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Blount County Animal Center

Animal shelter in Maryville, TN

The Blount County Animal Shelter, housed within the Blount County Animal Center Complex, has been protecting and assuring the welfare of both animals and people of Blount County, Tennessee since November of 2009. County residents can surrender animals at the shelter, located at:

Animal Shelter
233 Currie Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
865-980-6244

Intake Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Mission
To serve the community through innovative approaches to sheltering, adopting and spaying and neutering of animals, and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.

Stray Animals
Stray animals will be held at the shelter for a minimum of three days, but pets with tags will be held for five days to give owners a chance to claim them. After the holding period, the animals are available for adoption. The shelter euthanizes an animal only if absolutely necessary (public danger or liability, damaged beyond repair, behavioral issues, etc.).

Contact
Phone
Address
233 Currie Ave
Maryville, TN 37804
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Meet their adoptable pets

233 Currie Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

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Adoptable pets at Blount County Animal Center

We'll also keep you updated on Rin's adoption status with email updates.
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Rin

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Candycorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Candycorn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cider's adoption status with email updates.
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Cider

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Osage's adoption status with email updates.
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Osage

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Taz's adoption status with email updates.
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Taz

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 10 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Oakley's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakley

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Maryville, TN

Shelter FAQs

We accept all animals from Blount County, TN but adopt out to the entire nation through our agressive rescue transport program.

  • 1. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Dog/Puppy Adoption Fees are $140 for Puppies under 1 year, $110 for Adults 1 to 6 years, and $95 for Adults over 6 years. Includes; Spay/Neuter, DA2PPV, Bordetella and Rabies Vaccinations (if age appropriate) and includes indicating tags, Heartworm Testing, Deworming, and Flea Treatment if needed.

Cat/Kitten Adoption Fees are $45 and includes; Spay/Neuter, FVRCP and Rabies Vaccinations (if age appropriate) and includes indicating tags, FIV/Felv Testing, Deworming, and Flea Treatment if needed.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Blount County Animal Center

Horse Haven of Tennessee

PO Box 22841,
Knoxville, TN 37933

Placing Animals Within Society: P.A.W.S.

57 Lemons Branch Road, PO Box 1814,
Bryson City, NC 28713

ALifeChoice Australian Shepherd Rescue

9307 Davis Dr,
Corryton, TN 37721

We'll also keep you updated on Astrid's adoption status with email updates.
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Astrid

Calico

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Indri's adoption status with email updates.
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Indri

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Demory's adoption status with email updates.
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Demory

Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Luke's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Athens, TN, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Goose's adoption status with email updates.
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Goose

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Luttrell, TN

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