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Nashville animal shelters

There are 202 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Nashville metro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro animal shelters employ 364 people, earn more than $26 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $83 million.
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Job trends for Nashville animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
21
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Nashville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
57
$250k to $1M
 
13
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Nashville

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1-20 of 202

Nashville Humane Society

Nashville Humane Society rescues at-risk pets, finds responsible homes, promotes humane treatment, and supports community families through various programs and resources.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
67
EIN
62-0672999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary provides loving homes, veterinary care, and support for over 500 senior dogs, promoting adoption and fostering networks.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
91
EIN
45-5084188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Community Center

Pet Community Center promotes the human-animal bond through accessible veterinary care, low-cost spay/neuter services, and outreach to underserved areas.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
36
EIN
45-1524886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for giant breed dogs and mixes facing euthanasia. Located in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$78.2k
Employees
46
EIN
26-1428139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muttnation Foundation

The Muttnation Foundation supports shelter pet adoption, provides disaster relief, and grants funding for animal welfare initiatives across the U.S.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
2
EIN
27-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jesse C Beesley Animal Humane Foundation

The Jesse C Beesley Animal Humane Foundation offers affordable spay-neuter services, educates on responsible pet care, and provides financial assistance for pet owners.
Revenue
$993.3k
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
13
EIN
58-1399719
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Association of Wilson County

The Humane Association of Wilson County champions the mission of providing adoption and homes for animals, running programs that focus on their care and welfare.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
18
EIN
62-1048196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Proverbs 1210 Animal Rescue and Adoption

Our mission is committed to 'Helping His Helpless' through quality care and healing, adoptions, and population control awareness. Animal Rescue.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$391.1k
Employees
6
EIN
06-1792932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Humane Association Supporting Foundation

The Nashville Humane Association Supporting Foundation organizes and operates exclusively for the benefit of the Nashville Humane Association. Its programs support the operations of the Nashville Humane Association.
Revenue
$797.9k
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
0
EIN
57-1203593
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dobie Defenders

Dobie Defenders is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Nashville, TN that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-1400020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescaled Reptile Rescue

Rescaled Reptile Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Murfreesboro, TN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2966358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happy Tails Fur-Ever Thrift Store

Happy Tails Fur-Ever Thrift Store is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Murfreesboro, TN that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4173558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilsons Dog Rescue

Wilsons Dog Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Nolensville, TN that was founded in 2010.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-0398828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Band Waggin

Band Waggin is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Nashville, TN that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2501653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bunny Rescue

Bunny Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Columbia, TN that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1683430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

An Acre of Faith

An Acre of Faith is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in College Grove, TN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-1827594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A Freedom Journey

A Freedom Journey provides compassionate care for neglected animals and fosters community engagement to end abandonment and strengthen human-animal bonds through education.
Revenue
$219.9k
Assets
$39.3k
Employees
0
EIN
92-0600609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Cat Rescue

Rescues cats from high kill shelters and off the streets, finding them permanent homes through adoption partners.
Revenue
$385.9k
Assets
$68.9k
Employees
1
EIN
33-1125213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fabled Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

Fabled Farm Rescue & Sanctuary rescues unwanted farm animals, offering adoption and sanctuary programs while promoting animal protection and welfare.
Revenue
$149.8k
Assets
$73.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-4198104
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue

Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue takes in neglected, abused, and abandoned boxers, restores their health if necessary and feasible, and places them in loving, permanent homes as part of their mission.
Revenue
$142.3k
Assets
$172.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0759872
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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