Dog rescues and shelters in Tennessee

We list 152 places to adopt a dog in Tennessee: 89 animal shelters and 63 rescue groups, of which 5 work with a single breed.

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Yes: Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus, Yorkshire Terrier Rescue, WTCARES, Welsh Terrier Rescue only, The Malinois Ranch Rescue and Rehoming poodles and rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.