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Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Oak Ridge, TN

We are Animal Control for the City of Oak Ridge. Our staff consists of three Animal Control Officers, two Shelter Assistants, and one Veterinarian. Employees clean and care for the animals in our care as well as handle animal control issues in our community.

Contact —
Email animalshelter@oakridgetn.gov
Phone (865) 425-3423
Website
Address
395 Belgrade Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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395 Belgrade Rd

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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Adoptable pets at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Bananas Foster

Russian Blue

Male, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Gisella

Russian Blue

Female, Senior
Oak Ridge, TN
Special Needs
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Oracle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Oak Ridge, TN
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Bagheera

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Crunch

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Munch

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Shelter FAQs

We serve the City of Oak Ridge, TN.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The adoption fee is $110. This includes the spay/neuter, microchip, booster vaccines, rabies vaccine, a dose of dewormer, a dose of flea medication, and a nail trim. Dog over the age of 6 months will be tested for heartworms, cats will be tested for FeLV/FIV.

Those who rent will need to pay their pet deposit fee and obtain a copy of a permission letter from their landlord before the adoption can be completed.

Those under 12 weeks will have to return for a Rabies vaccine.

Adoption application

http://animalshelter.oakridgetn.gov/adoption/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Sweetwater Valley Dog Rescue

Sweetwater, TN 37874

Campbell County Animal Shelter

749 Towe String Rd,
Jacksboro, TN 37757

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Dolly Parton

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Jacksboro, TN
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Ducky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Athens, TN, TN
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Sapphire

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Knoxville, TN
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Bonnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Rattle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Loudon, TN
Special Needs
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Hope (MS) NEW PIC!

Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN

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Animal Charities in Oak Ridge, TN

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