Lee Brice seeks help in Nashville-area search for missing pregnant dog Charlee after two weeks

A social media appeal widens an ongoing search

Country singer Lee Brice is asking the public for help locating his missing dog, Charlee, who he said disappeared about two weeks ago and is pregnant. Brice shared that Charlee “slipped away from home,” and described the past two weeks as an intensive search that has included checking back roads and contacting animal shelters.

In his message, Brice emphasized urgency tied to Charlee’s pregnancy and asked residents across Middle Tennessee to report any sightings or leads. He suggested the dog could now be anywhere in the greater Nashville region, ranging from areas south of Franklin to communities west of the city, including around Dickson.

What is known about the timeline and search area

Brice’s account places Charlee’s disappearance roughly in early January 2026, with the public appeal made on January 19, 2026. No specific neighborhood or address was provided publicly for the point where Charlee went missing, a detail that can complicate efforts to narrow likely travel corridors or identify nearby trailheads, wooded areas, or residential cut-throughs where dogs often move after escaping.

The geographic range described by Brice spans multiple counties and includes urban, suburban, and rural terrain. That breadth increases the likelihood that sightings may be sporadic and hard to verify, but it can also increase the number of people scanning their neighborhoods, workplaces, and daily routes.

How Nashville’s lost-pet process typically works

In Nashville and Davidson County, Metro Animal Care and Control is a central intake point for stray animals. The agency holds found pets under mandatory “stray hold” timeframes before an animal can be evaluated for placement if not reclaimed. The listed holds are three days for animals without identification and seven days for animals with identification.

Metro guidance for owners of missing pets emphasizes repeated checks of shelter listings and in-person follow-up, along with distributing clear photos through neighborhood networks and online groups. For residents who find a loose dog, guidance includes checking for ID or a rabies tag, having the animal scanned for a microchip, and reporting the animal through local lost-and-found systems to speed reunification.

What the public can do if they believe they spotted Charlee

• Document the time and exact location of the sighting (nearest address, intersection, or landmark).

• Take a photo from a safe distance; avoid chasing, which can drive a frightened dog farther away.

• If the dog can be safely contained, contact local animal control for guidance and request a microchip scan.

Brice wrote that Charlee is pregnant and asked that “any little clue” be shared to help bring her home.

As of January 19, 2026, no verified update has been released indicating that Charlee has been found.