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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🐾Meet Larry 🌟
Larry is our longest resident, and we dont know why 😢 He is a shelter favorite ❤️
Larry is about 3 years old, treat motivated, and a ball of fun!! He is dreaming of his own yard. He enjoys water and tug of war. 💦
He has been working on his leash manners and loves other dogs. Call to schedule a meet/greet. 🐕🐶
(will post him playing in the comments)
We would LOVE to get him out of the shelter. We do have "foster to adopt" to make sure it's a good family fit.
Larry's fee is sponsored. Come give him a chance 🧡
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Meow Monday! Come give a kitty a "Second Chance " at forever. $30 with approved application for November.
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I see the mellow yellow love bug....so cute
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
We had a great week of adoptions. Congratulations to every cat or dog that gets a second chance at forever!
We have "foster to adopt" and some of our dogs won their families over while making sure it was a match made in heaven. One of our longest dog residents was also adopted 🏡
Congratulations and happy life!! 🧡
🐕 5 Dogs
🐈15 Kitties
🐶 5 to Rescue
Thank you to our staff, volunteers & community. It takes a village.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
That’s wonderful🙏🏻🐾🙏🏻
Great news!
11/21/25 Picked up on Edens view road Kingsport. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with any information.
Please be advised, due to the extreme high volume of intake this week, we are on emergency services only.
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Shared in hopes that the owner is found soon 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Meow! Come adopt 😸♥️
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Do you guys know who I need to talk to about reporting an individual who dumped my cat? I have a pawboost up from him now, it’s been a complicated situation but, I was under the assumption dumping is illegal.
Would a kitten do well with a 9 yr old female cat?
looking for this cat missing from 126 steels creek area probably about a month now was hoping he'd just pop back in like he's dad but haven't seen him comes to rot rot his name is rockem
This dog has been seen running loose several times on and near Cave Hill Rd blountville. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with information
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Prayers 🐾🙏🏻🐾
These 2 are so special. I would take them both if it didn't have 3 dogs already. They are always so happy to see the volunteers get them out for fresh air on Sunday mornings ❤️
These 2 just need a break! Living inside a shelter is harder on some dogs than others. They’ll wait day after day and they won’t give up hope. The volunteers love on them every time we come to the shelter and I know, many say prayers as well!🙏🏻
Come see us this weekend for waived fees with approved application 🐾
Saturday, November 22nd, fees will be waived at the shelter and at both Petsmarts. Come find your forever friend. 🧡
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Come give these kitties a "Second Chance" at forever ♥️
$30 Adoption fee with approved application 😸
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Nathan Coleman
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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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I hope the owner is found. If not I’m extremely interested in adopting him. Please pm me.
So adorable.
I will take him he looks like a dog we had
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
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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 breed is Peanut Butter
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
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Is Mouse still available? Her picture is on this but I was wondering if she is in a rescue and still available for adoption?
FloJo is living her best life!
Great news!
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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I am so thankful 🥹 y’all! This is my baby and she wriggled out of her harness a couple of days ago. All they have been able to tell me is she is stable and where she is already closed.
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
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 😸
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Is August still available??
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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
🐾Meet Larry 🌟
Larry is our longest resident, and we dont know why 😢 He is a shelter favorite ❤️
Larry is about 3 years old, treat motivated, and a ball of fun!! He is dreaming of his own yard. He enjoys water and tug of war. 💦
He has been working on his leash manners and loves other dogs. Call to schedule a meet/greet. 🐕🐶
(will post him playing in the comments)
We would LOVE to get him out of the shelter. We do have "foster to adopt" to make sure it's a good family fit.
Larry's fee is sponsored. Come give him a chance 🧡
2 CommentComment on Facebook
Meow Monday! Come give a kitty a "Second Chance " at forever. $30 with approved application for November.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
I see the mellow yellow love bug....so cute
🐾🙏🏻🐾
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
We had a great week of adoptions. Congratulations to every cat or dog that gets a second chance at forever!
We have "foster to adopt" and some of our dogs won their families over while making sure it was a match made in heaven. One of our longest dog residents was also adopted 🏡
Congratulations and happy life!! 🧡
🐕 5 Dogs
🐈15 Kitties
🐶 5 to Rescue
Thank you to our staff, volunteers & community. It takes a village.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
That’s wonderful🙏🏻🐾🙏🏻
Great news!
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