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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💙Friday Foster Feature 🐾
Meet Tevro
Tevro is a sweet, 1 year old boy that is doing great in his foster home. He came to us with some skin issues and was skinny but is looking great!! 😍
He is getting along well with the other dogs 🐕 in his foster home, seems tolerate of the kitty 😺 and has done great using the doggy door.
He is affectionate, loves cuddles, and does great on a leash. He is learning how to be a doggy and would love to find his forever home 🏡
Would you like to adopt??
Call the shelter to schedule a meet with this sweet boy 💙
#PleaseShare #fosteringsaveslives
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He’s a cutie 🥰
Our shelter lost a member of the team this week and our hearts are broken. Many of you have seen “Front Office Support “ , Rosie, sleeping under our receptionist desk. Rosie was 14yrs old, and came to work with her mom nearly every day for 6yrs. Rescued herself, Rosie helped foster countless puppies and kittens (bottle babies were her favorite), provided emotional support for office staff, and in her younger days she helped socialize and temperament test our adoptable dogs. When she retired from dog testing, she still wanted to come to work, so she moved into her retirement spot under the desk… still loving on everyone that came by. Thank you Rosie for a job well done, you are so missed by your mom and all of us.
Please keep our team in your thoughts as many of them loved Rosie as their own.
Also to add, Thank you to PetCare cremations in Kingsport for your excellent care with her.
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Rosie may have been retired, but she was always ready to lend a helping paw
So sorry for your loss.😭
So sorry for your loss. ❤️
Update!! Foster Found for one of these sweet babies!
🆘 FOSTERS NEEDED — SHORT-TERM! 🆘
These sweet dogs have rescue placement lined up and are scheduled to leave on 2/13 — we just need temporary fosters for a couple of weeks to get them there!
Can you open your heart and home just for a short time and help save a life? 🏡✨
Fostering is temporary, but the impact is forever.
🐶 What you provide:
• A safe, loving place to stay
• Some cuddles and TLC
🎒 What we provide:
• All supplies provided — food, crates, and anything they need
❤️ What you give them:
• Their chance at rescue
• A bridge to their next chapter
If you can help foster for just a couple of weeks, please reach out ASAP.
📧 Email: asosc.director@gmail.com
Even one foster can make all the difference. Please share to help these sweet babies make it to rescue!
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Are any of them female ?
Are there any teacup chihuahua
Come meet Tuna & Chicken at Petsmart-Kingsport 😸
All kitty adoptions are $30 with approved application
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Thats amazingly cheap for a new best friend!
❄️ Shelter Closed Today Due to Weather ❄️
For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public, the animal shelter will be closed today due to weather conditions.
Don’t worry — our staff is still on-site caring for the animals and making sure they are safe, warm, and well cared for.
Please stay safe and remember to check on your pets during this weather:
• Bring pets indoors when possible
• Ensure access to fresh, unfrozen water
• Provide extra bedding and warmth
• Limit time outdoors
Thank you for your understanding, and please be safe. 🐶🐱
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Question...this next weekend we are supposed to get up to 7" of snow. Will the spay and neuter clinic still be happening on Monday if we get that much snow? I have a stray kitty I took on that's scheduled to be spayed, but if it snows that much I don't know if I'll be able to get her there. Should I just reschedule?
STAY Warm!
STRAW, STRAW, STRAW
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Thank you to all the new families that adopted. Happy warm and cozy life!
We hope everyone is inside, warm and safe!! 🧡❄️
14 Adoptions:
😺11 Kitties
🐕 3 Dogs
🐶 1 Reclaimed & 5 to Rescue
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1/24/26 We are going to close early today at 1pm due to the storm threat. Please ensure that your pets stay warm and dry. Outside pets should have dry straw , sturdy house, and unfrozen water. Please check on them regularly if you cannot bring them in.
Everyone stay safe! ❄️
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Courtesy posting for Bristol AC . Found on Perishing Ave on 1/23 . Please call their non emergency number 423-989-5600
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Owner reclaimed.
