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/

Calling all kid heroes! This summer, YOU can help save animals like these at Young-Williams Animal Center by hosting you...
07/11/2025

Calling all kid heroes! This summer, YOU can help save animals like these at Young-Williams Animal Center by hosting your very own lemonade stand! We're always looking for opportunities for our youngest supporters to get involved. Download our free starter kit and get started: young-williams.org/lemonade/ 🍋🐾

07/11/2025

Happy 23rd Birthday to our beautiful Kylie 🤍

Today we celebrate you, your radiant spirit, your kindness, and the joy you brought into every space you entered. We miss you more than words can ever say, and we’d give anything to spend this day with you.

Even now, your light continues to touch others in quiet, powerful ways. You remain one of our greatest blessings, and we are endlessly proud of you.

We love you forever.

Meet Gomez! A five year old bachelor with a sense of adventure, great personality, and a desire to soak up the world wit...
07/11/2025

Meet Gomez! A five year old bachelor with a sense of adventure, great personality, and a desire to soak up the world with a new human companion by his side. He loves meeting new people and would be a great trail buddy. Gomez would really thrive with someone who works from home. Come meet him today!

5 years old
62 lbs

Another Empty the Shelters success story to start your day. Kyro who has been in foster since February of this year has...
07/11/2025

Another Empty the Shelters success story to start your day. Kyro who has been in foster since February of this year has found his furever home with a Young-Williams volunteer!

Did you know that foster dogs are included in our BISSEL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters Event?!Dogs like Donny Osmond...
07/10/2025

Did you know that foster dogs are included in our BISSEL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters Event?!

Dogs like Donny Osmond! He loves to walk and ride in the car. Donny does well with a confident cat and is learning that not all cats want to play with him. Donny is up for anything and always ready to go on his next adventure. Apply to meet him today!

4 years old
77 lbs
Animal ID: 54686652
https://bit.ly/YWACFOSTER

One of the highlights of the Empty the Shelter events is seeing our long term dogs finally find their furever homes. Dy...
07/09/2025

One of the highlights of the Empty the Shelter events is seeing our long term dogs finally find their furever homes. Dyson had been with us since April!

This event will run from July 5th-19th at both locations! All adult dogs and cats (older than 6 months) are covered by the BISSEL Pet Foundation. Cathy Bissell

Here comes Mr. Sanders. He's someone's ray of sunshine waiting to cuddle and chill out with. He's very curious about the...
07/08/2025

Here comes Mr. Sanders. He's someone's ray of sunshine waiting to cuddle and chill out with. He's very curious about the world around him and needs a little confidence boost to get started. He's met some goats and handled the experience like a champ. He gets along with our sweet, calm boy Goose and loves to learn. Come meet Mr. Sanders today!

1.5 years old
53 lbs

Come meet two of our most adorable boys in foster at Petco Bearden, Kyro and Lou!Lou, a friendly and sweet dog who loves...
07/05/2025

Come meet two of our most adorable boys in foster at Petco Bearden, Kyro and Lou!

Lou, a friendly and sweet dog who loves people and gets along well with other medium or large dogs that can keep up with his energy.

3 years old
77 lbs

Kyro, an amazing, intelligent, dog-friendly pup who loves everyone he meets! He would love an active home.

4 years old
54 lbs

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
07/03/2025

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

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Knoxville, TN

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/