Wags & Walks Nashville

Since 2019, we have rescued 6,800+ dogs and placed them into loving forever homes. We’d love to help you find your match!

How to Meet Our Dogs

Many of our dogs live in loving foster homes, where they receive individualized care while waiting for adoption.

Adoption Center Visits
Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday-Thursday 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Friday-Sunday 11:00 am-4 pm

On the weekends, a selection of dogs from foster homes come in during open hours so visitors can meet them in person.

Meeting Foster Dogs
If the dog you’re interested in is in a foster home, simply submit an adoption application, and our team will coordinate a meet-and-greet.

Browse our available dogs below to get started.

Meet Dogs Looking for Loving Homes

Some dogs are available to meet at our Adoption Center, while others live in foster homes and can be met by appointment.

Our Adoption Process

Browse adoptable dogs

Explore the dogs available for adoption. Some dogs can be met at our adoption center during open hours, while most live in foster homes. Fill out our online adoption application for the pup(s) you are most interested in.

Meet our matchmakers

Once we review your application, our adoption team will contact you. If the pup seems like a good match, we’ll schedule an interview and meet-and-greet.

Complete the adoption

If it’s a match, we’ll review medical records, complete paperwork, and help you welcome your new best friend home.

Our Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 23 years of age to adopt. Please have a valid government-issued ID ready and available.

  • Our adoption fee will be $500 for all dogs, effective January 12, 2026. We offer a $50 training reimbursement with proof of completion when training is completed within the first six months of adoption. Dogs will be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped.

  • We do not hold dogs for any reason. We cannot guarantee that the dog you are interested in on the website will still be available when you apply.

  • If you rent your home, apartment, or condo, please be prepared to show proof of your pet policy and disclose any breed restrictions.

  • All current dogs in an applicant’s home must be spayed/neutered.

  • All residents must meet to ensure a good match before finalizing an adoption. Resident dogs must be present to finalize for an adult dog

 Adoption FAQs

Bringing Happiness Home.