Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Knoxville, TN: 19 Dogs Good with Children

As a young dog, he is surprisingly mellow and calm. Hank just loves to be around people, so if you want a loyal and adoring companion, and if you love hounds, Hank is the dog for you! After all, who can resist that face?
Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

❤️Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00. The adoption fee may be higher or lower than stated however, and is dependent on many factors including age, behavior, medical condition and demand. All dogs 7 years and older are free under our Saving Seniors program. We frequently run discount specials and occasionally a dog will be more than the stated fee.Most cats and kittens are $35.00, however there may be instances in which the fee is higher or lower, due to age, behavior, medical condition or demand. With felines, we always have an "Adopt one, bring another one home for free" adoption special!

She has the CUTEST expressions and a gorgeous, short, shiny coat that barely seems to shed.Have Adventures? Pippa Will Travel!Running buddy? Hiking partner? Brewery patio sidekick? Road trip copilot? YES, PLEASE!Pippa is FAST, absolutely LOVES car rides and would make a fantastic adventure companion with a little leash practice. She needs daily activity or a playful dog buddy to help burn off that youthful energy, but she's also a champion couch lounger!A securely fenced yard is a must for this speedy girl!Friends, Family & Farm LifePippa has fit right into our busy farm life with dogs of all sizes, cats, donkeys, chicken, and a 6-year-old child she ADORES!She's super-friendly with other dogs and loves to romp, but could also thrive as an active person's one-and-only. She's wonderful with our daughter, who understands gentle, respectful interactions with animals, and would do best with similarly dog-savvy children.She's house-trained, comfortable in her crate, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped!Could You Be Pippa's Person?Pippa would love an active home with plenty of adventures, playtime and affection.If your days could use a little more adventure, laughter and Pippa, she just might be your girl!Contact me today at cassiem317@gmail.com or (828) 280-1025 to meet or learn more about fun Pippa!

The adoption fee may be higher or lower than stated however, and is dependent on many factors including age, behavior, medical condition and demand. All dogs 7 years and older are free under our Saving Seniors program. We frequently run discount specials and occasionally a dog will be more than the stated fee.Most cats and kittens are $35.00, however there may be instances in which the fee is higher or lower, due to age, behavior, medical condition or demand. With felines, we always have an "Adopt one, bring another one home for free" adoption special!

She loves children, has shown little interest in our office cats, and is an absolute dream on a leash!She’s still a young dog who enjoys playing and having fun, but she’s not excessively energetic. She’s a wonderful balance of playful and laid-back, making her a great fit for so many different lifestyles.PLEASE DON’T LET HER HEARTWORM DIAGNOSIS SCARE YOU AWAY!We are covering 100% of the cost of Meatball’s heartworm treatment! All we need is someone willing to open their heart and home to this deserving girl, provide the TLC she needs, and give her a safe, loving place to recover.Meatball has spent enough of her short life being let down. We want the rest of her story to be filled with full bellies, soft beds, endless love, and a family who will never give up on her.She’s only a year old. She has her whole life ahead of her, and we desperately want that life to be a good one. ❤️We also want to take a moment to remind everyone just how important community support is. It is because of YOUR donations and continued support that we are able to pull dogs like Meatball who have medical needs that many already overwhelmed facilities simply don’t have the resources to take on. Every donation, no matter how small, helps us give animals like her a chance they might not have had otherwise. We truly could not do what we do without you, and Meatball is a perfect example of the lives your generosity helps us save. ❤️Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00. The adoption fee may be higher or lower than stated however, and is dependent on many factors including age, behavior, medical condition and demand. All dogs 7 years and older are free under our Saving Seniors program. We frequently run discount specials and occasionally a dog will be more than the stated fee.Most cats and kittens are $35.00, however there may be instances in which the fee is higher or lower, due to age, behavior, medical condition or demand. With felines, we always have an "Adopt one, bring another one home for free" adoption special!

The adoption fee may be higher or lower than stated however, and is dependent on many factors including age, behavior, medical condition and demand. All dogs 7 years and older are free under our Saving Seniors program. We frequently run discount specials and occasionally a dog will be more than the stated fee.Most cats and kittens are $35.00, however there may be instances in which the fee is higher or lower, due to age, behavior, medical condition or demand. With felines, we always have an "Adopt one, bring another one home for free" adoption special!

I like to sit somewhere with a good view and take it all in — the birds, the wind in the grass, whatever's happening down the street. Nothing gets past me. I have a feeling I'd make a wonderful watchdog someday, keeping a careful eye over the people and things I love most. But don't let my quiet, watchful side fool you — the second there's a chance to play, I am pure joy on four legs. Playful, outgoing, sweet all the way through.I adore my toys more than almost anything. Give me something to carry around, chew on, or toss in the air, and I am the happiest girl alive. And when playtime's over? I want nothing more than to curl up close and soak in all the attention and cuddles you'll give me. I love deeply, and I love easily, and I've got so much of it saved up just waiting for the right person.My dream — my whole dream — is a home with a fenced-in yard where I can watch over my little corner of the world, play until I'm worn out, and then collapse into someone's lap for all the love and attention I could ever want.I don't want to wait much longer for that dream to come true. I've already watched some of my brothers and sisters find their families, and every time, my heart gets a little more hopeful and a little more impatient. Please — if you have room for a watchful, playful, endlessly loving girl like me, I need you to find me soon.I promise I'll be worth the wait, and worth every bit of the love you give me.Love,Belle Fenced in yard is required.***When puppies and kittens are adopted before being fixed, they MUST be adopted in East Tennessee.If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home pets are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.

