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.
We’re here to help- What to know before you visit!
At The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, Tennessee, we’re proud to offer a variety of services to support pets and the people who love them. From low-cost vaccine clinics and spay/neuter services to our pet food assistance program and community adoption events, we’re here to help keep pets healthy, in loving homes, and out of the shelter whenever possible.
Owner surrenders are accepted by appointment only so we can give each pet the time and care they deserve. Please call us at 423-279-2741 to schedule your appointment. We are unable to accommodate walk-in surrenders at this time.
For animal control calls, our team responds based on urgency to ensure the most critical situations are handled first. If you have found a stray animal, please contact animal control, as all strays must be brought in through their services.
Thank you for helping us care for our community’s animals! 🐾
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.
Rehome your Pet
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
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🐱 Kitten Adoption Event! 🐱
Our shelter is overflowing with kittens, and they’re ready to find their forever families! 💕
Join us for our Kitten Adoption Event and meet dozens of playful, cuddly, and adorable kittens looking for loving homes. Whether you’re looking for a tiny ball of energy, a snuggle buddy, or a new best friend, we have a kitten that’s perfect for you!
By adopting, you’re not only giving one kitten a loving home—you’ll also be making room for us to help even more kittens in need.
Come fall in love and take home your newest family member. We can’t wait to see you! ❤️🐾
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
#adoptdontshop🐾 #easttennessee
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The good news? This is one addiction that actually saves lives.
Every foster home gives us room to take in more kittens, care for them the way they deserve, and get them one step closer to a forever home.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, kitten season is the perfect time to start- check out our foster application online to start today!
animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/get-involved/foster/
#kittenfoster #kittenseason #animalshelter #easttennessee #adoptapet
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These two were found taking up residence on a porch on Whispering Haven, Fall Branch. Please call or come by the shelter if these are your dogs. 423-279-2741
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Awwww, they’re adorable! I hope they find their owner soon.
Can anyone help find her owner. She's young and we've taken her in till parents arrive. I spotted her on my security. She's safe with us she's eating and happy
BEAUTIFUL BABIES !
Sometimes the best way to lift your own spirits is to brighten someone else’s day. ❤️🐾
And there are so many ways to make a difference here, and not all of them require a leash in your hand!
Walk a dog. Spend time with our cats. Wash blankets and towels. Organize our merch store. Share our adoptable pets with your friends. Drop off food or supplies. Every hour, every bag of food, every share, and every helping hand makes life a little better for the animals waiting for a home.
If you haven’t been by lately, we’d love to welcome you through our doors and show you everything your community has helped create over the last few years, for the animals in our care.
A shelter isn’t just powered by its staff- it’s powered by its community! 🐶🐱
Volunteer: animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Donate: animalshelter-sullivancounty.networkforgood.com/projects/204694-support-the-animal-shelter-of-sul...
Foster: animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/get-involved/foster/
#animalshelter #volunteer #donate #adoptapet #easttennessee
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Y’all should’ve filmed this on my surgery day bc I would have danced with her 😂
Love this! 🙌🏼
Can confirm hanging out with some pups and kitties fixes a lot of things!
Do you know me? Found 8/3/26 on Possum Creek Rd in Bluff City. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 if you know me.
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I have a silky yorkie and she gets groomed by fast and furious every month but if she was to ever run off and get lost her hair would definitely be matted and a mess within just 30 mins…
Jason Mumpower is this the dog you posted missing of yours?? Andrew Mumpower
Beautiful dog! Needs a good home.
Back to School 🏫 Special
$80 with Approved Application 🐾
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Special thank you to ZaZa Bristol VA for all the wonderful donations and $1000 for our food pantry! We couldn’t do it without our community support!
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. Found at the 500 block of Beaver creek please call 423-989-5600 with information.
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She and her baby where hanging out at a public facility for a good while. I work there. She is a very sweet girl and would observe her in playful activities. I think they were dropped off. Im so grateful for Animal control. They would come and just with them for a couple of hours. Yall are doing God's work. Thank you!!!
Poor baby
Look at this poor baby omgah
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Great week of adoptions 💕
Congratulations to each family on your new addition....happy life 🏡
Thanks to everyone who makes this possible!
27 Adoptions:
😸 26 Kitties
🐕 1 Dog
🐶 6 Reclaimed
🐾 3 to Rescue
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Took little Peter Pan home with yesterday. Hes settling in nicely, and such a sweet kitty. He will fit in perfectly with us
You guys move so many cats.
A soft reminder ❤️ — our Animal t-shirt will be around for a short time. Peek at it whenever you want! 👇 www.facebook.com/StFrancisAnimalSanctuaryTylertown
Found on Lebanon rd in Kingsport, currently with the finder . Please call or come by the shelter if this is your dog and we will put you in touch
423-279-2741 option 2
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Hello, August!!!
