Sweetwater Valley Dog Rescue

Our mission is simply save the hounds from the pound. We are a chartered non-profit in the state of Tennessee, we do have our 501c IRS status, we are insured, and we are accredited with the BBB of East Tennessee.

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Website
http://www.sweetwatervalleyrescue.com

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Email
sweetwatervalleydogrescue@gmail.com

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Rescue FAQs

We try to maintain our rescue efforts to the shelters here in the East Tennessee area however we have been able to bring in dogs in need from all over the southeastern United States. Open to adopt to any location pending adoption application submission and approval to anywhere in the Continental U.S.

Additional adoption info

Fees: $150

Adoption Application submission. Phone interview scheduled. Home visit. If approved signed and notarized adoption contract.

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Sweetwater Valley Dog Rescue

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