Discover endless tail wags and heartwarming purrs at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County in Blountville, Tennessee.
Adopting is more than just finding a pet; it’s about creating a lifetime bond. Join us in making a difference — for our furry friends and you. Add a special member to your family today by starting your adoption journey and experience the love that a shelter animal can offer.
Our Mission:
Increase awareness in Sullivan County about the humane treatment of animals through responsible sheltering, education, spay/neuter assistance and access to wellness.
Important Information:
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, Tennessee, conducts owner surrenders by appointment only. Please call 423-279-2741 to make an appointment. No walk-in surrenders will be permitted.
All animal control calls will be dispatched in a triage fashion, taking into consideration the urgent nature of the call. All strays must be brought in by animal control.
We need your donations!
100% of your tax deductible donation benefits our lifesaving rescue efforts for Sullivan County, Tennessee, animals in need.
Services
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County has a number of services, including intake, spay/neuter and a vaccine clinic.
Intake
Intake services are available at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County. Please click here to learn more about our intake process.
Foster
Foster families are essential members of the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County family. Take part of a rewarding program with us.
Programs
Learn about the programs offered at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County here.
Adopt
Explore our furry friends at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County. Complete and submit an adoption application here.
Volunteer
If you are searching for a rewarding experience and love animals, we invite you to volunteer with us. Learn more here.
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Ready to Adopt? It's simple.
Fill out the application online here or click the button to the side. Once submitted and approved, a team member will contact you to arrange an appointment for the adoption OR visit the shelter during regular business hours to view the animals and complete an adoption application onsite. Once approved, your adoption will be complete, and you can welcome a new member to your family!
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View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on PETFINDER!
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city TN animal control :
Picked up on Virginia Ave 10/25/24
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How much are the mums? 🙂 definitely planning to stop by!
Reclaimed by owner
This dog was found running around the shelter this morning when staff arrived. We don’t know if it just got loose or someone dumped it here 😔
If this is your dog, please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or come by the shelter between 12:30-5:30
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This dog is currently (10/23/24) running around Blountville Christian church. It will not allow anyone to catch it and has on an E-collar. If this is your dog, please go contain it!
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From my understanding this happens multiple times and is always in the road :/
Shock collars no gud
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Do you know me?! I was found on buffalo rd
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Is this a female? I have been missing one since July 2023 that looks like this. I’ll message some pics
Im pretty sure that one goes missing quite frequently. Belongs to somebody but not sure who see it all the time. Unless theres more then one down that way
Pryenes??
Ck down toward Boonies Restaurant. Or call. See some in lot near there that looks a lot like this one. Not positive.
Is it a male or female?
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Courtesy post for Bristol city TN animal control :
Found at Walmart ,Bristol TN 10/17/24
Please call their non emergency dispatch number with information at 423-989-5600
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Seems like I remember a post on the lost and found page of someone who was missing this dog from the Sunnyvale neighborhood several weeks ago.
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It was wonderful meeting these incredible ACOs!! Thank you!
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We can't begin to imagine what yall are dealing with. It was our pleasure to be able to send some supplies!
Good and great things come out of wonderful people when really bad things happen! ❤️
Found on Milden Hall/ Bethel Road in Blountville.
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or email
Animal.shelter@sullivancountytn.gov
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Poor baby. My heart breaks for this baby
Look at that sad lil face!🥲
Pretty pretty
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Appalachia Strong tees/sweatshirts are available for preorder at www.FetchingApparel.com!!***100% of profits will go to shelters in the Appalachian region affected by Helene.***
Be sure to use our code: ASOSC when you order from their website because they always donate 20% of profits from all their other merchandise to rescues and shelters, including the @The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County! 🥰
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Lisa Ramey Dunn
Rosie the Good Witch Shelter Ambassador here to remind everyone that we desperately need candy donations!
This Halloween feels different this year due to the hurricane, and we are going to try and make the best of it and provide these kids with memories, fun and CANDY 🍬 🍭 🍫
Please bring individually wrapped candies to The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County,
380 Masengill Road Blountville TN
We thank you so much!!!
