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.
Adopt
Explore our furry friends at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County. Complete and submit an adoption application 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!
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🌟Shelter Spotlight🐾
Meet VULCAN, DELOREAN, & BARRACUDA
These 3 came to us from the same situation and have come so far with their training. They are our longest residents and have been at the shelter 48 days. They would love a yard and person to trust of their own ♥️
VULCAN is a love bug. He is about 9 months old, weighs 45 pounds. He loves cuddles and wants to just be with you! Isn't he handsome??? 😍 He loves naps in the sun 🌞
DELOREAN is smaller and the sweetest little girl💖 She is about 35 pounds, also 9 months old. She loves attention and cuddles and has been working on her excitement when she sees someone, she just can't contain herself !? 😄
BARRACUDA is very treat motivated. He is about 45 pounds and the same age of his siblings. He has been working the hardest on training and he's doing great. He does sometimes take time to warm up to new people.
They are all doing clicker training and excelling. They are dog friendly. 🐶
With a yard and a person to love and trust, they will make the best family addition.
Come meet one of them and give them the chance they deserve! 💓
Application link below
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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Barracuda
Vulcan
We had a phenomenal adoption day today! Thank you so much to our community for your support. ♥️🐾
The following dogs were adopted: Carlo, Cash, Kenzie, Walker, and Lady! We wish you happy lives!!
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I will forever recommend your shelter to everyone I meet. Almost 6 years ago, I walked into the shelter, just to browse and play with a few of the babies.. not knowing I would walk out with my best friend, and the best little daughter with paws in the world. She has alittle gray in her muzzle these days, but miss Daisy is still the same loving, and amazing girl she was when I brought her home. Although now, she is absolutely queen of the couch 🤣🤍I wouldn't have made it without her all these years. I just wanted to remind you how thankful I am, for everything you do for these fur babies!!! ❤️
YAY for these beautiful babies finding their furever home!
A great day for sure!!!
Awesome!! So exciting for them!!
Congratulations 🎉
Looks like an awesome day!❤️❤️
Wow! So wonderful!
So happy to see this!
W O N D E R F U L ! ! ! ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yay!🌺
Yay!!!
👏🏻
Wonderful.
We were alerted to a situation today involving dozens of cats living in deplorable conditions. Negative comments regarding the owner will be deleted. The owners signed them over to us, knowing it was best for the cats. Our ACO Supervisor and one of our dedicated receptionist dispatched out immediately to provide help. We appreciate Dos Rios Resque and Tiny Miracles Neonatal Rescue so much for stepping in and taking the nursing mama's and babies, while we pulled the others. They were brought back to the shelter where our Medical Team assessed, vaccinated, dewormed, and flea treated each and every one. They will each be fixed and available for adoption once they are healthy enough. Our kennel team jumped in to help get cozy kennels and food prepared for each new guest. We are so thankful for our versatile team who double in so many different job positions to help. We may be tired, but these cats are sleeping comfortably with full bellies. It's so worth it!
If you would like to support our mission, you can donate below. We cannot do this without support from our community! We appreciate you. ♥
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I am so grateful for the shelter! Without your help, we wouldn't have been able to break the cycle as taking these mamas and babies was just a bandaid. It was a good day and I am beyond thankful for my relationship with Crystal Harvey!
At least they were fed. Cat lovers❤️.
My son adopted a cat from your shelter recently and she has been such a wonderful addition. Thank you for the work you do for all the animals
Way to go! ❤️ Thinks like this make me miss doing rescue work! Thank you for all you do! I know y'all work endless hours and even when you are off the clock, you never really are off the clock.
Thankful they look like they cared for them to the best of their ability (from their photos). They don’t look starved, eyes crusted over, severe respiratory issues, etc. This based on the limited pics, of course, but hopefully they’re relatively healthy! Thankful they willingly acknowledged they needed help!
So glad they were rescued! Thankfully they look surprisingly healthy given the situation. Hopefully they'll all be ready for new homes soon 💜
Poor kitties. Thank you for taking such good care of them.
I hope you all are richly blessed for all you all do. It takes people working together and you are an amazing team!
