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.
We’re here to help- What to know before you visit!
At The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, Tennessee, we’re proud to offer a variety of services to support pets and the people who love them. From low-cost vaccine clinics and spay/neuter services to our pet food assistance program and community adoption events, we’re here to help keep pets healthy, in loving homes, and out of the shelter whenever possible.
Owner surrenders are accepted by appointment only so we can give each pet the time and care they deserve. Please call us at 423-279-2741 to schedule your appointment. We are unable to accommodate walk-in surrenders at this time.
For animal control calls, our team responds based on urgency to ensure the most critical situations are handled first. If you have found a stray animal, please contact animal control, as all strays must be brought in through their services.
Thank you for helping us care for our community’s animals! 🐾
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.
Rehome your Pet
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!
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View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on Adopt A Pet!
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
What a great week for adoptions!
Wonderful for our animals to find forever homes. Happy life and Congratulations 💖
19 Adoptions:
🐕 1 Dog
😺 18 Kitties
🐾 3 Reclaimed & 4 to Rescue
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Congratulations, that's amazing! 🎉
🐾 Our First Play Group & Dog Walking Seminar Was a Success! 🐾
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Play Group & Dog Walking Seminar! We had a wonderful turnout and loved spending time with so many people who are passionate about helping shelter animals.
We hope you’ll continue to join us as we grow our Dog Walking and Play Group Volunteer Team! Every walk, every play session, and every positive interaction helps improve the lives of the dogs in our care. ❤️
If you weren’t able to make this seminar, don’t worry! We hope to offer another one soon. In the meantime, you’re always welcome to volunteer alongside our staff and learn more about the many ways we’re working to make life better for the animals at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County.
A special shout-out and thank you to Lukas Gray for leading this class and sharing the knowledge and skills he has gained through his work and training with DPFL. We are grateful for his willingness to help educate our volunteers and support our mission of providing the best possible care for the dogs at our shelter. 👏🐶
We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at future events. Thank you for supporting our shelter and the animals who call it home! 🐾💕
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A huge thank you to shelter leadership, staff, volunteers, and EVERYONE both experienced and brand new who made this happen and came out with open minds and a passion for these animals. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and passing on a passion project that reaches beyond the kennel doors!
Both of these dogs were found separately in bloomingdale. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 if one or both of these dogs are yours.
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Praying for a happy reunion for these fur babies 💕
Foster Friday....Meet Daisy 🌼
Senior girl needs a family.
Daisy 🌼 is 13 years old!! She’s in a foster home with another dog and cats, which is going well.
She is potty trained and has had no accidents. 🩷
Her foster mom is sponsoring her adoption for the month of May/June.
Daisy does not have a lot of history. She is a 13-year- old pit mix, about 45lbs. She is fully vaccinated and being spayed next week. Daisy is a couch potato, but she loves meeting people! 🛋
She is working on leash manners but has enjoyed a bath, and some outings so far. 🐾
She is eligible for our Silver Whiskers program to help with vet costs. 💰
Schedule a meet, she deserves to spend her golden years being spoiled 💛
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What a cute girl❣️
Come meet this sweet lady!!
Update- found by loving owner
This dog was dumped at our gate on Memorial Day. He has a chip, but there’s no registration so we’ve been unable to locate an owner.
We believe we know who left him there- someone who found him as a stray. To the person that sat him out, don’t worry, our neighbor saw you and called our animal control officer who came right away to get him. We’re glad he didn’t get hit.
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Very cute. Poor fella! Makes you wonder if these people know what it’s like to be dumped?
So cute
He’s a cute boosk!!
This dog was picked up on Memorial Day, may 25th on Patterson Hill rd. Please call 423-279-2741 if this is your dog
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Picked up on the 1800 Block Volunteer Parkway. Please call 423-989-5600
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be CLOSED on Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙
We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our shelter pets and staff!
We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🐾
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city TN animal control. This dog was found at Bass pro at the pinnacle. It is chipped but the owner hasn’t registered it yet. Please call 423-989-5600 to reclaim
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Another amazing week of adoptions for our babies ♥️
Congratulations to each family and happy life 🏡
24 Adoptions
😸 21 Kitties
🐕 3 Dogs
🐾 4 Reclaimed & 6 to Rescue
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Prayers for all these cuties 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This dog was found and brought to the airport emergency vet. There is a chip but the number is dead. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 if this is your dog.
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Owner on way to pick up
Was this Claire??
Awww just lost my 18yr old chawauwa there couple weeks ago 😭
Come to PetSmart-Bristol for an Adoption Event. See you Saturday ❤️
ADOPT!!
