BCAWS

11/16/2025

Meet our Mabel, a two year old Treeing Walker Coonhound. If you are looking for a playful bundle of joy, she is your girl. Our spicy Mabel is spayed, has all her shots, is housebroken, and fully vetted. This gorgeous female is the perfect age - she is finished with all that demanding puppy work but has the energy and youth for a long life for her new forever family. She is good with other dogs, cats, and children. Mabel has good inside manners, and loves a fenced yard for running and playing. She is a bit of a velcro dog so she will definitely be your new best friend and stick by your side.

If you would like to meet this pretty young lady, contact Kristin at (865) 599-4262 or pm us if you would like more information.

11/15/2025

Sad post. A young dog and his buddy visited a Blount County mobile home park daily, where a kind resident fed them every afternoon. Last week the dog showed up badly injured with a large open wound on his back. He was in pain - whining and hiding under the trailer – and the resident couldn’t catch him. A relative called to have the dog picked up, but to no avail. He finally reached Sue Burda with Humane Society of East Tennessee who contacted us to assist her. Two days had elapsed since the dog showed up injured and the wound was getting worse. Volunteers Lorens Cruze and BB Alley, and Sarah Benderman from MAARC, responded immediately and were finally able to catch this poor baby on Friday evening before the storm hit. BB transported him to the Animal Emergency Clinic in Knoxville. The wound was extensive and horribly infected. We did not include photos. Lung damage was suspected and prognosis was poor so he was euthanized to end his suffering. Subsequent radiographs showed bullet fragments throughout his body.

Whoever shot this dog over there watched him suffer for days.

We work hard to help people who love their animals and just need a little help. But this was pure evil. The animal welfare world can make you bitter and cynical. But we’ll keep on because there are people like Lorens, BB, Sarah, and Sue who care and will act. And ACO Logan who responded on his day off when he heard the story.

A bunch of folks worked together to end this poor baby’s suffering. We’re all in this together. When you see an animal needing help, speak up. Be persistent.

RIP Bolt

11/15/2025

This is what rescue is all about. 🩷 Carly was dumped out to fend for herself and put in a sad situation, and now she is dancing at a wedding in the arms of her new dad. These are the loving arms of rescue. 🥰

11/14/2025

Come join us and our friends at Southwind Animal Hospital on November 21 from 5-7 pm. This is always a fun event!!

Join us on Friday, November 21st, from 5–7 PM for our 4th Annual Santa Paws Fundraiser, supporting the Blount County Animal Welfare Society (BCAWS)! Bring your pets in their holiday best for photos with Santa and help make a difference for animals in need.

📸 Tickets: $30 for 1–2 pets (+$5 per extra pet)
💖 Donation: $10 from each ticket goes directly to BCAWS
📩 Photos: Delivered by email about a week after the event
💵 Payments: Cash only, please

More Ways to Help:
• Grab homemade baked treats — all proceeds go to BCAWS
• Stop by our lobby anytime to donate or snap a photo at our festive backdrop
• Donate directly here: https://www.bcaws1.org/

📞 Questions? Call us at (865) 724-1040

Let’s celebrate the season of giving — and make this year’s Santa Paws our most impactful yet!

11/11/2025

Congratulations to another two of our “Cheese Pups” who have been adopted (yes, it was a big litter). Bleu and Brie have now found their forever home. Thanks to their BCAWS foster mom Samantha McGuire and the work of Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York. We couldn’t do our work without our volunteers and those who step up to foster our emergency rescues. A big 👏thanks to all your hard work and your big ♥️ heart.

11/09/2025

November is adopt a senior month. We like to introduce you to two wonderful BCAWS seniors that are available for adoption. Sherman is a very laid back 11 year old American Bully who is looking for a home to share a big couch and TV with, don’t forget the treats. He is a very friendly lovebug. Our Bulldog, Peabody, is our other senior male who is looking for a retirement home. He enjoys people of all ages, especially if they are giving belly rubs. If you would like more information or to meet them, contact Kristin at (865) 599-4262. To see additional information and pictures, please click this link https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=TN989&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

11/08/2025

Lucy is a 7-year-old Red Tick Brittany Spaniel/Lab mix with the sweetest soul and the most loving heart. For the first seven years of her life, Lucy lived in a small outdoor kennel with only the bare essentials — food, water, and minimal shelter. Now, Lucy is safe in a loving foster home, and she’s thriving! She’s discovering how wonderful life can be — soft beds, cozy blankets, and lots of affection. She’s learning to walk on a leash, loves going on long walks with her foster family, and is doing well on being housebroken. Lucy is very smart and is already picking up on simple commands.

Lucy has a gentle spirit and loves everyone she meets — people, friendly dogs, and even cats. She’s been spayed, is heartworm negative, and is up to date on rabies, flea, and heartworm prevention. If you’re looking for a loyal, gentle companion who will fill your home with love, Lucy is your girl. Let’s make Lucy’s remaining years the best years of her life.

If you’re interested in meeting Lucy or learning more about her, please contact Kristin at (865) 599-4262 or pm us if you would like more information.

11/07/2025

Check out our wonderful dogs available for adoption and waiting for you (we even have new ones added today): https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=TN989&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

11/07/2025

Great news from another one of our “Cheese Pups”, Cam who is now Abby! After traveling up north with Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York, she has been adopted by her new parents Heather and Andrew who love her sooo much. You can check out her pictures with her new big brother Jake. Abby said she is so lucky to have such a great new family and wants to thank all the people who helped her get to such a wonderful home. Rescue is love. 🩷🐶

11/04/2025

This here is our Rocky or the Rock, he is a friendly one year old lab/hound mix who is approximately 35 pounds. He has lived his entire life outside in a small kennel with a barrel for a shelter. Rocky is now being well taken care of by a great foster family and is ready to find his forever home. He is a sleek, handsome, loyal, quiet, gentle, smart, young man - a complete package. Rocky is housebroken and great with other dogs. He also comes with a free training visit from Shane Hawkins. If you want to fly high with our little Rocky and have a little exercise buddy or just someone to snuggle with, please contact Kristin at 865-599-4262 or pm us if you would like more information.

11/03/2025

Congratulations to another one of our “Cheese Pups”, Stilton - now Dunkin, who has been adopted after traveling up north with Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York. He was adopted by a wonderful family with a nine year old daughter who will give him a life time of hugs. They said he is a very sweet boy, sleeps all night, and is such a snuggler. Such a lucky boy!