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!
View all our Adoptables
View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on PETFINDER!
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So adorable hope he finds his forever ❤️ home!!
🐾 Foster a Dog, Change a Life 🐾
Did you know that fostering a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences? When you open your heart and home to a shelter pup, you're not just providing a safe place to sleep – you're helping them heal, grow, and open up.
Many of the dogs in shelters have had tough starts in life. They may be shy, scared, or unsure of the world around them. But with the love and patience of a foster family, these dogs can start to trust again. They learn what it feels like to be cared for, and that kindness often helps them blossom into the loving companions they were always meant to be.
Fostering gives these incredible dogs a chance to feel like part of a family again, even if it's just for a little while. It helps them gain confidence, improve their behavior, and learn to thrive until they find their furever home. 🏡💕
If you're thinking about making a difference, fostering is a powerful way to save lives. By opening your home, you're giving a dog a chance to shine—and you just might discover a new best friend along the way.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will supply everything that is needed!
Ready to change a life? Below are just a few faces who need fostering. Reach out to us today and ask about fostering opportunities, fill out our foster application with the link below! Together, we can help these pups find the love they deserve. 💖🐶
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=4
#fosterssavelives #adoptdontshop #fosteringislove #rescuedogs #dogloversforlife #changealife #fureverhome
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These are all such beautiful pups, deserving love❤️
Found on the interstate near exit 66 on I-81.
1/15/25
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2.
We are out of kennel space at this time !
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Do u need a foster
I hope that's not one of my past pups. It looks like one of my male pups from my litter of Goldendoodles.
I hope the parents are found soon.
I know I’d be frantic if my guy were lost. If no owner is found, I’d be willing to foster.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County do you need fosters?
Let me know if he needs adoption
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This dog has been running loose in bluff city for a few weeks and has eluded animal control. He is now at the shelter. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 for reclaim
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City Animal control , picked up on Carolina Ave 1/14/25
Please call 423-989-5600
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I live on Carolina Ave and he came up to me shivering and looking pitiful. I took him inside to get him warm and give him food and water. He has a blue and white collar with no tag. He is a sweet boy and I hope he finds his owners.
I have never seen this dog on Carolina ave.
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Its flints turn to find his forever home! Please share and come see this sweet baby!
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Do you know us?! We were found on Minga Rd in Kingsport.
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Beautiful babies
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. This dog was find by private citizen on 01/03/25 on McSherry Lane.
For reclaim call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
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What kind of puppy is that?
Is this one available
What animal shelter?
Do they go together
Too bad they can’t come to rescue 😞
How sweet
Looks like they are now a bonded pair 🥰
so both are for adoption at the Sullivan County shelter ?
Beautiful fur babies ❤️❤️
Adoption?
That looks like a cairn terrier mix!
Are these pups up for adoption?
How sweet
Who's puppy and what type?
Precious ❤️
How cute
Omg they are adorable.🩷
Courtesy posting for Bristol city , Tennessee animal control 1/12/25 .
Please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
Found at the Intersection of Edgemont Ave and Weaver Pike
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❄️ WE ARE CLOSED 1/11/25 due to the weather! Our parking lot is snow and ice. Please keep our staff’s safety in your thoughts and prayers as they have braved the weather to come care for the animals. Everyone stay home and stay warm, please ensure your outside animals have sufficient straw , shelter and unfrozen water. If you can, bring them in a garage or extra room. ❄️
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Y’all truly are the BEST! Stay safe and warm❄️🙏🏻🩵
Bless your staff and volunteers that came in to feed the animals today. Bless you and stay safe 🙏
Be safe!!
❄CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 1/10❄
With the winter storm advisories in effect, we will be closed to the public tomorrow. Fear not, we will still have employees and volunteers tending to the animals.
With this weather in mind, we'd like to remind you to be sure to bring your pets in from the elements. If being inside the home isn't an option, providing them with an enclosed space away from the wind and elements is crucial. If you need assistance creating a warm space, we do have some dog houses and shavings we can help with (while supplies last).
Please stay in and keep their fur babies warm! We appreciate our communities support.
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Will there be an other scheduled?
My grand daughter needs to get some community hours in for school can she get them at the shelter
Orientation has been canceled due to weather. Everyone be safe!
We have received a number of calls about dogs roaming on Cooks Valley Road, Kingsport TN. The dogs are described as friendly, a border collie type, a black lab wearing a coat, and one or two boxer type dogs.
