Tennessee Animal Shelters

382 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    St. Francis Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 266
    Erin, TN 37061

    Located in Houston County

    931-289-4858
    Details
    Sullivan County Humane Society / Kingsport Animal Shelter
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 992
    Kingsport, TN 37662

    Located in Sullivan County

    423-247-1671
    Details
    Sumner County Dog Pound
    635 Long Hollow Pike
    Gallatin, TN 37066

    Located in Sumner County

    615-452-2400
    Details
    Sunny Meadows...Safe Haven for Pets
    4066 New Getwell Rd
    Memphis, TN 38118

    Located in Shelby County

    901-363-7233
    Details
    SUNRISE MINIATURE HORSE RESCUE
    Rescue Organization
    Mason,Tn
    Mason, TN 38049

    Located in Tipton County

    901-643-9355
    Details
    Sweet Haven Pet Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    19 Larkspur Ave
    Lebanon, TN 37090

    Located in Smith County

    615-679-5727
    Details
    Sweetwater City Pound
    P.O. Box 267
    Sweetwater, TN 37874

    Located in Monroe County

    Details
    Team Memphis Rescue and Support
    Rescue Organization
    8874 Walnut Ridge Loop
    Memphis, TN 38018
    Details
    Tender Heart Canine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    887 Old Celina Highway
    Allons, TN 38541

    Located in Overton County

    931-823-8218
    Details
    Tennessee Animal League
    89 S. Crest Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37404

    Located in Hamilton County

    Details
    Tennessee Doberman Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Unlisted Street Address
    Hendersonville, TN 37075

    Located in Sumner County

    Details
    Tennessee Humane Animal League / Pet Placement Center
    5975 Dayton Blvd
    Chattanooga, TN 37415

    Located in Hamilton County

    (423) 877-0738
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Tennessee

    Tennessee has 382 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 68 counties. The mix is fairly even between animal shelters and rescue organizations. Memphis has more than any other Tennessee city, followed by Knoxville and Chattanooga. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in Tennessee, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.

    Tennessee has 382 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Memphis has more than anywhere else in Tennessee, followed by Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Shelby, Hamilton and Knox counties have the most, though listings reach 68 of Tennessee's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

    More in Tennessee

    Lost pets in Tennessee Reported missing by their owners
    SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH

      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

      Tennessee Shelters By City
      HAVE YOU SEEN ME?
      Lost Dog in Lebanon, TN
      Waylon

      Lost since 2026-06-04

      From Lebanon

      View Details
      View All Lost Dogs
      FOUND PET
      Found Dog in Panama City Beach, FL
      Found Pet

      Found on 2025-11-17

      Located in Panama City Beach

      View Details
      View All Found Dogs
      NEEDS A NEW HOME
      A pet owner handing their dog's leash to a new adopter on a neighborhood sidewalk

      Place your pet with someone you meet and choose yourself.

      Rehome a Pet
      Have a litter? List for adoption
      Missing a shelter or rescue?

      Help us get the word out about more shelters and rescues nationwide.

      Submit Here
      dog adopt

      Pets For Adoption

      Search all animals available for adoption in your area. Give a dog or cat forever home today.

      ADOPT A PET