About Animal Service

We work 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 laws relating to animals within the Tennessee Code Annotated.

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.

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Contact Us

Michael Gregory
Director

Paws
285 John R Rice Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Phone: *(615) 898-7740
Fax: (615) 898-7994

Pet Help Desk: (615) 907-DOGS (3647)
Email: [email protected]

*Note: PAWS receives a high volume of calls. If prompted, please leave your name and number and your call will be returned ASAP. Calls received before normal business hours are also returned ASAP, including before operation hours. (For emergencies only, please contact your local law enforcement office).

Front Desk, Adoptions, Reclaims & Animal Viewing

Monday-Friday

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
2:00 -6:00 p.m.
Closed 1:30-2 p.m. for staff lunches & pet rest period.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday: Appointment Only

Due to unforeseen circumstances, PAWS will NOT be offering microchips or vaccines Tuesday, May 14th through Friday, May 17th.

Please arrive prior to 30 minutes before closing time to ensure proper time to complete adoption, reclaim or other front desk services. (Click here for adoption info.)