TVGRR is a non-profit organization (501c3) which relies totally on donations from adopters, friends, family, and all Golden lovers. Each year TVGRR places approximately 150 Goldens and Golden Mixes in forever homes; which equates to approximately 2,700 dogs rescued since 1997. When TVGRR receives a Golden/Golden Mixes, whether received by owner release or acquired by a shelter, they are evaluated for medical needs, checked for heart and intestinal parasites, spayed/neutered, current on all required vaccinations, micro-chipped, and given heartworm and flea preventatives. We strive to have each Golden Retriever/Mix evaluated in a foster home, discovering the temperament and behavior of the dog.
If you are interested in adopting or fostering one of our rescues please fill out the TVGRR Adoption Application online. The application fee is $25 and can be paid via PayPal (no account required) or a check (sent to our PO Box). Both foster and adoptive families must go through the same approval process. This entails a vet check (if you have a vet) and a home visit. If you are out of the East TN area, we try to work with other local rescues to complete the home visit. We do not adopt to residents of Hawaii or out of the United States. Once we receive the application and your application fee and complete the vet check, an applications coordinator will be in touch with you either by phone or email (please make sure both are correct!). Please allow up to 3-5 days for the coordinator to contact you as we are all volunteers with full-time jobs. Rescue is our hobby because we love the dogs! Every dog that is adopted is current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, tested for heartworms, and given a general checkup. If the dog has tested positive for heartworms, TVGRR will treat the dog. We do not x-ray hips, nor do we guarantee the age of the dog, or the health status. Many of the dogs we rescue are strays; consequently, we do not have a history for the dog. Once you adopt a dog, we have a 7-day return policy and your adoption fee will be refunded if you decide this is not the right dog for you. To return the dog you must contact your applications coordinator. About 2-3 months after adoption, one of our volunteers will contact you to make sure everything is going well. We do encourage you to stay in contact with us and let us know how your new furry friend is doing! We love pictures and happy endings!
Knoxville TN | 6.3 miles away
Located in Knoxville, TN, H.A.L.T. (Humans & Animals Learning Together) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) program that provides a therapeutic intervention for at-risk adolescents through a series of dog obedience training classes. Dogs are rescued from local animal shelters to participate in the class. With the help of adult volunteers, adolescents teach the dogs basic obedience commands, providing a
Knoxville TN | 6.3 miles away
Located in Knoxville, TN, H.A.L.T. (Humans & Animals Learning Together) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) program that provides a therapeutic intervention for at-risk adolescents through a series of dog obedience training classes. Dogs are rescued from local animal shelters to participate in the class. With the help of adult volunteers, adolescents teach the dogs basic obedience commands, providing a
Knoxville TN 37919 | 6.7 miles away
Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, established in August 1998, is a 501(c)3 organization formed: to provide shelter for homeless, stray, abandoned, abused, and neglected Golden Retrievers; to provide a good quality of life for homeless Golden Retrievers; to provide through adoption permanent loving homes for Golden Retrievers; to seek to reduce the numbers of unwanted Golden Retrievers through
Knoxville TN 37919 | 6.7 miles away
Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, established in August 1998, is a 501(c)3 organization formed: to provide shelter for homeless, stray, abandoned, abused, and neglected Golden Retrievers; to provide a good quality of life for homeless Golden Retrievers; to provide through adoption permanent loving homes for Golden Retrievers; to seek to reduce the numbers of unwanted Golden Retrievers through
Knoxville TN 37919 | 7.4 miles away
Founded in 1885, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is the longest standing animal shelter in the State of Tennessee. A stand-alone 501c(3) limited admissions animal shelter, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley receives no funding from national humane entities or government agencies; relying solely on private donations and grant funding. Located in Knoxville, TN our organization is
Knoxville TN 37919 | 7.4 miles away
Founded in 1885, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is the longest standing animal shelter in the State of Tennessee. A stand-alone 501c(3) limited admissions animal shelter, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley receives no funding from national humane entities or government agencies; relying solely on private donations and grant funding. Located in Knoxville, TN our organization is
Knoxville TN 37919 | 7.4 miles away
The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley provides Solutions for ending euthanasia of adoptable animals: Adopt, Spay, Keep.
Knoxville TN 37919 | 7.4 miles away
The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley provides Solutions for ending euthanasia of adoptable animals: Adopt, Spay, Keep.
Knoxville TN 37933 | 8 miles away
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc. (SBRET), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppy mills.
Knoxville TN 37933 | 8 miles away
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc. (SBRET), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppy mills.
Powell TN | 8.2 miles away
East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue is located deep in the backwoods of Powell, Tennessee. We Rescue Bloodhounds simply because of our love of the breed. all donations go towards saving the lives of more and more Bloodhounds. All Of our dogs will go to approved homes only. When they are ready for their new homes all will be UTD on all shots and be Spayed/Neutered.
Knoxville TN 37919 | 10 miles away
Young-Williams Animal Center began as the Knoxville/Knox County Animal Welfare Center that opened in January 2001. As the demand for animal services continued to grow, a group of concerned citizens, including attorneys Lindsay Young and Mark Williams, knew that a larger and more sophisticated facility was needed. They began a campaign to build the new center as a partnership with the city and coun
Knoxville TN 37919 | 10 miles away
Young-Williams Animal Center began as the Knoxville/Knox County Animal Welfare Center that opened in January 2001. As the demand for animal services continued to grow, a group of concerned citizens, including attorneys Lindsay Young and Mark Williams, knew that a larger and more sophisticated facility was needed. They began a campaign to build the new center as a partnership with the city and coun
Knoxville TN 37930 | 11.9 miles away
Mission: To end the overpopulation of cats in the Knoxville TN area and surrounding counties through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), public education, and empowering the community to care for outside cats.
Knoxville TN 37930 | 11.9 miles away
Mission: To end the overpopulation of cats in the Knoxville TN area and surrounding counties through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), public education, and empowering the community to care for outside cats.