But puppies don't stay puppies, and somewhere along the way, I stopped being cute and convenient and started being... unwanted.
I want you to know the truth, because I think somebody should. My nails grew long because nobody took me anywhere to have them trimmed. My meals weren't good ones, or regular ones. Most of my life happened inside a crate, a crate that didn't even have a bottom to it. I didn't do anything to deserve that. No dog does. I promise you, with everything in me, that I did nothing wrong except get a little bigger and a little older.
But guess what? Somebody finally showed up for me.
For the first time in a long time, I've got someone in my corner. I'm out of that crate and away from the home that forgot about me. And then, oh, then came the best part. I got the full spa treatment: brushed, bathed, and beautified from nose to tail. I'm not trying to brag, but... man, am I handsome! Wait until you see me. I hold my head a little higher now.
And here's the thing: through all of it, I never stopped being me. I'm still the sweetest, most loving boy you'll ever meet. I love everyone I meet. I've got an eternal good nature in me, the kind that doesn't quit no matter what. Even on the hard days, I was a happy boy. Now that life is getting better, just imagine how much happiness I've got to give.
Here's what I still dream about: a yard with a fence, just so I can run, really run, the way dogs are supposed to. Somebody to scratch behind my ears and mean it. A soft place to sleep that's all mine. Attention. Cuddles. A home where I'm allowed to just be a good dog, because that's all I've ever tried to be.I've waited my whole life for my turn. I think it's finally my time to shine.
Will you be my forever family? Will you show me what real love looks like, for keeps this time? Because I promise you: the second you do, I'll show you right back, without hesitation, without holding anything back. That's just who I am.I'm ready. Are you?
Love,Buddy
I've started being brought up on my vetting.
If you would like to meet your new best foster, contact the Adoption Coordinator at atraore22@gmail.com or text 865-236-0830. To fill out a foster application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.

Buddy walks nicely on a leash, is house-trained, knows basic commands and enjoys play time - especially tug of war! He has a medium energy level and would love a home where he can get regular exercise and affection.Buddy is incredibly friendly and greets new people with a wagging tail. He does well with kids and other dogs, and has even shown respectful curiosity around cats. Most of all, he loves being close to his people—he’d happily be your 60-pound lap dog if you let him!Buddy thrives on companionship and would do best in a home where someone is around more often than not. A fenced yard, family with kids, or another friendly, playful dog would be a bonus, but not required.Please reach out to Alicia for more info: alr4317@gmail.com

Let's help this amazing girl finally go home. Come meet Dijon she has been patiently waiting for you.

It's nobody's fault. It's just what happens when a young pup and an old soul try to share a space that's become too small..
I've been loved since I was a tiny puppy — I know how to be someone's whole heart, because I already was. I LOVE people, especially kids. I'm a total cuddler and a snuggler. I love to sleep with my people. I walk nicely on a leash, I light up for car rides, and there's nothing I love more than a good hike with someone by my side.
A fenced in yard where I could run and play, even just a little bit, I would be the happiest girl in the world.! I think what I want most, more than anything, is just to belong somewhere again — somewhere I can run and play without anyone getting tired of me. I would be thrilled to be your one and only so that I can hog all of your attention.
I should be honest about everything, because I want my next family to really know me. My skin can be sensitive — grass, bugs, the changing seasons, all of it can set me off, and I can't have chicken. I've found that lamb-based food helps me feel my best, and right now I eat Pure Balance Lamb, Pea & Rice. I get a Cytopoint allergy shot every 4 to 8 weeks. Every once in a while, my skin or ears might flare up.
I'm spayed and fully up to date on my shots. I want to be somebody's whole world again. I know I can be given a chance.
I'm not asking for two acres. I'm just asking for a family who wants me the way I want them — completely, and with my whole heart. I don't have much time. If you can help, please reach out today. If that could be you, please reach out. I'd love the chance to show you how much love I have to give.
If that could be you, please reach out. I'd love the chance to show you how much love I have to give.
Love,Harley
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She does have allergies that are well managed with Cytopoint injections and a lamb-based diet. She loves healthy treats, tennis balls (for as long as they survive ), and she firmly believes rain is optional.
Harley needs to be the only pet. She has so much love to give—she just wants a family she doesn't have to share.
If you can offer Harley the home she deserves, or would like more information, please send us a message. And as always, sharing this post could be what helps her find her person.
Email charice.johnson@gmail.com or call/text 865-315-2989 if you can help Harley start her new life. [Posted 7/16/2026]
*Please be aware that this animal is a courtesy posting for the owner ONLY. SARG has no personal knowledge of this animal, nor of the animal's background and makes no claims with regard to the animal's health or behavior. SARG is therefore not responsible, nor do we make any claim about the adoptability of this animal.