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.
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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!
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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This dog has been hanging out on wimberly way in Bristol. We do not have this dog due to us being beyond capacity, so if this is your dog please go look!
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Take him a small piece of 🐔 n water then maybe he will come gotta do baby steps he's scared. 💋😘 What's the address of the house he hangs out at . I will try to help my car is broke down at the moment but hoping to get it fixed
I live in the neighborhood and tried to catch him at 7am this morning on Mount Area Dr. Poor guy is very thin…looks like he may have been missing for a while. 😔
At least a bucket of water 8(?
Reclaimed by owner!
This dog was scared by the storms and hid up in the insulation of a house. We know there’s an owner (loves to go ride in the truck!). Please help us find them. Found on packinghouse road.
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or come by the shelter
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Poor baby looks so stressed out ! It's just so sad
Reclaimed today 7/18!🙌🏼
Rachel Wilson France yes he is going to pick her up
Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. Picked up on West State Street. For information or reclaim please call 423-989-5600
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Probably dumped.
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We wanna thank A Penny Saved for their donation and support for our food bank 💪 we couldn’t help without supporters like you!
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Thank you A Penny Saved! We appreciate it!☺️🤩
Do you know me know? I was found Lane hollow Rd, piney flats.
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Do you know me? I was picked up on Reedy Creek Rd in Bristol. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3.
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Oh poor baby. Looks like he/she has been on its own or not taken care of. We will care for you at our Shelter!❤️
This little baby needs someone to clean it up and love it. Needs a bed and a lap to lay on.
This baby needs better care.
Do you know me? I was found on cave hill rd in Blountville.
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This is our Hank. The black on the dogs nose is it the color of fur or is it dirt. Is that dog a male?
Prayers you find it's owner ♥️ 🙏
Was he wearing a collar? Our dogs name was Hank
Meow!! Come adopt ❤️ 🐈
Cats $30 & Kittens $50 with Approved Application 🐾
Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
Kitties are also at Petsmart-Kingsport & Petsmart-Bristol locations 💕
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Found on knobpark road, Bristol Tn. Please call us if this is your dog 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3
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Do you know me? I was picked up on Mountain View Dr in Piney Flats. Microchipped, but the phone number does not work. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2.
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This is my dog that was picked up
Hope someone came and got 🙏 this precious beautiful baby. And he or she has a wonderful loving forever home and gets spoiled rotten 💕.
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🐾 We’re Full… and We Need Your Help. 🐾
Our shelter is currently at full capacity, and every kennel is occupied. While we’re incredibly grateful to be able to care for so many animals, we urgently need help creating space for those still waiting for safety.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the perfect time to meet your new best friend. If adoption isn’t possible, fostering even for a short time can make a life-saving difference. Sharing this post with your friends and family also helps us reach more potential adopters.
Every adoption, foster, and share gives another animal a chance.
Please help us make room for the next pet in need. ❤️🐶🐱
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Best decision i made was adopting mine from you all
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🆘️We are in need of donations for the many mouths we feed. 🐕🐈
You can drop donations by the shelter, order or donate monetarily 🐾
We appreciate our community so much, it takes a village 🫂
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This scared baby was found on Rich Dr in Kingsport , please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or 3 . We’d really like to find their home 😞
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This baby wants to come out of her shell so bad! ❤️
I pray that the owner is found soon 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I think he lives at 425 rich dr gets out all the time
Do you know me? Picked up on Collins Pvt Dr in Bluff City. Please call 423-279-2741 option 2
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Looking for my calico kitty
Prayers you find it's owner ♥️ 🙏
It belongs at 552 White hollow just up the street from Collins pvt dr. His name is Hank. He’s the brother to Handsome 🩵
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
What a great week of adoptions! Congratulations and happy life 😊
Thank you to everyone who makes this possible 💛
18 Adoptions
😺17 Kitties
🐕 1 Dog
🐾 3 Reclaimed
🐶14 to Rescue
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YES VERY awesome!
Awesome
Check out Sherlock ❤️
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A shelter is no place for puppies to grow up! Consider adopting Steele and Grey 🤍
They are about 4 months old and full of life! Foster or adopt, they need a family of their own.
Grey will be at Tractor Supply Adoption Event today 12-3PM
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how do i get this baby?
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💫Longest Resident Alert ⭐️
🐾Meet Turtle 🐢
This goofy boy is a volunteer favorite at the shelter. He is one of our longest residents 😢 and we dont know why?!
This 5 year old boy can chase ball as long as you want, loves to give 💋 and is great in play groups. We require a meet & greet with other pets.
He is a fun loving, sweet guy but his anxiety at the shelter is escalating 🙁
Let's find Turtle the family he deserves ❤️ We do offer foster to adopt and his adoption fee is SPONSORED with an approved application 🤩
He will be at Tractor Supply tomorrow from 12-3PM in Kingsport.
Please share so we can find this sweetheart a forever home 🏡
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4 CommentsComment on Facebook
He is so beautiful! Praying for his forever home!
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Come by the shelter, Petsmart-Kingsport or stop by Petsmart-Bristol tomorrow for adoption event for kitties 😸 ❤️
So many sweet babies waiting on their forever homes 🏡
Kittens $50 & Cats $30 with approved application 🐈⬛️
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Do you know me? I was found in the bloomingdale area of Kingsport, tn. Call 423-279-2741 option 2.
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Happy National Kitten Day!
Are you KITTEN me?? So many babies are waiting for you! 😸 Dont walk, run!
Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
Adoption application 😸
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2 CommentsComment on Facebook
I want Flop if he still needs a momma.
Big Event this weekend Tractor Supply Adoption Event in Kingsport!!
Turtle, our longest resident, has a sponsored adoption fee with approved application 🐢
Sophi, Poe & puppy Grey will also be happily waiting for their families 🐾
Learn about our shelter programming and you can purchase/drop off a donation. See you there!! ❤️
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I'll be there
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Throwback Thursday 🐾
Getting updates is one of our favorite things 💕
Happy to see our babies settled into their forever 🏡 homes
Feel free to share updates of yours 🥰
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This dog has been hanging out on wimberly way in Bristol. We do not have this dog due to us being beyond capacity, so if this is your dog please go look!
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Take him a small piece of 🐔 n water then maybe he will come gotta do baby steps he's scared. 💋😘 What's the address of the house he hangs out at . I will try to help my car is broke down at the moment but hoping to get it fixed
I live in the neighborhood and tried to catch him at 7am this morning on Mount Area Dr. Poor guy is very thin…looks like he may have been missing for a while. 😔
At least a bucket of water 8(?
Reclaimed by owner!
This dog was scared by the storms and hid up in the insulation of a house. We know there’s an owner (loves to go ride in the truck!). Please help us find them. Found on packinghouse road.
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 or come by the shelter
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Poor baby looks so stressed out ! It's just so sad
Reclaimed today 7/18!🙌🏼
Rachel Wilson France yes he is going to pick her up
Courtesy posting for Bristol city, Tennessee animal control. Picked up on West State Street. For information or reclaim please call 423-989-5600
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Probably dumped.
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