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
We are on Facebook
Tis the season it’s still kitten season! We have a lot of precious babies looking for their new beginning! Come see them 🖤🐈🖤
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All are absolutely adorable 🥰
Do you know me? I was wondering near Taco Bell in Blountville hoping for a taco and some very nice people brought me here. Please tell my family I’m here. 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
i pray she makes it home but if not please pick a taco bell related name🤣
Beautiful baby kisses and kisses ♥️ 💋
Oh no. Prayers 🙏 Shared
Update
Unfortunately, this baby passed over the rainbow bridge at the vet’s office due to the severity of his injuries. 🌈😢
Do you know me? Unfortunately, I was lost and hit by a car off 11w and Seneker Ln. In Bristol on Sunday 8-23-26. Please tell my family where I am. 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
16 CommentsComment on Facebook
Poor baby! When I zoom in, looks like there is a tag of some sort. If it’s a rabies tag, can it be traced?
Prayers hopefully checked by a vet and is going to be ok
Omg is he ok ??
Geanie is waiting 🥹
#EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #sheltercat
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She is gorgeous!! I pray she finds her perfect forever soon!
She’s adorable and precious ❤️❤️❤️
Tell you whatever we can do get the babies adopted 😂
#EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #shelterdog
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☀️ Sunday Spotlight! ☀️
We’ll be sharing how many animals our ASOSC Clinic spayed/neutered along with how many animals came into the shelter. 🐾
Both numbers are an important part of our daily operations and the work we do every day to help our community’s animals. ❤️
And if you’ve adopted from us, we’d LOVE to see your updates! Drop a photo or tell us how your ASOSC alum is doing in the comments! 🥰
Happy Sunday!
#easttennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #sheltercat
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Has Pete found his forever home
Little Peter Pan (now named Crowley) is settling in nicely. I have to say… he is absolutely insane. I love it🤣
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Look at these cuties available for adoption 🐕🖤
#adoptdontshop #EastTennessee #animalshelter #shelterdog
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🐾 18 NEW BEGINNINGS! 🐾❤️
What a day! 18 of our shelter babies found their new families today! 🏡🐶🐱
A huge THANK YOU to the ASPCA for awarding us The Rescue Effect Grant, which allowed us to waive adoption fees today and help 18 pets start their next chapter! ❤️
A BIG thank you to the volunteers who put in the hard work at the adoption event today, and our staff for all their hard work at the shelter! We couldn’t do it without you 💪
18 adoptions. 18 new beginnings. 18 happy tails! 🐾✨
#TheRescueEffect #ASPCA #AdoptDontShop #easttennessee #AnimalShelter
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Who will you take home?!
#EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #shelterdog
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Would to see about getting the German Shepard
Do you know me? A very nice lady found me near the dollar general store in Bloomingdale off New Beason Well Rd. In Kingsport. This dog is not at the shelter yet. Please call if this is your dog. 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
Does he possibly answer to the name Bentley? I know the owner if so who is still looking for him
Could this be Kilo? He belongs to a guy who lives in trailer across from water co in Bloomingdale. Pray this family comes for him!🙏
Poor baby looks like something in wrong with its eye
Join us TOMORROW August 22nd, at PetSmart in Bristol for waived fee adoptions- we have lots of babies looking for new beginnings!
This is made possible by the ASPCA Rescue Effect Grant♥️🐾
380 Masengill Rd
Bristol TN
#EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #aspca
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I got my perfect angel from Sullivan County Animal Shelter 🥰
Was Rotisserie adopted?
I received Lucy at pets mart a few months ago and I most say she is so full of love and so spoiled and very vocal now we love her she now has her own play room. She was at Sullivan county twice she has definitely found her forever home now
Sheep says hello! #EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #sheltercat
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Animal Shelter of Sullivan County ❤️
Be still my ❤️ ..she is so cute.Im not allowed..have a Senior male...he would not be happy.
Still available?
We loved our stuffy toys! Come meet Lulu and Lemon!
#EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #partnersincrime
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We have lot of black kitties and very full! Please share to help them find homes!
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Hobo says black kitties are the best!
Aweee my heart. I hope these precious voids find loving homes. I have a pet limit where I live so I can't scoop em up and take em like I want to. 💖
I need a black kitty boy!!!
Speaking of pet adoption…😏😏😏
Whether you were here last week or haven’t stopped by in a while, there’s always someone new waiting to meet you. Cats, dogs, couch potatoes, adventure buddies, professional snugglers- we’ve got future best friends of all kinds.
Come by the shelter and see who’s waiting for you. 🐾❤️
animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/adopt/
#adoptapet #animalshelter #shelterdog #sheltercat #easttennessee
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Everybody says true love finds you when you least expect it. We say it usually happens somewhere between the kennels and the cat room. 😂❤️🐾
Come by, meet your match, and try telling us it wasn’t meant to be!
Meet our available pets- animalshelter-sullivancounty.org/adopt/
#adoptapet #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #easttennessee #petadoption
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Killed it!
I love this one!
Thank you for all you Do!
We have some really sweet babies!
#animalshelter #EastTennessee #adoptdontshop #shelterdog
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Do yall have any full blooded or mixed pits?
This dog was found on Emory lane Kingsport. Please call or come by the shelter if this is your dog 423-279-2741 option 2
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Did anyone claim him?
Shared
CAT-UPDATE!! She has been adopted!! 🙌
Come see Céline Dion! She still waiting for her new beginning! #EastTennessee #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #sheltercat
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Beautiful kitty!!!
i'M SURPRISED NO ONE IS GETTING HER. SHE IS SO SWEET
Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. Picked up on Summer Hills Drive. Please call their nonemergency number 423-989-5600.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Reclaimed!
Do you know me? I was picked up on Beulah Church Rd in Kingsport. Call the shelter at 423-279-2741 option 2. If this is your dog please come to the shelter during regular business hours with proof of ownership.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Tis the season it’s still kitten season! We have a lot of precious babies looking for their new beginning! Come see them 🖤🐈🖤
1 CommentComment on Facebook
All are absolutely adorable 🥰
Do you know me? I was wondering near Taco Bell in Blountville hoping for a taco and some very nice people brought me here. Please tell my family I’m here. 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
i pray she makes it home but if not please pick a taco bell related name🤣
Beautiful baby kisses and kisses ♥️ 💋
Oh no. Prayers 🙏 Shared
Update
Unfortunately, this baby passed over the rainbow bridge at the vet’s office due to the severity of his injuries. 🌈😢
Do you know me? Unfortunately, I was lost and hit by a car off 11w and Seneker Ln. In Bristol on Sunday 8-23-26. Please tell my family where I am. 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
16 CommentsComment on Facebook
Poor baby! When I zoom in, looks like there is a tag of some sort. If it’s a rabies tag, can it be traced?
Prayers hopefully checked by a vet and is going to be ok
Omg is he ok ??
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