Porter Flea
Jun
12
to Jun 13

Porter Flea

Wags & Walks is excited to be joining Porter Flea this year for a weekend full of rescue dogs, community, and shopping!

Porter Flea is one of Nashville’s favorite local markets, bringing together over 200 vendors, including artists, makers, small businesses, food vendors, and creatives from across the community. 

Join us Friday, June 12th from 6pm–9pm for the Porter Flea Preview Market, a $25 ticketed event where you can shop Wags & Walks merch and learn more about our mission. Then come back Saturday, June 13th from 10am–5pm for Porter Flea’s free market day, where we’ll have adoptable puppies and dogs on-site looking for their forever homes!

Whether you’re hoping to adopt, support rescue, or just meet some adorable pups, we’d love to see you there. All proceeds from merch sales go directly back to supporting the dogs in our care and helping us continue saving lives.

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Virtual Foster Orientation
Jun
17

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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Virtual Foster Orientation
Jun
18

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Jul
2

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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In-Person Volunteer Orientation
Jul
16

In-Person Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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Wags Pack Walk
Jun
6

Wags Pack Walk

Join us for a fun and productive pack walk for just a $20 donation! This is the perfect opportunity to practice leash training and proper socialization with your pup in a supportive environment.

What to Expect:

  • 30 minutes of group work: We'll focus on leash training, ensuring your dog is comfortable and confident.

  • 30 minutes of trail/path walking: Practice passing other dogs calmly and without stress as we walk through the park.

What to Bring:

  • Your dog on a leash (no retractable leashes, please).

  • Plenty of kibble or treats to reward your dog throughout the session.

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Fan Fair X at CMA Fest
Jun
4
to Jun 7

Fan Fair X at CMA Fest

Wags & Walks is excited to be part of CMA Fest’s Fan Fair X this year! Join us Thursday through Sunday for four days of Country Music fun, adorable adoptable dogs, and exclusive Wags & Walks merchandise.

Fan Fair X is one of the most popular experiences during CMA Fest, bringing fans together for artist meet and greets, acoustic performances, celebrity Q&As, shopping, games, and interactive exhibits all inside the comfort of air conditioning!

If you already have a CMA Fest pass, access to Fan Fair X is included with your admission. If you would like to attend only Fan Fair X, you can purchase individual tickets by clicking the button below.

When & Where:

  • Music City Center in downtown Nashville

  • Thursday through Sunday

  • 10:00am–5:30pm

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Ladybird Taco Foster and Adoption Event
May
30

Ladybird Taco Foster and Adoption Event

Join Wags & Walks at Lady Bird Taco in the Gulch for a special Foster & Adoption Event!

Our fosters will be bringing some of our adorable adoptable dogs out for a fun morning of tacos, coffee, and community. This is a great opportunity for our pups to get extra love, attention, and hopefully meet their future families!

Come hang out with the dogs, support Wags, meet fellow fosters and adopters, and help us find these deserving pups forever homes. We can’t wait to see you there!

When & Where:

  • 1206 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203

  • Saturday, May 30th

  • 11:00AM-1:00PM

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Virtual Foster Orientation
May
27

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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In-Person Volunteer Orientation
May
21

In-Person Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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Virtual Foster Orientation
May
20

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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Ten x 9 Storytelling at Jackalope
May
18

Ten x 9 Storytelling at Jackalope

Tenx9 ("ten by nine”) Nashville is a monthly community storytelling night in Nashville, Tennessee, where 9 people have up to ten minutes each to tell a real story from their lives. Ten-minute stories by nine people—thus the name.


Story slots filled. Come along and listen for free. No tickets needed.

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Puppies, Pilates, & Espresso Martinis
May
17

Puppies, Pilates, & Espresso Martinis

  • 123 2nd Avenue South Nashville, TN, 37201 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This May, we’re teaming up with Barstool and Stella Blue Coffee for a month-long giveback initiative you won’t want to miss. All month long, $1 from every Stella Blue Coffee and every espresso martini sold will be donated to support Wags & Walks.

Join us for a special highlight event on Sunday, May 17th, hosted by Jetset Pilates. Start your day with a bring-your-own-mat Pilates class designed to energize and strengthen, all while supporting a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, everyone is welcome to move, sip, and give back.

Come for the workout, stay for the coffee (or cocktails)!

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Pilates With a Purpose with Brokerage Pilates
May
16

Pilates With a Purpose with Brokerage Pilates

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May Day for Mutts at the Donelson Farmers Market
May
15

May Day for Mutts at the Donelson Farmers Market

Join us for a fun, dog-friendly afternoon at the Donelson Farmers Market!

