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!
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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*Not at the shelter, finder is holding * Found near the dollar general on Hwy 93 in fall branch. Please call 423-279-2741 option 1 if this is your dog and we will put you in touch with the finder.
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We love good adoption updates for Throwback Thursday 🐾
Love seeing our adopted babies happy in their homes. Why we do what we do ♥️
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Awe Iggy.... have a happy life.
April showers, Bring May Adoptions 😺
$30 with Approved Application 🐾
Come adopt this Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
📫380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Loving the little guy I got from you all!❤️
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I eent to adopt and had the worst experience with the lady at the counter. She was so rude. I dont think ill ever promote your animal. By rude; thats putting it nicely. She is aggressive, combative. Treated me like i was stupid, had no oh im sorry youre denied. It was basically youre denied and get out . Should I apologize for coming in that day?
🐱 Kitten Season is HERE… and these tiny babies can EAT! 🍼💕
Our shelter is officially in full swing of kitten season, and we are going through food faster than we can keep the shelves stocked. Every day we are caring for hungry kittens that need bottles, canned food, and lots of love while they grow big and strong.
Right now our biggest needs are:
🐾 Purina Kitten Chow
🐾 Fancy Feast Kitten canned food
🐾 Canned wet food for mama cats and adult kitties
This food helps not only the kittens here at the shelter, but also all of the kittens in foster homes for us as well! Our fosters are caring for babies around the clock, and keeping them stocked with food is a huge part of saving lives during kitten season. ❤️
We’ll be adding our wish lists for:
🛒 Chewy
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🛒 Amazon
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Every bag, can, share, and donation truly helps us feed these little lives. 🐾💕
Thank you for always supporting our shelter, foster families, the mama cats, and the tiniest members of our community!
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Do you know me? I’m not really happy I was caught on Beaver Creek Rd in Bluff City, but if you see my family can you tell them where I’m at? Please call the shelter 423-279-2741 with any info.
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I think I saw a pic of the dog on tri cities list and found they were looking for him or her
Hope ur baby comes home
Prayers for his safe return home ❤️ 🏡 🙏
Do you know me? I have been running around horseshoe bend in Kingsport, Tn. Please contact the shelter with any info. 423-279-2741.
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April Showers Bring May Adoptions 🐾
$60 with Approved Application 💐 for May
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Good day! I'm not sure if this is the proper protocol for asking if a pup is available BUT I'm wondering if Tangle is available?
Prayers for these cuties 🙏🏻🙏🏻
These two dogs were found tangled up behind a church near the 2800 block of bloomingdale road . Please call 423-279-2741 option 4 if these are your dogs
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Great week of adoptions!! Lots of kitties found homes and had some dogs try foster to adopt. 😊
Congratulations to each family and we wish you a happy life! 🏡
24 Adoptions
😺 23 Kitties
🐕 1 Dog
🐶 4 Reclaimed
🐾 8 Rescued
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You guys are doing a wonderful job!
Great
Awesome
Do you know me? I was found on industrial drive in Piney Flats, TN. Tell my family where I am. Please call 423-279-2741 with any information.
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Last Call for Flowers 💐
Mother's Day is Sunday, Come get a special gift and help homeless animals 💖
Our community is the best, thank you for supporting our mission....
Hope to see you this weekend 🐾
And PRETZELS 🥨😋
1200 Volunteer Pkwy Bristol, TN
(Across frim IHOP)
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What should you get mom for Mother's Day ???
A forever furry friend 🐾
Waived adoption fees with approved application at the shelter and at both Petsmart locations Saturday, May 9th 😺🐕
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I'm looking for a very small dog do have any at the pd
This dog has been seen running around the Candy Creek private drive area. Seems to have on an electric collar. We have been unable to locate the dog or its owner. If this is your dog, please contain it!
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Update- reclaimed by owner
Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control. This dog was picked up on the pinnacle Parkway. May 7, 2026. Please call their nonemergency dispatch number with any information 423-989-5600
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Do you know us? We were found in the bloomingdale area of Kingsport 5/4. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
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Two babies?
