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Nashville animal shelters

There are 200animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Nashvillemetro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro animal sheltersemploy 407 people, earn more than $29 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $85 million.
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Job trends for Nashville animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
22
1-10
9
11-25
8
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Nashville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
57
$250k to $1M
14
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Nashville

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1-20 of 200

Nashville Humane Society

Nashville Humane Society promotes humane education, controls pet overpopulation, finds homes for animals, provides shelter and sterilizes.
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
$4.5m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
107
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
46
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
$1.4m
Assets
$70.5k
Employees
48
EIN
26-1428139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muttnation Foundation

Muttnation Foundation promotes pet adoption, spaying/neutering, and helps animals during disasters through vetted programs. Headquarters in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
2
EIN
27-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bonapartes Retreat

Bonapartes Retreat provides nurturing foster care for shelter dogs whose allotted time at the shelter has elapsed, preventing these wonderful animals from being euthanized and finding them permanent, loving homes.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
13
EIN
27-1180966
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Association of Wilson County (NLOL)

New Leash on Life is dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in our community through shelter, placement, spay/neuter, education and awareness.
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
$679.8k
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
0
EIN
57-1203593
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca of Tennessee

The SPCA of Tennessee is a non-profit, 501(c)3 animal rescue organization that serves the State of Tennessee.
Revenue
$74.0k
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
20-3950443
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Pittie

Nashville Pittie is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in La Vergne, TN that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-4965513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Francis Animal Welfare Group

Saint Francis Animal Welfare Group is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Nashville, TN that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3827037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Dickson County

Humane Society of Dickson County champions animal welfare through adoptions, spaying and neutering, and caring for animals that have been abandoned or surrendered. This organization serves the entire general public.
Revenue
$707.3k
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
12
EIN
62-1330414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Music City Greyhound Adoption

Music City Greyhound Adoption is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Ashland City, TN that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-1735512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All Aboard Animal Rescue

All Aboard Animal Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Eagleville, TN that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-5195978
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)

Friends of Macc

Friends of Macc supports Metro Animal Care and Control by engaging the community to prevent pet homelessness and providing funds for animal welfare and enrichment.
Revenue
$219.6k
Assets
$146.3k
Employees
0
EIN
35-2629136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fluff

Fluff is a Nashville-based animal rescue that specializes in fostering orphaned kittens and cats with medical needs.
Revenue
$54.0k
Assets
$28.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4549156
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soul of A Horse Foundation

Soul of A Horse Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Bell Buckle, TN that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1556041
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BarkAID

BarkAID raises funds and increases awareness for homeless animals, while educating communities about animal welfare. The organization's programs focus on providing financial support to care for these animals. BarkAID is located in Franklin, TN.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4076930
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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