We Need Help Filling Some Bowls Right now, 50+ animals are being cared for in RARE foster homes which means we’re going through a whole lot of food. Providing food and supplies is one of the ways we support our incredible foster families so they can focus on what matters most: giving their foster animals a safe place to land until they find home. And right now, we’re going through food faster than we can restock it. So we’re asking our community for a little help.

Four of our adoptable pups got to enjoy a special day out filled with yoga, puppy cuddles, and plenty of fun! It was such a great way to bring our community together while giving our dogs a chance to socialize and soak up some extra love. A huge THANK YOU to Santosha Yoga for hosting us and supporting RARE! We had such a great time and are already looking forward to the next one on November 7th! We can’t wait to see you there!

Two RARE pups who found each other all the way on the West Coast! Lacey, formerly known as Cornelia, was part of the Cornfield Litter. She and her 11 siblings were found after being dumped in a cornfield near a home. A kind couple did everything they could to keep the puppies fed and safe, but with 12 puppies and no way to contain them, they knew they needed help. That’s where RARE came in. Zoey is a Parvo survivor! While visiting Franklin County Animal Shelter, RARE tested t

Summer may be winding down, but things are just heating up at RARE! Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we're continuing our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need—and September is packed with awesome ways to get involved. We’re excited to launch our new Walking With RARE monthly events! While the weather is nice, we’ll gather for fun, themed, trainer-led walks. It’s a great way to get outside, meet fellow dog lovers, and enjoy some time wi

Some of our most meaningful rescues happen when we least expect them, and Trooper and Ember are the perfect example. While driving after letting a friend’s dog out, our foster coordinator spotted a tiny kitten dart into the road. Pulling over to make sure the kitten was safe led to something much bigger. Behind an abandoned building, two kittens were hiding: Trooper and Ember. It was immediately clear that Trooper was in critical condition. He was emaciated, anemic, severely

Carl & Gabe You may have seen our recent posts about the dogs and puppies waiting in a rural shelter. We are committed to saving them—but as a foster-based rescue, we can only say "yes" when we have foster homes available. Right now, these amazing dogs are hoping someone will open their home and give them the chance they deserve: Beatriz, Amora & Kayda 🐾 Carl, Gabe, Beatriz, Amora & Kayda are 4–5-month-old Lab mix puppies weighing 20–25 pounds. They're playful, curious, and

Lemon, a first grader with a huge heart, organized her very own lemonade stand to help dogs in need. Instead of keeping the money she earned, Lemon used all of the proceeds to purchase dog food, which she then donated to RARE Rescue! Her generosity will help feed the dogs in our care and reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact. Thank you, Lemon, for your compassion, hard work, and dedication to helping rescue dogs. You are an incredible exampl

Looking for an easy and delicious way to support animals in need? Mark your calendars for Friday, July 31, 2026! Join us at Panera Bread (2534 Powell Ave, Nashville, TN) between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM for a special giveback event benefiting the Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE). Whether you’re craving a fresh salad, a cozy bread bowl, or a warm sandwich, 30% of all eligible sales during the event will go directly toward funding medical care, supplies, and support for our rescue

NOW through July 14, every sip makes a difference! For every featured RARE cocktail sold at Rosemary & Beauty Queen, $1 is donated directly back to RARE!! Enjoy a great drink while helping us provide food, medical care, and supplies for our foster animals—and take one step closer to making our dream of a dedicated RARE adoption center a reality. Grab your friends, stop by Rosemary & Beauty Queen, and raise a glass to second chances! Cheers to sipping for a cause!

June was a puppy-filled month for RARE! We had an incredible time at Puppies & Yoga with Apple & Oak Nashville and Puppies & Pilates at the Kimpton Hotel alongside JETSET Pilates and Nashville Girls Club. Not to mention a mix and mingle dating event with ATKA. These events give our foster dogs invaluable opportunities to socialize, build confidence, and meet potential adopters—all while introducing more people to RARE's mission. We also popped up at the Wicked Night Market at

You may have seen this sweet litter on our Instagram! These puppies were called in from Lexington, Tennessee, and while we've already secured 4 amazing foster homes, we still need 8 more before we can bring the rest of these babies to safety. These pups are sweet and simply looking for a safe place to land. They come in all shapes and sizes—some are tiny (under 10 lbs), while others are already 15+ lbs. Though they're understandably unsure right now, we know that with love, p

Did you know RARE is participating in the Pedigree Foundation's Foster 50 Challenge this summer?! By growing our foster program, we have the opportunity to receive funding that would make a significant impact on the future of RARE and help bring us one step closer to our dream of creating a dedicated adoption center for rural animals in need. Every new foster home creates space for another life to be saved. Whether you can foster for a weekend, a few weeks, or longer, your ho

The time has come for Amaya's puppies to begin the next chapter of their journey, and we're actively seeking 6 more forever homes!! These sweet pups have been raised by an incredible mama and are already showing the affectionate, social, and playful personalities that make them so special. By adopting, you'll help them and they'll thank you in their forever homes. Dahlia Mae, Lily Mae and Rose Mae, are also looking for their forever homes. Read All Their Stories Here

RARE is proud to be participating in the Foster 50 Challenge, a nationwide initiative focused on helping animal welfare organizations grow and strengthen their foster programs. Through this challenge, we have the opportunity to grow our foster network and receive potential funding from the PEDIGREE Foundation for our dream adoption center. How can you help? Foster, Daycation, Staycation, and help us post on social media tagging @rarerescue @pedigreefoundation and #Foster50cha

Anyone remember one of our longtimer dogs, Marshall? He's been absolutely thriving in a foster home, but it's coming to an end on April 24th, and he’s in need of his next place to land. Marshall is a happy, affectionate boy with the perfect mix of playful energy and cuddle time. He’s crate and house trained, and has been doing so well settling into foster life (snuggling up while his foster works and going on walks around the neighborhood). If you or anyone you know may be in

These are the moments that make it all worth it—seeing our animals find their forever homes!! This month, we're celebrating official adoptions for: Tiny Tim Taissa Tally Piney Thank you to everyone who played a part in getting these pups home—our fosters, adopters, and supporters who share their stories and help them get seen.

Big news— a new rural intake, Amaya is getting ready to welcome her puppies any day now in her foster home. With a litter on the way, we're gathering supplies to make sure both mama and babies have everything they need from day one. If you've been looking for a way to directly support, this is a big one. 👉 Shop Amaya's Baby Shower Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DUBXXGX4HCVL?ref_=wl_share Every item makes a direct impact—we truly couldn't do this without you

Looking for a low-commitment way to get involved? Our Doggy Daycation program lets you take a RARE dog out for a few hours—whether it's a walk, a coffee run, a hike, or just some time out of the house. It's one of the easiest (and most fun) ways to help our dogs get exposure, practice real-world skills, and create content that helps them get adopted. 👉 Sign up for a Doggy Daycation here: https://www.rarerescue.org/doggy-daycation

We had such a great time at our recent Giveback Night at Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen! Not only is their space incredibly welcoming (and dog-friendly!), but their team went above and beyond to support our mission. A portion of the evening's proceeds was donated back to RARE, helping us continue to provide care, resources, and second chances for animals across Tennessee. Not to mention, the guests were amazing, and resulted in a handful of adoption applications returned aft

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