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!
View all our Adoptables
View all of the wonderful animal companions waiting for adoption at our shelter on Adopt A Pet!
Events
News
We are on Facebook
Do you know me? Picked up in bloomingdale area of Kingsport. Please call the shelter 423-279-2741 option 2.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Have you picked up anymore in this area I have a walker hound missing that got out wensday evening?
He's smiling
Help save / needs a home 4ever 🙏❤️✝️😇
Thank you to the Bristol TN Walmart and Purina/Nestle for the wonderful Pack the Pallet event we had this past Friday! We took home 1500 pounds of food for our furry (adoptable) friends at the shelter! We are so grateful to all of the people who donated and made this possible as well. We appreciate our community! ❤️
#animalshelterofsullivancounty #walmart #nestle #Purina
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Out of curiosity do you all offer an animal food pantry? Like will you assist someone with feeding their animal if needed?
That is great!
Come meet this pupper and his friends. They all deserve a second chance.
$60 with approved application 🐾
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
So cute
What breed is she
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This sweet boy is waiting for his second chance. We have kitties at the shelter and both Petsmart locations.
Come adopt, $30 with an approved application 🧡 for November 😸
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What a cutie
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Do you know me? I was found on Bluff rd in Blountville
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with any information
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bless it!
Awwww, don't worry, you're not alone! We'll keep sharing until you're back home.
Amy Sue Hughes Sheri Williams
This poor dog was found on Cave Hill rd 11/5/25. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with any information
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bless his little heart.
Omg poor baby is starving 😢😢
Can someone message me from the shelter ?
This pup has been causing chaos in Gray Acres off weaver pike. 11/4/25 😬
If you know this pup, please call the shelter 423-279-2741 option 2
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Do you know me? Found a couple days ago on Gaines St in Kingsport, and currently at the shelter. Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2. Leave a message if you can’t get through
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
That's my ex dog
Expensive dog. Im sure someone is looking for it ♡
Bull terrier pretty, wonder if he or she is dog friendly??
Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Picked up on Anderson St 11/4/25
Please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
10 CommentsComment on Facebook
This looks like one of the puppies we found in our garage the day prior to you guys finding these two
They look so scared
Their beautiful
Remember to come give our animals a second chance at forever. 🏡
Dogs $60 for November with approved application 🐾
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
We had a great week of adoptions. Happy life and congratulations to all the new families 🏡
❤️23 Adoptions
🐕4 dogs
😸19 kitties
🐶5 to Rescue
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wonderful news!
Thank you for helping us to find our little baby! Steve (now he is Julian) is perfect! We already love him so much and he is so happy in his new house💙💙💙
That's wonderful
Thank you squabble state for hosting this wonderful event! The pups and volunteers had a great time, and one of them found their forever home! We appreciate you!
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A gentleman is actively searching for his two missing dogs. We do not have a picture but the information is below. Please give him a call if you have information. They do not have on their ID tags currently.
1. female rottie mix named Roxie
2. Male Bernese mountain dog mix named Budah
Missing from Chaney Point area of Kingsport.
Please call Keith at 407-446-6821
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
We found this puppy earlier today in our garage if anyone has come by. It doesn’t have a chip we checked it at jones and posted in a few groups. Bristol TN near Walmart in Richmond heights subdivision
This is my neighbors dogs if anyone could help us get with Heather. I private message her and gave his number.
So many cute kitties 😸 waiting for their second chance at forever.
$30 with approved application 🧡
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
1 CommentComment on Facebook
So adorable but I think five is enough
Found off 421 in Bristol, collar was placed on by the finder. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. Found on Edgemont Ave . Please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city TN animal control . Found on Holston Dr. please call their non emergency number 423-989-5600
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We all need a second chance 🧡
Come adopt one of our little turkeys and find your new family member. Thankful for the unconditional love animals give us!
November Adoption Special:
$60 dogs 🐕 and $30 kitties 😸 with approved application🏡
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Come buy this am for your livestock a snack. Happy Halloween 🎃
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Come see these PAW-SOME dogs this Saturday! They are all up for adoption. We will also collect donations for the shelter.
See you there! Come Sit, Sip & Stay! Sip, Sit, Stay at Squabble State | Benefiting the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County ❤️ 🐾
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Its National Cat Day!
Come and join kitty world.
Adopt 😺 Dont Shop
Petsmart Kingsport & Bristol also have kitties for you.
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Meow Monday!
Come adopt your BOO👻 this week before October is over.
$30 with approved application 😺
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Any Torties?
Do u still have,eve
Come fall in love with your BOO 👻
$30 Adoption Special for October with approved application 🐾
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Great week of adoptions! We had events, sponsored adoption fees, and it was a GREAT week! 27 Adoptions!!
Thank you and congratulations to all the families. Happy life 🧡
Stats:
🐕4
😸23
🐶 3 reclaimed & 1 to rescue
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Flower (Thursday) is loving her new home 💕
27 lives saved and 27 happy hearts of humans that are blessed to have those babies love them ❤️🙏
This is wonderful news!
Do you know me? Picked up in bloomingdale area of Kingsport. Please call the shelter 423-279-2741 option 2.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Have you picked up anymore in this area I have a walker hound missing that got out wensday evening?
He's smiling
Help save / needs a home 4ever 🙏❤️✝️😇
Thank you to the Bristol TN Walmart and Purina/Nestle for the wonderful Pack the Pallet event we had this past Friday! We took home 1500 pounds of food for our furry (adoptable) friends at the shelter! We are so grateful to all of the people who donated and made this possible as well. We appreciate our community! ❤️
#animalshelterofsullivancounty #walmart #nestle #Purina
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Out of curiosity do you all offer an animal food pantry? Like will you assist someone with feeding their animal if needed?
That is great!
Come meet this pupper and his friends. They all deserve a second chance.
$60 with approved application 🐾
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
So cute
What breed is she
Shared.
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