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Puppies and dogs in Tennessee

Looking for a puppy or dog in Tennessee? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a dog in Tennessee

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Tennessee. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Faedira

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Morristown, TN
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Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Merle Weight: 59 Age: 2yrs 0mths 2wks
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Izzy

Poodle (Standard)/Great Pyrenees

Female, 1 yr
Pulaski, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE IZZY HER FOREVER HOME! Meey Izzy! This beautiful 64 pound beautiful 1 year old Poodle/Great Pryrensees mix is ready to leave paw prints on someone"s heart!  Izzy has so much love to give and so much life ahead of Her! She's a friendly, sweet girl who gets along with: Other dogs, Cats and Children and there's more good news she is HOUSE TRAINED!! She's at that perfect age where she's ready for adventures, playtime, belly rubs, and all the love a family can give. Izzy doesn't need the perfect family, just one that will love her, cherish her, and promise to never give up on her. WHO'S READY TO MAKE IZZY PART OF THEIR FAMILY FOREVER!! ##2884805##
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Chewbacca -4952-Greenville, SC

Boston Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Chewbacca is an old soul in a young body.  He has good recall.  He mostly enjoys cuddling and being cuddled and following his foster siter around.  He also enjoys a good round of fetch.  He likes other dogs and is indifferent about the cat.  He likes to sit with people in the car to ride.  He likes people and kids.  He has some seperation anxiety but only for about 10. minutes.   Adoption fee is $375. which includes microchip registration.  Adoption fee is $375.00 which includes microchip registration.  ##2861597##
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Dr Pepper

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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The doctor is in! With an extremely squishable face and an adorable expression, Dr. Pepper knows it will not be hard to win you over to his side. There is nothing better than a visit from the doctor to make you feel good, so come on down to meet him!{goodWithDogs: yes}
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Betty and Wilma+

Rat Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female
Columbia, TN
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(when grown) -
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Available dogs are met by appointment only and pre-approved adopters ONLY.Our dogs are currently in a foster homes which can answer your questions better than anyone else. We promise our fosters that we will qualify all potential adopters before we ask them to communicate with potential adopters.The application is the first step. Pleae complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/You will be contacted if further information is needed.  We are 100% volunteer powered. Volunteers process the applications and need time above their personal needs and full-time jobs to process the apps.Please have patience. We do not have any paid staff members. Our adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, HW check, and microchip. Russell Rescue dogs are fostered in the Middle Tennessee area. We do not ship/transport our dogs, so the approved adopter must be willing to travel to Tennessee. Russell Rescue will try to first place our rescue dogs locally or in surrounding states.Russell Rescue is not open to the public for visiting hours. We do not have a physical location of our own. You can text our team if you need assistance with your app or have questions about your app status: 502-805-7786.November 2, 2026, 1:35 am
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Sammy

Labrador Retriever/Great Dane

Male, 4 mos
Maryville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Shelters & rescues in Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Tennessee. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Animal Harbor

56 Nor-Nan Rd, Winchester, TN 37398

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Heather's House of Hounds

1147 Knights Church Road, Decherd, TN 37324

Pet Types: dogs

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My New Best Friend Pet Rescue

207 fairview st, Estill springs, TN 37330

Pet Types: dogs

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Tullahoma Animal Shelter

942 Maplewood Ave, (P.O. Box 807), Tullahoma, TN 37388

Pet Types: dogs

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Cosmo's Rescue

TULLAHOMA, TN 37388

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hambrick Animals

301 Wilson Ave, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Animals Rescue and Adoption Center

1980 Fayetteville Hwy, LYNCHBURG, TN 37352

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Break Pet Rescue

214 Scenic Rd., Normandy, TN 37360

Pet Types: dogs

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Coffee County Humane Society

P.O. Box 252, Manchester, TN 37349

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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