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Published on January 17, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 4 perfect puppies to adopt now in NashvillePhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right by browsing through adorable pups near you! There are dozens of puppies up for adoption right here in Nashville.

Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of puppies near you.

(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.)


Caleb, coonhound mix

Caleb is a male coonhound puppy being kept at Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.

Caleb plays well with others, and he'll get along great with your cats, dogs and children. He already has had all of his shots. He has mastered his house-training etiquette.

Notes from Caleb's caretakers:

Caleb came to rescue from a shelter in Northern Tennessee. He had been dumped there basically due to "failure to thrive." An X-ray revealed that he had a diaphragmatic Hernia: A hole in his diaphragm, and most of his abdominal organs were up in his chest cavity. His intestines were wrapped around his heart. We took him and operated on him. It was a very tricky surgery. Caleb's heart stopped beating twice while he was on the table. Well, angels were watching over him that day, and he has made a complete recovery and is now a typical puppy and loves to play, snuggle, nap romp, eat and have the time of his life. He has grown and gained a ton of weight, and now weighs close to 40 pounds. 

Apply to adopt Caleb today at Petfinder.

Tootsie, chihuahua mix

Tootsie is a sweet female chihuahua puppy being kept at Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.

Tootsie will get along great with children, cats or dogs. She has been vaccinated.

Tootsie's current caretakers say:

Tootsie is one of the affectionately named puppies that were born into rescue when it was discovered that their mama was pregnant coming out of a hoarding case. They’ve been raised in a wonderful foster home surrounded by other dogs, kids and lots of loving family. They are happy, healthy and sweet little pups! Mom is likely a Chihuahua mix and daddy may have had some Dachshund in him. 

Read more about how to adopt Tootsie on Petfinder.

Rugrats, mixed breed

Rugrats is a sweet male mixed breed puppy staying at Alpha Omega Animal Rescue.

Rugrats is friendly as can be — he's happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and kids. His vaccinations are up to date.

Rugrats' current caretakers say:

Rugrats is what they call us! Me and my five siblings have just gotten into this rescue. We miss our mom and are very unsure why she is not with us. But our foster mom says everything is going to be just fine and soowe will all find families of our own.

Read more about how to adopt Rugrats on Petfinder.

Capree, shepherd mix

Capree is a female shepherd puppy currently housed at Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.

Capree is the life of the party — she's happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and kids. Her vaccinations are up to date.

Here's what Capree's friends at Big Fluffy Dog Rescue think of her:

This cutie is smart, snuggly and sweet. Capree is about 4 months old, she is making amazing progress with potty training and is almost there. I’ve never been able to teach a puppy anything but sit, but this girl knows down. She is vetted and ready to go anywhere BFDR goes and is currently being fostered in Nashville! 

Read more about how to adopt Capree on Petfinder.


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