Waiting List for Animal Intake

Our Waiting List

Due to the high volume of requests we receive, we are only able to accommodate those pets who reside within Wilson County, Tennessee.

New Leash on Life operates as a no-kill organization. Therefore, we accept pets (cats and dogs) by appointment only.  In order for your pet to be placed on our intake waiting list, you will need to fill our the wait list form.

WaitList Placement:  In order to be placed on our waiting list, please complete our waitlist form (incomplete applications will not be considered) and e-mail as an attachment to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   along with 3 ‘current’ digital photos


Click here to download the Wait List Form
(requires MS Word - click here to download the Word Viewer)

Please note the following:

Please note new intake fees: $30 per cat & $40 per dog (to be collected at the time your pet is relinquished to New Leash on Life). Donations above the stated fee are greatly needed and most appreciated. New Leash on Life is a non-profit, receives no government funding and relies on donations.

• A $75 intake fee is collected for litters of puppies or kittens (the mother must be spayed and proof provided to staff at New Leash on Life).
• Pets are accepted on a space available basis only (as determined by staff).
• You will be called to bring your pet to the adoption center once staff determines that your pet can be accommodated (determinants might include: size, breed, age, temperament, coat color, etc.).
• We cannot accept aggressive, ill, injured, feral, or pets who are over 6 years old.
• If the pet is not spayed or neutered, please contact our low cost clinic, Fix-for-Life 615.453.2349. Pets who are spayed or neutered will receive priority status when space becomes available.

We are not the only animal welfare agency in the area. In addition to being added to our waiting list, please check other agencies (visit Petfinder.com or adoptapet.com) to maximize chances of re-homing your pet.

In addition, during your appointment, please allow time for the pet to be properly evaluated by our staff. We will determine the general health and temperament of your pet. Issues such as poor skin condition, hair loss, limping, missing teeth (indicating the animal is older than 6 years) or an apparent injury, will prevent us from accepting your animal.

Dogs older than 6 months of age will be tested for heartworm disease. We cannot accept heartworm positive dogs.

Cats older than 6 months of age will be tested for feline leukemia/aids, and cats under 6 months of age will be tested feline leukemia. We cannot accept feline leukemia/aids positive cats.

If you have any further questions please contact:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: (615) 444-1144


Click here to download the Wait List Form
(requires MS Word - click here to download the Word Viewer)