Adopt a dog in
Nashville

5 shelters and rescue organizations near Nashville. 312+ dogs waiting for their forever home.

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Nashville Humane Association

Nashville's oldest animal welfare organization, serving the community since 1887.

98 dogs available 4.7 mi away
📍 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN 37209 📞 (615) 352-1010
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Metro Animal Care & Control

Metropolitan Nashville's animal care and control department serving Davidson County.

124 dogs available 6.3 mi away
📍 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211 📞 (615) 862-7928
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Williamson County Animal Center

A progressive open-admission shelter committed to lifesaving in Williamson County.

67 dogs available 12.1 mi away
📍 1006 Dobbins Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027 📞 (615) 790-5590
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Second Chances Rescue Tennessee

A foster network dedicated to saving the most vulnerable animals from Middle Tennessee shelters.

34 dogs available 3.4 mi away
📍 Nashville, TN 📞 (615) 488-3220
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Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue

Faith-based rescue organization committed to saving lives in Nashville's shelter system.

28 dogs available 5.8 mi away
📍 Nashville, TN 📞 (615) 973-4550
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Dog counts are approximate and change daily. Always contact the shelter directly for current availability. Data sourced from Petfinder and shelter websites.

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