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.
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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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We will continue to collect supplies for Unicoi County Animal Shelter at our shelter! Our community is amazing and have helped so much already. They have many ways to donate on their page as well as dropping off donations to our shelter.
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Do u need more fosters?
Do you all need blankets or towels?
I placed an Amazon order from your wishlist to deliver Wednesday. Hope it helps a little bit!
I heard they are really needing pet supplies over at happy valley high school
Just went by there and they were closed
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Can I have dog and cat food delivered to the shelter today from Walmart?
We are overwhelmed with support from our community! Y’all are bringing in donations faster than they can get put away! We are so thankful for each and every one of you.
Our kennel team hit the ground running this morning, getting everyone fed and cleaned up, some of our volunteers helped walk and play with dogs… we have such a great team here at ASOSC!
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Will you be taking donations tomorrow or will we need to wait until Monday?
Is there volunteer information? I’m a dog groomer and was wondering if any of these babies from the floods needs to be cleaned up
How late are you accepting donations on Sunday
Do you have a particular needs list?
Can you all take open food?
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! 🙏🏻♥️
Blessed
ADDRESS TO DROP ITEMS OFF.
Can you please post days & times that we can drop off donations
We will be helping Unicoi Animal Shelter with supplies as soon as they are ready! They have lost everything 😞 we have a wonderful community and asking for your help! If you would like to drop off donations at the shelter please let us know it’s for them and we will get it to them! We will also help with purchasing supplies! We all come together in a time of need! Thank you for your support 🙌
You may also donate on our website! Please out unicio in the comments 🙂
Animalshelter-sullivancounty.org
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SYZL5I31LR3V/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
www.chewy.com/g/animal-shelter-of-sullivan-county-inc_b75988837
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I can not that The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County enough for helping!
Donated! Several of the dog food options are not available incase you have time to link new ones.
Do you have an Amazon account
Donated 🐾❤️ thank you to all the people who are helping these babies at the shelter
Will you take costco dog & cat food?
Thank you all so so much for being so amazing!!! Words can’t describe how grateful we are!
Donated! Thank you for your work to support a neighboring shelter in a time of need!
Which is more helpful, a cash donation or ordering off your wish list. I'm in MN but my son lives by you. Thank you for helping.
Donated dog/puppy food via Amazon arrival Wed.
We have pre-owned crates we can donate, is there any need for those at this time?
I just ordered something off of your Amazon list. Thanks so much!
Sending a bag of dog and cat food along with some treats because we all need treats during the hard times.
Where are the animals?
Just ordered big bag of Purina dog food from Amazon to be shipped to u. ♥️
Will donate. 🙏
Do you all need fosters?
Chewy please help and make a huge donation to this animal shelter.
Sending pupper food off Amazon & some $$. Thanks for all you do!
Cool.
Thank you Sullivan The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County!!!!! Cody Walker 😭❤️🙏
I just placed an order is chewy.com but there was no comment space to specify Unicoi county animal shelter 🤷♀️. Is there a way for you to tag the shipment when it comes in?
I can give a bag of cat food
Hey I have an Amazon wish list up and items coming. We will drop off to you all as they come in. Thank you all for helping.
Donated!
If you need help transporting items from Kingsport to Unicoi, please let me know.
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Is it a vacant lot? What’s nearby 1200 Volunteer Hwy please so I can come and support?
It's next to the marathon
🚫 ☎️ 9/28/24 🚨
We are terribly sorry, our phones are totally down. We do not know if or when they will be up.
We are still planning to be open today for adoptions or food pick up for those in need.
Please be patient with us as we navigate this- we are caring for all of our animals as well as Unicoi Shelter’s animals.
We will not be intaking any animals as we are past capacity. We thank you for your understanding and support - please stay safe !!
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Thank you for all you have done to help Unicoi County and individuals in these ravaged communities!
Do you need fosters?
Any kittens. Pictures maybe
Are you open today? I can come get a dog to foster.
Do you need dog/cat food or any other supplies? And what kind?
Have a wonderful day today and remember you’re the best The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County ❤️🐾🐶🐱
Praying for you.
Are there any specials offered to help by adoption of a cat?
We will come by this afternoon to pick up Hank ❤️
Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones
We are closing the shelter and the pumpkin patch today due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Nearly hit by our ACO in route to work this morning 😔
Picked up on Massengil road near Seneker lane, Blountville.
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741, option 2 or 3.
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My mom lives in that area and has had a dog trying to dig into her yard for the last week. This could be the dog that was trying to get in under her gate.
🙏🏻
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✨✨Wow just look at this amazing art work done by a local artist Buster Chapman! Thank you to a special volunteer for donating this mural is in memory of Ernestine L. Blanton, who was an award winning artist and educator in Bristol for many years. Thank you for making our small but mighty shelter beautiful one step at a time! We appreciate you! So happy to drive up each day and see this!
Come see for yourself how beautiful 🤩
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This is ADORABLE!!!!!
That looks darling!!!
Mrs Blanton is an amazing artist and a role model for many of us. Amazing work Mr Chapman.
Beautiful!! Thank you, Buster Chapman!
Beautiful!! Great job Buster!
This is the best ever! Congratulations
Loved Ernestine Blanton! ❤️ Beautiful tribute.
Thank you Mr. Chapman for your talents .
I am sure Mrs. Blanton would be very pleased. I know that she and her husband loved pets and he fell in love with a little white Maltese that he called Fluffy Puppy.
Great job!!
It is beautiful and perfect!
Wow!!! What a beautiful mural… I hope you alerted all the newspapers in the area to come see this masterpiece!
Love this! What a wonderful job.
Great job!!!
Omg I seriously love this so much!!! I’ve got to send this to my wife, such a nice touch on y’alls facility!
