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

Adoptable pets at Williamson County Animal Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 6 mos
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 9 yrs 4 mos
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Polka's adoption status with email updates.
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Polka

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Prada's adoption status with email updates.
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Prada

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Franklin, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Larry's adoption status with email updates.
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Larry

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Williamson County Animal Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
McEwen, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Nova JG's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova JG

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Nashville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Hoover~'s adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Hoover~

Shih Tzu

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Centerville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jefferson~'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jefferson~

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Columbia, TN

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