11 Reputable Dog Rescues in Knox County, Tennessee (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Knox County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Tennessee here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Knoxville

    Founded in 1885 to dedicate lifesaving programs and resources. Pets are available for adoption through petfinder.com. Adoption fees include an exam by a Veterinarian, spay or neuter, a free follow-up wellness visit at a partner veterinary clinic, microchip, initial vaccinations, dewormer and preventatives.

    Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is a no-kill shelter.

  2. Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Knoxville

    The Mission Statement of Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue: “TVGRR is a non-profit organization (501c3) which relies totally on donations from adopters, friends, family, and all Golden lovers. Each year TVGRR places approximately 150 Goldens and Golden Mixes in forever homes; which equates to approximately 2,700 dogs rescued since 1997.

    When TVGRR receives a Golden/Golden Mixes, whether received by owner release or acquired by a shelter, they are evaluated for medical needs, checked for heart and intestinal parasites, spayed/neutered, current on all required vaccinations, micro-chipped, and given heart-worm and flea preventatives. We strive to have each Golden Retriever/Mix evaluated in a foster home, discovering the temperament and behavior of the dog.

    Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (TVGRR) group was formed in July 1997:

    To facilitate the adoption of displaced and unwanted Golden Retrievers and Golden Mixes;
    To provide a good quality of life for homeless Golden Retrievers and Golden Mixes;
    To educate the public in responsible dog ownership; and
    To reduce the abuse and neglect of unwanted Goldens through rehabilitation and adoption.

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  3. Small Breed Rescue of East TN

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Knoxville

    The Mission Statement of Small Breed Rescue of East TN: “Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc. (SBRET) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills. All of our dogs live with foster families in the Knoxville, TN area and we do not have a shelter facility.”

  4. The Stray Connection

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Knoxville

  5. SOS Beagle Rescue Inc.

  6. Belly Rubs Basset Rescue

  7. Young – Williams Animal Center

    8. The Mission Statement of Young – Williams Animal Center: “A home for every pet”

    Young – Williams Animal Center is a no-kill shelter.

  8. Adopt A Golden Knoxville

    9. The Mission Statement of Adopt A Golden Knoxville: “Adopt a Golden Knoxville`s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home pure bred and mixed Golden Retrievers that need homes.  AGK is a volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations.  100% of monies raised go to the dogs to cover their medical care, food, any necessary behavioral training and special needs transport. 

     

    Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical needs or age, will receive an evaluation, spay/neutering services, veterinary care, behavioral training if required, and safe passage into a permanent loving home. In addition to providing those services, Adopt a Golden Knoxville is intent on educating and assisting the East Tennessee general public regarding responsible pet ownership, spay/neutering, obedience training, and veterinary/specialists referrals. Adopt A Golden is also dedicated in educating the public of the issues with puppy mills.”

  9. Fighting For The Bullys Pit Bull Rescue

    10. The Mission Statement of Fighting For The Bullys Pit Bull Rescue: ”

    We are a fierce and determined army that have dedicated our heart and soul to saving our beloved Bully breeds. We search shelters in need of assistance to get their Bullys off of death row.

     

     

    We believe all Bullys have good in them and we intend to help educate the public to the pure awesomeness of this breed! Pit Bulls are among the highest number of dogs being killed in our shelters nationwide. It is a… true travesty that so many never get a second chance. Fighting For The Bullys Pit Bull Rescue is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers that wholeheartedly believe education is the key to alleviating the injustices done to this breed. Our work is never done, our homes are never quiet, and our wallets are never full! Still, we will continue to fight

    the fight…will you join us? Adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer with a local a Pit Bull Rescue!

    Please, get out there and help us make a difference”

  10. Dragon`s Dream Rescue

    11. The Mission Statement of Dragon`s Dream Rescue: “Our mission at Dragons Dream is to keep the the annual euthanasia rate of dogs as low as possible. We strive to prevent dogs from ever entering shelters and to spay/ neuter as many dogs as possible.”

  11. RescuesForJoJo

    12. The Mission Statement of RescuesForJoJo: “To make a donation to RescuesForJoJo, please use our PayPal address at rescuesforjojo@yahoo.com.

    Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rescuesforjojo

    Visit our website at www.rescuesforjojo.org

     

    We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization. RescuesForJoJo (RFJ) was founded to help rescue shelter dogs in need. Our group focuses more on the “undesirables” in the shelter; medically fragile, injured, abused, and breed or color specific dogs who would, otherwise, be looked over and euthanized through no fault of their own.

    RFJ receives dogs from high kill shelters. We depend solely upon the help of pre-approved fosters.

    Before our dogs are approved for placement, they are fostered and vetted. Vetting includes appropriate vaccinations, testing for heartform, spaying or neutering and, sometimes, other surgery. When the dog is ready for placement, applications are reviewed to find the best”