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'We are borderline at capacity': Cheatham County shelter filled with rescued animals
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andy Cordan , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Cheatham County Animal Control is currently at borderline capacity due to the influx of rescued animals. A recent surge in animal rescues has left an animal shelter nearly full.
A recent surge in animal rescues has left an animal shelter nearly full. Multiple law enforcement operations have resulted in the seizure of dogs, which are now being cared for at the shelter.
Cheatham County Animal Control is currently at borderline capacity due to the influx of rescued animals. The shelter is struggling to accommodate the large number of dogs that have been seized.
Further information about the situation and the law enforcement operations that led to the seizure of the dogs is available from the source. Details about the shelter's capacity and the dogs being cared for are also provided.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
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