Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Service

After losing our chihuahua after 16 long years, it was finally time to bring a new puppy into our lives. In a complete whirlwind of perfect timing, my wife and I were able to secure the first application for a 9 week old puppy named “Sissy”. Now “Nova” is living the good life, getting constant belly rubs, and cuddles. The PAWS staff were incredible in navigating us through this process and helping us bring our little space cadet home to start her new life!

I adopted my first kitten yesterday, a sweet little girl named Winky, and I couldn’t be happier. From the very start, everyone at Paws was kind, knowledgeable, and so helpful. I could tell right away that Winky had been well cared for. They even provided her medical records and additional information, which really put me at ease throughout the adoption process. It makes me sad to see negative reviews because this rescue is truly doing a wonderful service and giving these animals the best care they can. I wish more people would recognize the good work they’re doing. Thank you all so much. I’ll gladly recommend Paws and will absolutely adopt from you again in the future! Edit to add a much better picture of her a month after adoption :)

They are a great team. Cathrine was an amazing person she tried everything to make things work. She was very kind to me and my pet. Megan also did everything she could too. Between the two of them everything went very well. The whole staff was very friendly and very helpful. Thank you all so much for taking great care for animals.

I adopted a kitten from this rescue. The process was quick, easy, the transport scheduled very quickly, and their description of the kitten online was completely accurate. They accepted PayPal, which made me even more sure that I was making the right decision. My little kitty now has her forever home with me, but I cannot say enough positive things about Rutherford, and will tell anyone looking to adopt to reach out to this adoption agency. If I could give them 6 stars I would.

I volunteer here weekly and see the care and love the shelter puts into animals who need an adoption home or a temporary home until their owners claim them. I adopted two cats and it was a great experience. The front desk workers are very thorough and caring.