While we won’t have adoptable dogs on-site for this event, our team will be there sharing more about Wags & Walks, our Wags for Good (WFG) program, and how to get involved in fostering to make a lifesaving impact for dogs in need.

Stop by to chat with our team, learn about ways to get involved, shop Wags merch, and support local vendors alongside fellow dog lovers.

Friendly reminder: dogs are welcome, but please keep pups leashed and comfortable in crowded areas.

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Virtual Foster Orientation
May
13

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation
May
7

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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Wags Pack Walk
May
3

Wags Pack Walk

Join us for a fun and productive pack walk for just a $20 donation! This is the perfect opportunity to practice leash training and proper socialization with your pup in a supportive environment.

What to Expect:

  • 30 minutes of group work: We'll focus on leash training, ensuring your dog is comfortable and confident.

  • 30 minutes of trail/path walking: Practice passing other dogs calmly and without stress as we walk through the park.

What to Bring:

  • Your dog on a leash (no retractable leashes, please).

  • Plenty of kibble or treats to reward your dog throughout the session.

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W&W Dog Mom Social
May
2

W&W Dog Mom Social

Join us for our annual Dog Mom Social, hosted in partnership with Salt Ranch and Paper Moon Wellness.

We’re kicking things off with a Yogalates fusion class at 11:00 AM.

This flow blends the best of yoga and Pilates for the perfect start to your day.

Please bring your own mat!

All proceeds from the class will directly benefit Wags and the pups in our care.

After class, enjoy good vibes, great company, and adoptable puppies ready to meet their future families. Enjoy Salt Ranch food and beverages throughout the afternoon, with a percentage of sales supporting Wags.

Our wonderful host, Salt Ranch, will also be raffling off a seasonal pool pass, with all raffle proceeds going back to Wags. Don’t miss your chance to win while giving back!

Whether you’re celebrating your favorite dog mom, looking to adopt, or just want to soak up the sun with drinks and snacks, we’d love to have you there.

A special thanks to Ansley Goodheart, with A Goodhearted Home, for making this possible.

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Virtual Foster Orientation
Apr
29

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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In-Person Volunteer Orientation
Apr
23

In-Person Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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Foster Training Workshop
Apr
22

Foster Training Workshop

Join us with our incredible training partner Nikki Varva of Always Training K9s for an evening of education and socializing with our foster team and fellow fosters! Nikki will be discussing and demonstrating several techniques to help you to best welcome your foster dog home and set them up for success. We will also be doing a brief foster orientation for those new to fostering!

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Nashville Yards in Bloom
Apr
19

Nashville Yards in Bloom

Join us for Nashville Yards in Bloom! Spend your day exploring a spring market at the Ascension Saint Thomas Landing.

Shop fresh, local goods and discover unique finds from talented artisans and vendors.

Make sure to bring your four-legged friends for the grand opening of the IAMS Bark Park at noon – or meet your new best friend on site, with adoptable Wags pups. Our adoptions team will be on-site to facilitate adoptions.

Convenient parking is located in the West Garage at 131 10th Ave N!

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Puppies & Pilates at Urban Dog Bar
Apr
18

Puppies & Pilates at Urban Dog Bar

Join us for a fun Pilates session with Marathon Pilates at Urban Dog Bar! This class is suitable for all levels. After the class, mingle with other dog lovers and meet some adoptable puppies.

Tickets Include:

  • 45 minute pilates class

  • Day admission for your pup

**You do not need a dog to participate in this event**

What to Bring:

  • You will need to bring your own mat

  • Water bottle

Dog Entry Requirements

  • Dogs must be at least 4 months old.

  • Dogs over 1 year must be spayed or neutered.

  • Dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: • Bordetella • Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) • Rabies

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Virtual Foster Orientation
Apr
15

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays with the Nashville Sounds
Apr
14

Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays with the Nashville Sounds

Enjoy Sounds baseball with your favorite pups every Tuesday at First Horizon Park. Proceeds from each dog ticket sold this week will benefit Wags Nashville!

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The Good Dog Club with Virgin Hotel
Apr
11

The Good Dog Club with Virgin Hotel

Join us in soaking up the spring season with a fitness and rooftop event in support of Wags!

What to expect:

10am | Kick off the morning at Pilates on the Lawn (ticketed event), an outdoor workout class led by Body Alive. Tickets are $15, and 100% proceeds will be donated to Wags! Ticket includes class admission (and a goody bag!) and then a complimentary mimosa and pool access at The Good Dog Club post-workout.