Absolutely beautiful! So inviting! 🩷💙🐾🐈⬛
Is this the same artist who’s done the artwork inside? This is incredible!! 💞
Awesome!! Wonderful
Absolutely adorable!!!
Looks amazing!!
Beautiful artwork!
I love it, and it's so cute.
Wow. Beautiful
Love it❤️
This is wonderful!!!
Found in the woods off of Government Road, Bristol TN
Please call 423-279-2741 option 1 or 3 with information
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So sad. Such a sweet face. Thank you to whoever picked him up
Absolutely gorgeous
OMG look at that precious face!
Sullivan County, TN - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets Tracy Deakins Melissa Hicks 🆘
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Help these dogs please
Loads of cuteness! 🥰
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Do you have cats
Hi! Elzie and Camilla are siblings and actually only around a year and a half old!
Are Elzie and Camilla siblings?
Is Skit 2 or 6?
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UPDATE!!: BONFIRE ADOPTED!! Now for Tom and Lantern!
‼️‼️We have been sponsored!! Please help us the shelter life is not for us! ‼️‼️ Not a single person has inquired about these guys 😔
Attention Spicy Cat lovers! 🌶️
These three have decided that inside pampered cat life is NOT for them! They are looking for a barn , colony, or maybe warehouse where they can put their skills to use in exchange for safety and food! Lantern is a female , Bonfire and Tom are males .
Spayed/neutered ,flea treated, dewormed and vaccinated!
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Sherri Hughes Cross
Tonya Altizer Farmer
Zachary Robert Machuga
Chelsey Winters
Join us for Pumpkin Patch this Friday 3-7pm, Saturday 3-7pm and Sunday 1-7pm.
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A special thank you to the fire department for coming out to the pumpkin patch and filling our water 😊 Make sure yall stop by and say hi! Volunteers will be there until 7pm tonight to help you pick out the perfect pumpkins.
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Courtesy post for Bristol City animal control. Found at Meadow View
Please contact them at 423-989-5600 for reclaim
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Is that a little blood on the nose and front paw?
Don't forget to put water in the bowl. Poor dog looks like it's gone through a hard time.
Found wandering in Blountville for several days.
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3. Leave a message if there is no answer. Please share !
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hold on I will tell MerriLynn Pippin
Poor puppers
Help Find Sadie, Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker Dog
MerriLynn Pippin
Sweet baby
Found on Beulah church road
Please have proof of ownership ready, call 422-279-2741 option 2 or 3
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Was owner found?
He looks so scared, bless his heart. I hope you find his family
Poor baby
Sweet face ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Join us for Pumpkin Patch this Friday 3-7pm, Saturday 3-7pm and Sunday 1-7pm.
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Autumn Bowman
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Join us for vaccine clinic this Thursday, September 19th from 3-5pm.
Please remember only 3 animals per vehicle. Cats MUST each have their own carrier. Dogs MUST be on a leash.
If you only need flea meds, booster shots or dewormer, please call the shelter for an appointment instead of having to wait hours in line.
The line will cut off at 4:30pm at the road. If you would like vaccines, please be here before that and in line. Thank you 😊
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Do you have the 3 year rabies vaccine
Brenda Creasy
Carolyn Arrington Frye
Meet Holston, a sweet and lovable 4-year-old hound mix who has spent far too long waiting for his furever home. As one of the longest residents at the shelter, Holston has watched many of his friends find homes, but he remains hopeful that his perfect match is just around the corner. Dog-friendly and full of charm, Holston loves soaking up attention and shines on his doggie days out, where his playful and affectionate nature really comes through. He’s ready to fill your home with love and become your loyal companion for life!
Please share to help him find his forever home! 🐶🐾
12 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are you all closed? I have tried every means of getting ahold of someone and its been over a week...I have a spay/neuter credit and was told that I have to call to make an appt.
Is he still at the shelter. What's required to adopt this baby
Such a good looking boy, I hope he finds a loving home soon. Shared
Someone please adopt him if I could I would .someone can please do
Such a beautiful dog!!
shared hope he finds him a home soon
He got a few hours out for a hike with a volunteer 🚶♀️💓
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Tiffany Walden Jason Walden
Wendi Shaver
Brad Marlow
check out www.chainfreedogsjohnsoncitytn.com maybe we can help Holston
Adorable babies waiting for their furever homes!
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Anybody seen this dog? It's my dad's service dog
4 ever homes soon !
All so handsome!❤️
Bless all of them and give them great homes.
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We will continue to collect supplies for Unicoi County Animal Shelter at our shelter! Our community is amazing and have helped so much already. They have many ways to donate on their page as well as dropping off donations to our shelter.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
Do u need more fosters?
Do you all need blankets or towels?
I placed an Amazon order from your wishlist to deliver Wednesday. Hope it helps a little bit!
I heard they are really needing pet supplies over at happy valley high school
Just went by there and they were closed
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Can I have dog and cat food delivered to the shelter today from Walmart?
We are overwhelmed with support from our community! Y’all are bringing in donations faster than they can get put away! We are so thankful for each and every one of you.
Our kennel team hit the ground running this morning, getting everyone fed and cleaned up, some of our volunteers helped walk and play with dogs… we have such a great team here at ASOSC!
10 CommentsComment on Facebook
Will you be taking donations tomorrow or will we need to wait until Monday?
Is there volunteer information? I’m a dog groomer and was wondering if any of these babies from the floods needs to be cleaned up
How late are you accepting donations on Sunday
Do you have a particular needs list?
Can you all take open food?
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! 🙏🏻♥️
Blessed
ADDRESS TO DROP ITEMS OFF.
Can you please post days & times that we can drop off donations
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