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

+PAWS Adoption Trailer Days
The PAWS Trailer goes out every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10a-5p, to various locations. Look here or to our Facebook for those locations weekly!

-@ Boulevard Terrace: Oct. 8, 10a-5p (Located at 1530 Middle TN Blvd., Murfreesboro).

-@ Barktoberfest: Oct. 15, 12p-5p

-@ Nashville's Pit Awareness Event: Oct. 23, 11a-4p. Join the "pittie party"! Click for more info!

+Ribbon Cutting/Dedication Event - Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Join PAWS for a special day of celebration of the new dog play yard areas, in honor of beloved parents of current PAWS volunteer. More information on RSVP coming soon.

+Volunteer Orientation - Thursday, October 20, 4 p.m. **Orientations are held every 3rd Thursday at 4 p.m.

+Pit Bull Awareness Month: 'Name-your-own-price' adoptions on all Pit Bull/Mixes & more, all October long!

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.