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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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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 *WHIPPERSNAPPER*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*WHIPPERSNAPPER*

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Great Dane

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *CONTROL*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*CONTROL*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *DELETE*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*DELETE*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *GRANDMA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*GRANDMA*

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 6 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 Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
McMinnville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie Hudson - SPONSORED's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie Hudson - SPONSORED

American Pit Bull Terrier/French Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Mcminnville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cloud's adoption status with email updates.
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Cloud

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Hilham, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Isla (eye-la)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Isla (eye-la)

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Vortex - $150's adoption status with email updates.
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Vortex - $150

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Cookeville, TN

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