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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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Adoptable pets at Nashville Humane Association

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

Dachshund

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cameo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cameo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Redbone Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Basset Hound

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

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

Beagle

Male, 2 mos
Nashville, TN
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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

Abandoned Angels Rescue

P. O. Box 1554,
Franklin, TN 37064

Nashville Schnauzer Rescue

Nashville, TN 37203

Keely's Friends Dog Rescue

Goodlettsville, TN 37072

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

Cattle Dog/German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, Adult
columbia, TN
We'll also keep you updated on fdfg324's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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fdfg324

Pekingese

Female, Puppy
MURFREESBORO, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Oliver

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Dickson, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Denny's adoption status with email updates.
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Denny

Pug

Male, 12 yrs 8 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Kenai juM's adoption status with email updates.
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Kenai juM

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chance - CP's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance - CP

Chihuahua

Male
Columbia, TN

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