia, TN; Mary Ruth Rogers, last 4 of phone 5889)Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/russellrescuetnApril 26, 2024, 6:21 am
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Pete

American Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi everyone - meet me Pete. I'm 4 years old and kind of the whole package. That's not me saying that, no I'm too humble for that, it's what the volunteers are saying about me. Handsome - check, fun - check, athletic - check, great personality and affectionate too - check and check. I check all the boxes - that's what the volunteers are saying and hey I'm also a nice guy so I would never disagree with my new volunteer friends. Come meet me and see if I check all your boxes...Adopt from MCASAll of our dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (and treated if positive), microchipped, and current on all vaccinations.We are open 7 days a week 12pm to 5pm for adoptions, no appointment necessary!Adoption Center: 931-375-1402If you would like more information about this dog, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Kim, at kraffauf@gmail.com
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Lucy

American Bulldog

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Franklin, 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
This is our sweet precious Lucy. Lucy had an owner but her owner used to turn her out every day to wander the streets. A friend of the rescue would pick her up when she saw her and bring her home. She feared that Lucy would get hit by a car so one day when she returned her home, she asked the owners if they would surrender her to a rescue. They agreed and Lucy arrived here happy as a clam. She's a big girl, not fat, just a big girl. She's a very gentle big girl, sleeps in my bed with all the little ones sleeping on top of her! She loves children and cats. She was heart worm positive when she arrived but we have cleared all of that up. Lucy maybe a little older at 8 years but she has the energy of a puppy. She loves to play all day with the rest of the shelter dogs. She is spayed, fully vaccinated and house broken. She needs her forever home, could that be you? ADOPTION FEE $300
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Buddy

American Bulldog Great Pyrenees

Male, Senior
Toney, AL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
one of the sweetest seniors you'll ever meet! He came to us when he 5-6 years old. He was adopted by a couple that ended up returning him 2 years later. He came back confused but because he knew us from before, he was still the sweet Buddy Boy we knew and loved. He gets along with most dogs, people, and cats!😊

These pups are in Shelbyville, Tennessee too!

Below are our newest added American Bulldogs available for adoption in Shelbyville, Tennessee. To see more adoptable American Bulldogs in Shelbyville, Tennessee, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Ernie

Boxer

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Shelbyville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
We are a first come, first serve only facility. Please call us at 931-684-6552 immediately if you have any questions!

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American Bulldog shelters & rescues in Shelbyville, Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for American Bulldog puppies in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Browse these American Bulldog rescues and shelters below.

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26.8 miles

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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Shelter

34.1 miles

Maury County Animal Services

1233 Mapleash Ave, Columbia, TN 38401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

34.1 miles

Russell Rescue, Inc.

Columbia, TN 38401

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

34.1 miles

Russell Rescue, Inc.

Columbia, TN 38401

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

38.4 miles

Dogs In Harmony

Franklin, TN 37064

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

42.5 miles

OTC Pet-homing Corp.

Toney, AL 35773

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

43.2 miles

Easy's Dog Shelter

1607 Altamont Street, PO Box 787, Tracy City, TN 37387

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

48.1 miles

Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue TN

PO Box 210830, Nashville, TN 37221

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

49.8 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX in TN Transport Stop

Nashville, TN 37213

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

49.8 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX in TN Transport Stop

Nashville, TN 37213

Pet Types: dogs

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