Rutherford County PAWS

All of our employees have a passion for working with animals. There are many ways you can help too, from donations to wish lists. You can be apart of the PAWS mission too. Learn more.
All of our cats are available for the "Name your Own Price" adoption event!! Come in and see our cats & kittens today, or view them online.
Do you have what it takes to be a PAWS Volunteer? Volunteers are a vital part of life here at PAWS.
Find out how you can help!

Featured Pets

Events

+Barn Cats - PAWS now accepts adoptions for "barn" or "micer" type cats! Contact PAWS or visit the shelter for more info.

+Next Volunteer Orientation - June 16, 8 a.m.; Can't make this one? No problem! Orientations are held 1/month on Saturday mornings. Click here for more info.

+Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month - ALL JUNE! - Celebrate & help us spread awareness of shelter cats! All available, adoptable cat fees will be $5 the entire month of June.

+Take Your Dog to Work Day - June 22 - WAIVED adoption fees to good homes, this day only, thanks to sponsors Murfreesboro.com! Click here for more info!

+Red, White & Blue Special - July 1-8 - One of the biggest adoption specials of the year - more details TBA!

*See holiday closing dates under "Hours & Location".

Hours & Location

PAWS is located at 285 John R. Rice Boulevard in Murfreesboro, TN.

Adoptions*, Reclaims* & Animal Viewing:

Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12-4 p.m.

*Adoptions and reclaims must be processed 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Pet Surrender:

Please call the PAWS Pet Help Line at 615-907-DOGS to schedule an appointment to bring in an animal(s). The pet surrender area is closed on Sundays. Please [click here] for more information.

The shelter is closed most holidays.

Rutherford County Pet Adoption & Welfare Services is working in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both our citizens and animals through education, adoption and courteous, effective enforcement of the Tennessee Codes annotated relating to animals and the rules & regulations pertaining to control of animals in Rutherford County.