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Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)

Animal rescue in Franklin, TN

Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE) is an organization that is dedicated to saving animals in rural areas, mainly in 'pounds' and shelters, both high-kill and no-kill. There tends to be a higher overpopulation rate in rural areas due to lack of animal ordinances and alteration to prevent unwanted litters. Many animals are 'dumped' on country roads left to parish or end up at the local pound or animal shelter if they have an empty kennel. Many of these animals have a limited number of days before they are euthanized. In addition to placing animals in foster and adoptive homes, networking with rescues to assist in placement and adoption of animals, RARE also performs fundraisers for spay/neuters and other vetting to prevent further overpopulation and promote quality of life for the animals we save.

Contact Trisha Crowley
Email adopt@rarerescue.org
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Franklin, TN 37069
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We'll also keep you updated on Dodge's adoption status with email updates.
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Dodge

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dash's adoption status with email updates.
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Dash

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Nolan's adoption status with email updates.
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Nolan

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Franklin, TN

Rescue FAQs

Middle TN, West TN

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees may vary, depending on species, breed, age, temperament, etc. They often do not cover all vetting for the animals in our care, including vaccinations, Heart-worm test, Heart-worm treatment if needed, Heart-worm prevention, Feline Leukemia/Feline AIDS test, spay/neuter, vaccines, etc. Donations over the adoption fees are greatly appreciated.
Fosters and Adopters will be required to complete an application with personal and Veterinary references. A home visit is also required.
RESCUES, please contact us regarding pull information or pull fee, if any, depending on vetting already provided by RARE.

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https://www.rarerescue.org/adoption-process

https://www.rarerescue.org/donate

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)

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We'll also keep you updated on BETTY BOOP's adoption status with email updates.
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BETTY BOOP

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Franklin, TN
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PUPPY LITTLE MANNY

Beagle

Male, Puppy
Franklin, TN
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BRISTOL

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Franklin, TN
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Curly

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Franklin, TN
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AMBER LUVS KIDS

Collie

Female, Young
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY ISAAC's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY ISAAC

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Franklin, TN

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