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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Pet of the Day: Lucy
🐾 Meet Lucy! 🐾
Lucy is a 3-year-old gentle giant with a heart full of love. She’s playful, friendly with other dogs, and adores attention. 🐶❤️
She’s also a staff and volunteer favorite—everyone who meets her falls in love with her sweet, loving personality!
Lucy is patiently waiting for her special person to give her the forever home she deserves. Could that be you?
🎥 in comments! 🎥
📅 Come meet her today!
#AdoptLucy #PetOfTheDay #AdoptDontShop #DogsOfInstagram #GentleGiant #ForeverHomeNeeded #ShelterDogs #StaffFavorite #animalshelterofsullivancounty
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control, 1st dog found on Virginia ave and the last two on sweet knob trail . Please call 423-989-5600 with information
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These poor babies Thank you for saving them
I pray these sweet dogs have not been outside long during this cold 🥶 weather. Thank you shelter for bringing them in to care for!💜
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🥳BIG SHOUT OUT to Rural King in Bristol VA for this BIG Pallet of food! We didn’t get to have our event due to weather but we thank you for your support!
Also shout out to Jake our animal control for going to get this and cat litter ( 100bags) today and unloading on his own 💪 we have an amazing team at the shelter!
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All angels. Thank you ❤️
Jake is great! And thanks Rural King! Very much appreciated!
Awesome job on getting that pallet of food! 🙌
Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee AC, found on White Top road. Please call 423-989-5600 with any information
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We hope you will "Fall in Love" with a shelter pet this February ❤️
Come meet your new best friend and find your forever love!! 🐾💝
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Please keep me posted if someone brings in this male cat. He is missing his left eye. Thank you.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city Tennessee animal control picked up on Hickory Rd., February 2nd 2026. Please call their nonemergency dispatch number at 423-989-5600
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Jacob Blevins are you missing Thor?
Praying for this cutie 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Tracy Davy Taylor could this be Navy from pleasant grove that was posted earlier today
Do you know me? I was found on Bristol caverns highway. Please contact the shelter at 423-279-2741 option 2.
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Doesn't look anything like the rescue , first the hair isn't the same , face isn't same?
Beautiful dog
What a beautiful dog
For the safety of our community, we will remain closed today due to unsafe driveway conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please know that our staff is still on-site and caring for all of the animals. Stay safe and use extra caution if you must get out today.
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Weather aside, we had another great adoption week. Congratulations to our animals and new forever families.
Happy life 🏡
Everyone stay warm and safe! ❄️
16 Adoptions
😺 15 Kitties
🐕 1 Dog
🐶 2 Reclaimed and 5 to Rescue
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God Bless ya’all & everyone that adopted 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks to all volunteers and staff that made this possible.
Bless all who adopted.
❄️ Shelter Closed Today Due to Weather ❄️
For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public, the animal shelter will be closed today due to weather conditions.
Don’t worry — our staff is still on-site caring for the animals and making sure they are safe, warm, and well cared for.
Please stay safe and remember to check on your pets during this weather:
• Bring pets indoors when possible
• Ensure access to fresh, unfrozen water
• Provide extra bedding and warmth
• Limit time outdoors
Thank you for your understanding, and please be safe. 🐶🐱
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We love our Rosco and grateful for you all at the The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County!!! Keep up the good work and we pray for all of the animals without homes tonight ❤️
💙Friday Foster Feature 🐾
Meet Tevro
Tevro is a sweet, 1 year old boy that is doing great in his foster home. He came to us with some skin issues and was skinny but is looking great!! 😍
He is getting along well with the other dogs 🐕 in his foster home, seems tolerate of the kitty 😺 and has done great using the doggy door.
He is affectionate, loves cuddles, and does great on a leash. He is learning how to be a doggy and would love to find his forever home 🏡
Would you like to adopt??