The kitties got help. What about the owner? I can see the owner was really trying to care for the cats. Humans need help too.
So sad!
Bless you all. I hope cat parent gets help too after seeing living conditions.
Thank you for taking caring of these innocent babies!! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for rescuing them! Hoping I can adopt one.
Thank you!!!!!!! So thankful for a good local shelter
So sad, thank you for all you do!!
People have dumped a pregnant cat in our neighborhood . It had been cold out and I have reached out everywhere for someone to take the momma. I can not keep any of them. The momma has now had the kittens somewhere (have no idea where yet) and we live right on a very busy intersection where they are likely to be hit by cars. She is chased by the neighbor’s dog every time she lets her dog out and just a matter of time before it gets the kittens I’m sure. Can anyone take them or find a rescue for them? Any shelter or foster?
Thank you to the shelter for rescuing those sweet babies - may they all find good furever homes!
Thank you all!!! Prayers 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Such beautiful babies ❤️
Prayers for the owner
Breaks my heart. They are all so cute!
Thank you so much to all that helped these sweet babies
Chris Russell these sweet babies
Thank you Angela Rutherford Cook♥️
Prayers!!!
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🐾♥️❤️Adopted❤️♥️🐾
Check out this handsome dog, Carlo! He’s waiting for his chance to show you unconditional love that only a dog can give! Come out to The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County and meet him. You’ll be happy you did!🐾UPDATE: ADOPTED!!! 🎉 🎈🥳 💃
Well isn’t Carlo just a ray of sunshine!?! ☀️
Here’s what the The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County has to say about him!
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Carlo is about 1 year old, weighs 30 pounds & has the cutest tail 🤩
He is our longest resident...and we don't understand why?!? He's been at the shelter 59 days 😢
Carlo went out with a volunteer and loves car rides, 🚗 people, kiddos, and never had an accident, all day. He's a good boy and is dog friendly!! 🐕
He is the perfect size and his shelter moms think he is so HANDSOME!
He would make a great family addition ❤️
Come rescue him and give him the life he deserves!! 🐾
Application link:
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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Very sweet boy. I got to meet him Sunday
Carlo was awesome at the adoption event. He had one man who kept petting him and he fell asleep! He was so excited to meet new people!
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Wonder if he would like my cat Tink
Meet ducky! This little girl came in today with an injured leg 😢 we sent her straight to the vet! She is so super sweet and is thankful for the help! They said she has a sprain and needs some TLC and rest. Could you help Ducky out?! Thank you for your support 😻 ... See MoreSee Less
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Ducky said she is enjoying this relaxing life 🥰 and all the treats and attention she is getting 😂😂
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ADOPTED
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🌟Shelter Spotlight 😻
Meet Day-Z
She is about 2 years old and is the sweetest kitty. She's very lovable and a petite little girl. Did we mention how gorgeous she is ??❤️
DayZ is patiently waiting for her PURRFECT family at Petsmart-Bristol, Exit 7. Please go rescue this sweet girl.
Her adoption fee is $35: she has been spayed, vaccinated & has a microchip.
Adoption application link below. 🐾
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Beautiful❤️
Someone snatch this little girl up!
Thank you to Home Pro’s for donation of the new entrance door for the animal shelter. We appreciate the support of area businesses and our community. Thank you Chris Spears, Jen McPhail and her husband for donating their time for installation. We appreciate our volunteers as well!! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are happy to support you in any way we can for all the great work you do for this region.
So happy, Draco was adopted today from Petsmart exit 7. He has found his furever family and already getting cuddles. ... See MoreSee Less
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I'm glad he got adopted I have his sister cleo
So happy 😁
Beautiful kitty!
Awesome
Aww
Yes, after he returned the cat he adopted from us last week. I hope he does Draco justice. He is a beautiful cat.
So darn cute...
Yay Draco ❤️ love this boy so much
YAY for Draco - what a handsome baby!
It's Tabby Time! 😽
🐾Meet Draco & Riffendor🌟
Draco-adopted. Now Riffendor??
