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 PETFINDER!
Events
News
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We have lots of events and fundraisers going on! We appreciate the support of our community with adoption of animals, donating food, toys, cleaning supplies, monetary donations, etc. We couldn’t provide the programs and services without your support. We also could not do the fundraisers and adoption events without the awesome team of volunteers who donate their time for the shelter and the animals.
Come out and see us today:
Petsmart Exit 7, Bristol, VA adoption event for kittens/cats- 1-a-4p. Lots of available cats and kittens available for adoption. We have a Christmas tree with our animals on them to view and a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter!
Blackwolf Harley- Bristol, VA, exit 5- 930a-12n Pancakes and pajamas event - Flossy will be there for adoption. We have a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter!
Pupcracker event at Paramount, Bristol, TN- 10a-12n- Serval and Pidge will be there for adoption. We have a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter.
Evergreen in Colonial Heights, 2p-4p - Thea will be there for adoption. We have a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter!
We also have our tshirts and hoodies available- these would make great Christmas gifts.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
This dog is precious and so friendly come meet her
Giving these beautiful fur babies is a gift that will last a lifetime, not just until the newness wares off, they are the best gift & will love u more than anything else, u are their number 1. Prayers these & all find forever loving homes and families
Thank you to Fetching Apparel for partnering with The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County! We appreciate our community and businesses for all the support we receive for the animals!
Fetching Apparel donates 20% of profits to animal rescues and shelters!
Here’s the link to shop. Be sure to use our code! ASOSC
www.FetchingApparel.com
And…if you live in the TriCities…you can use code: LOCALDELIVERY for free hand delivery!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Call from game warden- allegedly abandoned at gate next to sharps creek road.
Please call 423-279-2741, option 1 with information.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
God love it!
It was in same spot for 2 days. I went to get it and it was gone. I'm glad it's off the road at least.
Can't believe, can't believe, can't...😪 😓
Poor baby!!!
The people who abandon their animals like that should have the same thing done to them.
Picked up by ACO and Bluff City police on Highland drive in Bluff city. The collar was placed on dog by the finder.
Please call 423-279-2741, option 1 with information. To reclaim, please have proof of ownership ready.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
So sad. Such a beauty🥰
Did he not have a microchip?
Shared.
What a pretty baby ❤️
Poor baby, it looks so scared🥺
Omg poor baby 😢😢🙏🙏
Update:: this sweet baby didn’t make it. He had fluid and blood in abdomen, a fractured rib, and a broken leg. No microchip, so Owner has not been found yet.
Do you know me?! I was found at Exalt gym in Piney Flats they took great care of me until animal control could come get me and take me to the vet. Looks like my foot is broken. Please let me find my family!
17 CommentsComment on Facebook
Heartbreaking
Shared.
thank you for caring for it ❤️🩹🥲
Shared
He was beautiful!
So he went down hill that quick? What was from the blood in abdomen? Was it hit?or by vehicle? Or eat something that cut something inside?
😭😭😭
Poor baby 😢.
This looks like mine that has been missing for almost 2 years, I live out behind Piney Flats.
Tracy Deakins Melissa Hicks...you guys recognize him?
💔💔💔
Poor sweet baby 😢😢
He may have been in the Boones Creek area yesterday too. I saw a similar sized male hound black and brown in our neighborhood but he was facing away so I couldn’t see white to tell if this is the same dog. My husband and I were trying to get his attention but by the time I got my car out of the middle of the road he was gone.
RIP!!!
Bradley Matney is this the dog we saw?
So Sad ✝️🙏
😪💔
Courtesy post for City of Bristol animal control. Found on Bluff City Highway Saturday, 12/2/23.
13 CommentsComment on Facebook
Does the Bristol shelter need the Kuranda dog beds?
This breaks my heart
💔🙏🏻🙏🏻
So scared!! Such a cute pup
😢😢😢
Bless it
So sad 😞
Shared,
It’s so malnourished 😢
Is this baby up for adoption?
What is wrong with people?!!!
Hell wrong with people? Can I adopt this poor pup ?
