Pet Adoption In The La Vergne-Smyrna Area: New Pets Added This Week
Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization. During the coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.
Across Tennessee, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for an adorable new family member is at Metro Animal Care And Control, where A306093 the dog is waiting patiently, or another local animal shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Envy, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
Envy
Name: Envy
Species: Cat
Location: Project Felix, PO Box 861, Nolensville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "This beautiful girl Envy was born 10/2018. She came to us with her 5 babies as a baby herself from..." Learn more
FREYA
Name: FREYA
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
A306093
Name: A306093
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
HALEY
Name: HALEY
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
LUCKY CHARM
Name: LUCKY CHARM
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
BOB
Name: BOB
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
BUCK
Name: BUCK
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
GEOFFREY
Name: GEOFFREY
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
FREDDIE
Name: FREDDIE
Species: Dog
Location: Metro Animal Care And Control, 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Bo
Name: Bo
Species: Dog
Location: Spca Of Tennessee, P.O. Box 1014, Brentwood, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Bo is a 8 year old Black Lab that he was used for hunting. The guy who has him is..." Learn more
Charlie
Name: Charlie
Species: Dog
Location: Spca Of Tennessee, P.O. Box 1014, Brentwood, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "FOSTER HOME NEEDED!!!Charlie is a 1 year old Lab mix. He is good with children and other dogs, cats. He..." Learn more
Jake
Name: Jake
Species: Dog
Location: Spca Of Tennessee, P.O. Box 1014, Brentwood, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Jake is 2-3 years old Jack Russell Terrier mix. He is good with children and other dogs. He is great..." Learn more
General Lee
Name: General Lee
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "General Lee is a senior cat who has been together with Annie Mae for almost their entire lives. They are..." Learn more
Watson
Name: Watson
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 140898, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "My name is Watson - aren’t I handsome? One stroke of my bunny-soft fur and playful nature and you would..." Learn more
Quick
Name: Quick
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "Quick is a friendly and social 1-year-old female who was rescued from a life outside. She spends her days napping..." Learn more
Dickens
Name: Dickens
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 140898, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "My name is Dickens. I’m not quite 6 years old. I came to my foster home along with my two..." Learn more
Pollyanna
Name: Pollyanna
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 140898, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "My name is Pollyanna. I’m not quite 6 years old. I came to my foster home along with my two..." Learn more
Charlie
Name: Charlie
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, 719 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: "This handsome fella is looking for a lucky break. At 11 years old, Charlie and his kitty sibling Sophie found..." Learn more
Spot
Name: Spot
Species: Dog
Location: Life House Animal Refuge And Rehabilitation, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, English Springer Spaniel Great Dane Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "This is spot he is the sweetest big boy. He is so well behaved and can sit , shake does..." Learn more
Pepper
Name: Pepper
Species: Dog
Location: Life House Animal Refuge And Rehabilitation, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Pepper is about 18 weeks old good with kids and dogs . Playful puppy Pepper’s adoption fee is $350 and..." Learn more
Athena
Name: Athena
Species: Dog
Location: Life House Animal Refuge And Rehabilitation, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "This sweet girl is Athena she is about 6 months old .good with dogs and kidsAthena ‘s adoption fee..." Learn more
Lady Bird
Name: Lady Bird
Species: Dog
Location: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Hound
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Weighing in at a whopping 80lbs, this girl is all LOVE! She is a 9 year old hound mix who..." Learn more
Kenu
Name: Kenu
Species: Dog
Location: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Shiba Inu
Description: "Kenu is a Shiba Inu. He is very sweet and hopes to find a forever home soon. He loves to..." Learn more
Mork
Name: Mork
Species: Dog
Location: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Basset Hound Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Mork was found as a stray and is very happy to be safe at the sanctuary! He had bad flea..." Learn more
Phoebe
Name: Phoebe
Species: Dog
Location: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Jack Russell Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Phoebe is a 12 year old Jack Russel mix. She has great big ears and a great big heart. She..." Learn more
Jingles
Name: Jingles
Species: Dog
Location: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Maltese
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Jingles is sweet as can be! She is an extra little Maltese who would love a home of her own...." Learn more
Hedwig
Name: Hedwig
Species: Dog
