Our own animals are just a few of the many reasons I'm so passionate about pet adoption. I'd love to tell you a little more about how they came into our lives!
It all started with Max, the cutest little shepherd-mix puppy. He was my first pet as an adult. We fell in love with his adorable puppy face and he was with us for 10 years.
We adopted our sweet cat Skywalker from a local PetSmart and he was with us for 15 years. Rosie, our sweet old Bassett Hound, was adopted from a friend who had her for three years and realized Rosie needed more one-on-one time than she was able to give. We met Rosie and fell in love with her. She was with us for 11 years. Sky and Rosie crossed the rainbow bridge a few years ago, and we miss them very much!
After we lost Max, we decided to start fostering. Our two latest additions, Don Draper and Rollo, both came from East C.A.N. After fostering 25+ puppies and dogs, these two - one right after another - stole our hearts (and each other's, they have a serious bromance going on). They enjoy barking at the wildlife out here in College Grove and playing with their human brother, Liam.
We also have Buzzsaw, our puma. He is an great cat with a very distinct personality, and he has been with us for 16 years!
In my opinion, rescue animals make the best pets! Even if you are looking for a particular breed, there are rescue groups for them all - do some research and find the pet that's right for you and your family.
Here are a few groups we have worked with and feel passionate about supporting. You can click on their names to go directly to their websites and I’ve also included links to their adoptable animals!
Williamson County Animal Center - They are a public, open-intake shelter serving the residents of Williamson County, Tennessee. They have a great spay/neuter program, and they offer rabies clinics as well as assistance for people needing pet food during financial hardships. Here is a link to see all of WCAC’s adoptable animals!
Agape Animal Rescue - Agape provides foster care for pets while they wait for their forever homes. They have a great training program, a forever foster program and a community outreach program for people needing pet food during financial hardships. Click here to see Agape’s current adoptables!
East C.A.N. - This organization is comprised of a network of foster homes. They always have lots of sweet pups available for adoption, so if you are looking to adopt please check them out. They are near and dear to our hearts since that is where our sweet pups came from! East C.A.N.’s current adoptable animals can be found here.
Pet Community Center - This wonderful organization has a physical location in East Nashville and provides low-cost spay and neuter services, as well as low-cost basic vetting. I can't say enough good things about them, and they can always use support in way of volunteers and donations!
R.A.R.E. - (Rural Animal Rescue Effort) This organization pulls animals from rural shelters to get them into new forever homes through their foster program, which means they are always looking for foster homes! Click here to see R.A.R.E.’s current adoptable dogs and here for their adoptable cats.
I would be happy to connect you with any of these groups - just let me know how I can help!
xoxo- Mandy