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!
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Huge Shout out to our Community!!! 🧡
You showed up and showed out! 👊
Thank you for the fans for the dog areas and curtains for our kitties.
On this hot day our animals are being cared for by our kennel staff and volunteers but YOU are making it better for our animals! 🥵
It takes a village 🐾 Thank you!!
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Beautiful doggies
Love this post!! Thankful to all the volunteers who are part of this amazing village!🫶🏼
🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
As you celebrate America’s 250th birthday, please help keep your pets safe:
🐾 Keep pets indoors during fireworks whenever possible.
🐾 If they need to go outside, always use a leash—even in a fenced yard if they’re prone to spooking.
🐾 Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with a current ID tag and that their microchip information is up to date.
Fireworks can be frightening, and every year shelters see an increase in lost pets after the holiday. Taking a few simple precautions can help ensure your furry family members stay safe at home.
From all of us at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, we wish you a safe, fun, and Happy Fourth of July as we celebrate 250 years of America! ❤️🤍
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Shouldn’t close , doggies need a home as soon as it’s possible ! You guys should do an events instead closing
Throwback Thursday 🐾
Best part of adoptions are the updates!! We love sharing our babies happy in their new homes 🏡 💜
Happy life! Feel free to drop a picture of a baby you've adopted from us 💗
Stay out of the heat and be safe!
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Adopted “Jack” right around Christmas time. He’s about 8 months old now. Renamed Tobias and he loves picking on his older brother Theo. Thank goodness Theo has patience 😂 he is a spunky little thing, and is very loved. 🥰
This is the late Sylvia. Adopted in 2009. My grand daughter had never seen kittens as all our cats were spayed and neutered adults. I took her to the shelter to see kittens. Sylvia climbed on my shoulder in my hair and we got a kitten. She had more personality than most people. When the Koi pons froze over, she would run and slide on the ice, bulldoze through show and have a ball. Then she came in and got under the bedspread and napped.
Meet COLE! 🐶
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This guy was found on Rosemont st near Sullivan gardens. Looks like he broke off his lead. Please call 423-279-2741 if he’s yours
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I think I know who’s dog this belongs to and it may be better if with y’all. They’ve been trying to rehome it😭 markings look identical if I am correct.
I hope he finds a good family that can care for him I’m surprised he didn’t get hit by a car on Ridge rd! He’s beautiful .♥️🐶
Shared with prayers 🙏🏻
☀️ It’s getting HOT outside! 🐾
Please never leave your pet in a parked car—not even for a few minutes.
Even with the windows cracked, temperatures inside a vehicle can become deadly in minutes. If your pet can’t go inside with you, it’s safest to leave them at home.
A simple choice can save a life. ❤️
#HotCarsKill #SummerPetSafety #AnimalShelterOfSullivanCounty
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Do you know me? I was found on Beechnut City Rd in Blountville, TN. Please call 423-279-2741 option 3.
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Do you know me? I was found hung on train tracks (was wearing a harness and my leash got stuck) near Vance tank rd. Please have my family call the shelter at 423-279-2741
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Have you all scanned it for a chip?
Looks like yet another wandering Pyrenees mix. Wishing these owners would bother to do the one thing that will save their dog's life aside from keeping them contained safely. A collar with a name tag and phone number on it and a chip. Huge thank you to everybody who rescued this beautiful pup
Wow people don’t realize how dangerous leashes can be situations like this
Do you know me? I was found on light Hollow Road in Kingsport . Please call 423-279-2741.
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Prayers you find it's owner shared
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Big boy!
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We have some great volunteers and great pups! Come join our team or find your new best friend ❤️
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Sweet babies so beautiful adopt!!! They are so sweet! The time I got spend with them
Check out Killian! He is our longest resident!
