Rescue DirectoryTennessee Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Directory
Find dog and cat rescues, equine and farm animal rescues, wildlife organizations, and sanctuaries serving Tennessee.
Browse by the animals an organization helps or the care it provides. Each listing includes its location, focus, services, and official website so you can learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting its work.An organization may appear in more than one category when its programs overlap. Animal shelters are listed separately in our Animal Shelter Directory.
Dog Rescues
Organizations rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption programs.
Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.
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Location: Nashville, Tennessee; also operates in Los Angeles, California
Category: Dog Rescues
Focus: Overcrowded shelter rescue · Overlooked dogs · Mothers and puppies · Medical casesWags and Walks rescues dogs from overcrowded shelters and helps them find permanent homes through its adoption centers and placement programs. Its work includes bully breeds, mothers with puppies, and dogs needing medical care, alongside public education and rescue advocacy.
Cat Rescues
Organizations rescuing, caring for, and rehoming cats through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption. Some also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for community cats.
Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.
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We haven’t added an organization to this category in Tennessee yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues.
Equine & Farm Animal Rescues
Organizations rescuing horses, donkeys, and other farm animals from neglect, abandonment, and unsafe situations. Services may include medical care, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and permanent sanctuary.
Listings identify whether the organization offers adoption, lifelong care, or both.
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Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Equine rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term sanctuary
Focus: Horses in need · Recovery care · Sanctuary · Community educationBoo’s Equine Rescue helps unwanted and at-risk horses through rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term sanctuary care. Community activities, including Yoga with Horses, offer opportunities to connect with horses and support the organization’s work.
Donations and volunteers help sustain daily care.
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Location: Leoma, Tennessee
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Donkey rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary
Focus: Abused, neglected, and abandoned donkeys · Medical care · Donkey welfare educationCash’s Crew Rescue provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary for donkeys affected by abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Its educational work helps people understand donkey behavior, emotional needs, and responsible care. Donations and sponsorships support rescued residents.
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Location: Hohenwald, Tennessee
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues
Focus: At-risk horses · Slaughter prevention · Medical rehabilitation · Equine welfareHorse Plus Humane Society rescues horses affected by neglect, abuse, and the slaughter pipeline. Its work includes veterinary treatment and rehabilitation, with extended recovery support for horses requiring complex care.
The organization operates an equine veterinary hospital and promotes equine welfare through education and direct rescue work.
Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Organizations providing permanent care for animals who need lifelong protection, including seniors and animals with medical, behavioral, or trauma-related needs.
Some also offer adoption or forever foster programs for suitable animals.
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Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Equine rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term sanctuary
Focus: Horses in need · Recovery care · Sanctuary · Community educationBoo’s Equine Rescue helps unwanted and at-risk horses through rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term sanctuary care. Community activities, including Yoga with Horses, offer opportunities to connect with horses and support the organization’s work.
Donations and volunteers help sustain daily care.
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Location: Leoma, Tennessee
Category: Equine & Farm Animal Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Donkey rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary
Focus: Abused, neglected, and abandoned donkeys · Medical care · Donkey welfare educationCash’s Crew Rescue provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary for donkeys affected by abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Its educational work helps people understand donkey behavior, emotional needs, and responsible care. Donations and sponsorships support rescued residents.
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Location: Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Category: Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Permanent sanctuary and Forever Foster Home network
Focus: Senior dogs · Elderly and disabled dogs · Lifelong veterinary and daily careOld Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary provides permanent care for senior dogs through its sanctuary and Forever Foster Home network. Its work includes coordinating lifelong veterinary support and daily care for dogs with age-related and other additional needs.
The organization also educates the public about senior dog care and collaborates with other rescues to support senior placements.
Wildlife & Nature Conservation
Organizations supporting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, public education, habitat protection, or species conservation.
Services vary. Listings distinguish wildlife rehabilitation and release from permanent care and conservation work.
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We haven’t added an organization to this category in Tennessee yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant wildlife organizations.
Before contacting an organization
Adoption requirements, service areas, and intake availability vary. Please contact the organization directly to confirm its current programs and whether it can help with your situation.