Aren't they handsome??😻
Both cats are looking for a patient family that will allow them to decompress outside the shelter environment. It can be loud & scary in the shelter. They are ready to show off their true personalities, from your couch 🛋
Draco is about 1 years old and Riffendor is about 3 years old. They came in separate and have been waiting for a PURRfect home 🏡
Can you rescue one of these handsome boys? Adoption application below.
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Do you know me? I was found running on Centenary Road, Blountville, TN. Please contact the shelter if you have information on this dog. 423-279-2741, option 1. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sharing in kingsport
Poor baby
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❤️❤️reclaimed❤️❤️Courtesy post for the city of Bristol Animal Control. If you have any information regarding this dog, please contact them directly 423-989-5600.
Was picked up in front of Avoca school Bristol, Tennessee.
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Sooo glad he made it back home. He certainly had an exciting day out.
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Do you know me? I was found running on Georgia/Alvin Street in the Bloomingdale area of Kingsport. Please call the shelter if you have any information regarding this dog. 423-279-2741, option 1. ... See MoreSee Less
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Did he have an imbedded collar?
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Thank you to our community and all who came out today for the vaccine clinic. We appreciate you all for coming and getting your animals vaccinated, dewormed, flea treated and microchipped! A super busy afternoon!
Vaccine Clinic 3/21/24
Total Animals: 165
Dogs: 119
Microchip: 37
Combo: 60
Bordetella: 37
Rabies: 108
Lepto: 21
Dewormer: 16
1M Flea Meds: 10
3M Bravecto: 30
Cats: 46
Microchip: 22
Combo: 32
Rabies: 39
Dewormer: 23
1M Flea: 24
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Thank you all for everything!!!!! It was very well put together and the best clinic I have ever went to and everyone was well trained on handling!!!!!
When is the April clinic
Thank you all for everything you do. I appreciate you all.
🌟Shelter Spotlight 🐾
MEET CARLO!!!
Carlo is about 1 years old, weighs 30 pounds & has the cutest tail 🤩
He is our longest resident...and we don't understand why?!? He's been at the shelter 57 days 😢
Carlo went out with a volunteer and loves car rides, 🚗 people, kiddos, and never had an accident, all day. He's a good boy and is dog friendly!! 🐕
He is the perfect size and his shelter moms think he is so HANDSOME!
He would make a great family addition ❤️
Come rescue him and give him the life he deserves!! 🐾
Application link below
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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What a smile!
Hes a doll 😍
Has he been neutered?
A perfect size snuggle bug🥰
My little girls and I got to interact with him, he’s the sweetest most lovable boy. If our current dog would have been ok with another (she’s not) we would have brought him home in an instant. He will make some family a wonderful pet.
So cute
Sooo precious!!
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🎉🎉🎉Mark your Calendars! 🎉🎉🎉
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be having our annual plant and flower sale just in time for Mother’s Day!
Plan to buy your plants and flowers here to support a great cause! They are beautiful flowers from a local supplier. This is a great way to support small business & homeless animals.
There will also be a variety of vegetable plants, hanging plants and planters.
We will be set-up at 1200 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN
April 19
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May 11
**times to be announced**
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Lisa Howell Wise Lori Newman
Madison Lane
Heather Trinkle
Reminder, we will be having our VACCINE CLINIC tomorrow, Thursday 3/21, from 3pm- 5pm at the shelter..... totally drive thru!! 🚗
Come out and get your animals vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and flea treated. 💉
We will also have our tag machine available to make tags, $5 each.
We will also have some of our 👕 t-shirts and hoodies for sale as well as our water bottles.💦
See you soon 🐾
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Do you need cash?
How much for rabies and distemper ..
When will you have the sheet sets again?
Do you all accept cards or do I need to bring cash?
Reminder - we are currently taking orders for the Egg My Yard fundraiser.
Deliveries will be Saturday afternoon/evening on March 30th. Call or email now to get your order in!
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Absolutely adorable 🥰💜
Bekah Ivester Kirk I highly recommend you all go and meet Maggie and Cash… I would have taken them home if I could have!
A great afternoon for adoptions!
Our long term dog Thelma was adopted this afternoon and one of our cats named Spring.
