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

+Special PAWS Adoption Trailer Days
*PLEASE NOTE: The PAWS Trailer will no longer be out regularly every weekend. The trailer will still attend special events- See below for upcoming trailer days!*

--Tractor Supply Co. (right down the street from PAWS & Sam's Club) - Sunday, Aug. 20, 10-5

+Volunteer Orientation - Sep. 21, 4 p.m. Can't make this one? Orientations are held every 3rd Thursday at 4 p.m.! Please note: due to construction, no orientation will be held in August.

**Please note holiday closing dates under "Hours & Location!**

Hours & Location

P.A.W.S. is located at 285 John Rice Boulevard in Murfreesboro, TN.

We are open for adoptions*, reclaims, and animal viewing Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. *Adoptions must be processed 30 minutes prior to closing time.

We are open for pet surrender Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.

The shelter is closed on Sundays and 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.