Back to School Special 📚
Come adopt your new best friend 🧡
Dogs $80, Cats $30 & Kittens $50 with Approved Application 🐾
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
Both Petsmarts also have kitties available 😺
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Owner found
Courtesy posting for Bristol City Tn animal control , found on Orchard Drive 7/31
Please call 423-989-5600 for information
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📢 August Vaccine Wellness Appointments Are Now Open! 🐾💉
It's time to get your furry family members scheduled! Our August Vaccine Wellness Appointments are now available to book.
🗓️ Clinic Hours:
🐶 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🐾 Special Thursday Afternoon Clinic: August 20 3:00PM- 5:00PM
Visit our website to view available appointment times and reserve your spot before they fill up!
animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/services/vaccine-clinic/
⏰ Appointment Reminder: If you need to cancel, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance. This allows us to offer your appointment to another pet in need. You can do so by email: clinicasosc@gmail.com
Thank you for helping us keep pets in our community healthy—we can't wait to see you and your furbabies! 🐕🐈💙
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Our Community Pet Food Bank is running very low on dry cat food, and we’re asking for your help.
If you have a bag of dry cat food—any brand, any size—it can make a real difference for local families who are working hard to keep their beloved pets fed during difficult times.
Every donation helps ensure that no cat has to go hungry because their family is facing financial hardship.
Donations can be dropped off at our shelter during business hours. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this post with your friends and family is another wonderful way to help us reach more people.
Thank you for supporting our community and helping keep pets in loving homes. 🐾❤️
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Feline fine....Come meet all our kitties waiting for a forever home 🏡 😺
Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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🚨 TODAY ONLY – Walk-In Vaccine Clinic! 🚨
We had several cancellations, so we're opening up walk-in appointments from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM TODAY! 🐶🐱
📍 Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
380 Masengill Rd.
Blountville, TN 37617
Please note:
🐾 No appointment needed (today only!)
🐾 Walk-ins will be worked in between scheduled appointments, so wait times may vary.
🐾 Maximum of 3 pets per vehicle
🐾 Dogs must be on a leash
🐾 Cats must be in a secure carrier
Help keep your pets healthy with affordable vaccines! We look forward to seeing you this afternoon.
⏰ Today only: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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What day is this today 7/31/26 or 7/30/26 did I miss it ?
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Owner found
This dog was found on Buffalo Road in Bluff City. Please call the Shelter at 423-279-2741 option three if you have any information about this dog or its owners.
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That’s my ex husbands dog her name is Harley he is trying to get in contact with you all she got out last night and someone picked her up at his aunts and has been trying to get in contact with someone since then
Thats my dog.. her name is Harley
Location please
No fairy tale here, we have the cutest dogs around!! 😍
Come meet them & fall in love ❤️
Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Do you know me? Animal control was called to the airport emergency vet clinic to pick this baby up. Unfortunately, we don’t know where this baby was originally found. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2. Our shelter is closed tomorrow Thursday 7/30/2026. We will re-open Friday 7/31/26 at 12:30 pm.
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From the look of it it doesn’t need to go back where it came from!!!!
If it needs a home,I got that baby with the ultimate love
Bless it
Our community is the best ❤️ Big thank you!!
Our cats approved of the handmade, crocheted toys and photo props 😸
A few kitty volunteers had a fun afternoon 😊
Come adopt ❤️
Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Jenny Johnson here’s the pics of the crocheted items. Idk if these are the ones your son’s girlfriend made or not.
They are all so precious. I wish I could take them all!🥰
Reclaimed by owner
Found on dry branch road on bluff city , we have seen a post on paw boost that the owner is looking for this baby! We tried emailing through the platform. Please come by the shelter or call 423-279-2741 option 2
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I emailed the owner on pawboost as well! I also commented on the pawboost post which will send a notification to the owner as well💜 so thankful he is safe
Sullivan County, TN - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets - PawBoost Draco from dry branch?
Otw to get him now
🐱 Kitten Adoption Event! 🐱
Our shelter is overflowing with kittens, and they’re ready to find their forever families! 💕
Join us for our Kitten Adoption Event and meet dozens of playful, cuddly, and adorable kittens looking for loving homes. Whether you’re looking for a tiny ball of energy, a snuggle buddy, or a new best friend, we have a kitten that’s perfect for you!
By adopting, you’re not only giving one kitten a loving home—you’ll also be making room for us to help even more kittens in need.
Come fall in love and take home your newest family member. We can’t wait to see you! ❤️🐾
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
#adoptdontshop🐾 #easttennessee
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The good news? This is one addiction that actually saves lives.
Every foster home gives us room to take in more kittens, care for them the way they deserve, and get them one step closer to a forever home.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, kitten season is the perfect time to start- check out our foster application online to start today!
animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/get-involved/foster/
#kittenfoster #kittenseason #animalshelter #easttennessee #adoptapet
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
These two were found taking up residence on a porch on Whispering Haven, Fall Branch. Please call or come by the shelter if these are your dogs. 423-279-2741
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Awwww, they’re adorable! I hope they find their owner soon.
Can anyone help find her owner. She's young and we've taken her in till parents arrive. I spotted her on my security. She's safe with us she's eating and happy
BEAUTIFUL BABIES !
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