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Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Cookeville, TN

The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter (CPCAS) Adoption Outreach seeks to place all adoptable animals in loving, lifetime homes. The care and safekeeping of our area’s dogs, cats, bunnies and guinea pigs, ferrets and other domesticated animals is our first priority. CPCAS does not turn any Putnam County animal away. Please check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CookevillePutnamCountyAnimalShelter
for the latest news and information.

Contact —
Email shelterstaff@cookeville-tn.gov
Phone (931) 526-3647
Website
Address
2650 Gainesboro Grade
Cookeville, TN 38501
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2650 Gainesboro Grade

Cookeville, TN 38501

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

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*LIL MAMA*

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Cookeville, TN
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DUTCHESS

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Cookeville, TN
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*SILVIE*

Husky/Chow Chow

Female, 2 yrs
Cookeville, TN
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*BUBBLES*

Feist

Female, 4 mos
Cookeville, TN
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*BRUSQUE*

Feist

Female, 4 mos
Cookeville, TN
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ABIGAIL

German Shepherd Dog/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 10 mos
Cookeville, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Cookeville, Baxter, Algood, Monterey and unincorporated Putnam County, Tennessee

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We welcome both local and out-of-area adopters. If you are interested in a specific animals, please call ahead to check availability. Special arrangements may be required for out-of-area adopters so please call ahead to discuss. Adopters are welcome to bring their dogs along to see if everyone gets along prior to adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter

https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

White County Animal Shelter

5600 Gum Springs Mountain Road,
Sparta, TN 38583

Freetown Sanctuary

Lebanon, TN 37087

Macon County Animal Control

240 Lyndi Ann Lane,
Lafayette, TN 37083

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Finn

American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Baxter, TN
Special Needs
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Jace

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
McMinnville, TN
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Arlene

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Crossville, TN
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Louie

Plott Hound/Mountain Cur

Male, 2 yrs
Hilham, TN
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Fabio

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
MCMINNVILLE, TN
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Genie C25-073

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Lebanon, TN

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Animal Charities in Cookeville, TN

HeARTs Speak

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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