True Rescue

True Rescue True Rescue is an animal shelter which operates out of Mount Juliet, TN, helping homeless animals

It's time for our favorite post of the week - our ADOPTION POST! We are proud to say we had TWENTY-FOUR ADOPTIONS this w...
01/12/2026

It's time for our favorite post of the week - our ADOPTION POST! We are proud to say we had TWENTY-FOUR ADOPTIONS this week, with the majority being adult and juvenile cats! This is that time of the year where kittens are scarce (only for a short time though), and the older kittens and cats get noticed. They just had to be patient, and wait for their perfect families! As you can see here, perfect matches were made left and right, and everyone was smiling from ear to ear that were present when these new families formed. We love our adopters so much, and we'd like to thank each and every one of them for coming out this week, and opening up their hearts to a kitty in need.

Also, we'd like to note that the kittens that were from the video we posted this morning, who were found with their deceased mama, (we named Faith & Hope), went right into a new family today. They saw the video, and were so moved that they came out right away today. We didn't officially have them up for adoption, but this was such an amazing opportunity for those kittens to get to stay together, and we are so grateful.

We wish everyone a wonderful evening this Sunday, and we'll see you again next week, with hopefully another successful adoption week! Thanks again for all of your continued support!

01/11/2026

We responded to an urgent plea for help from an ambulance service who happened upon a dying mama cat with her 2 kittens in the middle of a parking lot at Two Rivers Skate Park in Nashville. They had to rush out on a call and were unable to take them, but did wrap mama up in a jacket and reached out for help. We were able to get out there within a half an hour of receiving their message, and mama had unfortunately already passed away. The kittens are so sweet and grateful to have been picked up. They were very hungry. This was a really tough situation, and we always hate when we're too late, but at least we weren't too late for the kittens. They are doing wonderfully, despite the trauma they have endured, and they will be up for adoption very soon!

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Good morning! I am Eggnog, and I'm letting you know that I'm over here at True Rescue waiting for my forever home today!...
01/10/2026

Good morning! I am Eggnog, and I'm letting you know that I'm over here at True Rescue waiting for my forever home today! They are having a huge ADOPTION EVENT today from 11-3 here at the shelter, and will NOT be at PetSmart today. There are cats and kittens of all ages over here, and we'd really all love a home for the New Year, okay? You just come on over here, and you don't have to do any work, because us kitties will pick YOU! That's right, we get to pick out our families over here, and if you're up to the process, it works out splendidly! So come on out, the address is 12110 Lebanon Rd in Mt. Juliet, TN, and we're open from 11-3. I love my new family already, even though I haven't met you yet!!

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01/10/2026

Mt Juliet, TN. We are taking in cats and kittens every day over here, and we welcomed this big boy with open arms! Of course, we have a soft spot for beefy-headed tomcats, and we have named this sweet boy Big Mike! He has a hurt right front paw which we have fixed up and started him on medication, and he will be getting neutered next week. Please come on by our shelter any day of the week, especially today, Saturday, where we are having an adoption event. Thank you so much for your support, and welcome to True Rescue Big Mike!

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01/09/2026

Mt Juliet, TN. We have a special needs intake named Chip, and he has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, also known as "wobbly cat syndrome". He is an absolute snuggle bug, and he needs the perfect home! We won't be at PetSmart tomorrow, so our normal weekly adoption event will be taking place at our shelter, located at 12110 Lebanon Rd. in Mt Juliet, TN. We will be open from 11 to 3, and Chip will be here to have meet and greets, along with hundreds of other cats and kittens of all ages. If you would like to apply to adopt ahead of time, this will save you time upon arrival to the shelter, and the link is below. Welcome to True Rescue, little Chip, and let's find you a new family!

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01/08/2026

Mt Juliet, TN. We brought Colton into our shelter after he was found under a house, unable to walk, and dragging his back legs behind him. He went through extensive testing and radiology at VetMed Animal Health with Dr. Gables, and had no broken bones, but definitely had decreased pain sensation and partial paralysis on rear limbs. We are still awaiting a final report, but over the last few weeks at his foster home, he has made great strides on his own. Whatever trauma happened to his spine, seems to be improving every day as he is able to get some weight under his legs now. Colton is nine weeks old, and is such a love. He is definitely in a special needs category for now, but we hope he may have full use of his legs one day. If you're interested in adopting Colton, please fill out our adoption application below, and we will be in touch. Thank you so much for your support, and donations , as always, are greatly appreciated as our medical cases continue to mount. Have a wonderful day!

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01/07/2026

Mt Juliet, TN. Our scheduled intake yesterday is absolutely stunning! She showed up with her feral mama on a property in La Vergne , TN and was super friendly, while mama was definitely not. The couple will be TNRing the mama cat which they believe is from a property nearby they are helping. This sweetie is known as a Tabico, with her distinct tabby markings with calico patching. We have named her Starla, and she is getting fixed this week and will be ready for adoption after that!