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Come see us Saturday, May 23rd at Petsmart-Kingsport for our Adoption Event. Come adopt, donate, or buy some shelter swag! We are collecting kitty donations, too!!
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Come see us today!!! 🐾❤️
Do you have a link that I can send a large bag of food through Amazon?
Operation Safe Pet microchipping kits are now in the hands of Bristol City patrol officers! 🐾 We are so thankful for our partnership with Bristol City and their Animal Control team.
These scanners will help more lost pets get identified quickly and reunited with their families faster. Microchips are such an important tool because collars and tags can fall off, but a microchip is permanent and can help shelters, veterinarians, and animal control officers find an owner when a pet is lost. ❤️
We also offer microchipping services at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County by appointment! If you would like to get your pet microchipped, please visit our website for an appointment
🌐animalshelter-sullivancounty.org
Every microchip gives a lost pet a better chance of making it back home safely.
📸Pictured today: Edeania Parr (ACO) , Chief Austin, Brandi Perkey (Director) Tyler Thomas(patrol),Kevin Testerman (ACO) and Major Bush
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Big shout of to Holston Reality for the wonderful donations! Thank you for your support! ❤️
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Thanks to all involved in this generous donation.
Thats awesome, thank you!!
Courtesy posting for Bristol City Animal Control. Found at Deer run apartments. Please call 423-989-5600
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This sweet pup has been rescued 🐾
Poor baby so skinny 😥
Please don’t give back to the owner!Looks like skin and bones.
This little baby was found on Sunny Lane in Kingsport. Please call 423-279-2741 if this is your dog
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I need the man that runs the Cat area to call me back i didn't get the correct email address i think his name was nick the dang message he left got deleted 😭.... I need that man to call me over reached out and called and re called and still cant get him again sorry i left this under here BUT im in desperate times... Thanks
So glad she was saved. Her photo was on ND by a girl that saw her but couldn’t take her to safety. Everyone that saw her post couldn’t figure out where the pup was located to help Thank you The Animal of Sullivan County 💯❤️I wonder if the owner is out of town or hospitalized and the pup escaped from someone caring for this dog ?
If no one claims him I’ll take him
Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. Picked up on 6th Street. Please call their nonemergency dispatch number for information 423-989-5600.
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Puppers are waiting for YOU!
$60 Adoption fee with Approved Application for May
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Do you know me? I was found Rock Hold Methodist Church in Bluff City. I’m very scared. Please tell my family where I am. Please call the shelter at 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 with any information.
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Was the dog microchipped? I had about 4 -5 dogs with markings like that. They would be older dogs now. They were puppies when adopted.
I just got off work the shelters done closed. If u can call or text me please and let me know what I need to do.im so excited to see her omg
Dog in the shelter photo does not have the same markings & fur type as Mr. Stokes dog photos
Do you know me?! Was found on Buffalo Rd in Bluff City
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What kind of dog do you think that is?
What a beautiful furbaby prayers it finds a forever loving family and home 🏡 ❤️ 🙏
Cutie
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
What a great week for adoptions!
Wonderful for our animals to find forever homes. Happy life and Congratulations 💖
19 Adoptions:
🐕 1 Dog
😺 18 Kitties
🐾 3 Reclaimed & 4 to Rescue
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Congratulations, that's amazing! 🎉
🐾 Our First Play Group & Dog Walking Seminar Was a Success! 🐾
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Play Group & Dog Walking Seminar! We had a wonderful turnout and loved spending time with so many people who are passionate about helping shelter animals.
We hope you’ll continue to join us as we grow our Dog Walking and Play Group Volunteer Team! Every walk, every play session, and every positive interaction helps improve the lives of the dogs in our care. ❤️
If you weren’t able to make this seminar, don’t worry! We hope to offer another one soon. In the meantime, you’re always welcome to volunteer alongside our staff and learn more about the many ways we’re working to make life better for the animals at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County.
A special shout-out and thank you to Lukas Gray for leading this class and sharing the knowledge and skills he has gained through his work and training with DPFL. We are grateful for his willingness to help educate our volunteers and support our mission of providing the best possible care for the dogs at our shelter. 👏🐶
We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at future events. Thank you for supporting our shelter and the animals who call it home! 🐾💕
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
A huge thank you to shelter leadership, staff, volunteers, and EVERYONE both experienced and brand new who made this happen and came out with open minds and a passion for these animals. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and passing on a passion project that reaches beyond the kennel doors!
Both of these dogs were found separately in bloomingdale. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 if one or both of these dogs are yours.
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Praying for a happy reunion for these fur babies 💕
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