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Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Nashville Humane Association — Nashville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone
615-352-1010
Email
adoption@nashvillehumane.org
County
Davidson County
Website
Home – Nashville Humane Association
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Services Provided
Pet adoption
Foster care
Spay/neuter assistance
Low-cost vaccine clinics
Pet food assistance
Microchipping
Humane education
Pet-owner resources
About
Nashville Humane Association has served the Nashville community since 1946. The organization provides shelter, veterinary care, foster placement, adoption services plus programs designed to keep pets with their families. Thousands of homeless or at-risk companion animals receive assistance through its programs each year.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley — Knoxville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
6717 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone
865-573-9675
Email
info@humanesocietytennessee.org
County
Knox County
Website
Humane Society of Tennessee Valley
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Services Provided
Pet adoption
Animal transfers
Foster care
Pet food assistance
Community veterinary resources
Humane education
Pet-owner support
About
Founded in 1885, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley provides care for homeless companion animals while supporting shelters throughout the region. Its programs include adoption, fostering, animal transfers, a Pet Food Pantry, outreach plus resources intended to help pets remain with their families.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue — Nashville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 210830
Nashville, TN 37221
Phone
No public phone
Email
info@proverbs1210rescue.org
County
Davidson County
Website
Welcome
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Senior pets
Special-needs pets
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Foster care
Adoption
Veterinary care
Specialty medical treatment
Training
Hospice care
Animal transport
About
Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue is a foster-based organization serving Middle Tennessee. Rescued dogs and cats receive needed medical treatment, with specialty care or training provided when necessary. Its foster network assists animals ranging from vulnerable newborns to seniors requiring hospice support.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center — Joelton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
8131 Jackman Road
Joelton, TN 37080
Phone
615-559-9453
Email
No public general email
County
Davidson County
Website
Home – Walden’s Puddle
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Squirrels
Opossums
Rabbits
Raccoons
Foxes
Bobcats
Beavers
Otters
Skunks
Songbirds
Raptors
Reptiles
Amphibians
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife intake
Emergency guidance
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Pre-release conditioning
Wildlife release
Public education
About
Walden’s Puddle is a professionally staffed wildlife rehabilitation center serving Middle Tennessee. Sick, injured or orphaned native animals receive specialized care with the goal of returning releasable patients to the wild. Tennessee wildlife authorities list the center for numerous mammal, bird, reptile plus amphibian species.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center — Nashville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
P.O. Box 58586
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone
615-266-5701
Email
contact@harmonywildlife.org
County
Davidson County
Website
Harmony Wildlife
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Bats
Squirrels
Opossums
Raccoons
Foxes
Bobcats
Skunks
Rabbits
Groundhogs
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Injury rehabilitation
Wildlife release
Public wildlife guidance
Conservation education
Educational programs
About
Harmony Wildlife provides temporary care for injured or orphaned native Tennessee wildlife so animals can recover, mature, then return to suitable habitat whenever possible. The center also serves as a community resource for wildlife questions. Educational programs promote conservation plus humane coexistence with native species.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
For Fox Sake Wildlife Rescue — Chattanooga
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
7907 Hamilton Mill Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone
855-252-9683
Email
forfoxsakewildliferescue@gmail.com
County
Hamilton County
Website
For Fox Sake Wildlife Rescue
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Foxes
Raccoons
Skunks
Bobcats
Bats
Beavers
Otters
Minks
Reptiles
Amphibians
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue guidance
Emergency stabilization
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphan care
Wildlife release
Public education
Human-wildlife conflict education
About
For Fox Sake Wildlife Rescue specializes in native wildlife, including several species that can be difficult for the public to place with a rehabilitator. The organization has particular experience with foxes, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, reptiles plus amphibians. Releasable animals are treated with the goal of returning them to their natural habitat.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Middle Tennessee Raptor Center — Tullahoma
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
813 Westside Drive
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone
931-273-6629
County
Coffee County
Website
Wildlife Conservation | Middle Tennessee Raptor Center | United States
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Eagles
Ospreys
Vultures
Kites
Harriers
Other birds of prey
Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Injury treatment
Orphan care
Pre-release conditioning
Raptor release
Conservation programs
Wildlife education
About
Middle Tennessee Raptor Center specializes in the rehabilitation of injured or orphaned birds of prey. Patients include hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, ospreys, vultures plus other raptors. Whenever recovery allows, birds are conditioned for release back into the wild. Non-releasable birds may qualify for permitted educational roles.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Horse Haven of Tennessee — Seymour
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 586
Seymour, TN 37865
Phone
865-609-4030
County
Sevier County
Website
Horse Haven of Tennessee
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Donkeys
Mules
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Emergency sheltering
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Adoption
Law-enforcement assistance
Equine transport coordination
Cruelty and neglect case support
About
Horse Haven of Tennessee has provided refuge for abused or neglected equines since 1999. The organization works with law enforcement throughout Tennessee to shelter horses involved in cruelty or neglect cases. Equines receive rehabilitation before suitable animals are matched with adoptive homes.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Fabled Farm Rescue & Sanctuary — Christiana
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 12
Beechgrove, TN 37018
Farm located in Christiana, TN
Phone
615-917-0308
Email
info@fabledfarmrescue.org
County
Rutherford County
Website
Fabled Farm Rescue & Sanctuary | Equine, Farm Animal, Kitten Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Donkeys
Mules
Goats
Sheep
Pigs
Alpacas
Chickens
Turkeys
Ducks
Cats
Kittens
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Equine rescue
Kitten rescue
Rehabilitation
Adoption
Sanctuary care
Veterinary care
Special-needs care
Hospice and lifelong care
About
Fabled Farm Rescue & Sanctuary helps unwanted equines, livestock, poultry plus kittens throughout Middle Tennessee. Adoptable animals are placed in carefully screened homes. Animals with medical, physical or behavioral conditions that prevent adoption can receive long-term sanctuary care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Horse Plus Humane Society — Hohenwald
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
600 Charles McClearen Road
Hohenwald, TN 38462
Phone
888-474-7077
Email
No public email
County
Lewis County
Website
Horse Plus Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Donkeys
Mules
Dogs
Cats
Other companion animals
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Owner surrender
Sheltering
Veterinary care
Rehabilitation
Training
Adoption
Spay/neuter programs
Companion-animal assistance
About
Horse Plus Humane Society operates an open-admission animal welfare shelter with a major focus on horses and other equines. The organization accepts animals with difficult medical or welfare needs, provides veterinary treatment, then prepares suitable animals for adoption. Its programs also extend to dogs, cats plus other companion animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026