865 Rescue and Rehome

865 Rescue and Rehome IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Ruff Start Rescue of East TN is now 865 Rescue and Rehome. This was done to avoid confusion with a similiar named rescue.
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Thanks to everyone who came by and saw us today and a special thanks to those who helped today! It was a great day. On...
06/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who came by and saw us today and a special thanks to those who helped today! It was a great day. One more day 10-4. Come on by and see us!

☀️ Meet Faith ☀️In her short 2 years of life, this bouncy Chi mix has been through more than most dogs ever should. She ...
06/06/2026

☀️ Meet Faith ☀️

In her short 2 years of life, this bouncy Chi mix has been through more than most dogs ever should. She came from a hoarding situation where several house mates had already passed away before help arrived. Through it all, Faith not only survived, she somehow managed to keep her sweet, happy spirit.

She can be shy and unsure of new places, but once she knows you her personality really shines. She has done great with a toddler in her foster home. She is working on leash and potty training and learns quickly.

Now let's talk about Faith's special talent. She has figured out a way to uniquely sound like a ghost of a Victorian child and an old man groaning all at once. The first time these sounds echoed through the house, her foster family were concerned that it became haunted. Thankfully it was just Faith expressing her opinion about being secluded from house activities. She loves following her foster mom around, being held, and just staying close to her people.

This resilient little girl is ready to leave her past behind and find a forever family. If interested please fill out an adoption application.

Tomorrow and Sunday are the days! Come on out and see us… great dogs will be there, good give away and baskets for drawi...
06/06/2026

Tomorrow and Sunday are the days! Come on out and see us… great dogs will be there, good give away and baskets for drawings. Come support the crafters and 865 Rescue and Rehome!

Come to the festival. It is huge and we will be there with free give away items. Booth 138 near the playground! Come se...
06/03/2026

Come to the festival. It is huge and we will be there with free give away items. Booth 138 near the playground! Come see us and shop the craft vendors. It is a huge event and you will love it!
Directions in comments!

✨️Baby Girl ✨️At 7 years old, Baby Girl has life pretty well figured out: snacks are great, laps are better, and your bu...
06/01/2026

✨️Baby Girl ✨️

At 7 years old, Baby Girl has life pretty well figured out: snacks are great, laps are better, and your business is her business. This spunky little Chihuahua loves being close to her people, whether she's curled up beside you or supervising from your lap.

She's potty trained, leash trained, and while she may bark, she settles down quickly. Baby Girl does need to stay on a weight management diet, but don't tell her she's overweight, she still launches herself onto the couch like a pro.

She's a sweet little sidekick looking for a home that will help her stay healthy while spoiling her with all the love and attention she thinks she deserves. ❤️🐾

We will have a booth there with lots of great information, free give away items and drawings for great baskets full of g...
05/30/2026

We will have a booth there with lots of great information, free give away items and drawings for great baskets full of great stuff for your furry friends. Come find us at the festival. This is a huge festival with lots of vendors with great things to see.

Limited spots. Call,or text now to reserve your spot!
05/28/2026

Limited spots. Call,or text now to reserve your spot!

🐾 FOSTERING SAVES LIVES 🐾Before applying to foster, please make sure you are ready for the commitment. These dogs rely o...
05/28/2026

🐾 FOSTERING SAVES LIVES 🐾

Before applying to foster, please make sure you are ready for the commitment. These dogs rely on stability, patience, and consistency.

What we look for in foster homes:
• Completed application
• Current/past pets up to date on vaccines
• Current/past pets spayed/neutered
• Vet reference
• Reliable communication
• Ability to attend at least 2 adoption events per month
• Ability to transport to vet appointments when needed
• Safe home environment
• Securely fenced yard preferred (exceptions may apply)

Fostering is not always easy, but the reward is helping save a life. ❤️

The following pups are in need of foster placement. Everyone except Baby Girl came from a hoarding case. None are leash or potty trained. Will need time and patience.

Baby Girl is ready for her forever home. Leash and potty trained. Overweight and on a diet. Older girl that just likes sitting on your lap.

05/26/2026

Hello everyone! We are still looking for volunteers and fosters for these babies. Kennel clean up and feedings 3 x a day for 14 dogs is a lot to do for one person. I have a few dedicated volunteers trying to come as much as they can. We are still in need of donations to help cover medical costs for these guys. They are all doing so much better and getting healthier every day!
A few thank you to the one who have showed up and showed out and donated so far:
Teresa Cates, Shawna Brewster, Kelly Cupp, Sommer Ray, Katie Morton, Jane Ondocin,Annette Garrett, Robin Baxter, Nancy Hickman, Kyle Lang, Caitlyn Van Huess, Lyn Hiester, Waylon Yates, and Leslie Henry, Nghia Van, Karen Thernes, Tina Hunt, Tracy Burchfield and many others I am sure my sleep deprived mind is forgetting.

We truly could not do what we do without your support!!!!!
Our Venmo is in comments for those that can donate. And our Amazon list will be in comments

If you can foster please visit our website and complete a foster application.

✨️PLEASE READ✨️Quick update for the adopters waiting to hear back from us. First, thank you for your patience and unders...
05/24/2026

✨️PLEASE READ✨️

Quick update for the adopters waiting to hear back from us. First, thank you for your patience and understanding. ❤️

865 has been in straight up crisis mode after taking in a pretty severe hoarding case, with several of the dogs coming in very sick. Susanne and volunteers have been working around the clock to get everyone stabilized and comfortable. Thankfully, everyone seems to be headed in the right direction and recovering.

We know some of you are waiting on application updates and messages back. We promise nobody is being ignored. Some of the littles are not ready yet and will need more time before they can move forward with adoption.

Please bear with us while we work through what, for us, is a very large intake situation. Applications will be processed in the order they were received.

Thank you for sticking with us while the rescue focuses on saving tiny lives. 🐾

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P. O. Box 24596
Knoxville, TN
37933

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