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Dog rescues and shelters near Knoxville, TN

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Knoxville

32within 50 miles
23shelters
9rescue groups

There are 32 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 2 to 46 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Knoxville

2

Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus

Knoxville, TN · 6 mi away · Rescue group · Doberman
3.931 reviews
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4

Cyns Waystation

Knoxville, TN · 6 mi away · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
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12

Sevier Animal Care Center

Sevierville, TN · 20 mi away · Rescue group
4.54 reviews
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24

For Pet's Sake Animal Rescue

Morristown, TN · 39 mi away · Animal shelter
5.012 reviews
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29

Fur Paws

Newport, TN · 43 mi away · Rescue group
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Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Knoxville, TN?

There are 32 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Knoxville. The closest is Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville, about 2 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Knoxville?

23 animal shelters and 9 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 1 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.