Young Williams Animal Center

Young Williams Animal Center Young-Williams Animal Center is the municipal animal shelter for Knox County and City of Knoxville
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Young-Williams Animal Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving Knoxville and Knox County. We are dedicated to the sheltering and placement of animals and general animal welfare. We are an open-intake facility and care for more than 11,000 annually. Our Spay/Neuter Solutions offers low-cost options--$45 for cats and $70 for dogs--and convenient access to services via both a Clinic

located at 6400 Kingston Pike and a Mobile Spay Shuttle that makes regular visits to different areas in the community. For more information on spaying or neutering, please call 865.215.6677 or young-williams.org/spay-neuter/

šŸ“£Hear ye, here ye! It's me Rudy! Don't forget we are participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters Nation...
10/08/2025

šŸ“£Hear ye, here ye! It's me Rudy! Don't forget we are participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event through October 15. All adult dogs and cats 6 months or older are eligible for a waived adoption fee for a donation amount of your choice. And yes, that does include me! Come adopt me today at the Kingston Pike location.

Meet Romeo! This sweet boy is bursting with love and energy and is looking for his forever home! He loves to run around ...
10/08/2025

Meet Romeo! This sweet boy is bursting with love and energy and is looking for his forever home! He loves to run around and play all day! He has done well in our doggie playgroups, being described as sweet, playful, social and tolerant with our other dogs. Come meet this playful boy today!

10 months old
42 Ibs

Pspspspsps calling all cat whisperers! My name is Waffle Taco and I am a beautiful, shy, and scared retired mama cat loo...
10/08/2025

Pspspspsps calling all cat whisperers! My name is Waffle Taco and I am a beautiful, shy, and scared retired mama cat looking for a peaceful furever home of my own. I love squeeze treats and being patiently socialized. My dream home has places to perch and a loving and gentle soul who will give me lots of time to get comfortable and remember what it's like to be loved. Come meet me today!

1 year old
7 pounds

Don't let this opportunity slip through your paws!šŸ¾ Every $30 donation provides a special treat for a shelter pup and fu...
10/07/2025

Don't let this opportunity slip through your paws!šŸ¾ Every $30 donation provides a special treat for a shelter pup and funds the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. With each donation, a local shelter dog receives a BarkBox containing a Roasted Marshmallow toy, Berry Trios (treats), and a fun Girl Scout sheet providing information to earn Puppy Patches.
Donate a BarkBox to Young-Williams Animal Center today! GirlScoutBarkBox.org

Meet Augustus! Augustus was probably a seal in his past life. With his coloring and his love for all things water, we ca...
10/07/2025

Meet Augustus! Augustus was probably a seal in his past life. With his coloring and his love for all things water, we canā€™t believe he came back as a dog this time around! His favorite things to do at the shelter include taking long, leisurely walks so he can sniff everything, playing in the water tubs, romping around with his doggy friends, and getting treats from his human friends. Heā€™ll sit so pretty for you just to earn a snack. Donā€™t disappoint this guyā€”ask to meet him today at our Division Street location!

3 years old
46 lbs

Meet Rudy! This sweet boy is ready to find his perfect forever home full of cuddles! Once part of your family, he will r...
10/07/2025

Meet Rudy! This sweet boy is ready to find his perfect forever home full of cuddles! Once part of your family, he will rest his cute face on your lap, or curl up in bed next to you! He has done well with older kids as well as dogs in his previous home. He loves going on long walks and rides in the car. Come meet Rudy today at our Kingston Pike location!

10 years old
68 lbs

Knoxville, you truly are incredible! Thank you to everyone that adopted a pet so far during BISSELL Pet Foundation's Emp...
10/06/2025

Knoxville, you truly are incredible! Thank you to everyone that adopted a pet so far during BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters adoption event.šŸ’šWe are incredibly happy to see more and more pets find a home.This event continues through October 15. You donā€™t want to miss out on this lifesaving event! Congratulations everyone! šŸ„³šŸ¾
šŸ¾Find your match at young-williams.org/adopt

Adopt Flourine today!10 months old7.5 lbs
10/05/2025

Adopt Flourine today!

10 months old
7.5 lbs

10/04/2025

Life of a Showgirl listening party and adoption event bracelet making station!

Malibu has had a rough start to the year. However, she is committed to her new years resolution being to find the purrfe...
10/04/2025

Malibu has had a rough start to the year. However, she is committed to her new years resolution being to find the purrfect forever home. One that will adore and cherish her for the true sweetheart she is. Her foster parents have been helping her recover from a crusty skin issue. With some fish oil, cat sweaters, and medication to help keep her from itching, she is making a great recovery. She is making friends with visiting people and the resident cats. She is a bit uncertain on the fosterā€™s resident dogs, but doesnā€™t mind coexisting with them. She just doesnā€™t seem to be too keen on wrestling the way the pups do. She loves to make biscuits on her foster parentsā€™ laps and on the cat beds. She enjoys climbing up the cat towers to perch as if she is a queen admiring her domain from her mighty castle. Her fosters think it is so cute when she chirps to greet them for meal times. If you have space in your heart for a sweetie like Malibu, apply online to speak with her foster parents.

4 years old
7.1 lbs
Animal ID: 56669722
https://bit.ly/YWACFOSTER

Meet Gimlet! Gimlet is a very snuggly ā€œvelcro dogā€; she will want to be glued to your side any time you are with her. Sh...
10/03/2025

Meet Gimlet! Gimlet is a very snuggly ā€œvelcro dogā€; she will want to be glued to your side any time you are with her. She is a doll baby who has a very squish-able face. In our playgroups with other dogs, she is described as social, sweet, and confident. She is very tolerant with people and would likely do well with children. She has been doing well with house training. Adopt Gimlet today!

3 years old
45 lbs

Update: ADOPTED!Meet Oso! Like the bear he is named for, he is a sweet, cuddly friend. In his previous home, he has done...
10/03/2025

Update: ADOPTED!

Meet Oso! Like the bear he is named for, he is a sweet, cuddly friend. In his previous home, he has done well with house training, cats, other dogs, and children. He has done well in our doggy playgroups here at the shelter. Adopt Oso today!

1 year old
48 lbs

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3201 Division Street
Knoxville, TN
37919

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm

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Young-Williams Animal Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving Knoxville and Knox County. We are dedicated to the sheltering and placement of animals and general animal welfare. We are an open-intake facility and care for more than 10,000 annually. Young-Williams Animal Center also has an aggressive spay/neuter program and since 2007 has spayed more than 72,000 dogs and cats. Our Spay/Neuter Solutions offers low-cost options--$45 for cats and $70 for dogs--and convenient access to services via both a Clinic located at 6400 Kingston Pike and a Mobile Spay Shuttle that makes regular visits to different areas in the community. For more information on spaying or neutering, please call 865-215-6599 or visit www.young-williams.org/spay-neuter-your-pet/