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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Courtesy post for Bristol city TN animal Control. Please call their non emergency dispatch number 423-989-5600
Picked up near the Bristol speedway
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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.
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=4
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How is she with other dogs and cats?
This is GREAT news! Our shelter community rocks!
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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
My adoption fee is sponsored I just need a place to call home!
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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We are so excited to be having our Fall Outreach in 5 DAYS! We have an amazing lineup of food trucks Pan De Vida Wetzelstrucketn Harpo Hot Dogz Husky Mtn Eatery Outlier Provisions Good Karma Kettle Corn. We will also have an apple cider, hot cocoa and caramel apple nacho station.
There will be 2 inflatables set up for kids as well as carnival games to keep them entertained.
Adults can enjoy a little "early Christmas shopping" with our vendors. We have over 30+ unique vendors joining us.
Don't miss out!
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Update: reclaimed by owner
Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control :
Picked up 2000 block of west state street 11/3
Please call their non emergency line 423-989-5600 for information or reclaim
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Found on white hollow in bluff city
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Looks like a lil fox 🦊 !
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Lil fox
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Do you know me? Been running loose in Sullivan county for the last several days . Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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Courtesy postings for Bristol city TN animal control :
Please call 423-989-5600 for reclaim or information
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People are dumpung cats you and the no kill arent taking on our property.. who at animal control can we speak with to get them off the property...
Found on broyles lane last Saturday and brought in today, 10/29
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2
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I think this might be his owner
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Back before Hurricane Helene hit our region, we did a fundraiser called "Pennies for Puppies". We started with Bluff City Elementary School and those kids were amazing! They raised over 950.00 for our shelter.
I had to share the thank you cards we received from the kids after the pizza party and treat bags they earned.
Bluff City Elementary School you ROCK!!
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We are so excited to be having our Fall Outreach in 11 DAYS! We have an amazing lineup of food trucks Pan De Vida Wetzelstrucketn Harpo Hot Dogz Husky Mtn Eatery Outlier Provisions Good Karma Kettle Corn Sideshow Station Concessions. We will also have an apple cider, hot cocoa and caramel apple nacho station.
There will be 2 inflatables set up for kids as well as carnival games to keep them entertained.
Adults can enjoy a little "early Christmas shopping" with our vendors. We have over 30+ unique vendors joining us.
Don't miss out!
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We have lots of kittens and cats available for adoption! It’s hard to get pictures so please come check them out!
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Join us for a day of fun and laughter! We have 5 food trucks and over 30 vendors. Warm up with our apple cider station and enjoy some delicious caramel apples. There will be something for everyone 😊
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Found on Hwy 126, Bristol 10/26
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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Do you know us? We were found near the airport 10/26
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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We will be closed today at 4pm due to participating in the parade tonight! Please come and enjoy yourself and get some candy!!
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Update: reclaimed
Courtesy posting for Bristol city TN animal control :
Picked up on Virginia Ave 10/25/24
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Shared. Occasionally see him and a smaller dog by his side walking down our neighborhood but not sure where they belong
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How much are the mums? 🙂 definitely planning to stop by!
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Reclaimed by owner
This dog was found running around the shelter this morning when staff arrived. We don’t know if it just got loose or someone dumped it here 😔
If this is your dog, please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or come by the shelter between 12:30-5:30
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This dog is currently (10/23/24) running around Blountville Christian church. It will not allow anyone to catch it and has on an E-collar. If this is your dog, please go contain it!
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
From my understanding this happens multiple times and is always in the road :/
Shock collars no gud
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Courtesy post for Bristol city TN animal Control. Please call their non emergency dispatch number 423-989-5600
Picked up near the Bristol speedway
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
So cute
Shared.
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.
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=4
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
How is she with other dogs and cats?
This is GREAT news! Our shelter community rocks!
Shared
Shared.
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
My adoption fee is sponsored I just need a place to call home!
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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