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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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Such a great week of adoptions!! Congratulations to each family, we wish you a happy, forever life ♥️🏡
19 Adoptions :
😺 10 Cats
🐕 9 Dogs
🐶 1 Reclaimed
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Thanks to our staff, volunteers & community, it takes a village!
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Awesome
🚨 Accepting applications:
Animal Care & Control Officer – Sullivan County🐾
Do you care deeply about animal welfare and want to serve your local community? The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County is looking for a dependable, compassionate Animal Care & Control Officer to join our team!
What You’ll Do:
• Respond to calls involving stray, injured, or dangerous animals
• Assist local law enforcement with animal control laws and ordinances
• Investigate reports of animal cruelty or neglect
• Safely capture and transport animals
• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership and resources
• Case building and report writing
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations
• Physical ability to handle animals of all sizes
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Experience working with animals, public service, or law enforcement is a plus
• **Must live within a 30-minute commute of the shelter to be considered**
This job is not for the faint of heart. It is very rewarding, yet mentally and physically taxing.
📩 Interested parties should send their resume to ASOSC.caninesupervisor@gmail.com
Be the voice for animals in Sullivan County and help keep our community safe.
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I would love this job and to be the voice for animals 💜 Resume in. 🤞
👀
Pay them better so this isnt a revolving door position.
🎉 Roll up those sleeves and get ready to make a lifesaving difference for people and pets! 🩸🐾
Starting Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, you can support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County in the easiest (and coolest) way!
When you donate blood or platelets at any Marsh Regional Blood Center location during this week, you’ll score some awesome thank-you goodies—think fun socks and a groovy t-shirt 👕🧦
💥 But here’s the best part:
For every pint donated, Marsh will give $10 to The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County to help care for the animals who need us most!
No appointment? No problem! Walk-ins are welcome 💙 Just be sure to let them know you’re donating in support of The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County.
📍 Donation Locations:
❤️ Bristol – 350 Blountville Hwy, Suite 207
💙 Kingsport – 111 West Stone Drive, Suite 300
🧡 Johnson City – 2428 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 150
📲 Need a platelet appointment? Call 423.408.7500
Every donation is a win-win—help save lives in our community while also supporting shelter pets waiting for their second chance 🐶🐱
We are so grateful for your support! 💕
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
👇👇👇
The ASOSC is excited to kick off our Flower & Veggie Sale Fundraiser—just in time to brighten up your home and your garden while helping the animals in our care! 🐾🌱
📅 April 17th – May 10th
📍 1200 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN
🕒 Hours:
• Friday: 3 PM – 7 PM
• Saturday: 11 AM – 7 PM
• Sunday: 1 PM – 7 PM
🌷 Flowers AND Vegetable Plants Available! 🍅🌶️🥬
Stock up on beautiful blooms and garden-ready veggies while supporting a great cause.
Every purchase helps provide care, enrichment, and medical support for the dogs and cats at our shelter.
Come shop, support, and grow with us—we can’t wait to see you there! 💚
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How much are the ferns?
What are the price ranges?
I got some beautiful flowers and couple vegetable plants today, supporting Animal Shelter
This dog was found somewhere near Wadlow Gap and brought to the shelter. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 if you recognize
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control. These two dogs were picked up near Wallace collision on the parkway. Please call their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600 for any information.
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Come adopt us 😺 $30 with Approved Application for April
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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So pretty
Doug and Russell are adorable!!!!
All adorable!! Hope they find a home!!
Do you know me? I was found on Bancroft chapel rd in Kingsport. Tell my family where I am. Please call 423-279-2741 if you have any information.
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If Noone claims this precious baby my wife and I are very interested in adopting. He/she looks just like my daughters little girl.
What a cutie
💛Senior Spotlight 🌟
Can you help our golden girls???
Meet Poppy & Pixie ⭐️
These 2 senior ladies need YOU!!!
Poppy is 11 years old & Pixie is 9.
