Working Dogs For Vets

Animal shelter in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

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Address

3138 Buffalo Rd., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Friday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

Kenneth Knabensue

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Adoptable Pets at Working Dogs For Vets

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Rocket

Blue Heeler

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Lawrenceburg, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Bud Bud

German Shepherd Dog/Great Dane

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

Lawrenceburg, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
1 - 2 of 2 pets available
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Shelter FAQs

Working Dogs For Vets Mission is to provide service dogs and training to disabled heroes in need, empowering them as they return to civilian life with a new found independence; reducing suicide and overcrowding in animal shelters. We are additionally helping to serve our community by offering adoption, grooming, and training services
Across the US Our Headquarters is in
Lawrenceburg, TN

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. We provide service dog training + adoption. K9s that cant work may be adopted as an esa or pet. If service dog is needed include dr letter
  2. Interview
    1. After we receive application and dr's letter call to schedule an appointment with us.
  3. Approve Application
    1. After meeting with you and your family we will contact you to come back to the facility to meet adoptable k9's.
  4. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    1. If it is only an esa or pet and there is one that matches. Or if you are in need of help with service dog training we will schedule classes.

Additional adoption info

Looking to adopt a pet that we have listed Apply here
https://www.workingdogsforvets.org/program-1

Veterans needing help with a service dog Apply here https://www.workingdogsforvets.org/how-do-i-apply

Pets at shelters and rescues near Working Dogs For Vets

Giles County Animal Shelter

380 Bennett Dr, Pulaski, TN 38478

Horse Plus Humane Society

612 Charles McClearan Rd, Hohenwald, TN 38462

Giles County Humane Association

P.O. Box 237, Pulaski, TN 38478

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Clover

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos

Lawrenceburg, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Story
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Shortcake

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs

Lawrenceburg, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with cats
Story
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Little Man 2

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos

Lawrenceburg, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story

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