PAWS of Rutherford County, TN

01/12/2025

Do you recognize any of these kitties? Let us know!

All of the stray animals currently at PAWS can be viewed on our site, so be sure to check if you're looking for a missing pet!
https://secured.rutherfordcountytn.gov/paws/Stray.aspx

01/10/2025

Need some good news to warm your heart on this chilly day? Baby, our longest resident, was finally adopted last night! 🥰We hope this sweet girl enjoys a wonderful life with her new family!🐶💙

⚠And just a reminder that PAWS is closed to the public today and tomorrow due to inclement weather. ☃We expect to resume normal hours on Sunday, 1/12. In the event of an emergency, please contact your local police department or Sheriff’s office.

01/09/2025

⚠️PAWS will be closed this Friday and Saturday, 1/10 and 1/11, due to the expected inclement weather. We anticipate that warmer temperatures on Sunday, 1/12 will allow us to resume normal hours. However, even when we’re closed to the public, our hardworking staff will still be here making sure all the shelter pets are safe and cared for. ☃💙

In the event of an emergency, please contact your local police department or Sheriff’s office.

We appreciate your understanding and hope everyone stays safe! 🐾

01/09/2025

Say hello to Sienna (A263995), a sweet girl that came to us as a stray with her six newborn puppies, most of which have now been adopted 🥰. But this year-and-eight-month old momma would love to find a home to call her own. She’s a playful pup that’s overflowing with energy and loves running and chasing her toys. 🐶⚽

Sienna is always in the mood for attention and would love to meet you! She’s 35 pounds, spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, and heartworm negative. 💙🐾

01/08/2025

Meet our newest squad of senior pups! Lil Bit (A255362) is a 7-year-old Chihuahua and Dachshund Mix, Sally (A264631) is an 8-year-old German Shepherd Mix, and Barnaby (A264598) is a 12-year-old Rat Terrier Mix. 🐶🐶🐶

All these sweet, gentle dogs are in need of loving furever homes, and all of them would make wonderful family pets! 🏡🐾Older pets usually struggle to get adopted, but they tend to be calmer, easier to handle, and require less training. Will you be a hero to one of these pups? 🙏💙

01/07/2025

Meet Figgy (A264602)! This sweet, gentle pup likes to run and play, but she loves attention even more. 🥰🐶She came to PAWS as a stray and started out a little shy, but quickly opened up and showed her kindhearted nature. Watch out when meeting her, because she can be quick to give kisses. 👅💖

Figgy is a year old and 36 pounds. She's spayed, vaccinated, and heartworm negative. 🐾

01/06/2025

**UPDATE - PULLED BY RESCUE**

Trying to keep warm in this chilly weather? ❄😸Oliver (A264600) is happy to assist! This affectionate, social kitty would love nothing more than to cuddle up and purr with a new family.

Oliver is 10 months old, neutered, vaccinated, and eager for love and attention. 💙🐾🐈

01/05/2025

It's getting frosty out there ⛄. Check out these winter safety tips from our friends at Veterinary Emergency Group! ❄🐾❄

01/04/2025

Don't forget to keep an eye on our Stray Animals page, and be sure to let us know if you recognize one of these pets! 🙏🐾

https://secured.rutherfordcountytn.gov/paws/Stray.aspx

01/03/2025

Find your fur-ever job at PAWS.

More information is available at https://rutherfordcountytn.mysmarthire.com/jobs/19611.

01/03/2025

THANK YOU to Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton Murfreesboro, and thank you to everyone that donated to their pet food drive! 💖🙏🐾

01/02/2025

Ready to start the year off with some excitement? 🎉Meet Milo (A264249)! This year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix is just overflowing with playful energy 🐶. If you're looking for a new friend to take on adventures, this friendly, excitable pup is for you.

🌎He loves running, chasing toys, and - when he briefly slows down - getting some pets and attention. Milo is neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative. 💙🐾

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the PAWS family! 🎉🥂Thank you to everyone that helped get so many pets off the streets and into their furever homes over the last year. Here’s hoping for a great 2025 with many more happy pets! 🐶😸🐾

12/31/2024

PAWS is closed to the public today and tomorrow, 12/31 & 1/01, in observance of the New Year. ⭐We will resume normal business hours this Thursday, 1/02. In the event of an emergency, please contact local law enforcement.

Have a safe and happy holiday! 🎆✨💖

12/30/2024

There’s still time to adopt a new friend before the year ends! Pups like Dakota (A264246), Klaus (A264172), and Brownie (A264006) are still in need of their furever homes! 🐶💙

PAWS is open today from 12 PM to 6 PM (with a lunch break and pet rest period from 1:30 to 2 PM). Come visit or give us a call at (615) 898-7740.🐾

12/29/2024

🚨PAWS will be CLOSED to the public on December 31st and January 1st. We will resume regular hours Thursday, January 2nd. 🐾⭐❤

12/28/2024

If your pets ever go missing, don't forget to check the PAWS Stray page! 🐾
https://secured.rutherfordcountytn.gov/paws/Stray.aspx

If you have information about any of these animals, please call us at (615) 898-7740 so we can reunite them with their owners. 🏡❤

12/27/2024

**UPDATE - DOUGIE ADOPTED**

Dougie (A264509) and Wiley (A264440) would be thrilled to meet you! These pups and more are still hoping to find a home before the new year. Come visit us at 285 John R Rice Blvd or call 615-898-7740 for more info. ❤🐾🏡