Their owner had to go into an assisted living home and can no longer care for them 😿
They are struggling and need to be in a home ❤️ They were in foster but are now at Petsmart-Kingsport. They arent eating well and need some stability again.
Can you adopt them ? Give them love and trust again? Please message for more information 🙏🦋
They need a PATIENT new 🏡 They are sooooo sweet but need a home now more than ever!!
Be their hero 🦸♂️🦸♀️
They both qualify for our Silver Whiskers Program which helps with vet costs 💰 60+ years for adopter qualifies for waived adoption fees.
Meet them at Petsmart-Kingsport 🧡
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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Never pass up adopting a senior cat. I did and she is loving her home thatvi adopted from here 2 years ago. They have so much love to give and so should you.
They are so sweet and just want love. So much change. Lets find them a forever home.
Thank you so much to the Boys and Girls Cub from Bluff City for the donations and the visit. We appreciate you so much!
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Great job kiddos 👏
Thank you boys and girls.🫶🏻
Thank you all!
Courtesy post for Bristol city tn animal control. Found on 1300 block Volunteer Parkway . Please call 423-989-5600
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🐾 Happy Animal Control Appreciation Week! 🐾
This week, we proudly recognize the incredible Animal Control Officers who serve our community every single day.
Their work goes far beyond what most people see. They are problem-solvers, first responders, educators, and advocates—not just for animals, but for the people who love them. From helping keep pets safely in their homes, to responding in difficult situations with compassion and professionalism, they are truly the bridge between our community and animal welfare.
Because of them:
🐶 Families stay together
🐱 Animals get a second chance
❤️ Our community stays safer and stronger
We truly couldn’t do what we do without them.
Thank you for your commitment, your compassion, and your unwavering service to both people and pets.
If you see an Animal Control Officer this week, take a moment to say THANK YOU—they deserve it more than words can say.
#AnimalControlAppreciationWeek #CommunityHeroes #AnimalWelfare #ThankYouACO #MakingADifference
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To the brave and compassionate Animal Control Officers of Sullivan County— You are the quiet heroes who step into the hardest situations with kindness and courage. Day after day, you respond to calls about lost, injured, neglected, or abandoned animals. You crawl into dangerous places, gently coax terrified creatures out of hiding, and give them a second chance at life when no one else will. You’ve pulled dogs from box culverts, rescued cats caked in filth from hoarding situations (where they still purred in gratitude once they felt safe and clean), saved animals from heartbreaking neglect, and coordinated with shelters and law enforcement to ensure they get the care, medical attention, and love they desperately need. Every stray you pick up, every frightened animal you calm, every life you help transition from suffering to hope—it all matters more than words can say. You work long hours, often in difficult conditions, facing everything from aggressive situations to overwhelming sadness, yet you keep showing up with big hearts and steady hands. Because of you, countless needy and helpless animals—dogs, cats, and more—have been saved, rehabilitated, and placed into loving homes. You are the bridge between despair and healing for the voiceless. Thank you for your dedication, your empathy, and your unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us. Sullivan County is better and kinder because of the work you do every single day. You truly save lives—one rescued animal at a time. 🐾❤️
Thank you for giving a voice to those that don’t have one!
Sullivan County is lucky to have you! Exemplary officers!
Do you know us? Some nice people found us off Moore rd in the Sullivan Gardens Kingsport area. Please tell our family where we are. If you have any information please call the shelter. 423-279-2741.
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Hope their forever home is found
Beautiful dogs! Shared with prayers their family is found
Peggy Short-Absher
Pints for Paws 🐾
Pints for Paws kicks off April 20th!
This is your reminder to:
✔️ Make your plan
✔️ Grab a friend
✔️ Show up and donate
👉 Don’t forget to select The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County ❤️
💲 $10 donated to help our animals
🎁 Gift bags for you + your pet
👕 FREE Shirt & Socks
📍 Bristol | Johnson City | Kingsport
🚶 Walk-ins welcome
Let’s show up for our babies and support our shelter, BIG!!
