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 Adopt A Pet!
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Class clown? 🤡Most playful? 🧸Best looking ? 😍 Most shy? 🤭
We have some PAW-SOME star students waiting for you!!
Back to School 📚 Adoption Special 🐾
🌟Dogs $50, Cats $15 & Kittens $25⭐️
📅Month of August 🎒
🕐Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 12:30-5:30PM
📢 380 Masengill Rd. Blountville
#cleartheshelters #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #sheltercat
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Do yall have a cat/kitten that likes respectful kids, and dog?
No Bazinga here!
Come meet Sheldon and his friends at the shelter. $25 with approved application 😸🔬 So many cats and kittens to choose from 💚
🕐Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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BIG NEWS! We now have a matching grant up to $1,000 — that means every ticket you purchase helps us double the impact for our spay and neuter clinic! Hurry on over and purchase those tickets!
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The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County Receives ASPCA Grant for "The Rescue Effect" Campaign
We’re excited to share that the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County has been awarded a generous grant from the ASPCA as part of The Rescue Effect campaign. This initiative shines a light on the powerful impact of fostering and adopting from animal shelters—work that lies at the heart of what we do.
Thanks to this grant, we’re thrilled to announce two waived-fee adoption days on August 9th and August 23rd. That’s right—adoption fees will be completely waived for approved adopters! It’s the perfect time to open your heart and home to a new furry friend.
We couldn’t continue this important work without the support of programs like this one. Let’s work together to clear some kennels and give these animals the loving homes they deserve.
Come visit us, meet your new best friend, and be part of The Rescue Effect!
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🐾 CLEAR THE SHELTERS – ALL AUGUST LONG! 🐾
Looking for a furry friend to add BIG love to your life? The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County is joining the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign for the entire month of August! Whether you’re looking for a cuddle buddy, a playful pup, or a curious kitten—we’ve got your match! 💕
💸 Adoption Fees for August:
🐱 Adult Cats – $15
🐾 Kittens – $25
🐶 Dogs – $50
✨ Special Fee-Waived Days:
🎉 Saturday , August 9
🎉 Saturday , August 23
Adoption fees waived for all approved applicants on these two special dates!
We have tons of adorable cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies all waiting for their chance at a forever home. Come by, meet your new best friend, and help us clear the shelter one paw at a time! 🏡
📍 Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
⏰ Open Monday–Saturday, 12:30pm–5:30pm
Closed Thursday and Sunday
Let’s get every kennel and cat room empty—because every pet deserves a home. 💗
#ClearTheShelters #AdoptDontShop #SullivanCountyShelter #PetAdoption #FureverHomeFound #RescueLove
#cleartheshelters #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet
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Praying for loving homes for these beautiful dogs and kitties
Shared.
Good boy Whiskee. Thank you for your service 🐾
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We'll hold the line
We love you Whiskee and Carrie!!
So sorry for your loss.💔😥Thank you for your service, Whiskee.💙 Rest easy sweet boy.🌈
Dog gone it....Adoption special for the rest of July 🐕 $20 with approved application 🐾
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How much will it be in August? I am thinking of sponsoring.
Jessica Curewitz Tittle
Remember adoption special: Adult cats $15 and kittens $25 😸 Through July ♥️
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The names 🤣😂
Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Here's a snapshot of our adoptions this week for National Adoption Week. Our community showed up and showed out!!! Congratulations to all the new families and happy life 🏡
😸34 Cats/Kittens Adopted
🐕️ 3 Dogs Adopted
🐶14 Dogs Accepted to Rescue
✅️1 Dog Reclaimed 💚
SUCCESS 🙌
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Wow. Great job and accolades to our volunteers. You rock!!!!!
Great news!
🎊🎉🎊🎉🫶
🎥 A Sunday at The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County! 🐾
There’s never a dull moment when you’re surrounded by wagging tails, goofy grins, and pups full of personality! 🐶💕
Looking for a way to make a difference? We’re currently looking for dog walkers and volunteers to help us show off these amazing dogs and capture their true personalities! 📸🐕 Your time could help them find their furever homes!
Stop by, meet some new best friends, and see how much fun a day at the shelter can be! 🥰
Let’s find these babies the homes they deserve. 🏡❤️
Thank you to one of our amazing volunteers for making this video! ❤️
Volunteer Application!
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=7
#AdoptDontShop #VolunteerWithUs #DogWalkingCrew #SullivanCountyShelter #RescueDogsRock #FureverHomeFounf
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Please share with your friends lists!
Amazing job on showing off these beautiful babies! 🫶🎉🎊
Whoever made this video needs to be the official video maker because it’s awesome!!👏👏👏🙌🙌🥰🥰🫶🖤
Do you know this dog? It was brought into the shelter saying it was found in Sullivan county, but appears to have been found in Bristol VA.
We want to make sure the family knows where he is and where to look!
Please call 423-279-2741 option 2 with information
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Hey guys owner has been contacted his name is Odin . What do they need to get him ?
Yes this is mine and my fiancees dog.