11am-3pm | Wags will be on site for you to meet adoptable dogs while enjoying the sky-high vibes at The Pool Club. Dine on gourmet hot dogs grilled right on the patio deck, sip fun flavors from a dirty soda bar, enter to win raffle prizes*, enjoy DJ beats, and so much more.

Whether you're looking to adopt, sip something sweet, or simply soak up the rooftop energy with fellow dog lovers, The Good Dog Club is the perfect way to move your body, give back, and maybe even meet your new best friend.

Raffle Prizes:- Staycation at Virgin Hotels Nashville
- Class Pack (10) to Body Alive
- Hydrafacial at Face Foundrie
- & more to come!

While this is a pup-friendly space, we encourage you to leave your furry friends at home for the safety of the younger pups we will have on-site. Rain or shine, the event will go on!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Apr
9

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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Wags Pack Walk
Apr
4

Wags Pack Walk

Join us for a fun and productive pack walk for just a $20 donation! This is the perfect opportunity to practice leash training and proper socialization with your pup in a supportive environment.

What to Expect:

  • 30 minutes of group work: We'll focus on leash training, ensuring your dog is comfortable and confident.

  • 30 minutes of trail/path walking: Practice passing other dogs calmly and without stress as we walk through the park.

What to Bring:

  • Your dog on a leash (no retractable leashes, please).

  • Plenty of kibble or treats to reward your dog throughout the session.

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Weekend Adoption Event
Apr
4

Weekend Adoption Event

Join us this weekend at Love & Exile for a special offsite adoption event.

Come meet some of our adorable Wine Litter and Disco Litter puppies and spend time getting to know them!

Enjoy a drink and light bites while connecting with our community. Our adoption counselors will be on-site to answer questions, walk you through the process, and help you find the right fit if you’re considering adding a dog to your family.

If you are interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application in advance through our website and review our adoption requirements before

All members of a household must be present to finalize an adoption.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping more pups find their forever homes.

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Virtual Foster Orientation
Apr
1

Virtual Foster Orientation

Thanks for your interest in becoming a foster! We’d love to get you involved in our foster family. The first step is to fill out an online application and attend an orientation. During orientation we’ll share more about Wags, talk about fostering and main ways to support, and will have time for Q&A’s! We’re excited to get to know you!

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Whiskey and Wags Festival
Mar
28

Whiskey and Wags Festival

Hosted by The Friends of Two Rivers and the Tennessee Distillers Guild, this dog-friendly festival features live music, local vendors, food, and tastings from more than 20 Tennessee distilleries, all set on the grounds of the Two Rivers mansion.

Wags will be on-site with merch, information about medical programming, volunteering, fostering, and possibly a few adorable pups ready for snuggles!

Whether you're sipping whiskey, shopping with vendors, or just stopping by to say hi, we’d love to see you!

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Puppies & Pilates at Urban Dog Bar
Mar
28

Puppies & Pilates at Urban Dog Bar

Join us for a fun Pilates session with Marathon Pilates at Urban Dog Bar! This class is suitable for all levels. After the class, mingle with other dog lovers and meet some adoptable puppies.

Tickets Include:

  • 45 minute pilates class

  • Day admission for your pup

**You do not need a dog to participate in this event**

What to Bring:

  • You will need to bring your own mat

  • Water bottle

Dog Entry Requirements

  • Dogs must be at least 4 months old.

  • Dogs over 1 year must be spayed or neutered.

  • Dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: • Bordetella • Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) • Rabies

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In-Person Volunteer Orientation
Mar
26

In-Person Volunteer Orientation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! We’d love to get you involved in our wags community.

The first step is to attend an orientation.

During orientation, we’ll share more about Wags, talk about volunteer opportunities and main ways to support, and have time for Q&As. We’re excited to get to know you!

During orientation, you'll learn the following:

  • About dog rescue

  • About our organization

  • Current volunteer opportunities

  • Scheduling instructions and more!

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Free Spay/Neuter Clinic
Mar
26

Free Spay/Neuter Clinic

Wags is proud to host a Free Spay & Neuter Day for our community’s dogs.

Providing spay and neuter services helps reduce pet overpopulation and keeps more animals out of shelters. We understand that veterinary care can be expensive, and we are committed to helping pet owners access the services they need to keep their animals healthy and safe.

If you are in need of no-cost spay or neuter care for your dog, we invite you to apply for this special clinic day. Appointments are limited and available to eligible parties.

To be considered, please complete the eligibility waiver form linked below. Once submitted, a member of our team will review your information and follow up with the next steps.

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