Music City Animal Rescue

13/01/2025

HELP MY BABIES...PLEASE!!!
Do not tell me that because animals can't "reason" that they do not care, protect, and make choices to save those they love. Here is just one more example.
Wednesday, January 8th with temps dipping into the teens and a snow storm predicted for Friday, a family hears a dog barking in their yard. It continues to bark for over an hour until they go out to see what's up. A mother dog with 5 puppies stood in their yard, barking and looking toward the house. When the mother dog made eye contact with the human mother, she ran away - leaving her 5 puppies behind. The family waited several hours but she never came back and they couldn't leave them outdoors. They brought them into their home even though their landlord does not permit pets. They warmed them, then fed them and immediately began looking for help. They were able to find homes for 4 but not the last little boy. By Thursday afternoon at 2:30pm, after calls to every shelter and rescue they could find had been made, time was running out. Then they found MCAR. Are we in the position to take in another baby that needs full vetting? NO Do we have a foster home that can handle a puppy and all that it brings? NO But the prospect of the family perhaps getting caught with the puppy and having to turn him out was a chance we didn't want to take sooooo MEET LINUS!! Linus is an adorable, 8 week old, easy-going, 5 lb, sweetheart. He is currently being loved and protected by one of his foster brothers and will soon be ready to step out there and find a loving home of his own. This chance would NEVER have happened if it had not been for a mom who knew her babies needed help and looked for another mom to grant her wish.
WHEN YOU DONATE TO MUSIC CITY ANIMAL RESCUE you help us to continue to fulfill the wishes of so many animals in need. The wish to be safe, healthy, to love and be loved.
So many of you have stepped up to help us recently in our hour of need and we are humbled by your response. The fight continues - the need is still great. If you can help - you can make a donation in the following ways: LINUS and EVERYONE at MCAR THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
VENMO:
PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HH85TWHAS828U
CHEWY WISH LIST: https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lmgWU/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fg%2Fmusic-city-animal-rescue_b91930722
AMAZON WISH LIST: https://a.co/2unl1ZX

10/01/2025

WE JUST DON'T DO SNOW & ICE! Music City Animal Rescue is so sorry to announce that we will not be able to attend the Nashville Home Expo this weekend.
Our volunteer group is made up of a lot of southern women who are, let's just say "not as young as we used to be" and it is very difficult for us to handle loading of equipment and driving in too much inclement weather - not to mention the fact that we don't want to risk an accident with our fur-babies involved.
We hope that everyone stays safe and warm this weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone at our next event!
ENJOY THE SNOW DAY!!!

09/01/2025

This is Mabel-formerly Maybelline! She and her puppies came from our local animal control. May May as Music City Animal Rescue affectionately called her was the best mom. Abused and afraid of humans, she and her pups lived at a construction site where she would literally bury her babies in a dug out hole when she would go look for food. Look at her now! She has learned to love and trust humans and living the life she deserves. Help us show Mabel how brave we think she is by voting to make her a Covergirl!!!

Mabel is a wonderful rescue pup that came to us after the loss of our other girl. She was a petrified girl until she got her very own family

05/01/2025

DON'T LET A BEACON GO OUT!! I AM URGENTLY ASKING FOR HELP!! "A candle in the light of day, may hardly be noticed. But in the darkest of night, the beacon of light shines brightly and calms all fears as it lightens the darkness!"
On January 1, 2025 as we all were looking toward a new year, I as the Director of Music City Animal Rescue, began to face a very dire and heart wrenching situation. MCAR currently has enough money to get us thru approx. 2 more months of operation if our expenses continue as they are. Donations have hit an all time low with virtually nothing coming in during the months of November and December. Our adoptions have been OK, but the adoption fees do not come close to paying for the ever increasing costs of vet bills and food and supplies. Liability insurance rates (which a rescue cannot operate without) has increased to $2,100.00 per year!

CURRENTLY, if we do not receive donations, the following will happen:
*Kittens/puppies who are waiting to be spayed or neutered and receive the rest of their core vaccinations will not be able to do so.
*Senior pets will not be able to receive their needed medications (including thyroid medications, medications for arthritis and special foods for kidney disease and IBS)
*Babies looking for their forever homes will not be able to receive monthly preventatives.
I will make sure that NOBODY goes without food or litter or emergency needs (I will simply add that to my already over-used personal credit card) but I am BEGGING YOU....PLEASE do NOT let Music City Animal Rescue, who has been a beacon of hope for so many animals for the past 11 years die!!
YOU can become a beacon of light for the little faces below that have been rescued from what was surely their darkest hours but are now in need of additional support.

