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!
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💔 Let’s Rally for Riley 💔🐾
Sweet Riley came to us after someone reached out for help, and we were honored to step in and make sure she gets the care she needs. ❤️ We will NOT accept any negative comments about her care or previous owners. We want to help her!
Yesterday, we noticed that Riley’s leg and hip didn’t look quite right, and we immediately rushed her in for X-rays. Our hearts broke when we found out she had an old injury that was not able to be repaired. 😭
The vet let us know that the best chance for Riley to have a happy, comfortable life is an amputation.
Riley is the sweetest girl. She is loving, gentle, and so deserving of a second chance. She has already been through so much, and we want to give her the opportunity to heal, thrive!
Her estimated surgery cost is $2,000, and we need our community behind her.
Ways you can help Riley:
🐶 Donate through the link below and note “Riley Care”
animalshelter-sullivancounty.networkforgood.com/projects/204694-support-the-animal-shelter-of-sul...
🐶 Donate directly to Indian Ridge Animal Hospital and let them know your donation is for Riley Care
🐶Call the shelter at 423-279–2741 Option 2 or 3
🐶 Can’t donate? Sharing this post could help Riley reach someone who can ❤️
We are also searching for a medical foster or rescue partner who can help Riley through her recovery and be part of her journey to a brighter future.
Please let’s rally for Riley and show her how strong her village is. Every donation, share, and kind thought brings her one step closer to the life she deserves. 💕🐾
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Absolutely heartbreaking 😥
So Sad 😞 Pray ashe recovers soon and finds a Loving Home ❤️❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️
Hoping sweet girl gets her surgery and a wonderful home after she has recovered. ❤️
This dog was found yesterday, June 5th on Kaluna Dr Bluff city . Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 or come by the shelter if this is your dog.
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This dog was found on Temple star rd in Kingsport yesterday, June 5th. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3, or come by the shelter if this is your dog
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Wow what a beautiful golden
Kaleb Jobe is this your baby??
Courtney Tillison 👀
Sun's out, Tongue's Out 👅☀️
Come see us today at Squabble State Hard Cider & Spirits for our adoption event🐾
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Reclaimed by owner!
Do you know me? I was found in Colonial heights, Kingsport. Please have my family call the shelter. 423-279-2741
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Tht my dog I've been looking for today he got loose his name bucky welive on Highridge dr
Prayers for his safe return home 🙏 🏡 ❤️
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Come find your new best friend 🧡
Cats $30 and Kittens $50 with approved application 😻
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Found on 1300 Block Virginia Ave. please call 423-989-5600 to reclaim
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How precious! 💕
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Throwback Thursday 🐾
We love getting adoption updates and seeing them live their best lives!!
Why we do what we do 🧡🏡
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Big Mac and his little friend Maple 🍁❤️
Reclaimed by owner!
Do you know me? I’ve been running around Ellis Rd in Blountville for a while. Please contact the shelter with any information.
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Prayers for his safe return home ❤️ 🏡 🙏
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Do you know me?! I was found on 421. Please share!
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Wow how gorgeous❣️❣️❣️Find your way home pups.
Pretty healthy looking dog. Praying someone it's missing this baby and sees this post or someone that knows them. Thank you for helping.
Thomas Brown
Here, kitty kitty 😺
Kittens $50 with Approved Application
Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Courtesy posting for Bristol City TN animal control , found 6/2/26 on state street . Please call 423-989-5600 if these are your dogs
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How they supposed lay down with leash that high up unless just for Pictures I hope 😀
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Prayers 🙏🏻🐾🙏🏻
Sun's Out ☀️ Tongue's Out 👅
Come enjoy summer with a new best friend 🧡
Dogs$80, Cats $30, & Kittens $50 with Approved Application 🐾
📬380 Masengill Rd Blountville
🕚Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
What a great week for adoptions!
Wonderful for our animals to find forever homes. Happy life and Congratulations 💖
19 Adoptions:
🐕 1 Dog
😺 18 Kitties
🐾 3 Reclaimed & 4 to Rescue
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Bless all who adopted.
Congratulations, that's amazing! 🎉
🐾 Our First Play Group & Dog Walking Seminar Was a Success! 🐾
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Play Group & Dog Walking Seminar! We had a wonderful turnout and loved spending time with so many people who are passionate about helping shelter animals.
We hope you’ll continue to join us as we grow our Dog Walking and Play Group Volunteer Team! Every walk, every play session, and every positive interaction helps improve the lives of the dogs in our care. ❤️
If you weren’t able to make this seminar, don’t worry! We hope to offer another one soon. In the meantime, you’re always welcome to volunteer alongside our staff and learn more about the many ways we’re working to make life better for the animals at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County.