We so appreciate our community adopting animals from The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County!🐾❤️
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Yay Thelma such a good girl
I am so glad Thelma was finally adopted. She looks super sweet. Congrats!!
Sweet one is adopted!. Praise the Lord!
Congratulations to you both 💕.
So happy for Thelma!! She is so smart and sweet! ❤️
She is an awesome dog . You will enjoy her
YAY for Thelma & Spring - thank you families for giving these sweet babies a furever home!
She's such a cutie 💓
Congratulations to all
Yay she looks very happy
Happy Day for Bunny Thelma
Yay Spring 😻
Congratulations Thelma and Spring they are both great animals 😄🥳
Yay!!!
Thanks for adopting, Thelma.
Thanks to all who adopts
How exciting! Congrats!
Those ears! ❤
So happy for Thelma.
Thelma is so cute!
Congratulations
Do you own a business or work at a location that will support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County ?
We would love to add a donation box at your location. Please reach out to us and we will deliver one!!
We appreciate our community support 🐾❤️
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We would love to help! Hammer Time Auto Auction LLC
Shared public! Great idea.
Bring one by Wag N Suds
Island Breeze Tanning in Blountville, lower level of Tangles & Company would love to help!
American Rental Kingsport, TN would love to help
I can deliver to any interested businesses in the Kingsport area. These donation boxes are a wonderful way to show your support without having to come to the shelter. I know many say to us, how do you volunteer there, I could never do it. Here’s your opportunity to give back to us without having to go inside the shelter. Think about it!🐾☺️🐾
Lori Moser Powell HSN?
I have a booth at Tri-Cities Flea Market. Would you like for me to set one up there? If not, it's OK...I understand.
Michael Dillow American Rental Kingsport, TN
Cooper Chiropractic Bristol. TN
We would love to have a box at both of our locations in Bristol, TN. Jennifer's Tanning & Express Tanning. 🐶🐱🐾🥰
Bring one to Cardboard Shuffle in kingsport
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🌟Shelter Spotlight🐾
Meet VULCAN, DELOREAN, & BARRACUDA
These 3 came to us from the same situation and have come so far with their training. They are our longest residents and have been at the shelter 48 days. They would love a yard and person to trust of their own ♥️
VULCAN is a love bug. He is about 9 months old, weighs 45 pounds. He loves cuddles and wants to just be with you! Isn't he handsome??? 😍 He loves naps in the sun 🌞
DELOREAN is smaller and the sweetest little girl💖 She is about 35 pounds, also 9 months old. She loves attention and cuddles and has been working on her excitement when she sees someone, she just can't contain herself !? 😄
BARRACUDA is very treat motivated. He is about 45 pounds and the same age of his siblings. He has been working the hardest on training and he's doing great. He does sometimes take time to warm up to new people.
They are all doing clicker training and excelling. They are dog friendly. 🐶
With a yard and a person to love and trust, they will make the best family addition.
Come meet one of them and give them the chance they deserve! 💓
Application link below
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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DeLorean
Barracuda
Vulcan
We had a phenomenal adoption day today! Thank you so much to our community for your support. ♥️🐾
The following dogs were adopted: Carlo, Cash, Kenzie, Walker, and Lady! We wish you happy lives!!
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14 CommentsComment on Facebook
I will forever recommend your shelter to everyone I meet. Almost 6 years ago, I walked into the shelter, just to browse and play with a few of the babies.. not knowing I would walk out with my best friend, and the best little daughter with paws in the world. She has alittle gray in her muzzle these days, but miss Daisy is still the same loving, and amazing girl she was when I brought her home. Although now, she is absolutely queen of the couch 🤣🤍I wouldn't have made it without her all these years. I just wanted to remind you how thankful I am, for everything you do for these fur babies!!! ❤️
YAY for these beautiful babies finding their furever home!
A great day for sure!!!
Awesome!! So exciting for them!!
Congratulations 🎉
Looks like an awesome day!❤️❤️
Wow! So wonderful!
So happy to see this!
W O N D E R F U L ! ! ! ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yay!🌺
Yay!!!
👏🏻
Wonderful.
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