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White County Animal Shelter

We are a very small dog only shelter in rural middle TN. Our primary focus is the intake of stray dogs and we try to reunite them with their family.

On the occasions that their family can’t be found, or if the family is not interested in reclaiming their pet, we do all we can to find adoptive homes for them or place them with approved rescues.

We will accept owner surrenders as space allows however, you will be required to pay a $50.00 fee

As with all rural shelters in economically depressed areas, our adoption numbers aren’t very high so we strive to work with as many rescues as we can and we are always looking for more wonderful volunteers to help out the fur kids!

Contact
Stephanie Smith
Website
https://whitecountytn.gov/government/county-departments/animal-control-adoption
Phone
(931) 761-3647
Donation
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Email
wcanimalshelterspartatn@gmail.com

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5600 Gum Springs Mountain Road,
Sparta, TN, 38583

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Adoptable pets at White County Animal Shelter
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Macie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Sparta, TN
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Shelby

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Sparta, TN
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Jessie

Beagle/Basset Hound

Female
Sparta, TN
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Dakota

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Sparta, TN
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Colt

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Sparta, TN
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Kinsley

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Sparta, TN
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Maggie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Sparta, TN
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Ava

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Sparta, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Sparta, TN, White County, Putnam County, Cumberland County, We are Very Rescue Friendly and will work with Rescues to make the process as simple as possible.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adopting a friend

Our adoption fees are $250.00. This fee includes the following

*Full Physical Exam
*Sterilization Surgery
*Pain Injection w/Laser Treatment
*Fecal Test
*Heartworm Test
*Rabies Vaccination (If old enough at time of surgery)
*Therapeutic Ear Cleaning
*Nail Trim

Your new pet received the following the day he/she came into the shelter

*DAPPv
*Bordetella
*Dewormer
*Capstar
*Flea and Tick Prevention
*Heartworm Prevention (5 Months and Younger)

ABSOLUTELY NO ADOPTED ANIMAL LEAVES THE SHELTER UNALTERED

There is $20.00 pull fee for approved rescues, all rescues will be required to pay the fees for veterinary procedures the animal has received. Rescues do not need to be 501c3 to work with us!!

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SADIE

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Moss, TN
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Boo

Feist

Female, 5 yrs
Crossville, TN
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BARN CATS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Crossville, TN
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Hank

Pointer

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Crossville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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*CALEB*

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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*FRAN*

Boston Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos
Cookeville, TN

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