A special shout-out and thank you to Lukas Gray for leading this class and sharing the knowledge and skills he has gained through his work and training with DPFL. We are grateful for his willingness to help educate our volunteers and support our mission of providing the best possible care for the dogs at our shelter. 👏🐶
We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at future events. Thank you for supporting our shelter and the animals who call it home! 🐾💕
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A huge thank you to shelter leadership, staff, volunteers, and EVERYONE both experienced and brand new who made this happen and came out with open minds and a passion for these animals. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and passing on a passion project that reaches beyond the kennel doors!
Both of these dogs were found separately in bloomingdale. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 if one or both of these dogs are yours.
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The miniature poodle is shadow my grandmothers dog trying to get a hold of you.
Praying for a happy reunion for these fur babies 💕
Foster Friday....Meet Daisy 🌼
Senior girl needs a family.
Daisy 🌼 is 13 years old!! She’s in a foster home with another dog and cats, which is going well.
She is potty trained and has had no accidents. 🩷
Her foster mom is sponsoring her adoption for the month of May/June.
Daisy does not have a lot of history. She is a 13-year- old pit mix, about 45lbs. She is fully vaccinated and being spayed next week. Daisy is a couch potato, but she loves meeting people! 🛋
She is working on leash manners but has enjoyed a bath, and some outings so far. 🐾
She is eligible for our Silver Whiskers program to help with vet costs. 💰
Schedule a meet, she deserves to spend her golden years being spoiled 💛
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Come meet this sweet lady!!
What a cute girl❣️
Update- found by loving owner
This dog was dumped at our gate on Memorial Day. He has a chip, but there’s no registration so we’ve been unable to locate an owner.
We believe we know who left him there- someone who found him as a stray. To the person that sat him out, don’t worry, our neighbor saw you and called our animal control officer who came right away to get him. We’re glad he didn’t get hit.
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Very cute. Poor fella! Makes you wonder if these people know what it’s like to be dumped?
So cute
He’s a cute boosk!!
This dog was picked up on Memorial Day, may 25th on Patterson Hill rd. Please call 423-279-2741 if this is your dog
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Picked up on the 1800 Block Volunteer Parkway. Please call 423-989-5600
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be CLOSED on Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙
We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our shelter pets and staff!
We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🐾
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city TN animal control. This dog was found at Bass pro at the pinnacle. It is chipped but the owner hasn’t registered it yet. Please call 423-989-5600 to reclaim
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
💔 Let’s Rally for Riley 💔🐾
Sweet Riley came to us after someone reached out for help, and we were honored to step in and make sure she gets the care she needs. ❤️ We will NOT accept any negative comments about her care or previous owners. We want to help her!
Yesterday, we noticed that Riley’s leg and hip didn’t look quite right, and we immediately rushed her in for X-rays. Our hearts broke when we found out she had an old injury that was not able to be repaired. 😭
The vet let us know that the best chance for Riley to have a happy, comfortable life is an amputation.
Riley is the sweetest girl. She is loving, gentle, and so deserving of a second chance. She has already been through so much, and we want to give her the opportunity to heal, thrive!
Her estimated surgery cost is $2,000, and we need our community behind her.
Ways you can help Riley:
🐶 Donate through the link below and note “Riley Care”
animalshelter-sullivancounty.networkforgood.com/projects/204694-support-the-animal-shelter-of-sul...
🐶 Donate directly to Indian Ridge Animal Hospital and let them know your donation is for Riley Care
🐶Call the shelter at 423-279–2741 Option 2 or 3
🐶 Can’t donate? Sharing this post could help Riley reach someone who can ❤️
We are also searching for a medical foster or rescue partner who can help Riley through her recovery and be part of her journey to a brighter future.
Please let’s rally for Riley and show her how strong her village is. Every donation, share, and kind thought brings her one step closer to the life she deserves. 💕🐾
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
Absolutely heartbreaking 😥
So Sad 😞 Pray ashe recovers soon and finds a Loving Home ❤️❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️
Hoping sweet girl gets her surgery and a wonderful home after she has recovered. ❤️
This dog was found yesterday, June 5th on Kaluna Dr Bluff city . Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 or come by the shelter if this is your dog.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This dog was found on Temple star rd in Kingsport yesterday, June 5th. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3, or come by the shelter if this is your dog
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wow what a beautiful golden
Kaleb Jobe is this your baby??
Courtney Tillison 👀
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