I don’t know them but I would take them, how cute 🥹
Ohh poor babies kisses all over
Meow! Adopt this May 🐾
$30 with approved application 💖😸
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Devon Pickel
Hope all these beautiful furbabies find their furever home 🙏🏻🙏🏻
UPDATE 5/5/2026!! WOW! We have had a lot of applications come in! We have paused the form while our receptionist works on getting everyone on the schedule! Thank you for your patience!
🐾 COMMUNITY CAT CLINIC – MAY 22ND 🐾
We’re excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for their Fix the Future event!
On May 22nd, we’ll be focusing on helping community (outdoor) cats in our area 🐱
👉 Sign up here: forms.gle/g6tzTuGjb13MRKNk8
Important details:
• Cats must live outdoors
• Cats must arrive in a live trap (🚫 no crates accepted) we rent live traps if needed.
Services provided:
✔️ FVRCP vaccine
✔️ Rabies vaccine
✔️ Ear tip (required)
Spots are limited! Once filled, additional submissions will be added to our surgery call-back list. After you submit the form, our clinic receptionist will contact you by phone or email with appointment details.
Let’s work together to make a difference for community cats! 🐾💚
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Do they have to be feral or can we trap the cats we feed even if friendly? I have one who has kittens pretty regularly in the neighborhood, no one "owns" her and the kittens "disappear". I'd like the cycle to stop but can't afford to take responsibility.
I was communicating with ASOSC via email in April about getting on the May TNR list (prior to this post). I was told I would be sent the electronic surgery form but I still haven't recieved it. I've sent a follow up email but haven't heard back yet. Do I need to do anything else?
There’s a cat right in front of my house that’s had 3 litters (every year she’s pregnant) and my neighbor would have a cow if I tried to trap them but the definitely need it!!!
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Another Paw-Some week of adoptions. We also had our longest residents and some other puppers score rescue!!
Happy life to all of our sweet babies....Congratulations to all the new families 🧡🏡
12 Adoptions:
😸 8 Kitties
🐕 4 Dogs
🐾17 to Rescue
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So glad to see Frank was adopted!!!🤍🤍
Are you getting any beagles from the Ridglan farm?
April Showers Bring May Adoptions 🐾
Come find your new best friend this May. $60 Dogs and $30 Kitties with Approved Application!
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Are u all planning to do the spring market at the school track again this year???
Come support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County and buy some beautiful flowers and veggie plants.
Mayo and a friend or two will also be there to greet you, looking for a forever home! 🏡
Come get some yummy baked goods Sunday from Mama B's Kitchen 😋
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control . Found on Meadows Rd. This dog is chipped and AC has been trying to make contact with owners to no avail. Please call 423-989-5600 if you know this dog
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Throwback Thursday 🐾
Happy life to our adopted babies. We LOVE getting adoption updates from past adopters.
Each Thursday we will highlight adoption updates we've gotten 💖
Why we do what we do 💕🎉
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We adopted Ziplock too!
We adopted Lisa and Homer from the Simpson litter! 💙❤️
Ashton, adopted January 2022
This dog was found in bloomingdale area, please call 423-279-2741 if he’s yours
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*Not at the shelter, finder is holding * Found near the dollar general on Hwy 93 in fall branch. Please call 423-279-2741 option 1 if this is your dog and we will put you in touch with the finder.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We love good adoption updates for Throwback Thursday 🐾
Love seeing our adopted babies happy in their homes. Why we do what we do ♥️
2 CommentComment on Facebook
Awe Iggy.... have a happy life.
April showers, Bring May Adoptions 😺
$30 with Approved Application 🐾
Come adopt this Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
📫380 Masengill Rd Blountville
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Loving the little guy I got from you all!❤️
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I eent to adopt and had the worst experience with the lady at the counter. She was so rude. I dont think ill ever promote your animal. By rude; thats putting it nicely. She is aggressive, combative. Treated me like i was stupid, had no oh im sorry youre denied. It was basically youre denied and get out . Should I apologize for coming in that day?
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