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 our Adoptables

View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on PETFINDER! 

Events

Nov
9
We Pawsitively Love Our Community Fall Festival
Save the Date! We will have food trucks, vendors, activities for the kids and of course adoptable an...
Nov
9
We Pawsitively Love Our Community Fall Festival
Save the Date! We will have food trucks, vendors, activities for the kids and of course adoptable an...

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So cute

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Foster found!!! Thank you!!!

✨Foster needed✨

Meet Nara, she is 8 years old! Nara has a rescue that is willing to take her in a couple weeks but needs a place to crash until then. She is very loving. The shelter isn’t the place for her 😞 picture on the left is when she first came into the shelter she is very sad, pictures on the right is her now, with lots of love from staff and volunteers. We are trying to make her feel as comfortable as possible as you can see she comes out of her shell with a little TLC! Can you help? Please come see her and fill out the foster application.

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How is she with other dogs and cats?

This is GREAT news! Our shelter community rocks!

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Foster found!!! Thank you!!!

✨Foster needed✨ 

Meet Nara, she is 8 years old! Nara has a rescue that is willing to take her in a couple weeks but needs a place to crash until then. She is very loving. The shelter isn’t the place for her 😞 picture on the left is when she first came into the shelter she is very sad, pictures on the right is her now, with lots of love from staff and volunteers. We are trying to make her feel as comfortable as possible as you can see she comes out of her shell with a little TLC! Can you help? Please come see her and fill out the foster application. 

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Update: pending pick up 🙂

🐈BARN KITTY ALERT🐈

Hi! My name is Church. My owners lied when they brought me in here. They said I’m an inside cat. Now they won’t come back and get me. The staff here are good to me but I hate being cooped up in this cage. It makes me grumpy sometimes but I can be a friendly cat. Really I can. Won’t someone please give me a nice barn with some hay or a garage with some old blankets for me to snuggle with when it’s cold? I promise to exterminate any mice or rats on your property. Please rescue me

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17 CommentsComment on Facebook

Is church still available?❤️

She can come here. Is she spayed? We have 3 indoor only cats, 1 outdoor cat, and 2 that come and go as they please, so one more kitty wont hurt

If anyone can transport this kitty to duffield va, i want her. I dont drive but Im trying to get there

We could use a barn cat!

If we could get her in about 3 weeks, she’d be a perfect addition to our location. Pasture & a garage to hang out in. ❤️

best kitty !!💙

She’s a pretty girl. You can tell she’s scared. Poor thing. I pray she finds a good home.

David Barr this kitty would love it at your house.

How sad! The owners should not have lied about this poor kitty! 😡

Megan Johnson I saw you were looking for one!

Elaina Glynn need an outside kitty?

Deni O'Sullivan didn’t you say you need a barn kitty or two? lol

NayNay Domina Cattus oh my gosh 🥹

Tonya Altizer Farmer

Garry Baker

Beautiful baby deserved better than this shit

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Update: pending pick up 🙂 

🐈BARN KITTY ALERT🐈

Hi! My name is Church. My owners lied when they brought me in here. They said I’m an inside cat. Now they won’t come back and get me. The staff here are good to me but I hate being cooped up in this cage. It makes me grumpy sometimes but I can be a friendly cat. Really I can. Won’t someone please give me a nice barn with some hay or a garage with some old blankets for me to snuggle with when it’s cold? I promise to exterminate any mice or rats on your property. Please rescue me

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