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Available Dogs & Cats

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Dogs

Dogs and puppies, rescued by RARE and ready for adoption.

Cute Kittens

Cats

Cats and kittens, rescued by RARE and ready for adoption.

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Small Animals

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs, rescued by RARE and ready for adoption.

RARE Adoption Process

How to Adopt

Details about adopting a dog, cat, or other animals from RARE.

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Home for christmas

417 days.

Jenny is our next home for Christmas feature! She has been with us since July 2023. 417 days with little interest.

 

Jenny came to us with demodex mange; her skin was cracked and irritated and her fur had fallen out in patches. We immediately started her on medication and she quickly healed and has turned into the most gorgeous girl!

She is an adorable 2.5-year-old petite Shepherd mix, weighing in at 44 pounds full-grown. Jenny is full of love for her people and makes a loyal companion. While she can be a little shy with new faces at first, she warms up quickly and always lets you know when someone’s at the door or on the property. 

Jenny loves to run and play, especially in a fenced yard where she can safely enjoy her favorite toys, like her beloved rope and jolly ball. She would be an amazing companion for someone who loves to be outdoors and cuddling on the couch! She loves to play with other dogs and would thrive with a friendly, well-balanced canine buddy or would also love to be the only dog so she could get all of your attention.

This intelligent girl is both athletic and cuddly — the perfect mix of playtime energy and cozy snuggles. If you’re looking for a smart, active, and affectionate pup, Jenny could be the one for you!  Let’s get this girl home for Christmas!

HOME for Christmas

We have several dogs who have been with us a long time. 

Some have spent the majority of their lives in our program.

This fall, we're launching our Home for Christmas campaign and featuring these dogs in the hopes that they will spend this holiday season with their forever families. 

Animals Need Your Support Today!

RARE News

Dogs for adoption and foster

Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE) is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization based in middle Tennessee with a mission to rescue neglected and abandoned animals in rural areas with extreme overpopulation of companion animals.

We accomplish our mission by :​​
  • Finding fosters and adopters in more populated/metropolitan areas
  • Providing spay/neuter assistance 
  • Transport - Working with rescue partners nationally in order to save a higher quantity of animals more rapidly than we can find fosters and adopters for locally
  • Providing education within communities and schools 
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