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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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Leo

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Aspen

Blue Heeler

Female, Puppy
Oak Ridge, TN
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Paris

Blue Heeler

Female, Puppy
Oak Ridge, TN
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Calypso

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Aphrodite

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Aries

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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

Blind Dog Rescue Alliance - TN

Knoxville, TN 37901

Wild About Cats of Cumberland County

62 Sharon Dr.,
Crossville, TN 38555

GRReat Dog Rescue

875 Hwy 321 North, Suite 600, #151,
Lenoir City, TN 37771

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Oreo Blizzard-4390GA

Boston Terrier/Rat Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 7 mos
Maryville, TN
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Squilliam Fancyson

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Knoxville, TN
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Cupcake

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Knoxville, TN
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Barney

Shih Tzu

Male, Senior
Oak Ridge, TN
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Molly

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Knoxville, TN
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Madisonville, TN

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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