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.
Featured Stars for Adoption
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!
View all our Adoptables
View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on PETFINDER!
Events
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Sharing a Snapshot of our babies adopted this week. Happy life and congratulations 🏡❤️
Thank you to our community for your continued support!
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Yay I see my baby’s momma got adopted❤️you all do such awesome work!
😔 Parvo is rearing its ugly head. These sweet babies have barely had a start in life, and what little start they got, hasn’t been good 😔 They deserve a real chance.
They have been at the vet getting treatment- everyone is fighting to save them. Parvo treatment is not cheap, especially for a litter of puppies.
If you have a couple extra dollars this week, would you be willing to share them with these guys?
You can hit the donate button below, or call our office at 423-279-2741 option 2.
Please remember to vaccinate your dogs and puppies against parvo/distemper. It is all over this area and a simple vaccine series will spare them this awful virus. We offer the vaccine at our shelter by appointment , for only $15.
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
Donated! We have fostered a few dogs pulled from your shelter. Sending prayers and positive vibes!
What breed of pups are these? I hate they are sick 💙
Donated!
Tomorrow is Adoption Event Day!🐾
Come to PetSmart in Kingsport and Bristol! So many fur babies waiting for YOU! 🏡
We will have merchandise for sale, too! Come get some shelter swag.
See you tomorrow.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Raven adopted!
I hope they all got adopted!
It's National Adoption Week! 🐾
Come to PetSmart this Saturday, March 29th in Bristol and Kingsport to meet your new furry friend 🧡
We will have shelter merchandise and information on our community programs.
Hope to see you there!
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See you tomorrow!
We are getting closer! We can’t wait to celebrate with our community!
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This baby was found on Emmett Road, Bristol TN on 3/23/25. Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 and leave a message.
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She was eating a dead deer in the median of 421 a few days ago. 😔 Poor baby.
Shared with prayers 💜
Will share. Hope someone helps her.
Mark your calendars for our Spring Outreach!
A couple of our adoptable dogs will make an appearance! We will have goodies to hand out- popsicles, temporary tattoos, stickers, crayons with coloring books (while supplies last).
We will also have a table where you can find out all about our wonderful programs. Our T-shirts and other merchandise will be for sale.
There will be a sign up sheet to tour the shelter every 30 minutes from 12 to 2:30 pm. The shelter will be providing 3 inflatables- 2 bouncy houses and 1 obstacle course inflatable with prizes.
There will be food trucks and many vendor booths for you to check out.
The Easter Bunny will also be there! Bring your dogs and kids to get their picture taken!
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Check out our spay/neuter clinic page! We will be adding monthly stats and more! 🐈❤️🐕
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spay/neuter clinic providing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services to help reduce the number of animals coming into shelters. We are located inside the Animal Shel...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Here's a Snapshot of our adoptions this week. We also had one senior dog reclaimed.
Happy life to all our sweet animals and new families 🏡❤️
1 CommentComment on Facebook
How wonderful.
Vaccine Clinic tomorrow, March 20th 🐾
🚨 APRIL 3rd Clinic CANCELLED 🚨
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Is the next one 04/03 or 04/10 cause this flyer says 04/03 and another says 04/10
Is this still happening today?
Are you still having it today?
Found 3-17 on Hwy 421
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2. Leave a message with name and number if no answer
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Shared with prayers for a loving and forever home 💜
Shared
Found 3-17 on Hwy 421
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2. Leave a message with name and number if no answer
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Awwwwww.poor baby
Shared
Shared.
Found 3-17 on White Top Road
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2. Leave a message with name and number if no answer
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Boy or girl?
He/she looks alot like my baby boy
Shared.
Sunday Shelter 🙌 Successes 🐾
Here's a Snapshot of our awesome animals that found their forever homes this week 🏡
Congratulations to each family and their new additions. We love our community.
Happy life 😁
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm so glad I decided to adopt thru u all
Wonderful for these doggies.
R U NOT GOING TO HELP THE GERMAN SHEPHERD THAT WASHINGTON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER REPORTED TO U. IT WILL NOT LIVE MUCH LONGER.
UPDATE 3/19/25: At this time, no more dogs have been found sick and the others have recovered well. Animal control is still investigating this situation to find answers.
🚨 Bluff City, TN - 3/14/25❗️Attention❗️Statement from Sullivan County Animal control :
On March 13,2025 several dogs from the area of Bunker Hill Road, Perry Road and Mt. Holston Road of Bluff City have been reported with signs with poisoning. Most of the dogs have been treated by local and emergency animal vet clinics. One dog did pass away this morning, despite medical intervention.
Symptoms have been consistent among all the dogs : lethargy, neurological symptoms, staggering, seizures, excessive drooling, and vomiting a meat like substance.
If you live in this area and your dog is experiencing any of these symptoms, get your pet to your veterinary office immediately. We are asking pet owners to be hyper vigilant; do not leave your pet unsupervised outside for any length of time. Check your property for any suspicious substances such as raw meat, deceased animals etc
We are also providing a tip line for reports. If you live in this area and notice any suspicious activity, please email ASOSC.caninesupervisor@gmail.com or call 423-279-2741, hit option 1 and leave a message for AC Officer Gamble.
Please note, it is illegal to poison ANY animal outside of using mouse poison with intention for mice. Persons may not poison cats, dogs, coyotes etc for any reason. It is also unlawful to allow your dog to run at large, and it can be dangerous for them. Keep your animals safe and keep them at home.
This is an ongoing investigation with the assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and local vet clinics. At this time we do not know if the poisoning was intentional, or coincidental.
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I hope they identify the person doing this and charge them!! What a terrible human being. 😡
Just about as sorry as anyone could get. So sad.
My brother's baby was one of them. Thank God he made it
Two more days....come find a furry friend. We have so many great dogs waiting for YOU! 🏡🐕
FRI-SAT 1230-530 PM
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Sharing a Snapshot of our babies adopted this week. Happy life and congratulations 🏡❤️
Thank you to our community for your continued support!
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Yay I see my baby’s momma got adopted❤️you all do such awesome work!
😔 Parvo is rearing its ugly head. These sweet babies have barely had a start in life, and what little start they got, hasn’t been good 😔 They deserve a real chance.
They have been at the vet getting treatment- everyone is fighting to save them. Parvo treatment is not cheap, especially for a litter of puppies.
If you have a couple extra dollars this week, would you be willing to share them with these guys?
You can hit the donate button below, or call our office at 423-279-2741 option 2.
Please remember to vaccinate your dogs and puppies against parvo/distemper. It is all over this area and a simple vaccine series will spare them this awful virus. We offer the vaccine at our shelter by appointment , for only $15.
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
Donated! We have fostered a few dogs pulled from your shelter. Sending prayers and positive vibes!
What breed of pups are these? I hate they are sick 💙
Donated!
Tomorrow is Adoption Event Day!🐾
Come to PetSmart in Kingsport and Bristol! So many fur babies waiting for YOU! 🏡
We will have merchandise for sale, too! Come get some shelter swag.
See you tomorrow.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Raven adopted!
I hope they all got adopted!
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