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01/06/2026

Our first intake of the day was a juvenile male kitten that was crying out for help at a back porch of a Mount Juliet, Tennessee resident. His right front leg appears to be broken, so we are taking him in for x-rays today and will keep you up-to-date on the results. Thank you so much for your support, and any financial donations are greatly appreciated for all of the medical cases we continue to take in on a daily basis.

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01/05/2026

We received this stunning new intake today of a 3-month old male kitten, who has already stolen our hearts! We will announce him soon after stray hold and vet clearance. Welcome to True Rescue, Grizzly!

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Get ready, because this number is huge!! FORTY-THREE ADOPTIONS this week!! We can't believe it ourselves, and what a wee...
01/05/2026

Get ready, because this number is huge!! FORTY-THREE ADOPTIONS this week!! We can't believe it ourselves, and what a week we had! The door never stopped, and neither did the adoptions, as adopters came from far and wide to pick out the perfect new addition. You can see by the smiles, even from the kitties, how special these bonds already have become. These kitties all range in ages too, and most have come from pretty tragic backgrounds, only to be able to have their deserved happy ending. Thank you SO much to all of the families that came forward. We know we say this a lot, but it can't be said enough....you complete the rescue circle for us, and now you have allowed us to make room to rescue more. You might not even realize the lives you help save aside from the ones you have taken home, but they are lining up to come into the shelter. We are so grateful, and we know these kitties will pay it forward with unwavering love for you. Have a wonderful night, everybody, and thank you for the love and support you continue to show us week after week!

Good morning! My name is Salty, I'm a boy kitten, and I'm here to let you know that I'm FINALLY up for adoption today! I...
01/04/2026

Good morning! My name is Salty, I'm a boy kitten, and I'm here to let you know that I'm FINALLY up for adoption today! I am cleared medically, after going through quite the ordeal. Okay, so here it is in a nutshell...I was found in a road in Mt. Juliet when I was just a baby, and was rushed in to True Rescue, where they found my body temperature was way too low, and emergency action had to be taken to get me back to where I needed to be. I went to a foster home to recover on antibiotics, and started having seizures a few weeks later. The cause could not be determined, and I have been seizure-free for 3 weeks now, but there was some long-term damage done to my hearing and eyesight due to the seizures. I'm what's known as a "special needs" kitten, due to my hearing and sight limitations, but I'm here to tell you that other than needing a lower-stress environment, I can function and behave just like any other kitten. I'm ready to take on the world, in fact! So if you have a special heart for kittens like me, please consider coming to True Rescue today to meet me, and potentially adopt me. I'm here just for today, from 11-3, and then will be back in foster care with scheduled meet/greets if I don't go home today. Please come and say "hi"! True Rescue is open on Sundays from 11-3, and there are hundreds of other cats/kittens here that need homes. I'm so excited to finally be on my way! Thank you for your time, and have a wonderful day!

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01/04/2026

Mt Juliet, TN. This sweet mama and babies were brought to us after being discovered at Waste Management in Nashville. This is one grateful mama, and she has not stopped purring, all the way through her vet exam and everything. We will definitely keep you updated on this crew once the babies are ready for adoption. There are six kittens total, and they are all precious! 

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12110 Lebanon Road
Mount Juliet, TN
37122

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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About True Rescue

Thank you for supporting the True Rescue page! Let’s start with why True Rescue was started and what our plans are moving forward. The idea of having a “Regional Emergency Shelter” came about after years of working in natural disaster areas in the South, mostly hurricane-ravaged areas. The need for additional housing for displaced animals or animals currently existing in shelters needing to evacuate was evident and still remains one of the largest ongoing needs. Not only is the housing essential, but transport to the housing as well. There is also a huge need for animal rescues to work together in a more cohesive manner. This is why we are currently in the beginning phase of constructing a 15-20,000 sq. foot animal shelter in Lebanon, TN.

So what happens with the shelter while not in use during disaster? It will never stop running, that’s what! When not in use for disasters, we will be assisting our rescue partners, who are all part of our “True Network” by easing their burden of overcrowded shelters and transportation needs. We will house spay/neuter clinics 3-4 times/year. We will assist law enforcement in our state and surrounding states by housing animals involved in cruelty/hoarding cases. As if that isn’t enough, we will house animals for homeless citizens in and around the Nashville area, as well as being a safe house for pets from domestic abuse situations.

We intend to operate utilizing the highest standard of care for these animals, with full training for our volunteers on all levels of animal care. Also planned for future events is disaster training and emergency animal care training at our facility in Lebanon, TN.

Thank you for your interest in True Rescue, and please follow us to keep up with local rescues and events happening!