Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control
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Hours: Adoption: Fri-Wed noon-4pm, Thu noon-6pm. Reclaim and stray drop-off: daily noon-4pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Nashville / Davidson County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 3, 2026
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Metro Nashville's animal shelter and animal control. Adoption, reclaiming lost pets, stray drop-off, surrender, foster and volunteer programs, and reporting lost, found or problem animals.
How to reach them
Where: 5125 Harding Pl, Nashville, TN 37211
Hours: Adoption: Fri-Wed noon-4pm, Thu noon-6pm. Reclaim and stray drop-off: daily noon-4pm.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit during open hours or call 615-862-7928. Lost and found reports, surrender and complaint forms are on the website.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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