Update: our hearts are broken for this dog. After being at the vet, having multiple X-rays, lab work, and trying to help her improve, the decision was made to help her cross the rainbow bridge. She had many injuries that her body just could not overcome.
Do you know me? I was found at M & M Woodworking - Sullivan Gardens Highway, Kingsport, TN. Please contact the shelter with any information.
She is being seen at the vet with the injuries, if you would like to donate towards her bill, please click donate below.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
Shared..🐾
I think she's beautiful!
Does she answer to Chloe?
Somebody's baby..
I have the owners number and will let them know.
Looks like Lilly Michelle Kae Smith Emily Johnson
Come out Saturday, 12/9 from 2p-4p and drop off donations for the shelter, get your pics made, visit some of our adoptable animals and enjoy some treats!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Fantastic Christmas party tonight for the staff, volunteers, and board members of the animal shelter! This team is definitely the dream team and makes it happen! We are grateful for each and every one of them! 🥰 thank you for your support and dedication we couldn’t do it without you!
12 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you to Staff, Volunteers, Board, and Communiy for all working together to achieve our common goal to take the best care possible for our animals.
Great job guys!!!
Thank you to each and every one for what they do!! ♥️
Wonderful volunteers and staff you are so appreciated for taking care of our shelter animals in need💯🐾
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to all the precious fur babies!!❤️😊🐈⬛🐾🐾🙏
Thank you all for taking care of the fur babies.
Thank all of you
Thank you all for everything you do for the fur babies !
Wow such awesome, giving people.
Fun time with good friends
Thankful we have people like you to help care for and find homes for these innocent fur babies! ❤️
Our adult cats are worried that Santa Paws may not come for them , since they aren’t in a home. 🏠 😢
We have reassured them that Santa always visits the homeless animals here at ASOSC.
However, we are hoping that maybe we can make a Christmas miracle happen here on Massengil Road, and get these babies into their very homes.
If you adopt , we will forward their new address to Santa 🐾 🎅
All kitties are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, flea treated, dewormed and their fecal tested by IDEXX labs. Their Christmas adoption fee is $20.
All the cats listed have fun, loving personalities and some are real talkers!
Click the link below to apply or share with a friend who needs a kitty on their lap for Christmas 🎄
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Zen is so beautiful.
Photos from The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County's post
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Great pics of great dogs.
Photos from The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County's post
1 CommentComment on Facebook
I love all of them
Come on out Today, Saturday 12/2 at Petsmart Exit 7, Bristol, VA from 11a-4p and find your new family member! The kittens need you! Here are just a few of the kittens we will have!
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
So cute! But I'm still looking for my cat Aries, I hope he comes home.
How long are you there today?
Michael Dalesl
Our tree is up at Petsmart, exit 7, Bristol’s, VA! It is located in the back of the store as you go towards the grooming room/bathrooms. We have our donation needs listed as well as a QR code if you would like to donate monetarily. We appreciate our community and the local businesses who support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County. Thank you all!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Do you know me? I was picked up on McKenzie Street, Kingsport. Please share for owner. Contact the shelter if you have informstion on this dog.
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Beautiful angel
*RECLAIMED BY OWNER*
Do you know me? I was picked up near fort Robinson/netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, TN - Kingsport City. Please share to find the family
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
RECLAIMED BY OWNER
it looks like this dog that just came into work yesterday named cricket. male or female?
May I get on the list to adopt should this baby not be claimed?
Hope it finds a home.
I think her owner lives on River Edge Dr. A young man down the street from us was out looking for his little black dog earlier tonight.
It looks like the one that's always loose down on the river road but I've never seen it all the way up on Robinson.
Such a sweet little baby. Hope someone claims
Courtesy post for City of Bristol, TN animal control.
Do you know me? I was found in Avoca road, Bristol, TN. Please contact them directly. Thank you
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We have these ornaments at the shelter for sale, they are $6 each or 2 for $10. You can stop by and purchase during normal hours- we also have ornaments we can personalize for you- you can call to order. Examples are posted. Please call 423-279-2741, option 4 if questions.
