Puppies for Adoption in Knoxville, TN: 10 Puppies Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Knoxville have 17 puppies up for adoption. Here are the 10 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Puppies are usually the first to be adopted, so if one catches your eye, get in touch with the rescue soon.
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1. Buttercup
Meet Buttercup! She was born around 7/4/26 and currently weighed 6.4 pounds on 10/22, so she will stay pretty small. Her and her litter mates are a little shy at first, but are learning the ropes and are ready to find their forever homes!Buttercup is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, and started on monthly flea/heartworm prevention. Her adoption fee is $500 and you can apply to adopt at mpravl.org. Thank you for looking!
2. Paloma
Paloma is a snuggly sweetheart and wants to cuddle up with you! Paloma is learning to walk well on a leash, she will melt your heart with puppy kisses. She really lights up around other dogs and would probably enjoy a puppy friendPaloma weighed about 8 pounds in 8/14 and was born on June 25, 2026. She will likely be big when fully grown. Paloma is spayed, up to the date on vaccines, dewormed, mircochipped, started on monthly flea and heartworm prevention and her adoption fee is $350.if you'd like to meet and adopt Paloma you can apply at MPRAVL.org
3. Remy
Meet Remy! Do you like the sleek longgg look on dogs? Remy has quite the baby deer look, with long legs and a skinny little head!She has so much love to give. She is a brave and resilient little one. Remy was adopted from us a couple of months ago but was recently returned due to a family emergency. She was learning lots in her old home, she is potty trained on a consistent routine (like most puppies), she was getting used to the crate, she lived with other dogs, she gets along with kids and cats (when introduced properly). Remy is a playful, loving girl who would love to cuddle up her forever family.Remy loves to put herself to sleep in her crate for a nap and at the end of the night.
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Remy weighed 29 pounds on 10/21/26 and was born March 11, 2026.She is up to date on vaccines, spayed, dewormed, started on monthly flea and heartworm prevention and her adoption fee is $300.Apply to meet and adopt Remy at mpravl.org
4. Reba
This gorgeous German Shepherd/Hound mix girl is just over 4 months old and has already spent almost 40 days growing up in our shelter. Reba is everything you could want in a puppy! She is affectionate, bubbly, playful, and incredibly well-socialized! She is doing fantastic learning her basic manners and is eager to continue learning!She absolutely LOVES other dogs and does amazing in our large playgroups. Whether she’s running around making new friends or soaking up affection from our staff, this girl has the sweetest personality.As wonderful as she is we don’t want to see her spend ber puppyhood growing up in a kennel.
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She deserves a family to grow with, adventures to go on, and a home to call her own!This sweet girl is ready to find her forever home. Come meet Reba and see just how special she is .Adoption fee: $25Puppies 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!
5. Axel
Sweet, goofy Axel is about 6 months old and weighs 38lbs. He does not have many complaints and loves most everything. Azxel is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, and on monthly flea/heartworm prevention. His adoption fee is $250 and you can apply to adopt at mpravl.org
6. Belle
Hi, I'm Belle! I was born on May 25th, one of six puppies in my litter. I don't remember much from those early days, except that nobody was really watching out for us. My brothers and sisters and I kept wandering into the road — it was scary, and dangerous, and we didn't know any better. Some kind neighborhood kids started keeping an eye on us, making sure we stayed safe. And then one day, a neighbor with a good heart took all of us in. I don't know where I'd be without that kindness.Now let me tell you who I am, because I think I'm pretty special, in my own little way. Not only am I a pretty little girl with speckles on my feet and chest, I'm a watcher.
