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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View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on PETFINDER!
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Come check out Evie!
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Baby Boone!
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Do you know me? I was found near Fain Drive
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 and leave a message
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Check out Pedro! He is one of our longer resident! Help him find his forever home!
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Hes so sweet. Someone come meet him
He looks like my Chico.
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Will the shelter benefit from this event? Thanks.
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Can someone please share this and help us find the owners? Dog is currently at Jones animal hospital in Bristol tn.
It's Giving Tuesday! Help us reach our goal for a much-needed upgrade to our shelter.
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❤️Adopted❤️
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Glad for u
Tomorrow is giving Tuesday! Please help us with a much needed upgrade in our shelter!
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Donated in memory of my 2 dogs, Cooper and Lexi.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Found 11/29 on Exide drive
Please call their non emergency line at 423-989-5600
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Found 11/30 on Hwy 394
Please call their non emergency line at 423-989-5600
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He certainly needs a NEW family. The last one definitely didn’t take care of this poor baby🥰
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Just a reminder, our office is CLOSED today, November 30th in observance of the holiday and to give our staff time with their family. We will reopen for normal hours on Monday at 12:30.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Found 11/30 on Booher Road
Please call their non emergency line at 423-989-5600
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I pray this pup is NOT given back to owner😡. That's pitiful and inexcusable.
Poor thing please feed it a nice warm meal it's starving and whoever owns doesn't deserve to have it back they should be charged with animal cruelty
Don't give back to it's owner!! He is not being taken care of if he belongs to some one!
Thank goodness you have these babies fed and out of the cold.
Those poor babies, they are starved. Please keep them safe
Wish these dogs could talk and tell us who their owners were so they could be punished.
Poor babies look like they are starving. Shared in hopes they get a loving home. 😢
The owner should be charged with animal abuse!
Poor babies 😔🙏🏻
God Bless those helping!
Poor babies! ❤️❤️
Poor babies 😥
Poor babies!!! So skinny!!!!❤️🩹
Don't Don't give back. Horrible!
Poor starving baby
Soo sad
Omg heartbreaking 💔 😢 😞 😔 🤬
God bless it. 😢
Poor baby
Pitiful. ❤️🩹
they are starving! thank you for saving these babys
Sfj Flash
William Booher
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No no no, don't call.... Post your address.... Delivery service just for you.... Please let us all know they're your dogs.
Sweet baby trying to get some thanksgiving dinners, found on Beaver Creek road. If this is your dog, please call 423-279-2741 and leave a message. Our office will reopen on Monday December 2nd.
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Our babies had a blast and enjoyed their Thanksgiving meal today ❤️ thank you to everyone who made this happen!
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Thankful for you all!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control: Picked up on Tipperary Road on 11/21
Please call their non emergency number with information or for reclaim at 423-989-5600
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Is food still available to pick up if in need?
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Update: both reclaimed
Do you know these two dogs? They were found running together on Deck Valley road
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2
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The husky is mine Her name is baghera. I'll be there as soon as the doors open
Mine is the little brown dog he goes my ruppy or puppy either one
My dog is the small little brown one
Glad they are going to be back home. 💕
I've tried calling and it says yoir closed .
Amanda Gardner I know I got him wend
Alexis Rothman it will cost you 85 dollars to retrieve puppy .
Molly ❤️
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🦃 In recognition of Thanksgiving and to give our staff time with their family , The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be CLOSED from Thursday, November 28th- Sunday, December 1st. No business will be conducted during those days. We will reopen for business on Monday, December 2nd at 12:30pm. Please stay tuned for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner (veterinarian approved) for our shelter pets! 🍽️
We hope everyone has a safe holiday, and please be mindful of what foods you share with your pet! Happy thanksgiving! 🍁
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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🐾🍽️
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I Pray that when these babies are adopted that they have a great home and not abused nor set off 🙏
As you prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas with your family and friends, please mark your calendar for December 3, 2024 as Giving Tuesday. This annual fundraiser helps millions of dogs and cats around the country. This year, The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County has set a fundraising goal of $10,000. Once Giving Tuesday starts, please be ready to give!
100% of your donations will go to getting a new washer/dryer for our shelter.
In October 2024, our area was hit by Hurricane Helene. Our shelter was not impacted directly, but we helped out shelters that were hit. We took in animals from counties that got directly hit and in turn it overwhelmed our machines. Due to this, our washers/dryers were overworked and essentially quit working. We were not expecting the expense of having to replace them at this time.
Giving Tuesday will help us reach our goal and get the money we need to get new washers/dryers and to upgrade the laundry room so that we do not have this problem in the future. Please consider helping our tiny but mighty shelter.
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 envision a world where every animal is cherished, respected, and has a safe loving home. We are dedicated to creating a compassionate community where animals and humans thrive together, through rescue, rehabilitation, and the power of adoption. By prioritizing spaying and neutering, we work to reduce overpopulation and prevent homelessness, ensuring a brighter future for all animals.
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Update : rescued! 💖
Found on chadwell rd in Kingsport,Tn
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He needs to come and live at Kim's house. So sweet
Looks like my Sophie
Sweet face!!
Sheila Goad-Hall I know this is Tennessee but it looks a lot like the dog Sarah’s friend lost 🤔 unless I’m remembering wrong
Beautiful baby
So cute
I'll take him!
Looks like my Bella could be related. Would love to have him.
Looks like my cockerleir?
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Come check out Evie!
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Baby Boone!
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Do you know me? I was found near Fain Drive
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