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 Adopt A Pet!
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Huge shout out to Kelley Morgan Photography 📸
Check out these cuties ready for their forever homes 🏡
$60 Special with approved application 🐾 🍁
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Congratulations to our auction winners!
Linda Brittenham- Pet Scarfs and Otter Baskets
Pashia Hogan- Seashells Sweet Treats and Wild Yeast Company
Teresa Minnick- Vols Gift Basket and dog container treat set
Kristen Rhodes- Canvas and Cookies treats
Items can be pick up at the The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County. If you decide you do not want your prize please just let us know and we will give them to the next bidder. Thanks to all for the support!
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County address: 380 Masengill Road, Blountville, TN 37660
any questions you can email Katie Hogan- asosc.outreach@gmail.com or message us on Facebook
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When was there an auction? Never knew!
Do you know me? I was found by a nice doctor on Shipley Ferry Rd, 9/9/25
Please have proof of ownership and call 423-279-2741 option 3, or come by the shelter.
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Thank you for posting! This is my grandson's dog, Angus. We have been searching for him, and will come to the shelter Wednesday for him.
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Fall Festival Auction! We had some really nice items donated to us at our Fall Festival on Saturday and we are auctioning them off. Please see the pictures below and comment under EACH INDIVIDUAL PICTURE to bid (bidding starts at $5.00). Some items are perishable so bidding will close at 12:30 tomorrow.
Businesses that donated:
Rachel Lyons/Custom Hat Artist- Paw Print hair clip (so cute!)
Vintage Vixens- crocheted pet scarfs
Knoxville TVA/Employees Credit Union- University of Tennessee
swag and goodies box
Seashells Sweets and Treats- Treat basket
Otter Basket- Woven basket and Snowflake ornament
Wild Yeast Company- Sourdough Browned Butter Chocolate Chip
Cookies
Canvas and Cookies- Assortment of delicious cookies
Sis-a-Doodle Jewelry- Cactus Earrings, paw earrings and prayer quilt
Pet Food container with dog toys and treats
Bidding starts at $5.00 and all proceeds benefit The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
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Remember our Fall Adoption Special 🍁 $60 fee with approved application
We also have foster to adopt ❤️ Come meet your new best friend
🕐Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville 🐾
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🚨CAT-TASTROPHE ALERT🚨
First, the kittens staged a food strike… now the adults have joined in! 😹
We’re officially running low on BOTH Purina Kitten Chow + Fancy Feast Kitten AND adult canned food — and let’s just say the dramatic meows are getting LOUD. 🐱🎭
Help us keep every whisker fed and every belly happy!
📦 Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to the shelter. Every can, bag, and bite counts!
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www.chewy.com/g/animal-shelter-of-sullivan-county-inc_b75988837
🐾 Thank you for saving us from total cat-chaos!
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Saturday we had a total of 16 adoptions with sponsored fees.
Overall, we had a great week of adoptions!! Congratulations to all our fur babies and families 🏡
Happy Life 🧡
29 Adoptions 🍁
🐕 3 Dogs
😺 26 Kitties
🐶 1 Reclaimed & 9 to Rescue
Thankful to the staff, volunteers & community, it takes a village! 🧡
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Yay! Great news.
Awesome
Another landed, feeling lucky. #FeelingLucky www.betusx1.com/adpl?label=5321865_1757273230166_524_0
Reclaimed!
Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control. Picked up on Tremont Avenue. Please call their nonemergency dispatch number with information 423-989-5600.
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I’m pretty sure I saw This dog today it was running with another dog earlier today and they wouldn’t stop so I called and reported looked identical and near same location
Reunited with owner
Is this dog available?
🚨🎉 TOMORROW is the BIG DAY! 🎉🚨
Join us for our Fall Festival – it’s going to be AMAZING! 🍂✨
✅ Over 60 vendors
✅ Food trucks & kids’ activities
✅ Flea meds & microchip station
✅ Adoptable dogs with WAIVED adoption fees 🐶❤️
👉 Fee-waived adoptions will be available at the shelter AND at Petsmart!
Don’t miss out—it’s going to be a GREAT DAY for the whole family!
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🎃🐾
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Adoption fees are waived tomorrow!! Come find your furever friend!Mark your calendars for this Saturday, September 6️⃣th! 🧡
The Rescue Effect Campaign and ASPCA will SPONSOR ALL FEES with an approved application ☑️
Come visit the shelter and both Petsmart locations to find your forever friend 🐾
🕐Saturday, September 6th
1230-530 PM
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. This very senior dog was found on Belmont yesterday 9/5/25. Please call their non emergency dispatch number at 423-989-5600 with information
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Kim Gentry Karen Ward Phyllis Tuthill , do any of you happen to recognize this pup?
Please get him vet help whether or not you find the owner
Mark Gentry do you know this dog?
Come meet these Paw-some dogs and their pupper friends 🧡
Fall Adoption Special 🍁
$60 with approved application 🐾
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These dogs are so adorable! 🐾
Fall Adoption Special 🍁
All kitties $30 with approved application 😸
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Prayers every baby gets a great home 💙
Beautiful 😻
Mark your calendars for this Saturday, September 6️⃣th! 🧡
The Rescue Effect Campaign and ASPCA will SPONSOR ALL FEES with an approved application ☑️
Come visit the shelter and both Petsmart locations to find your forever friend 🐾
🕐Saturday, September 6th
1230-530 PM
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Reclaimed by owner!
Do you know me?! 11W by Kay’s dinner
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Face of regret…I shoulda stayed in my own yard😭 Hope his people see this post.
Looks like needs a good bath and nail trim.
He was in my yard
🍁 LEAF IT TO LOVE Adoption Special
This September, give a furry friend the chance to FALL into your heart forever!
🐶 Dogs – just $60
🐱 Cats & Kittens – only $30
Every adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccines, and a whole lot of love! 💕
Don’t wait… the leaves (and paws) won’t last forever. Come find your perfect match today at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County!
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Do you have any orange tabby female kittens??
Any puppies
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
After Clear the Shelter, you guys still showed up and we had a great week of adoptions 🧡
Happy life to all these sweet babies and Congratulations to your new families 🏡
🐕1 dog
😸12 kitties
🐶2 reclaimed & 1 to rescue
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The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸
We wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday! ❤️🐾
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Check out Colosian and Balto 🐾
These two seniors had a spa day 🛁🧼 given by our volunteers!!
These sweet dogs are waiting for their forever home. Please come meet them, they are smelling good for their new home 🏡 Seniors needs a 🛋couch, not a shelter kennel.
$50 adoption fee with approved application ends tomorrow!! We also have a foster to adopt program. ❤️
Come see us tomorrow 🐕🦺
🕐 Saturday 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Sweet Colosian!
Do you know us? We were found on Murrell Rd Kingsport tn. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2
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If anyone works here, please message me on here because I have a concern for some dogs safety with being with their owner!
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Huge shout out to Kelley Morgan Photography 📸
Check out these cuties ready for their forever homes 🏡
$60 Special with approved application 🐾 🍁
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to our auction winners!
Linda Brittenham- Pet Scarfs and Otter Baskets
Pashia Hogan- Seashells Sweet Treats and Wild Yeast Company
Teresa Minnick- Vols Gift Basket and dog container treat set
Kristen Rhodes- Canvas and Cookies treats
Items can be pick up at the The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County. If you decide you do not want your prize please just let us know and we will give them to the next bidder. Thanks to all for the support!
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County address: 380 Masengill Road, Blountville, TN 37660
any questions you can email Katie Hogan- asosc.outreach@gmail.com or message us on Facebook
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When was there an auction? Never knew!
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