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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 LOKI's adoption status with email updates.
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LOKI

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 6 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on BETTY's adoption status with email updates.
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BETTY

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on GRUMBLES's adoption status with email updates.
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GRUMBLES

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *EVA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*EVA*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on BEAR's adoption status with email updates.
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BEAR

Rottweiler/Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on TOBI's adoption status with email updates.
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TOBI

Domestic Longhair

Female, 5 yrs
Cookeville, TN
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 *CHEDDAH*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*CHEDDAH*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
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 Ranger Danger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ranger Danger

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 11 yrs 2 mos
Baxter, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Labrador Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
McMinnville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on SKYLAR's adoption status with email updates.
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SKYLAR

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Liberty's adoption status with email updates.
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Liberty

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mutt

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chester - SPONSORED's adoption status with email updates.
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Chester - SPONSORED

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Cookeville, TN

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