When Sergio’s human dad passed away, his world was turned upside down. He was suddenly facing homelessness, shy and confused about why...

Tony’s journey with RARE began in December 2023, when he was found as a stray at just five months old. From the start, he was a playful,...

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your day—and you happen to love dogs—RARE’s Doggy Daycation program is a perfect fit....

Banjo and Fifi, two stunning bobtail kitties with big personalities and even bigger hearts, were adopted together as kittens five years...

📍 900 River Bluff Dr, Madison, TN🕛 Saturday, July 19 | 12–4 PM Join Yazoo Brewing Co. for a festive summer celebration! Enjoy local...

We’re thrilled to share some heartwarming news about our beautiful, petite Husky girl, Eska! Many of you will remember her incredible...

Want to help out our adoptable dogs, but can’t commit to fostering long-term? Want to spend a day adventuring with an adoptable dog? With...

Varies from week to week Foster Foodies — a delicious new way to help adoptable dogs find their forever homes! Each week, one of RARE’s...

We are overjoyed to announce that Grizzly, our feisty yet absolutely adorable 6½-pound Chihuahua, has found his forever home — and what a...

So honored to be interviewed by Nashville Voyager Magazine! Check it out!!! Special Interview with Trisha Crowley of Rural Animal Rescue...

We are thrilled to share a heartwarming update from one of the most heartbreaking cruelty cases we’ve worked this year. Back in February,...

Saturday, May 17th, we celebrated a monumental milestone—10 years of Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)—with an unforgettable anniversary...

Stoney was found abandoned in Lawrence County with his brother. The kind family who rescued them already had two dogs and could only keep...

Sweet Gwenyth is the only pup left from her Cane Corso litter, and she’s starting to wonder why she hasn’t found her forever family yet....

🚨 Exciting News for Our RARE Community! 🚨 We’ve launched a brand new Instagram page just for our fosters — RARE Fosters! 🐾 Follow us...

We’re thrilled to share a beautiful update on Maddie, one of our special rescue girls who has truly found her happily ever after! 💕...

We are over the moon to announce that Velma — the last pup from our Scooby litter — has officially been adopted! 🥳 Velma came to RARE in...

Come Celebrate with RARE We’re excited to invite you to a very special day on May 17th, 2025 at The Castle, 1393 Old Hillsboro Rd,...

Join us at Title Boxing Cool Springs for an adrenaline-pumping event benefiting RARE! This is your chance to push your limits, give back,...

Jenny 609 days ago, Jenny arrived in our care frightened and suffering from demodectic mange that left her skin inflamed and...