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Blount County Animal Center

Animal shelter in Maryville, TN

The Blount County Animal Shelter, housed within the Blount County Animal Center Complex, has been protecting and assuring the welfare of both animals and people of Blount County, Tennessee since November of 2009. County residents can surrender animals at the shelter, located at:

Animal Shelter
233 Currie Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
865-980-6244

Intake Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Mission
To serve the community through innovative approaches to sheltering, adopting and spaying and neutering of animals, and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.

Stray Animals
Stray animals will be held at the shelter for a minimum of three days, but pets with tags will be held for five days to give owners a chance to claim them. After the holding period, the animals are available for adoption. The shelter euthanizes an animal only if absolutely necessary (public danger or liability, damaged beyond repair, behavioral issues, etc.).

Contact
Phone
Address
233 Currie Ave
Maryville, TN 37804
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233 Currie Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

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Adoptable pets at Blount County Animal Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Holland's adoption status with email updates.
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Holland

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chief's adoption status with email updates.
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Chief

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 10 yrs
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Daberton's adoption status with email updates.
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Daberton

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs
Maryville, TN

Shelter FAQs

We accept all animals from Blount County, TN but adopt out to the entire nation through our agressive rescue transport program.

  • 1. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Dog/Puppy Adoption Fees are $140 for Puppies under 1 year, $110 for Adults 1 to 6 years, and $95 for Adults over 6 years. Includes; Spay/Neuter, DA2PPV, Bordetella and Rabies Vaccinations (if age appropriate) and includes indicating tags, Heartworm Testing, Deworming, and Flea Treatment if needed.

Cat/Kitten Adoption Fees are $45 and includes; Spay/Neuter, FVRCP and Rabies Vaccinations (if age appropriate) and includes indicating tags, FIV/Felv Testing, Deworming, and Flea Treatment if needed.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Blount County Animal Center

SADIES FOUNDATION AND RESCUE

Morristown, TN 37814

Angels on Earth Rescue

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Jaxie Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Jaxie Boy

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Amphibian Man's adoption status with email updates.
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Amphibian Man

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Polly's adoption status with email updates.
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Polly

Border Collie/Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN

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