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
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Courtesy post for Bristol City AC:
Picked up on Bethel drive, bristol TN
Call the Bristol City TN Animal Control with information 423-989-5600
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
😞 that's about 10 or so since yesterday. It breaks my heart that so many are out wandering around
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Found and left by unknown persons at Kingsport vet clinic.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
While I think “how could someone abandoned their babies?” I also realize, that’s the best place to leave your babies you can no longer take care of to make sure they are taken care of.
Poor babies
Poor babies.
Cute
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Courtesy post for Bristol City AC:
Picked up on Pennsylvania Ave, bristol TN
Call the Bristol City TN Animal Control with information 423-989-5600
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
I don't know if it is the same dog or not, but, I saw a flyer at my vets office, on the missing pet wall, and saw a missing Husky.
She is beautiful
Richard Harley
Johnnie Hennessee
Happy Caturday 😸
Come to Petsmart-Bristol, Exit 7 for our first kitty adoption event of the year. See you at 11 AM.....and I am not kitten you 🐾❤️😹
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We would like to thank T.E.A.C.H Homeschool Co Op for planning a field trip to come visit the shelter, and bringing lots of donations! They worked to make rice socks for our surgery suite to help patients stay warm during recovery, and brought several toy and food items! The kids got to play with some animals and have a tour of our small, but impactful facility.
Thank you for donating!!
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
That’s wonderful !!
How sweet!
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⭐️Shelter Spotlight 🐾
Meet Catalina
This sweet girl was the best mom to her TEN puppies and they are gone. It is now Catalina's time to be loved 💜
She is settling in at her foster home as she patiently waits to be chosen. I mean, look at that face and those ears?? 😍
Catalina weighs about 34 pounds and is dog friendly, 🐶 she has many friends in her foster home. She's been getting some baths to make her skin beautiful again. 🛁 She is a shelter favorite !!
Who will choose Catalina and let her be pampered?? She has been in the shelter for 56 days 😢 I promise you will fall in love! ❣️
Call the shelter to schedule a meet and greet. Adoption application listed below.
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
I’m going to call when you all open today to set up a meeting with her
She’s beautiful
Zoe Brown it says I have a message on here from you , but I can’t see it
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Come join us at our 1st Community Outreach Event. May 18th 11-3pm. There will be fun for all ages and some adorable adoptable pets!
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Courtesy post for Bristol City !
Picked up in area Pinnacle
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hope owner is found.
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🌟Shelter Spotlight 🐾
Meet RIFFENDOR
This handsome guy is about 3 years old.😸 He was a surrender and struggled at first but has done GREAT! He is the sweetest guy who loves to be rubbed!❤️
He is a happy boy that loves his delectable treats 😋 He is ready for a house and family of his own 🏡
He has been at the shelter about 30 days but he is beyond ready to go home with his person!
His adoption fee is $35. Go meet him at Petmart-Exit 7, Bristol, VA.
Meet him & fill out his application for adoption. You won't be sorry 😍
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
He is very loving🐾❤️
This guy has my heart & so deserving of a loving home. Go meet him 💙
He really is a sweet boy!🤎
Robin Egg
We are gearing up for our first Outreach Community Event May 18th at the shelter. Save the date!!!
Do you have a food truck that wants to join our community event ? 🚚🥨
We are also looking for vendors to set up. 🐾
Calling on everyone to come out and make a great event for our community.
Please comment below if you want to participate and we will get in touch with you ❤️
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Found running in traffic on Bloomingdale road in Kingsport
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
That looks almost identical to my old dog Adonis/Donnie I had to rehome about two or three years ago
Could this be the baby???
What a sweet boy. Looks like he is in timeout
Ah! Looks just like my girl! Hope his owner finds him soon. He's super cute!
What a precious face 🫶🥰
Glinda Johnson is this your baby?
#adoptme #rescuesworkingtogether
Mark Witt
Pretty sure this is a different dog but sharing just in case
Shared,
Reclaimed!
Courtesy post for Bristol City!
It was found on Stafford street
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
That babies not an it lol it’s a dog 🐶
His owners have him if this is the dog I’m thinking it is I think that is my boyfriends dog which got out but is home now luckily someone called him in so he is safe at home
That's definitely someone's baby
Oh goodness, look how sad 🐾🥲
Looks sad
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Thank you Coach Vanna and the John Battle girls tennis team for the donations. We really appreciate it so much and our wonderful communities.
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thanks Coach and tennis team! If you guys have any old balls the dogs are bananas about tennis balls!
Vanna Summers is the best! 😃
Remember us?! We were saved from a hoarding case 2 weeks ago. We are now all ready for adoption! We have been treated for parasites, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped-had all the works! We are ready to spread our wings and come home with nice, new families.
Some of us are extremely friendly and loving, a few others will need patience and understanding. Most of us are just babies, at about 4-6months old. Please come meet us and give us a second chance!
We are all named after The Land Before Time 🦕
Adoption fee for adult cats over 1 yr is $35. Under 1yr is $50.
Click here to go to the adoption application service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Adoption fee for adult cats over 1 yr is $35. Under 1yr is $50 🙂
Aw!!! They look great!
How much are
Thank you for all you do for these precious animals. 🥰
You can see the gratitude in their eyes ❤️
🙏🏻♥️
Congratulations to Rory and his new family. Happy life Rory. Thank you so much for adopting. ❤️
19 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wonderful folks I WORRIED ABOUT TGAT DOGGIE SO LONG. PRECOUS ONE YOU have!! Ge can live a sweet caring life now! Thank you!
