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!
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Mufasa is looking for a loving family 💕 
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Happy Sunday....Come by this week and find your new best friend 🐾
$60 with approved application ♥️
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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What a bunch of beautiful dogs. 😊
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Great week of adoptions! We had some leave on foster to adopt, also!!
Happy life❤️ Congratulations to each family for growing your home by 4 paws!
10 Adoptions
😺 8 Kitties
🐶 2 Doggies
🐕 3 Reclaimed & 11 to Rescue
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Wish all the doggies went but wow I saw Gordon on live and he looked like the sweetest love bug😍look at all the kitties that went home love this
So happy for the adopters and the animals 🐾 a really great week thank you people at the shelter!
Hannah Caudell look at your girl. 🥹
Our pups are out of peanut butter! 😱
Xylitol free peanut butter like JIF and Peter Pan are used to stuff kongs and create other enrichments for the dogs.
If you are out shopping today, would you consider picking up a jar or two and bringing by for our pups?
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Just donated to help you buy some peanut butter!
Do you have an Amazon wish list?
Picked up on Hamilton hill road, bluff city on 2/20/26. Please call 424-279-2741 option 2 to reclaim
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This dog is not at the shelter! Do you know me? I was found by ketron elementary school
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Did he have a camo coller on?
Shared & live in BD near where the pup was found. Praying 🙏 this babies owners come forward.
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We hope to see you Saturday!!! 🐾
Come adopt, purchase shelter swag👕 or drop off a donation 🧶
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Is the The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County going to offer vaccines for our fur babies this year. If so can you post the schedule. Thank you
Meet some fabulous volunteers who make all this possible, Christopher Spears, Lauren Marie,Todd Hartsell, Blakelee Peters Taylor, Amber Lee Hearl, Mandy Graham and Lori Collea! Come meet us and learn why we volunteer! We’ll have information for you if you’re ready to make a difference in an animals life! See you Saturday!🙌🏼
Owner found!!
These dogs are not at the shelter, the finder is holding . They were found in colonial heights on historic hill road. Please call the shelter at 423-279-2741 option 2 if you know the owner
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They where at my house earlier, they belong to someone that lives on historic hills
Has the owner came got them?
Is it a boy and a girl?
🎉 Our soft launch went GREAT!
We’re excited to now offer our vaccine services in a more streamlined and efficient way for our community and their animals.
📅 Upcoming 1:00 – 5:00 PM Vaccine Clinics:
• February 26
• March 12
• March 26
We’re also expanding our in-house vaccine services:
✅ Rabies vaccines — Mondays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Other services available during this time)
✅ Non-rabies services — Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
✨ All services are now appointment-based through our new online scheduling system to reduce wait times.
👉 Schedule here:
clinichq.com/online/cce9edf8-505e-4c3e-88b1-897d695bc3f8
Thank you for supporting us as we continue improving services for Sullivan County’s animals! ❤️🐾
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Donna Arnold
Do you need an appointment per pet?
Will the 3 year rabies shot be available if I have proof of previous rabies shots? Thanks!
Come join our kitten team! You won’t be disappointed!
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Huge shoutout to Arby’s for running a Round Up donation campaign to support our shelter!
We are so incredibly thankful for partners who believe in our mission and a community that continues to show up for the animals. Every dollar truly makes a difference. ❤️🐾
Thank you for helping us help them!
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Thank God!!!
I'm going to make sure I grab my next fast food sandwich from Arby's. Support those who support!! I was unaware they did this.❤️
So many puppers waiting for YOU! 🐾
"Fall in Love" with your forever friend.
$60 with approved application and we even have foster to adopt❤️
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Beautiful dogs!!
High hopes for all these beautiful pups, please adopt❣️
Those are some gorgeous dogs!!!
Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control. This dog was picked up in Forest Hills on Valentine’s Day. Please call the nonemergency number at 423-989-5600.
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Meet these sweet brothers at Petsmart-Kingsport 💙😸
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‼️Help this baby find a forever home‼️ ‼️Information below‼️ This sweet little kitty girl needs a loving home?? We tried before but everyone backed out and she can't keep living alone, we have to get things squared away with my mother in laws home. Her human Mommy passed away in December and she's been so lonely and desperately needs a loving indoor home since she's never been outside. Her name is Miss Kitty and she's a beautiful tuxedo cat. She'll be 3 August 30th, she's been spayed, she did live with 2 small dogs before they found new homes over a year ago, she's not lived with other cats since broken from her mother, she's been around a couple of kids but she's not one of those cats that kids can pick up and sling around, she's litter trained, she just needs to be loved and someone's lap cat. Indoor only! Please help. ‼️‼️Share‼️Share‼️Share‼️‼️
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Happy Meowentine's Day and Paws Up for all the adoptions this week! ❤️
Congratulations to our families, we also had a few foster to adopt we hope to update soon!
