Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No, we do not pick up stray animals or accept stray animals. People should call their local animal control officer.

No, we can only accept animals by appointment. We are a small facility and have limited space, please consider filling out our waiting list form instead.

Please contact your local animal shelter, animal control officer, search petfinder or adoptapet for shelters/rescues or search for breed-specific rescues. We also keep a list of regionally local rescues/shelters below.

Washington County Animal Shelter
3411 N. Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: (423) 926-8769
Email: info@wcjcanimalshelter.org
Website: wcjcanimalshelter.org
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County
380 Masengill Road
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: (423)-279-2741
Website: animalshelter-sullivancounty.org
Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter
135 Sycamore Shoals Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone: (423) 547-6359
Email: animalshelter@cartercountytn.gov
Website: cartercountytn.gov
Petworks Animal Services
3101 East Stone Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 247-1671
Email: petworkskingsport@gmail.com
Website: petworkstn.com
LoveHandlers A Rescue for Dogs
1113 Tusculum Blvd #109
Greeneville TN 37745
Phone: (423) 329-0554
Email: lovehandlers@me.com
Website: lovehandlers.org
Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue
PO Box 2994
Greeneville, TN 37744
Email: imindangergsrescue@gmail.com
Website: idgsr.org
Pit Bull Lovers
Morgantown, WV 26508
Email: bird7800@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/pitbulls09