If these are your dogs, please go contain them. There is a containment law in Sullivan County and we do not want them hit by a car. Animal control is currently swamped with welfare calls, and is unable to retrieve them at this time.
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Sad they are out in this cold weather
Will sullivan county pick up in the city?
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people dont care, they let the dogs out all day and night, where i live these ignorant people leave the fogs out all day while there gone i am assume work, and normally out at night as well and im talking tiny so don't need to be out at all roaming around there is a Chihuahua and other small dogs
Do you know me? I was found in bluff city on dry branch road yesterday 1/7
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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Charity Pitts Natalia Elisha Marie Kindle I want it! 😭😭😭
Aww that's somebody's baby soo cute ours is to but she took a spell yesterday shot out the door my husband had run everywhere after her
I want it! Too cute. Our fur baby had to be put down last year and we are finally ready to adopt 🥰❤️🐾🥰❤️🐾
Adorable ❤️❤️
Such a cutie
So dang cute 🥰
So cute 🥰 Thanks for helping it!
Pet registration is needed.
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Come meet the sheet babies at Petsmart Bristol!
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Both adopted
Reclaimed
Do you know me? I was found in the Cross Community area of Bristol, TN. Please call 423-279-2741 with any information.
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Shared with much hope ❤️
Cross Community is in Blountville.
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I am very very interested in adopting Evie. I will contact the shelter on Monday.
She is home!
Adopted
Maybe Chain Free Dogs can help make it a permanent home . www.chainfreedogsjohnsoncitytn.com
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Picked up on Shelby street 1/4/25
For reclaim please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
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Do you know me? I was found near boonies . Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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If it’s a boy see if he responds to the name caster
How long will he be on stray hold
Poor little thing. Looks a lot like my maltipoo. They aren’t made for this cold. So glad it is safe and warm.
Looks like the same dog someone posted about yesterday that was on their porch for 2 days! 😢 I had offered to foster until owner found but the person who posted never responded! I’ll adopt if it comes available!
Glad it’s safe with the shelter
So adorable hope he gets home!!
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Beverly Cox
Boonies at Davis Marina
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This dog has been roaming bluff city near Eads Road for a while now. Picked up 1/2/25. If this is your dog please have proof of ownership and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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So heartbreaking, but I’m so thankful he is safe and warm on this cold, snowy afternoon.
With it having cataracts that severe, I bet someone dumped it because they could not afford to get it treatment. Instead of loving it more and ensuring its remaining days were fill with unconditional endless love
It is blind..poor lost baby
Oh he’s an oldie🥰
May belong to an elderly person or someone not on fb.
💙💙💙
Cataracts 😢
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So adorable hope he finds his forever ❤️ home!!
🐾 Foster a Dog, Change a Life 🐾
Did you know that fostering a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences? When you open your heart and home to a shelter pup, you're not just providing a safe place to sleep – you're helping them heal, grow, and open up.
Many of the dogs in shelters have had tough starts in life. They may be shy, scared, or unsure of the world around them. But with the love and patience of a foster family, these dogs can start to trust again. They learn what it feels like to be cared for, and that kindness often helps them blossom into the loving companions they were always meant to be.
Fostering gives these incredible dogs a chance to feel like part of a family again, even if it's just for a little while. It helps them gain confidence, improve their behavior, and learn to thrive until they find their furever home. 🏡💕
If you're thinking about making a difference, fostering is a powerful way to save lives. By opening your home, you're giving a dog a chance to shine—and you just might discover a new best friend along the way.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will supply everything that is needed!
Ready to change a life? Below are just a few faces who need fostering. Reach out to us today and ask about fostering opportunities, fill out our foster application with the link below! Together, we can help these pups find the love they deserve. 💖🐶
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=4
#fosterssavelives #adoptdontshop #fosteringislove #rescuedogs #dogloversforlife #changealife #fureverhome
1 CommentComment on Facebook
These are all such beautiful pups, deserving love❤️
Found on the interstate near exit 66 on I-81.
1/15/25
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2.
We are out of kennel space at this time !
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
Do u need a foster
I hope that's not one of my past pups. It looks like one of my male pups from my litter of Goldendoodles.
I hope the parents are found soon.
I know I’d be frantic if my guy were lost. If no owner is found, I’d be willing to foster.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County do you need fosters?
Let me know if he needs adoption
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