PS- Rosie has a loving home and comes to work at the shelter with her mom 😊
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George Helms CAN WE DONATE SOME OF OUR SUCKERS?!
Adorable babies waiting for their forever homes 🥰
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They are all sweet dogs. I got to spend time with all of them this past Sunday.
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Do you know this dog? Found running through Bluff City.
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beautiful pupper! much love!
You guys aint going to kill him, right? We named him raven i hope he goes to a loving, caring home and please do with background check
So beautiful
Gorgeous
CUTE
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We want to give a HUGE thank you to Nate Monteith for donating his warehouse to store food/supplies for our shelter and surrounding counties. We truly appreciate you.
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Thank you, you are an absolute lifesaver!
Thank you Nate! You’ve been a god send !!
This is so great!! Thank you Nate Monteith!!! This was such a needed contribution!
What an awesome thing to do! 🤗🫶🏼
🐶 🐱 🥨 🍋 Wetzelstrucketn will be set up with our friends at The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County on Monday, October 14th 3pm-7pm. All our lemonade sales will go directly back to the shelter!!! Please come out and help a great cause!!! See you there!!!
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She is so fun, plays on her own and would be a great, family addition. Meet her at Petsmart, Kingsport 😽 you won't be sorry
I loved this cat a lot!!! I played and cuddle with her while I would clean her cage. She is super sweet, friendly, and a good cuddles.
🐾 DONATIONS UPDATE 🐾
Thank you thank you to our awesome community for showing out in a big way!!
Moving forward, we are asking that large donations be coordinated so we can have teams ready to unload! If you are bringing more than a small car, please email ASOSC.caninesupervisor@gmail.com
OR Jennifer.mcphail08@gmail.com
🐾 DROP OFF TIMES:
Donation drop offs can only be accepted during business hours. CLOSED- Sunday and Thursday. Open the rest of the week 12:30pm-5:30pm.
If you cannot come during business hours, please email one of the addresses above to coordinate!
Again we thank you so much for your continued support! 💕 We are getting this food to areas that need it!
Also, if you are in need of pet supplies or food, please email us or come by! Use the above emails for contact !
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10/12/24 These dogs were found near exit 65, please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or email
Animal.shelter@sullivancountytn.gov
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They’re a bonded pair- hope either owners claim or they’re adopted together. They’ve been through a lot together
These two were in willowbrook on the 8th.
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Do you help with dog food in clintwood Virginia? I have no vehicle or money to get to you
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Rescue Pack came all the way from Chicago in style to bring us donations to help our community! They were amazing..we truly appreciate y’all coming and also helping us unload the second truck that showed up as well!
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We’re always happy to help people and pets. We appreciate The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County being such a gracious host. 🐾❤️
What a wonderful group of people!
That was soooo nice and generous!💕
God bless the rescue pack!
Way to step Chicago 👏❤🐾
Nice work everyone
Thank you from a fellow Midwesterner !
God bless you
Thank You🐾❤️🐾
Amazing ❤️
Wow! Wonderful!
Sullivan Co I was wondering if you could help with dog food for my 7 hungry Shepherd's in clintwood Virginia? I have no vehicle or money to get to you
We have had this brought in with some donations and want to get it to someone that needs it. Please come to the shelter if your baby needs this! In date until 2026
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Ashley Crane
Big thank you to Asheville Highway Animal Hospital and their clients! They took up donations for us to help the community here!
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Such wonderful people!!!
Awesome
Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN Animal Control:
Picked up 10/10 on Blackley rd
Please call 423-989-5600 for information or reclaim
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She looks like she just had a bath and slipped out somehow without her collar.
What a beauty.
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So cute ❤️
Precious!
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city TN animal control :
Picked up on Virginia Ave 10/25/24
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How much are the mums? 🙂 definitely planning to stop by!
Reclaimed by owner
This dog was found running around the shelter this morning when staff arrived. We don’t know if it just got loose or someone dumped it here 😔
If this is your dog, please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or come by the shelter between 12:30-5:30
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