Happy life 💐💝
12 Adoptions
😸 7 Kitties
🐶 5 Dogs
🐕 3 Reclaimed & 20 to Rescue
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Was Max adopted?
Max is Beautiful
Great job !! You all are the best employees and volunteers 💥 🐾🐈🐶
Found on Rich Dr Kingsport 2/14/26
Please call 423-297-2741 option 2 or 3
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Oh he looks so sad 😞 prayers his family finds him. Sharing
Aw that's a cute baby. I hope he finds his way home ❤️
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control . Picked up on Belmont 2/14/26
Please call 423-989-5600
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That's excellent!! Just when I thought you couldn't top putting them in the litterbox. 🤣🫣 #takemymoney
Teresa Brookshire lol
Do you need a Valentine?? 🐶😺
Come by tomorrow, Valentine's Day, and adopt your forever love ❤️ for $14 with approved application 🏡💐
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🚨 Senior Alert! 🚨
Meet Charles — 8+ years young and still a spunky little guy! 💙
Don’t let his age fool you… he’s got personality for days! Charles weighs 35 lbs, making him the perfect medium-sized companion. He’s a proud little drooler (we think it adds to his charm 😉) and he could use a good dental to help him feel his very best.
What he really needs though… is a soft place to land. A safe, loving home where he can relax, be spoiled, and enjoy his golden years the way he deserves.
Senior dogs have so much love left to give. Could you be the one to give Charles his second chance?
📍 Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
📞 423-279-2741
🌐 animalshelter-sullivancounty.org
Come meet this sweet boy — he’s waiting for you. 🐶💕
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I saw Charles and I was hoping he is still available for adoption! Is he still there?
Oh he needs out the shelter in to a nice comfy bed 😭
Wish they'd let me have another dog my Scoobert needs a play buddy
Stay Connected with the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County! 🐶🐱
Want to know what’s happening??
We’re launching a simple way to stay in the loop! By filling out our quick connect form (Name, Phone, and Email), you’ll be added to our community list and receive:
✨ Monthly impact updates
🐾 Adoption & rescue stories
📅 Upcoming events
🙌 Volunteer opportunities
💛 Ways to help animals in need
It only takes a minute to sign up — and it helps you stay connected to the lifesaving work happening right here in Sullivan County.
Click the link below to join our community! ⬇️
animalshelter-sullivancounty.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/stay-connected-with-animal-shelter-of-su...
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Are you still offering vaccines? If so can you post the scheduled days
Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Picked up 2/10/26 on Broad st.
Please call 423-989-5600 for more information
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Arwyn Slagle is this stormi?
Poor baby barking in protest. I am glad he is safe
My heart goes out to this pup, hoping they find their way home soon
Thank you for your donation! Picture in comments 🙏GUESS WHAT?! WE DID IT! 🥳 thank you to our wonderful community for stepping up! We couldnt do it without you!
AS OF 1/9: We need one more bed! Yay! We are almost there! 🥳
UPDATE:: We have had 5 beds donated and funds to purchase another in 24 hours!! WOW thank you to our wonderful community!
🛏️ Community Support Needed! 🛏️
Every dog in our care deserves a comfortable place to rest. 🐾
Doggie beds aren’t just a “nice extra”—they help our dogs feel safe, reduce stress, protect their joints, and give them a sense of comfort while they wait for their forever homes.
We are incredibly grateful for the Kuranda ShelterBeds program and the Kuranda beds we already have in our kennels. These beds have made a huge difference for our dogs by keeping them off the cold floor and providing durable, easy-to-clean comfort.
Right now, we are just a few beds short of being able to give every dog their own Kuranda bed. If you’re able to help donate or support this program, it would mean so much to us—and even more to the dogs who rely on us every day.
Cant purchase a full bed? Thats okay, together we can purchase them!
Thank you for supporting our shelter and helping us make our kennels a more comfortable place. ❤️
⭐️Larry one of our residents loves his Kuranda Bed!🥳
shelterbeds.org/donate/402989t
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Mufasa is looking for a loving family 💕 
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Happy Sunday....Come by this week and find your new best friend 🐾
$60 with approved application ♥️
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
1 CommentComment on Facebook
What a bunch of beautiful dogs. 😊
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Great week of adoptions! We had some leave on foster to adopt, also!!
Happy life❤️ Congratulations to each family for growing your home by 4 paws!
10 Adoptions
😺 8 Kitties
🐶 2 Doggies
🐕 3 Reclaimed & 11 to Rescue
🏡
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wish all the doggies went but wow I saw Gordon on live and he looked like the sweetest love bug😍look at all the kitties that went home love this
So happy for the adopters and the animals 🐾 a really great week thank you people at the shelter!
Hannah Caudell look at your girl. 🥹
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