Thank you for choosing to adopt or foster and aid in the rescue efforts of RARE!  **Adoption Interest Form REQUIRED via our website Rarerescue.org** Meet Porkchop 💙 Porkchop’s story almost ended before it ever really had the chance to begin. After finding himself at a rural pound, Porkchop quickly landed on the euthanasia list simply because there were too many dogs and not enough space. Day after day, he sat in his kennel waiting — not understanding why no one had come for him. But despite everything he’s been through, Porkchop has remained one of the happiest, most loving dogs you could ever meet. He absolutely adores people and seems to believe every single person he meets is his new best friend. He loves attention, cuddling on the couch, and being included in whatever his people are doing. He’s the kind of dog who just wants to love and be loved in return. Porkchop is also good with other dogs and would likely do best with a younger or playful canine companion because he LOVES to play. He has a fun, goofy personality and would probably thrive in a home with a backyard where he can zoom around, burn off energy, and enjoy being a dog. Watching Porkchop now, it’s hard to believe this sweet, joyful boy was once so close to losing his life. Now, all he needs is a forever family to make sure he never has to wonder if he’s safe again. 💙 If you’re interested in adopting Porkchop, please fill out an application at rarerescue.org. STEPS TO ADOPT: Read the adoptable’s bio below, including their adoption fee Go to RARErescue.org and Read our ADOPTION PROCESS page under the "Adopt" section  Complete the  DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM (located on our website RARErescue.org) We understand that it is important to you to find the right fit for your family. We feel the same way! The DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM is important and REQUIRED for this reason.  All of our Adoptables are: Spayed/neutered; Up to date on vaccines; Heartworm tested if six months or older (& kept on heartworm preventative and treated for heartworms if positive when entering our program): Microchipped prior to adoption BREEDS: We are not breed experts. The breed(s) listed for each adoptable are best guesses or suggestions. PLEASE NOTE: We are a non-profit organization without municipal or government funding. Veterinary/Medical expenses are constant for an animal rescue. Our adoption fees not only help to provide vetting and care for the animal being adopted, but they also help to cover heartworm treatments and other treatable ailments that many animals, that would otherwise be euthanized, need in order to be made available for adoption. Please understand that adopting an animal is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to that animal and there will be veterinary expenses throughout their life that can often cost several hundreds, if not thousands of dollars (without pet insurance), especially without annual checkups and preventative care.  As a potential family for this pet you are responsible for their safety and that includes keeping them on your property. ***If you are not in the middle Tennessee area, transport can potentially be arranged to approved homes, depending on distance and local adaptability. We normally do not allow adoptions outside of 1.5 hours driving distance.