My wife works for amazon last time this dog and his partner in crime were out running she was able to find owner. Owner stated the dogs get out quite a bit . They bolt either out the door or dig a hole under fence . So she got there contact info , when I showed her the picture she contacted owners. Send me a message and I can provide contact info. We were under the impression that yall were closed Sundays so I told them that he probably couldn't be gotten out until Monday.
Desoto and Sadie want you to come meet some PAW-SOME dogs. $20 adoption fee with approved application for July 🐾
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Come meet your new best friend! One week left for our Christmas in July adoption special. 🎄
$20 dogs, $25 kittens & $15 adult cats.
Lots of events this weekend, cats and kittens at Petsmart-Kingsport and Petsmart-Bristol...or come visit the shelter! 🐾
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
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Also having an adoption event at squabble cider in Bristol 2-6 Saturday come out and meet the adoptable dogs 🥰🫶Titus, woody and checkers will be there 🥰🥰🫶🫶
Getting closer and closer to SHOW TIME! have you purchased your tickets yet?! Come join us for a cause that supports our spay and neuter clinic! 🐈❤️🐕
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🚨EMERGENCY KITTEN BROADCAST🚨
These kittens just found out we’re low on food… and they are dramatic. 😿🍽️
We’re down to crumbs and panic meows over here! The babies are staging a milk rebellion and demanding their Purina Kitten Chow (yellow bag only, they’re picky) and Fancy Feast Kitten cans like their lives depend on it… because, well… THEY DO! 😂
😹 Help a tiny floof out! Donations can be dropped off or shipped to the shelter — they promise to repay you in chaotic zoomies and purrs.
📦 www.chewy.com/g/animal-shelter-of-sullivan-county-inc_b75988837
🐾 Thank you for feeding the future cat overlords!
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Donated. Chewy order coming your way.
What are your hours tomorrow?
Kitten food on the way! 😻😽
Its National Adoption Week 🐾
Come to Petsmart-Kingsport and meet Miss Checkers, Libby, and their kitten friends all up for adoption.
Stop by the adoption party 🥳 and bring/purchase a donation if you can't adopt. Reduced fees: Dogs $20, Adult cats $15 & Kittens $25.
See you tomorrow, Wednesday 7/23 from 5 to 7 PM. We may even have some special doggy guests stop by.
See you there! 💚
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Sip, Sit Stay! Come join us for our adoption event at Squabble State Hard Cider & Spirits on Saturday July 26th from 2-6pm. There will be adoptable dogs, merchandise, information about The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County as well as Open Road Wood Fired Pizza. We will also be taking donations for our pets in need at the shelter. See you Saturday!
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Please come join us on July 27th at 2pm and see Carolina The Band and Support The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County! We will be taking donations and listening to some great music. The event will be held at Crooked Road General Store (6292 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24202. We will see you there!
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Come adopt a kitty! Adult cats are $15 & Kittens are $25 with approved application 😸
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How do I get an application?
Reunited with owner
Courtesy Post! ‼️ This dog is not at the shelter, do you know me? I was off on 421. Please call the shelter and we will get you in contact. Thank you!
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I hope the rightful owner gets her back because someone had her posted on craigslist free then a hours later posted as found and looking for the owner.
Shared with prayers 💜 🙏🏻
My step daughter lost one of her dogs a wile back and she lives out of 421 is was a girl named moo moo
Do you know me. A lady brought me in and said she found me in a box on fox hollow rd in Bluff City. This dog is not available for adoption. Must have proof of ownership including vet records.
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That baby was left in a box the owner shouldn’t be able to get it back. I don’t think something like that is accidental. Sounds like the poor baby was dumped 🙁
It was likely stolen and then dumped by someone other than the owner. This isn't the type of dog generally dumped! That's why it says not available for adoption.
If the dog was in a BOX on the side of the road, are we actually assuming the sorry excuse of an owner didn't dump it there and wants it back?
📣 Important Announcement 📣
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be closed on Wednesday, July 23rd for a staff training and reset day.
This day will allow our team to catch up, restock supplies, and ensure we’re fully prepared to continue providing the very best care to our animals — especially after a few busy and short-staffed weeks. ❤️
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to regroup and refresh!
🐾 Thank you for supporting our mission! 🐾
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Class clown? 🤡Most playful? 🧸Best looking ? 😍 Most shy? 🤭
We have some PAW-SOME star students waiting for you!!
Back to School 📚 Adoption Special 🐾
🌟Dogs $50, Cats $15 & Kittens $25⭐️
📅Month of August 🎒
🕐Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 12:30-5:30PM
📢 380 Masengill Rd. Blountville
#cleartheshelters #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #sheltercat
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Do yall have a cat/kitten that likes respectful kids, and dog?
No Bazinga here!
Come meet Sheldon and his friends at the shelter. $25 with approved application 😸🔬 So many cats and kittens to choose from 💚
🕐Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
BIG NEWS! We now have a matching grant up to $1,000 — that means every ticket you purchase helps us double the impact for our spay and neuter clinic! Hurry on over and purchase those tickets!
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