Tennessee

We mostly pull dogs from shelter but do occasionally take surrendered pets to keep them out of shelters. All pets are given an exam, spay / neuter, fully vaccinated and heartworm checked, put on monthly preventatives and basic obedience and housebreaking is begun. We work with other rescues that have the same processes and screening we do and can transfer dogs to them if they have approved adopters. Our ultimate goal is to remove as many pets from shelter situations as possible and place them in forever homes.

Millington Animal Safe Haven is a group of volunteers in Millington, Tennessee and the surrounding areas who are devoted to loving and saving dogs! Dogs are special beings that God placed here to be "man's best friend". They give unconditional love to humans all over the world! We welcome those that want to participate in our mission to love, save, heal and find a "forever home" for each of our rescued pups. We foster them in our homes so we know their personalities and where they will fit in with a new family! MASH pledges to always tell the absolute truth about our dogs ready for adoptionl!! Mission and Vision Statement: "A righteous man regards the life of his animals." (Proverbs 12:10) The Millington Animal Safe Haven 2020 Vision carries with it promise and devotion to the dogs we save and care for in our homes and at MASH. This vision is based on the work of our body of volunteers. MASH is supported by every volunteer's pledge to dog rescue and our individual actions are freely given to achieve our belief that we have a duty to provide loving and humane care and treatment for one of God's great gifts to mankind, the devoted and loyal family dog. Our Vision will be accomplished through the following: I. Establish a site to provide safe haven; a place for secure intake of rescued dogs where love is given as each dog's specific needs are identified and care is given as work is done to find each dog a "forever home". II. Secure a place for Millington Animal Safe Haven's rescued dogs, volunteer workers and prospective families to come together. A place where life is positive, uplifting and fun. A comfortable environment for people and dogs to play, meet and greet. III. M.A.S.H. will work to raise public awareness by communications, fundraising, public functions, adoption days and working in coordination with other local groups in the City of Millington and the surrounding areas to advance the needs of dogs identified by this mission. We will focus on providing humane treatment and "forever" homes for the rescued dogs in need. Millington Animal Safe Haven-MASH will work to increase sponsorships, donations and build the number of volunteers/foster homes to care for the needy dogs now and in the future.

We partner with rescue groups and shelters across the South to rehome southern dogs with loving families. Loyal and loving dogs turn up every day in Southern shelters, as owners turn them in or they’re found roaming the streets after being dumped. To the best of our abilities, we evaluate all our goldens’ temperaments and suitability for living with other dogs, cats, and children. Their health is checked, and we make sure they are up-to-date on all shots and spayed or neutered. Then we place them in loving foster homes until they find their very own family. Our goal is to meet the needs of each dog as an individual and to assure proper placement in a loving forever home.

Happy Paws Kitten Rescue is a licensed organization dedicated to care for, provide medical treatment, and re-home homeless, abandoned, and abused cats in East Tennessee. We are also dedicated to promoting proper care of animals through community education and to strengthening the human-animal bond. All of our cats live in a cage free indoor environment. They are fed a grain free diet and get lots of love and attention. We spoil our fur babies. For every cat that is adopted out, it opens additional room for another life to be saved.

Stray Connection is a small organization of private foster homes (no shelter or store-front) that takes in kittens/cats from shelters outside of Knoxville that are typically high-kill, low-funded. These cats are brought to Knoxville where they receive the necessary vet care. Because our cats live in private homes, we know them well. It is our mission to make the best match of the cat's personality and individual needs with an approved adopter.

Last Chance Pet Rescue, Inc was formed to aid in the rescue of animals held in Animal Control TN that must euthanize and to locate affordable spay/neuter options for individual's pets in Dickson County TN

Open Heart Rescue is a small non-profit NO Kill rescue located in Middle TN in the city of Cookeville. We rescue urgent, last hour dogs in Kill Shelters and place them in permanent safe homes. It is our Mission to save as many desperate animals as we can.

started 10 yrs ago b/c another shelter abandom approx 20 dogs. We rescued the "throw away dogs/puppies" that people just left on side rds to fend for themselves.

I have moved to TN from VT and near me and I need to move dogs out of TN. I have been doing grooming and rescue since 1989 and have found a huge need here in TN as dog's have a really bad life. The shelter I get calls from has over 700 dog's and they won't advertise on petfinder or anywhere to help them get a forever home. I also have a fenced yard and many dog's are placed in it when I am not home. I usually end up with very preg moms or moms and newborns. I will always have pups until 8 wks and at least 2 sets of vacc and dewormed a couple of times before ever leaving and mom's get spayed. If I get the pups a little older I will have s/n if over 12 wks.