Pet Adoption and Welfare Services - Rutherford County
Address
285 John Rice Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-7740
AKA:
Rutherford County Animal Services; PAWS
Description:
Provides pet adoption, rabies control, spay and neuter services, education programs for proper ownership and animal laws, accepts stray, unwanted pets and animal surrender in Rutherford County.
Hours:
Front Desk, Adoption and Reclaims:
Mon - Fri 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun Noon - 4:00 pm
Rabies and Microchip Services Walk-in Only:
Mon - Thu 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Fri 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
*Closed for lunch Mon - Fri 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call or walk in
Program Fees:
Fees vary by service, call for details
Eligibility:
Residents of Rutherford County
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 25, 2023
Wishlist:
The animal shelter accepts monetary donations, pet food, cat litter, cleaning and office supplies. See PAWS website for complete wishlist.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
285 John Rice Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 898-7740
Pet Resource Desk
(615) 907-3647
Services
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Description
Provides animal adoptions for individuals wanting to adopt cats and/or dogs.
Hours
Mon - Fri 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants must be *18 years of age *Provide a photo ID *Provide proof of rabies vaccination for currently owned pets
Eligibility
Open to all
Fees
Fees may vary
Intake Procedure
Call for more information
Service Area
Rutherford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- Rutherford County
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Description
Call to report information on stray or dangerous animals in Rutherford County.
Hours
Front Desk, Adoption and Reclaims: Mon - Fri 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun Noon - 4:00 pm Rabies and Microchip Services Walk-in Only: Mon - Thu 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Fri 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm *Closed for lunch Mon - Fri 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Eligibility
Residents of Rutherford County
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Service Area
Rutherford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- Rutherford County
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Description
Provides free spay and neuter for pets of residents of Rutherford County.
Hours
Mon - Fri 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
Applicants will need: *Photo ID *Proof of residence
Eligibility
Pet owners in Rutherford County
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Rutherford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- Rutherford County
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Description
Provides rabies vaccinations to every dog and/or cat over three months of age.
Hours
Front Desk, Adoption and Reclaims: Mon - Fri 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun Noon - 4:00 pm Rabies and Microchip Services Walk-in Only: Mon - Thu 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Fri 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm *Closed for lunch Mon - Fri 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for more information
Eligibility
Pet owners in Rutherford County
Fees
$15
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call for information
Service Area
Rutherford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- Rutherford County
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