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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.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Jax
Attention: This is a courtesy posting only! This pet is NOT available through Mountain Pet Rescue. Please do NOT contact MPR for information about the pet or apply to adopt this pet on the MPR website. Contact Sandy at 727 560-0974 or Ron at 727 481-8882 for more information or to adopt the pet.Jax is a 6-month-old puppy that is happy and very energetic and playful. Loves his stuffed animals and bones. He would do well in a home with another dog. He is not food aggressive and is very healthy. We have 3 cats and that has caused a real stress for our cats with one that has health issues. He has had his rabies vaccine and is neutered.Please consider ax for your home. Contact Sandy at 727 560-0974 or Ron at 727 481-8882 today to meet or learn more about happy Jax!
8. Una
Una! Una's got quite the personality, she's a sassy queen, she loves to fetch and rides great in the car. She is a sweet pittie girl who has had quite the past. She came to MPR with a non-contagious form of mange (demadex). but with lots of love in her foster home, she is all healed up and ready for the big world. She is learning lots about the world in her foster home and that she's in a safe place now. She loves to play constantly with her big lab sized foster brother, she loves toys of every variety and all the treats you can offer. She can be unsure at first but with lots of rewards and treats, she's getting more confident in the world around her.
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She's coming along nicely on potty training, great in the crate at night and for nap time, and is quite a snuggle bug!Some of her funniest qualities include her absolutely ridiculous sleeping positions, she can fall asleep in just about any way, and will snore away for hours. Una was born January 20, 2026 and weighs 50 pounds in the beginning of October. Una is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, dewormed, and her adoption fee is $300. If you would like to meet and adopt Una, you can apply at mpravl.org
9. Finita
Finita is a wild child!She will keep you in your toes but in the most funny, playful puppy way!She is full of energy, life, craziness and spunk! She is quite athletic and can jump over low fences, so she would love a tall privacy fence, probably another dog to ruff house with, and a family ready to teach her some house manners. She's very loveable, quite eager to learn, and is looking forward to a great family to call her own.Finita was brought to MPR from a situation where 3 mom dogs made 23 puppies. MPR got 13 of the puppies and the mama dogs are spayed and won't be having more! Finita was born on March 11, 2026, and weighe33 lbs in the August. Finita is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, dewormed, started on monthly flea and heartworm prevention. Her adoption fee is $300. Apply to meet and adopt Finita at mpravl.org
10. Higgins
Higgins is currently in foster with dogs of all sizes and does great. He also is house- and crat- trained in his foster home! He loves playing with toys and being held like a baby.He was brought to MPR from a situation where 3 mom dogs made 23 puppies. MPR got 13 of the puppies, and the mama dogs are spayed and won't be having more! His siblings are Gogo, Salty, Schuster, Tobin, Miaa, Remy, Fritter, Folki, Finita, Ferdinand, and Franklin. Higgins is neutered, up to date on vaccines, dewormed, started on monthly flea and heartworm prevention. His adoption fee is $300. Apply to meet and adopt Higgins at mpravl.org
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Adopting a puppy in Knoxville
Puppies usually go to their new homes from about eight weeks old, once they're weaned and have had their first vaccinations. Most rescues spay or neuter them before adoption, or include it in the fee.
Ask the rescue how big the puppy is expected to grow and which breeds they think are in the mix, so you can plan for the dog they'll become.
Puppies need a lot of your time: house-training, a few minutes of training every day, several small meals, and someone home often enough to let them out. A puppy class is a good way to start.
Rescues with puppies near Knoxville
- Mountain Pet Rescue AshevilleCandler, NC · 8 puppies above
- Yancey County Humane SocietyBurnsville, NC · 1 puppy above
- Almost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · 1 puppy above
Questions about adopting puppies in Knoxville
How many puppies are up for adoption in Knoxville?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Knoxville, Tennessee, have 17 puppies up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a puppy in Knoxville?
The rescues with the most puppies near Knoxville right now are Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville (Candler, NC), Yancey County Humane Society (Burnsville, NC) and Almost Home Animal Rescue (Maryville, TN). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How old are puppies when they can be adopted?
Usually eight weeks or older, once they're weaned and have had their first vaccinations. Rescues often keep puppies with their mother or in foster care until then.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.