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Nashville Humane Association

Animal shelter in Nashville, TN

The Nashville Humane Association (NHA), incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, is one of the oldest service organizations in Nashville.
We are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, & promoting the humane treatment of animals.

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Email adoption@nashvillehumane.org
Phone (615) 352-1010
Website
Address
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
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213 Oceola Avenue

Nashville, TN 37205

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Adoptable pets at Nashville Humane Association

We'll also keep you updated on Jewel's adoption status with email updates.
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Jewel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Pop's adoption status with email updates.
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Pop

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Louie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Louie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Handsome Pants's adoption status with email updates.
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Handsome Pants

Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Grace's adoption status with email updates.
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Grace

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on CoCo's adoption status with email updates.
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CoCo

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mulan's adoption status with email updates.
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Mulan

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Nashville, TN
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Nashville (Davidson county) as well as surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Please view this page for the adoption process
https://nashvillehumane.org/adoption/adoption-process/

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NHA

https://nashvillehumane.org/give/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Nashville Humane Association

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We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Shelbyville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper (mbc)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper (mbc)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
White Bluff, TN
We'll also keep you updated on vcbcv6645's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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vcbcv6645

Maltese

Female, Puppy
MURFREESBORO, TN
We'll also keep you updated on GRAVY's adoption status with email updates.
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GRAVY

Other/Unknown

Female, Young
Murfreesboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Violet (Samira)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Violet (Samira)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Clarksville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky~'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky~

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Columbia, TN

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