Monetary support is crucial to help us pay upcoming vet bills or for the medications and special foods needed or to help us replenish the large amount deducted for insurance. You may donate thru:
VENMO:
or PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HH85TWHAS828U

You can also donate using our Chewy WISHLIST:(https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lmgWU/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fg%2Fmusic-city-animal-rescue_b91930722 -list)

We are in great need of:
CATS/KITTENS: Tidy Cat clumping litter - Purina Indoor Cat Chow - Purina Kitten Chow - Purina Friskies Shreds cat food - Purina One Kitten Pate - Fancy Feast Tuscany Medley (only food senior cat with hyperthyroidism will eat)!
DOGS/PUPPIES: Pedigree Puppy Chow - Hill's Science Diet Small Bites Sensitive Stomach and Skin - Purina One Lamb and Rice dry dog food - Milkbones for medium to large
ALL I CAN SAY IS PLEASE - CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO THE BABIES OF MUSIC CITY ANIMAL RESCUE. THEY HAVE BEEN THRU SO MUCH - WE ONLY WANT TO GIVE THEM A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

04/01/2025

🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱Available for Adoption 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱
🎉🎉🎉UPDATE - MOJITO ADOPTED!🎉🎉🎉

Carmel Macchiato aka Big Mac is a Chatty fella he will chase after a toy, and is fearless: a very hands on helper with sweeping & vacuuming wanting to be all up in your business. Extremely food motivated. You will have his heart easily with a treat in your hand. Loves head scratches and att the end of a long day of play he will curl up into your lap on the couch and/or fall asleep at your feet in bed.

Mojito aka lil mo: is a Velcro cat. This fancy little man takes every empty lap as an opportunity. A stranger is simply a friend he hasn’t sat on yet. You’ll never have to feel alone with him there.

Both of these boys were trapped from a colony by someone who traps and tries to socialize kittens to find homes. They were born 07/18/24 and have been around other cats. They have not been around children or dogs but we feel with proper introduction, they should do fine. For children we feel over 8 years old would be best for them. Of course proper adult supervision is always advised with children around small animals.

Carmel and Mojito have been neutered, FIV/feLV tested negative, had rabies and FVRCP vaccinations, had worm and parasite treatment, been on flea preventative and microchipped. Both of these boys are very social with other cats. They NEED TO BE IN A HOME with another cat if not adopted together. They don’t need to be alone in a home where you are gone for extended periods of time. They will be a little shy at first, but, will warm up quickly once they know you won't hurt them.

Carmel and Mojito are currently residing at the Kitty Condo in Petco, 3536 Murfreesboro Pike in Antioch. You can stop by any time they are open to meet them and possibly adopt your next family member!

03/01/2025

A GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR! We hope that you will mark your calendar and plan to join the Music City Animal Rescue for our 5th year as co-hosts at the Nashville Home Expo on January 11th and 12th at the Tennessee Fairgrounds - 1813 Nolensville Pike, Expo 3

JOINING US THIS YEAR will be Carla with BFF Treats (awesome all natural treats for your dogs (and cats)) as well as the great folks from Tennessee H**p (locally sourced, some of the best CBD oil for your pets you will ever find)!
We will also have our ADORABLE ADOPTABLES - 3D printed items (including our printing machine for demonstrations) and lots of other items to sell for your furry family members!!

No matter the weather outside, it's ALWAYS warm and friendly on the inside. Parking is easy and admission is FREE! Come out to see us 10am - 6pm.

24/12/2024

The Forgotten Dog’s Christmas Poem

Twas the night before Christmas when all thru the house,
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nick soon would be there.
The children all nestled snug in their beds,
With no thought of the dog filling their head.
And mom in her kerchief and I in my cap,
Knew the dog was cold but didn’t care about that.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window, I flew like a flash,
Figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow,
Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But Santa Claus with his eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog once so lively and quick,
Last year’s Christmas present now painfully sick.
More rapid than eagles he called the dog’s name,
And the dog ran to him despite all his pain.
Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and V***n,
On Comet on Cupid on Donner and Blitzen.
To the top of the porch to the top of the wall,
Let’s find this dog a home where he will be loved by all.
I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year,
For Santa had made one thing quite clear.
The gift of a dog is not just for the season,
We had gotten the dog for all the wrong reasons.
In our haste to think of the kids a gift,
There was one important thing we missed.
A dog should be family and cared for the same,
You don’t give a gift, then put it on a chain.

