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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This dog was found in the cross community on November 18. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2, with any information. Dog has been attended to medically and Nails trimmed.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control found near Walmart on the parkway. Please call their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600.
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These pups are waiting for their "Second Chance" at a loving home. Come meet one of our PAW-some dogs. $60 with approved application.
We also have "foster to adopt" to make sure its a good fit for everyone.
🕙1230-530 PM Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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What breed is Peanut Butter
I love to have me one it looks like my dog 🐕 I had she die 3 years ago brown and black one and the white black one
What a beautiful bunch! ♥️♥️
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
We had a great week of adoptions! Thank you so much to our community, staff & volunteers. Congratulations to our new pet families. Happy life 🏡
It takes a village 🧡
18 Adoptions:
🐕 3 dogs
😸15 kitties
🐶13 Accepted to Rescue
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What a beautiful day for yoga at Nicewonder! Thank you for supporting the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County and welcoming us out. The dogs had an amazing time—McCoy even found his perfect yoga partner (his new family! 😂). We truly appreciate the love and support and can’t wait to be back in the spring!
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McCoy loves yoga at Nicewonder
Owner found!
This little dog was found injured on Cardin hollow and old stage trail Bristol TN. It is currently on its way to the vet. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 if this is your baby!
No collar and no microchip
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My sister lost her Daisy 2 days ago near 126, red Yorkie. Is this a red yorkie about 6 pounds
Praying for this sweet baby
Oh bless its heart I’m thankful it was found and getting help!
Found 11/14/25 on off denton valley . Please have proof of ownership and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or come by the shelter
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They are from walkers private drive as soon as you turn on Denton, they were an ACO intervention and spade and neutered at the shelter.
Poor baby
Saw him/her yesterday when I was showing new volunteers where the enrichment room was. What a beautiful dog!! Hope his/her family comes or if a stray, we will find a loving home 🏠!💙❤️
Today, we honor our Veterans.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County would like to thank all who have served our country — past and present — for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
Your service protects the freedoms we all cherish, including the ones that allow us to continue caring for animals in need. 🐾❤️
Thank you for your service.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #animalshelterofsullivancounty
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UPDATE! Honey found a foster! 4 more to go!! 🎉
🐾 We Need Your Help! 🐾
Can you be a hero and foster one of our sweet pups? 💕
These dogs have been accepted into rescue and just need a warm, safe place to stay for a couple of weeks until their transport date on December 5th — when they’ll begin their new journey toward forever homes!
What does Rescue/Transfer mean?
It means that one of our amazing rescue partners has offered to help these dogs take the next step toward adoption. Many of our partners are located up north and are foster-based programs, which means these pups get to stay in loving homes instead of kennels while they wait to be adopted — the best kind of fresh start!
By opening your home to foster, you’re not only changing their lives, you’re also making space for another animal in need right here at the shelter. ❤️
✨ Fostering saves lives.
Could you be the reason one of these pups gets their second chance?
🐶 Ready to help? Fill out our foster form here:
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=4
📧 Have questions? Email us at animal.shelter@sullivancountytn.gov
Let’s give these dogs a warm place to rest before their big journey north! 💕
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Shelter staff, volunteers and community, let’s band together, share this post and let’s find fosters for these dogs! Together WE can make a it HAPPEN!🙏🏻
So cute!I already have to large foster dogs but pray these find a home🙏❤️🙏
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🐾💛 A big THANK YOU to Painting By Lee for supporting the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County this holiday season! Your generosity helps us continue caring for the animals who need us most. We’re so grateful for local businesses who give back to their community! 🎨🐶🐱
Please go check out there page!
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Are you going to be open tomorrow?
Are you kitten me ??
November is the time for "Second Chances" $30 for kitty adoptions, with approved application 😸
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Is August still available??
🙏🏻🐾🐾🙏🏻
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
We had a great week of adoptions.
Thank you to our community and happy life!! 🏡
Congratulations new families!
25 Adoptions:
🐕 3 dogs
😸23 cats
🐶1 Reclaimed & 2 to Rescue
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Do you know me? Picked up in bloomingdale area of Kingsport. Please call the shelter 423-279-2741 option 2.
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Have you picked up anymore in this area I have a walker hound missing that got out wensday evening?
Adoptable?
He's smiling
Thank you to the Bristol TN Walmart and Purina/Nestle for the wonderful Pack the Pallet event we had this past Friday! We took home 1500 pounds of food for our furry (adoptable) friends at the shelter! We are so grateful to all of the people who donated and made this possible as well. We appreciate our community! ❤️
#animalshelterofsullivancounty #walmart #nestle #purina
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Out of curiosity do you all offer an animal food pantry? Like will you assist someone with feeding their animal if needed?
That is great!
Come meet this pupper and his friends. They all deserve a second chance.
$60 with approved application 🐾
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So cute
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Do you know me? I was found on Bluff rd in Blountville
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with any information
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Bless it!
Awwww, don't worry, you're not alone! We'll keep sharing until you're back home.
Amy Sue Hughes Sheri Williams
This poor dog was found on Cave Hill rd 11/5/25. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with any information
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Bless his little heart.
Omg poor baby is starving 😢😢
Can someone message me from the shelter ?
This pup has been causing chaos in Gray Acres off weaver pike. 11/4/25 😬
If you know this pup, please call the shelter 423-279-2741 option 2
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Do you know me? Found a couple days ago on Gaines St in Kingsport, and currently at the shelter. Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2. Leave a message if you can’t get through
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That's my ex dog
Expensive dog. Im sure someone is looking for it ♡
Bull terrier pretty, wonder if he or she is dog friendly??
Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Picked up on Anderson St 11/4/25
Please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
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This looks like one of the puppies we found in our garage the day prior to you guys finding these two
Bless their hearts I would take both hope they get home together
They look so scared
Remember to come give our animals a second chance at forever. 🏡
Dogs $60 for November with approved application 🐾
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
We had a great week of adoptions. Happy life and congratulations to all the new families 🏡
❤️23 Adoptions
🐕4 dogs
😸19 kitties
🐶5 to Rescue
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Wonderful news!
Thank you for helping us to find our little baby! Steve (now he is Julian) is perfect! We already love him so much and he is so happy in his new house💙💙💙
That's wonderful
This dog was found in the cross community on November 18. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2, with any information. Dog has been attended to medically and Nails trimmed.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control found near Walmart on the parkway. Please call their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600.
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Shared.
These pups are waiting for their "Second Chance" at a loving home. Come meet one of our PAW-some dogs. $60 with approved application.
We also have "foster to adopt" to make sure its a good fit for everyone.
🕙1230-530 PM Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
What breed is Peanut Butter
I love to have me one it looks like my dog 🐕 I had she die 3 years ago brown and black one and the white black one
What a beautiful bunch! ♥️♥️
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