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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Events
News
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It's National Adoption Week 🐾
We have 3 events coming up this weekend.
This Saturday and Sunday, all adoption fees will be waived with an approved application 🏡
Come to the shelter Saturday or to our PetSmart events Saturday & Sunday!
Come find your new family member this weekend!! 🧡
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This dog was found on Brooke side drive in Kingsport . Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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I think this may be my son dog Ozzy
Please call 423 646 6663 I think this is our dog!
Prayers for his safe return 🙏
We love Throwback Thursday ❤️
Such fun seeing updates of our babies living their best life in their new 🏡 homes.
Happy life 🐾🧡
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Daisy Jane, happily with me for 8 years!!! Met her, and took her home same day. My life has been forever better because of her love. 💜💜 I tell everyone to find their furever friend here. Cause God knows, I found my soul dog.
Ginger formerly Skittles. Adopted March 2020. DNA findings Boxer. Great Pyrenees and Husky.
Meow! Adopt your new bestie for $30 with Approved Application for March
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Such sweet kittens! I'd love to have a tortishell or a sly-vester type but the landlord is not a fan. Someone save me, please! Adopt a precious kitten!
Do you know us? We were found near Bays Mountain in Kingsport. Please contact the shelter at 423-279-2741.
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Shared but this is so heartbreaking, I hope they just escaped..but so many ate being dumped, so sad. 💔
Oh how precious. Thanks shelter for picking these sweet pups up!🫶🏼
Yeah I agree sorry people just dropping a dog off and running.
Do you know me? I showed up on Newland Ave in Kingsport. Please call the shelter at 423-279-2741.
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Lol...at first glance, I thought he had butterfly tattoos on his little belly. I'd take him in a minute.
He is very concerned 🥲
I don’t think they are the same, but just in case.
Sun's Out, Tongue's Out!! 👅
Come get "The Luck of the Paw" and adopt for $60 with Approved Application 🐾🍀 for March.
It's National Adoption week, so come on by!!! 🏡
🕐Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
📫 380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Such a great week of adoptions.
Happy life to each family and Congratulations 🏡♥️
19 Adoptions:
😺 12 Kitties
🐕 7 Dogs
🐾 3 Reclaimed & 12 to Rescue
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Wow weeeeeee 7 dogs is awesome! We all work really hard to get them socialized and that they can transition into there new home!
Awesome
We are so grateful to partner with the Sullivan County Humane Society on helping spay/neuter community animals! There is a need in Sullivan County and this helps with unwanted litters that come into the shelter. Thank you for your support 💪
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I’m on a fixed income with a disability check. Are you able to provide any assistance for a spay of my female Chihuahua dog one year old? I cannot afford the $80 at the Margaret Mitchell clinic /Bristol Humane Society
We’re excited to share some great news with our community! 🎉
Thanks to all of the amazing adoptions at our local PetSmart locations, we’ve been awarded the Bronze Adoption Badge! 🐾
A huge thank you to both the Bristol and Kingsport PetSmart stores and our incredible volunteer teams for their continued support and partnership. Your dedication helps us find loving homes for so many deserving animals. ❤️
We also want to recognize our hardworking medical team and veterinarians who make sure every animal is healthy, cared for, and ready for adoption.
It truly takes a village—and we are so grateful to be part of such a compassionate one. 🐶🐱
#AdoptDontShop #ItTakesAVillage #AnimalRescue #ThankYou #petsmart
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Found in bluff city off weaver pike on St Patrick’s day! Please call the shelter if this is your pup 423-279-2741 option 2
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This looks like Rocco they live on weaver pike owners name is Justin he live with his grandma he used to live on Jonesboro Dr in Bluff City
This is my dog
Prayers for their safe return 🙏
Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control. This dog was found on Ruth Street. Please call their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600.
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Feeling lucky???? 🍀
Today, March 17th, WAIVED fees with an approved application!! 🌈
Come find your new best friend, it's better than finding a pot of gold! 💛
Happy St. PAWtricks Day, come by today! 🐾
🕐1230-530 PM
📫380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Bow Wow! Come get Lucky 🍀 and find your new best friend 🐾
$60 with Approved Application for March 🌈
🕐Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
📫380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Romeo adopted!
What is the background behind Romeo.
What’s Romeo’s story?
Do you know us? Picked up in Piney Flats,Tn near Sugar Hollow trl. Please call 423-279-2741.
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I believe someone shared a post from Craig’s list where someone was trying to give them both away (assuming they’re the same two dogs). Hopefully they have a loving home with an owner that’s looking for them but I’m afraid they’ve been dumped. ☹️
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee. This dog was picked up at Tennessee middle school. Please call their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control. These two dogs were picked up on Anderson Street. Please call their nonemergency number at 423-989-5600.
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Love sharing the babies that were adopted. Happy life and Congratulations ❣️
12 Adoptions🏡
🐕 4 Dogs
😸 8 Kitties
🐶 1 Reclaimed
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So happy for all these sweeties but super happy for Clyde! He is such a good boy!
Wonderful news!
Awesome
Do you know us? We were picked up on Ragsdale rd in Kingsport. Please call the shelter at 423-279-2741.
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These dogs are from Ragsdale! They've been roaming the Stuffle area. It's heartbreaking their owners haven't claimed them. They're so sweet! Maybe spay/neuter them and see if the owners will take them back. They would come to my house often looking for leftovers.
I love Dusty and give her treats if I happen to see her close by. She’s a sweet girl.
These are mine!!! Skunk and dusty don’t know how this goes! But I want to pick them up. They are our babies and they have lived up here for 8 yrs and never caused an issue! They are spayed.
Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Found on Lily st 3/13/26
Please call their non emergency number at 433-989-5600
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I know this dog! I will call in the morning with info!
Shared with prayers 🩷
Looks like my childhood Eskimo Spitz.
✨️Throwback Thursday 🐾
We love getting updates of our babies living their best life in their new homes.
Keep on keepin' on!!!!!🏡❣️
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Lulu, formerly known as Merna at the shelter. She's on the left. She loves to hike and play in the water. We are a perfect fit. Thank y'all
🤒 CLOSED 3/11/26 due to staff sickness!
Several members of our team are out very sick- please keep them in your thoughts and prayers that they recover quickly!
We still anticipate having our appointment only clinic tomorrow and we will see you Friday for regular business hours!
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Hope everyone is getting better.
Hope everyone feels better soon!!
Hope you all feel better soon!
It's National Adoption Week 🐾
We have 3 events coming up this weekend.
This Saturday and Sunday, all adoption fees will be waived with an approved application 🏡
Come to the shelter Saturday or to our PetSmart events Saturday & Sunday!
Come find your new family member this weekend!! 🧡
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This dog was found on Brooke side drive in Kingsport . Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
I think this may be my son dog Ozzy
Please call 423 646 6663 I think this is our dog!
Prayers for his safe return 🙏
We love Throwback Thursday ❤️
Such fun seeing updates of our babies living their best life in their new 🏡 homes.
Happy life 🐾🧡
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Daisy Jane, happily with me for 8 years!!! Met her, and took her home same day. My life has been forever better because of her love. 💜💜 I tell everyone to find their furever friend here. Cause God knows, I found my soul dog.
Ginger formerly Skittles. Adopted March 2020. DNA findings Boxer. Great Pyrenees and Husky.
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