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Williamson County Animal Center

Animal shelter in Franklin, TN

We are the Williamson County Animal Center! We are an open admission government facility serving the people of Williamson County, TN. Our adoption program primarily deals with dogs and cats, but on occasion we do have other furry friends. Our organization consists of animal control officers, employees, and many volunteers working together for the welfare of the animals. We are proud to have maintained a live save rate of over 96% for 5 years.

Contact —
Email animal.web@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Phone (615) 790-5590
Website
Address
1006 Grigsby Hayes Court
Franklin, TN 37064
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1006 Grigsby Hayes Court

Franklin, TN 37064

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Williamson County Animal Center

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Pilot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Franklin, TN
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Rachael

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Franklin, TN
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Darla

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Franklin, TN
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Greta

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Franklin, TN
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Bonnie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Franklin, TN
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Jackson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Franklin, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Fairview, Spring Hill, Thompson's Station in Williamson County, TN.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

Adopters are required to sign an adoption contract. Adult dogs are $50 which includes heartworm testing, worming, rabies vaccination, and parvo vaccination.It also includes a spay/neuter. Puppies under 1 year are $85.

Adult cats and kittens are $50 which includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, upper respiratory vaccination, feline leukemia testing, and worming. Specials may apply, please visit www.adoptwcac.org for a complete listing of animals available to adopt.

Adoption application

https://www.adoptwcac.org/243/Pet-Adoption

https://www.friendsofwcac.com/

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