So happy for you Sweetie!! God Bless you guys adopting this beautiful baby!!!
Way to go Rory! Thank you to his new family for giving this beautiful baby a furever home!
This had to be the best day ever!!!❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations to all!🫶🫶
Awe Happy Days are wished for you all!
Congratulations to all
What a gorgeous pup! Yay, Rory and forever family!!!! ♥️
Looks like a good hiking pal!!
Shall you never miss love and attention , but mostly never another meal.
Wtg Rory, looks like you hit the jackpot!
He’s beautiful❤️
👏👏
❤️❤️
Yay!🌺
🌟Shelter Spotlight🐾
Meet Vulcan
Vulcan is one of our longest residents at the shelter, it's been about 60 days in a kennel.
Vulcan is a handsome and lovable guy, about 45 pounds and almost a year old. He is STRESSED 😢 in his kennel. He needs someone to rescue him.
He went out on a walk yesterday 🚶♀️and was a good boy, he is working on leash manners, and doing great with clicker training. He's very eager to learn and love 💙
He would love a special person to protect. Once in the car 🚗 he was a great co-pilot!! He likes naps in the sun☀️and would love a yard of his own. 🏡
Who can save Vulcan??? Vulcan, his brother, and sister are our longest residents at this time but have come so far! Come & meet him 😁
Adoption link below🐾
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
He’s such a good boy!! Very affectionate!
So beautiful
Such a handsome dog.
Good boi
Lucinda and Midnight adopted together today ❤️❤️Thank you for adopting!
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to the new family! Thank you for adopting them together!❤
Beautiful babies - thank you to their new family for giving them a furever home!
Congratulations to all
Congratulations! What a great day!
Perfect! Thank you..
Congratulations ❤️
Congratulations 🎊
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❤️❤️❤️
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Congratulations to Marvin and his new family. Happy adoption day. 🎉🎉
23 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations Marvin and congratulations to the happy family. Happy life Marvin, I hope you get more love than you ever knew how to handle.
I’m so happy for you Marvin!!! Love you 💕
I love Mr Marvin!!! So happy for you all!!!
Yeah for Marvin and his new family!!!! Best wishes to all!!!💖💖
Such good news for sweet Marvin finding his furever home! Thank you family
He is beautiful! Thank you for giving him a wonderful, loving home!!❤️🎈🐾🐾
Congratulations to Marvin and his new family!❤🎉
He’s a beauty. Blessings to the family.
So Happy!! God Bless you guys adopting this beautiful baby!!
How wonderful! Yeah for Marvin finding his forever home!
Happy life to Marvin and the family ❤️
Yayyyy Marvin has the cutest face I would’ve got him myself if I didn’t have to many animals already thank u for giving him a home💓🫶🫶🫶
He’s stunning! Congrats. 🎉
I see lots of fun and love ahead for Marvin!!
Yayyy Marvin!!!!
Yay!!!!!! What a gorgeous pup! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
So cute!
Awww ❤️
Thank you for adopting! Happy life, Marvin! 💙
How wonderful !!💖😘
Yay!🌺
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✨️Shelter Spotlight🐾
Meet DELOREAN
Isn't she the cutest ? Delorean is about 35 pounds and the perfect size. She is almost a year old.....and she came in with her siblings from a tough situation. She and her 2 brothers are our longest residents, and we don't understand why??? 😢 She's been at the shelter 60 days.
Delorean rides great in the 🚗 and enjoyed some shopping. She can be a little shy at first but then is the SWEETEST 💓 She loves cuddles, attention, and is looking for her family. 🏡She'd be the best lap dog EVER! 🐕
She can get a little excited but is working on clicker training and it is going well. 🌟 She will learn from her new family quickly and she is dog friendly.
Who can come rescue DELOREAN and give her the LOVE she deserves 🩵💜
Application link below
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
She is so sweet ❤️
Bekah Ivester Kirk 🥲💗
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Mallard was adopted! Congratulations to him and his new family. Look how cute. ❤️❤️ Thank you for adopting.
15 CommentsComment on Facebook
Way to go Mallard - thank you to your new family for giving sweet Mallard a furever home!
He’s going to be so happy chasing those boys!!
Thank you, family, for adopting this baby. Happy loving forever life Mallard.
Congratulations to Mallard and his new family!❤🎉
Congratulations to all
Congratulations Mallard 💜
Congratulations 🎊
Congratulations ❤️
yay!!! congrats to you all Melanie🩷🩷🩷🩷😊
Congratulations!!
Congrats Melanie Brummitt! I know he is going to be so spoiled and loved!
Melanie Brummitt
Becky Gray Morgan Drake Hogate Lorelei Lee Jen L Williams Diana Greer Amanda Widener Lane Jadyn Ward Terri Hunt Susan Nave Carr Nancy Johnson Heather McCamy If You want one "The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County " T-shirt/hoodie & More items please order From Here. ⬇️ 🛍 🛒 americanrag.shop/theanimalshelterofsullivancounty
Courtesy post for Bristol City AC:
Picked up on Bethel drive, bristol TN
Call the Bristol City TN Animal Control with information 423-989-5600
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
😞 that's about 10 or so since yesterday. It breaks my heart that so many are out wandering around
Shared.
Found and left by unknown persons at Kingsport vet clinic.
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
While I think “how could someone abandoned their babies?” I also realize, that’s the best place to leave your babies you can no longer take care of to make sure they are taken care of.
Poor babies
Poor babies.
Cute
Shared
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