And I heard him explain as he rode out of site,
“You weren’t given a gift, you were given a life.”

—Arthur Unknown

17/12/2024

SANTA'S RECORD BREAKING VISIT!!
Santa broke our 4 year record this past weekend for the most families we have ever had getting to visit and have their photos taken with the Big Guy himself! Our fantastic crew got their photos with Santa and got to tell him what we wanted for Christmas too. We got to see so many of our return friends and families that have adopted from us and as always, we love our extra special pets that stop by. This year we had our first fish family!
These are just a few of the wonderful photos from our special day - see if you recognize anyone!!
A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and continue to support all the babies that Music City Animal Rescue is blessed to bring into our program and find forever homes for every year!!
We Love You All and wish your a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

13/12/2024

SANTA'S HELPERS ARE GETTING READY TO MEET YOU AND YOUR FUR-BABIES!! It's almost time for Photos with Santa and Music City Animal Rescue. Santa's helpers are getting their special photo-taking outfits ready (wait till you see our photographer)!! They are loading up the sled with lots of last minute items for your Christmas shopping and baking some de-lick-able treats for our furry friends!
Bring the whole family for a fun day with Santa at Animal City in Murfreesboro, TN. Saturday 12-14 from Noon - til 3pm.
Show the coupon below for a free gift from Santa if you have your photo taken with him.
Photos are a $10.00 donation.
SEE YOU SATURDAY!!

09/12/2024

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!! He and his dedicated group of elves from the Music City Animal Rescue will be at Animal City of Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, December 14th from Noon til 3pm for PHOTOS WITH SANTA!
Photos are a $10.00 donation
We will have gifts for everyone on your Christmas list and there will be special treats straight from the North Pole with the help of THE The Barkery at Julia’s.
Bring your whole family and make some wonderful holiday memories.
This is our 4th annual Photos with Santa - watch some clips of past years with the Jolly Ole' Elf himself!!

Santa along with his dedicated elves from the Music City Animal Rescue will be at Animal City in Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, December 14 from Noon til 3pm....

09/12/2024

🎉🎉🎉🎉Happy Adoptions!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
We are over the moon thrilled that 6 of our babies found there fur-ever families this weekend!!!!!
A big shout out to our Volunteers and especially to our Fosters; without whom, these sweet souls might have had a totally different outcome.
Thanks also to our adoption partners, Petco and PetSmart who graciously allow us to hold adoption events in their stores. Yesterday was the big adoption day event for Petco and we are so pleased that 3 of our babies were placed through that event and 2 got adopted the night before!

03/12/2024

DON'T LET THIS SWEET GIRL BE FORGOTTEN! We don't know why, but sometimes the sweetest of dogs are not chosen to be adopted.
Such a sweet, people pleasing girl, we just knew she would be adopted quickly. Unfortunately, adoption event after adoption event, Grace has been overlooked. She would stand at the doors, greeting people as they came in. She would roll on her back for tummy rubs but nobody has wanted to make her a part of their family.
This is the story of Grace. Grace was surrendered by her owner back in early summer. She was a polite girl that gets along with just about everyone. She enjoys being busy, It could be running in the back yard, playing tug of war, or taking a walk (She tends to want to walk her person at first until she gets into the groove). She's a professional snuggler too. When it's time to settle down at the end of the day, you can count on Grace to be right by your side, or if you let her, in your lap!!
Grace is a people pleaser extraordinaire!! AND...she's highly food motivated although she has not shown food aggression. She just LOVES her treats or anything, really! This is excellent when you want to train her to do new things. When teaching her to shake, we learned that she is ambidextrous! She will shake with either paw, in any order or at the same time if she could!!
Grace is just a little over a year old and weighs about 38 lbs. She has been fully vetted including spay, microchip, heartworm negative, up to date on all vaccinations and preventatives.
Grace would be a great dog for an active couple or family with older children that would like a dog to run and play with. With proper introductions, Grace gets along with everyone. Her foster home is a farm so she has been with big and little dogs, goats, donkeys etc...she has not been introduced to cats.
If you are looking for a great family dog, Grace is your girl. If you would like to meet Grace, visit our website www.Musiccityanimalrescue.com and complete an application for her. Someone will contact you ASAP.
We will have special "Home for the Holidays" adoption fees during the month of December as well.