Location: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, West Highland White Terrier / Westie
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "This beautiful Westie, doing her best imitation of a rabbit, has joined our Old Friends family! Hedwig has plenty of..." Learn more
Apollo
Name: Apollo
Species: Dog
Location: Life House Animal Refuge And Rehabilitation, Mount Juliet, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Great Dane
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Looking for a foster or a home for big boy Apollo he is good with dogs better with female dogs..." Learn more
DINGUS
Name: DINGUS
Species: Dog
Location: Rutherford County P Dot Aw Dot S, 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Great Dane Mix
BUDDY
Name: BUDDY
Species: Dog
Location: Rutherford County P Dot Aw Dot S, 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
BRIDGETTE
Name: BRIDGETTE
Species: Cat
Location: Rutherford County P Dot Aw Dot S, 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
CARDI
Name: CARDI
Species: Cat
Location: Rutherford County P Dot Aw Dot S, 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Mickey
Name: Mickey
Species: Dog
Location: East Can Community Action Network, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Beagle
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Mickey is up for adoption!! He is now neutered and has had all of his shots. He’s good with cats..." Learn more
Jack
Name: Jack
Species: Cat
Location: Nashville Cat Rescue, 545 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: "Hi, my name is Jack. Don’t you think I’m a handsome boy? I’m sad today because my owner, who I..." Learn more
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Name: Cornelius Vanderbilt
Species: Cat
Location: Fluff, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This is one brilliant boy! So brilliant he made it all the way to one of the most prestigious universities..." Learn more
Walter
Name: Walter
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleWalter is equal parts handsome,..." Learn more
Riesling
Name: Riesling
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleMeet the Wine Litter!! These..." Learn more
Shiraz
Name: Shiraz
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleMeet the Wine Litter!! These..." Learn more
Hartley
Name: Hartley
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleMeet Hartley! This handsome pup..." Learn more
Lincoln
Name: Lincoln
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleMeet Lincoln! This smiley guy..." Learn more
Ziggy
Name: Ziggy
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Basset Hound Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleAre you ready for this..." Learn more
Merlot
Name: Merlot
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Walks, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "**This dog is available for adoption in the Nashville, TN area**Nashville adoption application: https://www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application-nashvilleMeet the Wine Litter!! These..." Learn more
Hurley
Name: Hurley
Species: Dog
Location: Crossroads Campus, 707 Monroe, Nashville, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: "I'm an unusual looking mix with an unusually easy going personality. My name is Hurley and I am a year..." Learn more
Esmeralda
Name: Esmeralda
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Esmeralda is a 7 year old tabby who needs a new life. She is an owner surrender because she needs..." Learn more
Fraction
Name: Fraction
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Meet Fraction! This is an older gal who can't see very well. But she doesn't let that affect her much...." Learn more
Chewie
Name: Chewie
Species: Dog
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Giant Schnauzer
Mr. Lovey
Name: Mr. Lovey
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Himalayan
Description: "The best things come in pairs! Like fabulous floofy cats that just want to love you and share your couch...." Learn more
Buddy
Name: Buddy
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Description: "The best things come in pairs! Like fabulous floofy cats that just want to love you and share your couch...." Learn more
Jasmine
Name: Jasmine
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Jasmine is a beautiful 7 month old kitten who is so lovable. She was surrendered because her owner had health..." Learn more
Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum
Name: Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Come they told me...home with you!! Pa rum pum pum pum ...will make your heart beat like a drum.She..." Learn more
Rinne
Name: Rinne
Species: Dog
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees
Good With: Dogs
Description: "Meet Rinnie!This giant fluffy girl is so sweet and gentle. She is pretty timid and unsure of herself on..." Learn more
Walter
Name: Walter
Species: Dog
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
Description: "Meet Walter!Walter is handsome and gorgeous and all things stunning to look at, but Walter needs training. He's basically..." Learn more
Jazzy Jeff
Name: Jazzy Jeff
Species: Cat
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Piper
Name: Piper
Species: Rabbit
Location: Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
Sadie
Name: Sadie
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Support And Placement Rescue, Franklin, TN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle
Description: "Sadie is a young...we think probably 2 years old....beagle mix that is mixedwith a bunch of spunk and personality!..." Learn more
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