
Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Nashville.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Cooper, mixed breed
Cooper is a male mixed breed dog being cared for at Alpha Omega Animal Rescue.
Cooper is happy to keep company with kids, dogs or cats. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He is neutered and vaccinated.
From Cooper's current caretaker:
Cooper is a fun, energetic, loyal boy.
Read more about Cooper on Petfinder.
Bella, German shepherd
Bella is a female German shepherd dog in the care of Middle Tennessee German Shepherd Rescue.
Bella will get along great with other dogs. She has been vaccinated and spayed. Have no fear: She is already house-trained.
Read more about Bella on Petfinder.
Trixie, Anatolian shepherd mix
Trixie is a female Anatolian shepherd mix in the care of Alpha Omega Animal Rescue.
Trixie gets along well with other dogs and cats. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She already has had all of her shots, and she's spayed.
Here's what Trixie's friends at Alpha Omega Animal Rescue think of her:
The home I crave is one that has a lot of outside land that I can run free on. I absolutely can not be an indoor-only dog. I am a great girl to have around.
Apply to adopt Trixie today at Petfinder.
Melba, American Staffordshire terrier
Melba is a female American Staffordshire terrier dog being cared for at Pittie in Pink.
Melba is happy to keep company with cats, dogs and children. Good news: She's already house-trained. She is spayed, and she has had all her shots. Melba is a special needs pet, so please inquire about her specific care requirements.
Read more about Melba on Petfinder.
Custer, border collie mix
Custer is a handsome male border collie mix being cared for at Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.
Custer is a social butterfly — he gets along well with cats, dogs and kids. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. He is neutered and vaccinated.
Custer's current caretakers say:
He is looking for exciting new things in his life. He wants to please and is looking for a family who wants a highly trainable, very friendly dog.
Read more about Custer on Petfinder.
Cashmere, husky mix
Cashmere is a sweet male husky mix being cared for at Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.
Cashmere is happy to keep company with children, cats or dogs. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. He's neutered, and he has had all his shots.
Read more about Cashmere on Petfinder.
Rolo, hound mix
Rolo is a charming male hound mix in the care of Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.
Rolo is happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. He is already house-trained. He's already neutered and vaccinated.
Notes from Rolo's caretakers:
Rolo loves his people almost as much as he loves to romp around the yard and play fetch!
Read more about Rolo on Petfinder.
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