Call the shelter to schedule a meet with this sweet boy 💙
#PleaseShare #fosteringsaveslives
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He’s a cutie 🥰
Our shelter lost a member of the team this week and our hearts are broken. Many of you have seen “Front Office Support “ , Rosie, sleeping under our receptionist desk. Rosie was 14yrs old, and came to work with her mom nearly every day for 6yrs. Rescued herself, Rosie helped foster countless puppies and kittens (bottle babies were her favorite), provided emotional support for office staff, and in her younger days she helped socialize and temperament test our adoptable dogs. When she retired from dog testing, she still wanted to come to work, so she moved into her retirement spot under the desk… still loving on everyone that came by. Thank you Rosie for a job well done, you are so missed by your mom and all of us.
Please keep our team in your thoughts as many of them loved Rosie as their own.
Also to add, Thank you to PetCare cremations in Kingsport for your excellent care with her.
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Good girl Rosie ❤️
Rosie may have been retired, but she was always ready to lend a helping paw
So sorry for your loss.😭
Update!! Foster Found for one of these sweet babies!
🆘 FOSTERS NEEDED — SHORT-TERM! 🆘
These sweet dogs have rescue placement lined up and are scheduled to leave on 2/13 — we just need temporary fosters for a couple of weeks to get them there!
Can you open your heart and home just for a short time and help save a life? 🏡✨
Fostering is temporary, but the impact is forever.
🐶 What you provide:
• A safe, loving place to stay
• Some cuddles and TLC
🎒 What we provide:
• All supplies provided — food, crates, and anything they need
❤️ What you give them:
• Their chance at rescue
• A bridge to their next chapter
If you can help foster for just a couple of weeks, please reach out ASAP.
📧 Email: asosc.director@gmail.com
Even one foster can make all the difference. Please share to help these sweet babies make it to rescue!
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Are any of them female ?
Are there any teacup chihuahua
Come meet Tuna & Chicken at Petsmart-Kingsport 😸
All kitty adoptions are $30 with approved application
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Thats amazingly cheap for a new best friend!
❄️ Shelter Closed Today Due to Weather ❄️
For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public, the animal shelter will be closed today due to weather conditions.
Don’t worry — our staff is still on-site caring for the animals and making sure they are safe, warm, and well cared for.
Please stay safe and remember to check on your pets during this weather:
• Bring pets indoors when possible
• Ensure access to fresh, unfrozen water
• Provide extra bedding and warmth
• Limit time outdoors
Thank you for your understanding, and please be safe. 🐶🐱
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Question...this next weekend we are supposed to get up to 7" of snow. Will the spay and neuter clinic still be happening on Monday if we get that much snow? I have a stray kitty I took on that's scheduled to be spayed, but if it snows that much I don't know if I'll be able to get her there. Should I just reschedule?
STAY Warm!
STRAW, STRAW, STRAW
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Thank you to all the new families that adopted. Happy warm and cozy life!
We hope everyone is inside, warm and safe!! 🧡❄️
14 Adoptions:
😺11 Kitties
🐕 3 Dogs
🐶 1 Reclaimed & 5 to Rescue
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1/24/26 We are going to close early today at 1pm due to the storm threat. Please ensure that your pets stay warm and dry. Outside pets should have dry straw , sturdy house, and unfrozen water. Please check on them regularly if you cannot bring them in.
Everyone stay safe! ❄️
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Courtesy posting for Bristol AC . Found on Perishing Ave on 1/23 . Please call their non emergency number 423-989-5600
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Owner reclaimed.
Found on Harr Town road 1/23/26. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 for reclaim
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Everyday is Caturday 😺
January: $30 adoption with approved application
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I have tried to apply to adopt Graphite, and sent an email but the application keeps saying error😭
Pet of the Day: Lucy
🐾 Meet Lucy! 🐾
Lucy is a 3-year-old gentle giant with a heart full of love. She’s playful, friendly with other dogs, and adores attention. 🐶❤️
She’s also a staff and volunteer favorite—everyone who meets her falls in love with her sweet, loving personality!
Lucy is patiently waiting for her special person to give her the forever home she deserves. Could that be you?
🎥 in comments! 🎥
📅 Come meet her today!
#AdoptLucy #PetOfTheDay #AdoptDontShop #DogsOfInstagram #GentleGiant #ForeverHomeNeeded #ShelterDogs #StaffFavorite #animalshelterofsullivancounty
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