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Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter (CPCAS) Adoption Outreach seeks to place all adoptable animals in loving, lifetime homes. The care and safekeeping of our area’s dogs, cats, bunnies and guinea pigs, ferrets and other domesticated animals is our first priority. CPCAS does not turn any Putnam County animal away. Please check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CookevillePutnamCountyAnimalShelter
for the latest news and information.

Contact
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Website
https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter
Phone
(931) 526-3647
Donation
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Email
shelterstaff@cookeville-tn.gov

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2650 Gainesboro Grade,
Cookeville, TN, 38501

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Adoptable pets at Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter
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WEEBLE WOBBLE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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*NAUZEEN*

American Bulldog

Female, 7 mos
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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LADY BIRD

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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PIRATE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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*PEPPY*

American Bulldog

Male, 7 mos
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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*BOP IT*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Cookeville, TN
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*TWIST IT*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Cookeville, TN
Needs Home Fast
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BUCK

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos
Cookeville, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Cookeville, Baxter, Algood, Monterey and unincorporated Putnam County, Tennessee

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We welcome both local and out-of-area adopters. If you are interested in a specific animals, please call ahead to check availability. Special arrangements may be required for out-of-area adopters so please call ahead to discuss. Adopters are welcome to bring their dogs along to see if everyone gets along prior to adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter

https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter

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Vortex

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Felix

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Salvatore

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Male, 5 mos
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Joey

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Male, 5 mos
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Deuce

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Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
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Johnny

American Pit Bull Terrier/English Bulldog

Male, 5 mos
Albany, KY

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