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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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: Closed
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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on BUSTER's adoption status with email updates.
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BUSTER

American Bulldog/Boxer

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *CLARA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*CLARA*

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on GUNTER's adoption status with email updates.
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GUNTER

Great Pyrenees

Male, 9 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *GRAHAM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*GRAHAM*

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *MCDINA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*MCDINA*

Plott Hound/Great Pyrenees

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *MONKEY*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*MONKEY*

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *PIGGY*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*PIGGY*

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 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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We'll also keep you updated on Ebony's adoption status with email updates.
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Ebony

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Sparta, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Arlene's adoption status with email updates.
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Arlene

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Sparta, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Mcminnville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on 052408 - Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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052408 - Stormy

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
McMinnville, TN

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