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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Courtesy posting for Bristol city , Tennessee animal control. Picked up on January 22 from Avoca Road. Please call their nonemergency dispatch number at 423-989-5600.
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Do you know me? I was found at Miller Perry Elementary School in Kingsport, TN. Please contact the shelter with any information.
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It's almost Valentine's Day 💝
What better way to spoil that special someone than with a unique delivery of sweet treats and puppy or kitty cuddles!!! 😺🐕
Help support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County and all we do for our animals by purchasing a package for your love, friend, boss, or neighbor.
Please join in our Puppy and Kitty Gram fundraiser 🎀🐾
Don't wait...first come, first serve 🌹🍓
Love is in the air 💕
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So many doggies waiting for a home 🏡
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Please be on the look out.
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city , Tennessee animal control. Found on Volunteer Parkway, January 17, 2025.
Please call their nonemergency dispatch number 423-989-5600
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This dog was picked up roaming around Kallen Drive. We have had a multitude of calls.
Owners will be required to prove ownership, current rabies shot records, produce proper housing for the dog, and pay the fines involved.
Call 423-279-2741 option 2
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Thank you!!!!!! I saw a few posts about him and was praying you all would take him in to (hopefully) find a better home and a better life where he can live inside! Imagine living a life in a cage with no food, water, shelter or interaction of any kind. What kind of life is that? People just have animals to have them and don’t give them the lives they deserve.
Please don’t give him back to them he’s been suffering outside probably not even eating or drinking give him a chance to have a good life and a good family he deserves it
Let him find a loving family... do not return him to who had him. He was in horrible conditions.
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So adorable hope he finds his forever ❤️ home!!
🐾 Foster a Dog, Change a Life 🐾
Did you know that fostering a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences? When you open your heart and home to a shelter pup, you're not just providing a safe place to sleep – you're helping them heal, grow, and open up.
Many of the dogs in shelters have had tough starts in life. They may be shy, scared, or unsure of the world around them. But with the love and patience of a foster family, these dogs can start to trust again. They learn what it feels like to be cared for, and that kindness often helps them blossom into the loving companions they were always meant to be.
Fostering gives these incredible dogs a chance to feel like part of a family again, even if it's just for a little while. It helps them gain confidence, improve their behavior, and learn to thrive until they find their furever home. 🏡💕
If you're thinking about making a difference, fostering is a powerful way to save lives. By opening your home, you're giving a dog a chance to shine—and you just might discover a new best friend along the way.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will supply everything that is needed!
Ready to change a life? Below are just a few faces who need fostering. Reach out to us today and ask about fostering opportunities, fill out our foster application with the link below! Together, we can help these pups find the love they deserve. 💖🐶
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#fosterssavelives #adoptdontshop #fosteringislove #rescuedogs #dogloversforlife #changealife #fureverhome
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These are all such beautiful pups, deserving love❤️
Found on the interstate near exit 66 on I-81.
1/15/25
Please have proof of ownership ready and call 423-279-2741 option 2.
We are out of kennel space at this time !
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Has this babies parents been found yet The The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
Would love to take this sweet pup
Shelbe Helena this dog looks very familiar
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Which dogs will you have there tomorrow?
This dog has been running loose in bluff city for a few weeks and has eluded animal control. He is now at the shelter. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 for reclaim
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City Animal control , picked up on Carolina Ave 1/14/25
Please call 423-989-5600
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I live on Carolina Ave and he came up to me shivering and looking pitiful. I took him inside to get him warm and give him food and water. He has a blue and white collar with no tag. He is a sweet boy and I hope he finds his owners.
I have never seen this dog on Carolina ave.
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Its flints turn to find his forever home! Please share and come see this sweet baby!
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Do you know us?! We were found on Minga Rd in Kingsport.
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Beautiful babies
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control. This dog was find by private citizen on 01/03/25 on McSherry Lane.
For reclaim call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city , Tennessee animal control 1/12/25 .
Please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
Found at the Intersection of Edgemont Ave and Weaver Pike
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❄️ WE ARE CLOSED 1/11/25 due to the weather! Our parking lot is snow and ice. Please keep our staff’s safety in your thoughts and prayers as they have braved the weather to come care for the animals. Everyone stay home and stay warm, please ensure your outside animals have sufficient straw , shelter and unfrozen water. If you can, bring them in a garage or extra room. ❄️
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Y’all truly are the BEST! Stay safe and warm❄️🙏🏻🩵
Bless your staff and volunteers that came in to feed the animals today. Bless you and stay safe 🙏
Be safe!!
Courtesy posting for Bristol city , Tennessee animal control. Picked up on January 22 from Avoca Road. Please call their nonemergency dispatch number at 423-989-5600.
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Do you know me? I was found at Miller Perry Elementary School in Kingsport, TN. Please contact the shelter with any information.
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