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Vanguard Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Athens, Tennessee

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Athens, TN 37303

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Christi LaRue

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Adoptable Pets at Vanguard Animal Rescue

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Jan

Boston Terrier/Cane Corso

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos

Athens, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
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Sam

Boston Terrier/Cane Corso

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos

Athens, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Samson

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs

Athens, TN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
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Rescue FAQs

We are Vanguard Animal Rescue and ran by myself, Christi LaRue and my husband of 23 years, Darren LaRue. We have always owned dogs and taken dogs in that were lost and found either their original homes or new homes. We decided to be more official and open our own rescue and do what we love most which is help animals in need. We live on 6 fenced in acres and have multiple locations on our property for animals. We currently own 6 dogs, 2 cats, 2 goats, and lots of chickens, ducks, and turkeys. We also currently have 19 rescues that are available for adoption as well as 2 that we are holding for 2 homeless men that are getting their lives back on track.
McMinn County, Rhea County, Monroe County, Bradley County, and all other surrounding counties.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We depend on God to bring us and show us the right adopters.

Adoption application

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Pets at shelters and rescues near Vanguard Animal Rescue

Sweetwater Valley Dog Rescue

Sweetwater, TN 37874

Journey's Legacy

Cleveland, TN 37312

McMinn Regional Humane Society - Athens TN

320 S Jackson St, Athens, TN 37303

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Donner

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

Athens, TN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Leo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 yr

Athens, TN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Nona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Athens, TN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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