1 CommentComment on Facebook
I cant wait to get mine
Update: he has been safely caught!
Warriors path, Kingsport TN
We are trying to convince this guy that he is not the next Yogi bear and he needs to come with us. He cannot continue hanging out in the forest 🤦♀️
On a serious note, we are actively trying to trap this dog and get it to safety. So please do not feed him!
If he does have a family, we need to find them so they can bring their dog home.
16 CommentsComment on Facebook
Beautiful! Looks similar to my baby now… I hope it gets inside to a warm location.
God bless his sweet heart and thank you for trying to get him a warm place to go!!
He’s beautiful
Shared. He’s such a sweetheart, but he really is extremely skittish - he spent some time under my car last week before we finally coaxed him out 😂
Prayers
Awe, thank goodness. Kudos to the people who got him.
Beautiful boy! 😍
Oh my! Prayers 🙏
What a handsome pup!
Oh my goodness! This handsome boy needs to be caught and if he doesn’t have owners, we are interested in him!! ❤️
Thank you for caring and doing.
Thank you very much for working on trapping him Animal Shelter of Sullivan County 🙏
It's going to b cold tonight for him to b out
Poor baby 😢😢😢
Shared.
Why wouldn’t you set up a feeding station somewhere where he’s coming back regularly and then set up a trap large enough for him to get into with some smelly meat like rotisserie chicken and hopefully trap him
Today is the day! Please consider donating to the animals at The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
Thank you!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Donated!🐾😍
Do you all need/take used (but still great) blankets?
Brrrrrrr!❄️ It’s cold outside! Our furry friends need some coats & sweaters to keep them warm. The smaller ladies & gentlemen have some that fit but our larger gals & guys don’t. 😞 We need sweater and/or coat donations of sizes Large through XXL. You can donate here for us to purchase. You can purchase & either drop them off at the shelter or have them shipped to the shelter. Our address is 380 Masengill Road Blountville, Tn 37617. Open daily 12:30-5:30 except closed on Thursday & Sunday. We can also arrange pickup. Just call us to arrange. 🐕❄️☃️We have put them on our Santa🎅🏻 wish list hoping some “Santa” supporters 🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄 will help.
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
Which sizes do you need more of
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We have lots of events and fundraisers going on! We appreciate the support of our community with adoption of animals, donating food, toys, cleaning supplies, monetary donations, etc. We couldn’t provide the programs and services without your support. We also could not do the fundraisers and adoption events without the awesome team of volunteers who donate their time for the shelter and the animals.
Come out and see us today:
Petsmart Exit 7, Bristol, VA adoption event for kittens/cats- 1-a-4p. Lots of available cats and kittens available for adoption. We have a Christmas tree with our animals on them to view and a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter!
Blackwolf Harley- Bristol, VA, exit 5- 930a-12n Pancakes and pajamas event - Flossy will be there for adoption. We have a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter!
Pupcracker event at Paramount, Bristol, TN- 10a-12n- Serval and Pidge will be there for adoption. We have a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter.
Evergreen in Colonial Heights, 2p-4p - Thea will be there for adoption. We have a donation bin - you can drop off your donations or scan our QR code and donate directly to the shelter!
We also have our tshirts and hoodies available- these would make great Christmas gifts.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
This dog is precious and so friendly come meet her
Giving these beautiful fur babies is a gift that will last a lifetime, not just until the newness wares off, they are the best gift & will love u more than anything else, u are their number 1. Prayers these & all find forever loving homes and families
Thank you to Fetching Apparel for partnering with The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County! We appreciate our community and businesses for all the support we receive for the animals!
Fetching Apparel donates 20% of profits to animal rescues and shelters!
Here’s the link to shop. Be sure to use our code! ASOSC
www.FetchingApparel.com
And…if you live in the TriCities…you can use code: LOCALDELIVERY for free hand delivery!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Call from game warden- allegedly abandoned at gate next to sharps creek road.
Please call 423-279-2741, option 1 with information.