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Vanguard Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Athens, TN

We are Vanguard Animal Rescue and ran by myself, Christi LaRue and my husband of 23 years, Darren LaRue. We have always owned dogs and taken dogs in that were lost and found either their original homes or new homes. We decided to be more official and open our own rescue and do what we love most which is help animals in need. We live on 6 fenced in acres and have multiple locations on our property for animals. We currently own 6 dogs, 2 cats, 2 goats, and lots of chickens, ducks, and turkeys. We also currently have 19 rescues that are available for adoption as well as 2 that we are holding for 2 homeless men that are getting their lives back on track.

Contact Christi LaRue
Email clarue@vanguardanimalrescue.org
Phone (423) 482-4757
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Athens, TN 37303
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Jan

Boston Terrier/Cane Corso

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Athens, TN
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Sam

Boston Terrier/Cane Corso

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Athens, TN
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Samson

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Athens, TN

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  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
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Max

Rhodesian Ridgeback/Bullmastiff

Male, Adult
Blue Ridge, GA
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Momma

Boxer

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Blue Ridge, GA
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Freya

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 mos
Athens, TN
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Boo

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 9 mos
Knoxville, TN
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Clawbert Einstein

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Knoxville, TN
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Venture

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Chattanooga, TN

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