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Nashville Humane Association

Animal shelter in Nashville, TN

The Nashville Humane Association (NHA), incorporated in 1946 to protect the well-being of animals in Davidson County, is one of the oldest service organizations in Nashville.
We are committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation, & promoting the humane treatment of animals.

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Email adoption@nashvillehumane.org
Phone (615) 352-1010
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Address
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
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213 Oceola Avenue

Nashville, TN 37205

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Nashville Humane Association

We'll also keep you updated on Dimples's adoption status with email updates.
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Dimples

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Stanton's adoption status with email updates.
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Stanton

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Angel Bagels 's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel Bagels

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Licorice's adoption status with email updates.
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Licorice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dijon's adoption status with email updates.
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Dijon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Bridget's adoption status with email updates.
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Bridget

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Socks's adoption status with email updates.
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Socks

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Nashville, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Nashville (Davidson county) as well as surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Please view this page for the adoption process
https://nashvillehumane.org/adoption/adoption-process/

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NHA

https://nashvillehumane.org/give/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Nashville Humane Association

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We'll also keep you updated on Pepsi JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepsi JuM

Rottweiler

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sunflower's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunflower

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Columbia, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jackson/Jax's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackson/Jax

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Shelbyville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Magnolia

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Dickson, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow JuM

Labrador Retriever/Whippet

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on vccvvter435's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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vccvvter435

Dogo Argentino

Female, Puppy
MURFREESBORO, TN

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