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Educating the next generation! 💪 thank you to Morrison School for allowing us to come out and thank you for all the donations!
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Can you share to the friends page as well? Blakelee Peters Taylor
Let Love Bloom 🌼
Come find your new best friend 🧡
$60 with Approved Application for April 🏡
📫Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
🕐380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Happy adoption to our new families and their 4 legged babies.
We wish a life full of happy for each of you ❤️
Congratulations 🏡
10 Adoptions:
😺 3 Cats
🐶 7 Dogs
🐾 12 to Rescue
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Congratulations
Owner found!
Courtesy posting for Bristol City Tn animal control. Found on Barber Rd. Please call them at 423-989-5600 if this is your dog
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Owner found
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. Picked up on Springdale 4/10/26. Please call Bristol city AC at 423-989-5600 for information
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Come meet our PAW-SOME dogs available for adoption tomorrow!!! Bring or purchase a donation and learn more about our shelter.
Rain is our longest resident, come give him some love ❤️
See you Saturday!!!!! 🐾
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Each picture is great. Love them all, and the names fit perfect to them ❤️
Meow! Let love bloom! Adopt 😸
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arent jelly fish and urchin the same cat?
🤞👏🏼🙏🏻🙏🏻
We love getting adoption updates of our babies in their new homes, living their best life!
Happy Throwback Thursday ❤️
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Oh my goodness! This is Taco&Tickle, 2 years ago....I love them so much ❤️ they were T-Rex and Sweetiesauarus when they were at SCAS
They are so spoiled, and i sm so Blessed
🐾 April Behind the Kennels 🐾
Every month tells a story—and this one is full of second chances, hard work, and hope 💛
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Such a great week of adoptions!! Congratulations to each family, we wish you a happy, forever life ♥️🏡
19 Adoptions :
😺 10 Cats
🐕 9 Dogs
🐶 1 Reclaimed
🧡
Thanks to our staff, volunteers & community, it takes a village!
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Awesome
🚨 Accepting applications:
Animal Care & Control Officer – Sullivan County🐾
Do you care deeply about animal welfare and want to serve your local community? The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County is looking for a dependable, compassionate Animal Care & Control Officer to join our team!
What You’ll Do:
• Respond to calls involving stray, injured, or dangerous animals
• Assist local law enforcement with animal control laws and ordinances
• Investigate reports of animal cruelty or neglect
• Safely capture and transport animals
• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership and resources
• Case building and report writing
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations
• Physical ability to handle animals of all sizes
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Experience working with animals, public service, or law enforcement is a plus
• **Must live within a 30-minute commute of the shelter to be considered**
This job is not for the faint of heart. It is very rewarding, yet mentally and physically taxing.
📩 Interested parties should send their resume to ASOSC.caninesupervisor@gmail.com
Be the voice for animals in Sullivan County and help keep our community safe.
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
I would love this job and to be the voice for animals 💜 Resume in. 🤞
👀
Pay them better so this isnt a revolving door position.
🎉 Roll up those sleeves and get ready to make a lifesaving difference for people and pets! 🩸🐾
Starting Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, you can support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County in the easiest (and coolest) way!
When you donate blood or platelets at any Marsh Regional Blood Center location during this week, you’ll score some awesome thank-you goodies—think fun socks and a groovy t-shirt 👕🧦
💥 But here’s the best part:
For every pint donated, Marsh will give $10 to The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County to help care for the animals who need us most!
No appointment? No problem! Walk-ins are welcome 💙 Just be sure to let them know you’re donating in support of The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County.
📍 Donation Locations:
❤️ Bristol – 350 Blountville Hwy, Suite 207
💙 Kingsport – 111 West Stone Drive, Suite 300
🧡 Johnson City – 2428 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 150
📲 Need a platelet appointment? Call 423.408.7500
Every donation is a win-win—help save lives in our community while also supporting shelter pets waiting for their second chance 🐶🐱
We are so grateful for your support! 💕
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