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
Such a great week of adoptions 🐾
Thank you and congratulations to all the new families ❤️ It takes a village!
Happy life 🏡
27 Adoptions:
😺 25 Kitties
🐕 2 Dogs
🐾 2 Reclaimed, 4 to Rescue
💖
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Awesome!
Can you sew?? 🪡 We need your help.
We would love to have some curtains for cat kennels for decompressing or division between litters....it is kitten season 😺
We could also use trap covers for our spay/neuter clinic.
How to make partial cage covers aka “CURTAILMENTS” - Shelter Medicine – UW–Madison share.google/0cuuLxXFiFgmZmQPA
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
If we have any people who sew, spay/neuter could use some of these trap covers! Doesn’t have to be this pattern, but it seems like an ok one and is free. www.instructables.com/Cat-Trap-Cover/
I have a few totes of cashmere knit fabric cut into 2 yard increments to donate for this if anyone would want to pm and pick it up
Do y’all do pickup or have to have them dropped off? I have a lot of spare fabric and can probably throw some curtains together for Yall
Update on Riley!!
This sweet girl is doing great after her surgery! She hasn’t had a good go at life! She is now a tri-pod which many dogs live a full life that way! On top of that she is Heartworm positive 😭 but don’t you worry with your support we will see her through that as well! Big thank you to Indian Ridge Animal Hospital for being in her corner and a medical tech for stepping up and fostering her! We couldn’t do this without our community 💪
Video in comments!
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
She looks so much better already!!
We really need donations to help cover her surgery cost and any help afterwards to go to get her treated for heartworms!
I love this so much!!!
Do you know me? Found in Sullivan Gardens area in Kingsport near the Dollar General. Please call the shelter at 423-279-2741. Must have proof of ownership.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Matt Larkins Thought this looks like one of yours!
Someone dog because it’s groomed hopefully it home be found soon
Isn't that the truth! They say they don't believe but then they will quote scripture about how bad we are!?!?!? Still praying
Courtesy post for Bristol! Do you know me?
I was found 100 Block MLK Blvd
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
See if he answers to trouble
What a precious little face
Courtesy post for Bristol! Do you know me?
1800 Block Volunteer Parkway
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
I tried to get him the other day I seen him in my neighborhood but he ran away I hope you guys find the owners I’d say they live close around the blountville golf course
Is this Claire that was missing in that area. I’ll try to find them.
If you don’t find it’s home I would be willing to take it thanks
Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Picked up June 11 on Anderson street. Please call their non emergency number at 423-989-5600
15 CommentsComment on Facebook
How hard would it be to out a collar and leash on that little one for potty time? 🤷🏼♀️🤦♀️
Everyone saying it’s their dog 🙃
Does she answer to fluffy
Are you kitten me? 😸
So many kittens and cats waiting for you!!
$50 Kittens & $30 Cats with Approved Application 🐾
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
These little ones are so adorable!
Already have 2 dogs and 4 cats or we'd be there.
Do you know me? I was found on sugar hollow rd in Blountville. Please cal 423-279-2741, or come to the shelter during open hours with proof of ownership.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Shared
Shared
Do you know me? I was found on Pickens bridge rd in Piney Flats. Call 423-279-2741, or come to the shelter during open hours with proof of ownership.
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Do you know me? I was found on Bragg rd in Kingsport. Please call 423-279-2741 or come by the shelter with proof of ownership during regular business hours.
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
What a cutie. I’ll come by to see you tomorrow. It’s going to be ok lil buddy, you are safe now at our wonderful shelter!❤️
Paws Rescue League Inc.
Shared
Do you know me? I was found on bloomingdale rd in Kingsport. Please call 423-279-2741 or come by the shelter with proof of ownership during regular business hours.
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Shared
Shared
So many dogs coming from Bloomingdale. Come on folks, let do better.
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Another wonderful week of finding forever homes for our sweet babies 🏡
Happy life and Congratulations to all the new families. Our community is amazing 💖
22 Adoptions
🐈 20 Kitties
🐕 2 Dogs
🐾 4 Reclaimed, 2 to Rescue
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bless all who adopted!
Thank god!
PUPDATE:: We found a medical foster! So now we are looking for a rescue! riley goes into surgery tomorrow and we still have funds to raise! Ive added our venmo just another way to donate!
UPDATE:: Riley goes into surgery this Tuesday! We still have a ways to go on funding!
💔 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
🐶Venmo: venmo.com/code?user_id=4526141637396502430&created=1780963129.849772&printed=1
🐶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. 💕🐾rya
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
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. ❤️
Absolutely heartbreaking 😥
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.
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Passed him today when I was volunteering at shelter, seemed so sweet! I hope his people are looking for him!🙏
❤️Reclaimed❤️
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
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
A soft reminder ❤️ — our The Animal Shelter t-shirt will be around for a short time. Peek at it whenever you want! 👇 www.facebook.com/share/p/18qPknqoz9/
Wow what a beautiful golden
Kaleb Jobe is this your baby??
Sun's out, Tongue's Out 👅☀️
Come see us today at Squabble State Hard Cider & Spirits for our adoption event🐾
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Reclaimed by owner!
Do you know me? I was found in Colonial heights, Kingsport. Please have my family call the shelter. 423-279-2741
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for taking care of him till we got him this morning.
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 🙏 🏡 ❤️
Come find your new best friend 🧡
Cats $30 and Kittens $50 with approved application 😻
1 CommentComment on Facebook
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Found on 1300 Block Virginia Ave. please call 423-989-5600 to reclaim
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
How precious! 💕
Shared
Shared
Throwback Thursday 🐾
We love getting adoption updates and seeing them live their best lives!!
Why we do what we do 🧡🏡
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Big Mac and his little friend Maple 🍁❤️
Such a great week of adoptions 🐾
Thank you and congratulations to all the new families ❤️ It takes a village!
Happy life 🏡
27 Adoptions:
😺 25 Kitties
🐕 2 Dogs
🐾 2 Reclaimed, 4 to Rescue
💖
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Awesome!
Can you sew?? 🪡 We need your help.
We would love to have some curtains for cat kennels for decompressing or division between litters....it is kitten season 😺
We could also use trap covers for our spay/neuter clinic.
How to make partial cage covers aka “CURTAILMENTS” - Shelter Medicine – UW–Madison share.google/0cuuLxXFiFgmZmQPA
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
If we have any people who sew, spay/neuter could use some of these trap covers! Doesn’t have to be this pattern, but it seems like an ok one and is free. www.instructables.com/Cat-Trap-Cover/
I have a few totes of cashmere knit fabric cut into 2 yard increments to donate for this if anyone would want to pm and pick it up
Do y’all do pickup or have to have them dropped off? I have a lot of spare fabric and can probably throw some curtains together for Yall
Total Pet Adoptions
%
Annual Save Rate
Spay/Neuter Surgeries
