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 sign ups for adoptions of "barn" or "micer" cats! Contact PAWS for more info.

+Next Volunteer Orientation - Sep. 29, 8 a.m. - Can't make this one? No problem! Orientations are held 1/month on Saturday mornings. Click here for more info.

+Eagleville Fall Festival - Sep. 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. - Make sure to visit PAWS & many other vendors at this "kickoff-to-fall" festival! Festival includes live music, various exhibits, jump houses, petting zoo & more. Click here for more info!

+Pit Bull Awareness Month - All-October-long - $10 adoption fees for all available, adoptable Pit Bull/Pit Bull mixes to good homes!

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

Hours & Location

*Please note: PAWS will be CLOSED Monday, September 3 for Labor Day. For emergencies only, please contact your local Police Dept. or the Sherriff's Office.

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 Animal Resource Desk 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.