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Sun's Out, Tongue's Out
So many PAW-SOME dogs 🐾
$80 with Approved Application
380 Masengill Rd Blountville
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
What a great week of finding homes for our beloved animals ❤️
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, Happy life 🏡
33 Adoptions
😸 29 Kitties
🐕 4 Dogs
🐶 1 Reclaimed
🐾 13 to Rescue
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control, picked up on 2900 Block West State Street. Please call 423-989-5600
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Do you still have the dog? His name is bandit he’s 6 months old
Please tell me he doesn't have to sleep on that concrete tonight? 🤬
Sweet soul looks like he got caught in our hard storms. Do you have any blankets for his feet & legs to warm? I know it's Sunday. Know it's $$.
It's Throwback Thursday 🐾
We love getting updates of our adopted babies happy in their new homes. Happy life!!
Feel free to share your adopted family member below 🧡
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We have adopted 3 babies from this amazing shelter!! 🫶 all of them are living there best life 🥰
Melvin is doing fabulous and loves to snuggle up with us.
A soft reminder ❤️ — our Rescue And Shelter t-shirt will be around for a short time. Peek at it whenever you want! 👇 www.facebook.com/share/p/173sDz6bzR/
Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Found on riverview drive . Please call 423-989-5600
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Oh my Reminds me of my Petunia I adopted
Shared with prayers 🙏🏻
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Kitties, kitties, and more kitties 😸
$50 with approved application
🕚Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
📫380 Masengill Rd Blountville
service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sctnas&method=online_form_html&formid=3
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The Land Before Time names! 😻
Alyssa Marker
So stinking cute
Meet your new best friend 🧡
$80 with Approved Application
📫380 Masengill Rd Blountville
🕚Mon-Wed Fri-Sat 1230-530 PM
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Courtesy posting for Bristol city tn animal control. Found at Steele creek park 6/21. Please call 423-989-5600
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Beautiful
BEAUTIFUL
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Sunday Shelter Successes 🐾
Another big week of adoptions....Congratulations to all the families!! Community support has been amazing.
Thanks to the team of people that make this possible each week ❤️
28 Adoptions:
😸 27 Kitties
🐕 1 Dog
🐾 3 Reclaimed & 28 to Rescue
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Come join us!
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Huge Shout out to our Community!!! 🧡
You showed up and showed out! 👊
Thank you for the fans for the dog areas and curtains for our kitties.
On this hot day our animals are being cared for by our kennel staff and volunteers but YOU are making it better for our animals! 🥵
It takes a village 🐾 Thank you!!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Beautiful doggies
Love this post!! Thankful to all the volunteers who are part of this amazing village!🫶🏼
🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
As you celebrate America’s 250th birthday, please help keep your pets safe:
🐾 Keep pets indoors during fireworks whenever possible.
🐾 If they need to go outside, always use a leash—even in a fenced yard if they’re prone to spooking.
🐾 Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with a current ID tag and that their microchip information is up to date.
Fireworks can be frightening, and every year shelters see an increase in lost pets after the holiday. Taking a few simple precautions can help ensure your furry family members stay safe at home.
From all of us at the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, we wish you a safe, fun, and Happy Fourth of July as we celebrate 250 years of America! ❤️🤍
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Shouldn’t close , doggies need a home as soon as it’s possible ! You guys should do an events instead closing
Throwback Thursday 🐾
Best part of adoptions are the updates!! We love sharing our babies happy in their new homes 🏡 💜
Happy life! Feel free to drop a picture of a baby you've adopted from us 💗
Stay out of the heat and be safe!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Adopted “Jack” right around Christmas time. He’s about 8 months old now. Renamed Tobias and he loves picking on his older brother Theo. Thank goodness Theo has patience 😂 he is a spunky little thing, and is very loved. 🥰
This is the late Sylvia. Adopted in 2009. My grand daughter had never seen kittens as all our cats were spayed and neutered adults. I took her to the shelter to see kittens. Sylvia climbed on my shoulder in my hair and we got a kitten. She had more personality than most people. When the Koi pons froze over, she would run and slide on the ice, bulldoze through show and have a ball. Then she came in and got under the bedspread and napped.
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