Found on Harr Town road 1/23/26. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 for reclaim
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Everyday is Caturday 😺
January: $30 adoption with approved application
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I have tried to apply to adopt Graphite, and sent an email but the application keeps saying error😭
We always need our community support, but our shelter babies deserve a warm loving place! Even if it’s for a short amount of time!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Do you know me? I was found in the muddy creek area of Blountville. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2.
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🐾 Vaccine Clinics Are Back — With a New Appointment System! 🐾
We’re excited to announce the return of our low-cost vaccine clinics, now offered through an appointment-based system to help reduce wait times and serve our community more efficiently.
📌 What’s new?
• Appointment-only clinics (no drive-through)
• 2-minute appointment slots per animal
• A smoother, more organized experience
✨ SOFT LAUNCH ✨
📅 February 12th
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🚨 ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE 🚨
Spots are limited, so book early!
📅 Upcoming Vaccine Clinic Dates:
• February 26th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• March 12th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• March 26th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
👉 Schedule your vaccine appointment here:https://clinichq.com/online/cce9edf8-505e-4c3e-88b1-897d695bc3f8
Thank you for your patience and support as we roll out this new system to better help the animals in our community. ❤️🐶🐱
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All spots are booked already?
Come find your new best friend.
New Year, New Rescue 🧡
$60 with approved application 🐾
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Prayers‼️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Another great week of adoptions! Ended our week with 2 events.
Happy life to all our sweet animals that found a forever home. 🏡
Our community is amazing, thank you for your support 🧡
27 Adoptions
😸 24 Kitties
🐕 3 Dogs
🐶 1 Reclaimed & 5 to Rescue
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city animal control. This pup was found 2 days ago near Hainesfield Elementary. Please call 423-989-5600 for information
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Stop by Petsmart in Bristol tomorrow and adopt. Koozie, our longest resident, will be ready to meet you! 🐾
See you there!
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My daughter said somebody has little puppies in a crate in front of hobby lobby again selling them out here in this weather. I do not remember what happened the last time, but I don't think this is legal or moral. I'm just letting you know because I don't know who else to let know
Come meet our adoptable animals at our Petsmart-Kingsport, Joy Event this Saturday. 🐾
Lots of dogs and kitties will be available and we will have some shelter swag, too! See you this weekend 🧡 #adoptdontshop
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01/13/2026
📵 Our phones have been down a good bit of the day; we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience!! 📵
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control- found on Island road. Please contact their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600 with questions or if you have information.
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Bless It! That baby needs care and love! I would take this baby and spoil it.
Its very skinny. Hip bones are sticking out 😭..... however, what kind of dog was it that ran off when the car it was in wrecked on the interstate a couple months ago....?
Praying this poor dog does not go back to its owners because they clearly can't take care of it. This is so sad to see. Praying it gets care and a loving home.
Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control found on Highway 11 W near the pinnacle . Please contact their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600 with questions or if you have information.
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Cutie
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Do you know me? Found near Patrick Henry Circle in Kingsport TN. This dog has a chip, but unfortunately it isn’t registered. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2, or come to the shelter during regular hours. Must have proof of ownership.
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He looks identical to my Fernie boy. I bet he/she is from the same litter. His litter was separated between 2 shelters December 2024 (I want to say they said he was a part of a litter of 14). We got him from Washington County. Are you able to reach out to the shelter if that is where the microchip was done at to get more information?
Hope he gets to go home and pray it’s a good home!
A very sweet dog that I took for a walk yesterday at the shelter
💙Friday Foster Feature 🐾
Meet Tevro
Tevro is a sweet, 1 year old boy that is doing great in his foster home. He came to us with some skin issues and was skinny but is looking great!! 😍
He is getting along well with the other dogs 🐕 in his foster home, seems tolerate of the kitty 😺 and has done great using the doggy door.
He is affectionate, loves cuddles, and does great on a leash. He is learning how to be a doggy and would love to find his forever home 🏡
Would you like to adopt??
Call the shelter to schedule a meet with this sweet boy 💙
#PleaseShare #fosteringsaveslives
7 CommentComment on Facebook
He’s a cutie 🥰
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