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Young-Williams Animal Center - pets in foster homes

Animal shelter in Knoxville, TN

Young-Williams Animal Center is the municipal animal shelter for Knox County and the City of Knoxville and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving . 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 goal at Young-Williams Animal Center is to find “forever” homes for all our adoptable animals!

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Email adoptions@young-williams.org
Phone (865) 215-6650
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Knoxville, TN 37919
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Knoxville, TN 37919

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Adoptable pets at Young-Williams Animal Center - pets in foster homes

We'll also keep you updated on Claude-Barn Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Claude-Barn Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gem's adoption status with email updates.
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Gem

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Big Dorito's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Dorito

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Grim Wheeker's adoption status with email updates.
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Grim Wheeker

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dougie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dougie

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gopher's adoption status with email updates.
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Gopher

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Bernard's adoption status with email updates.
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Bernard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Smallest Astronaut's adoption status with email updates.
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Smallest Astronaut

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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If you have any questions concerning adoptable animals or our adoption policies, please contact us at (865) 215-6650 or email adoptions@young-williams.org.

https://www.young-williams.org/donations/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Young-Williams Animal Center - pets in foster homes

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ALifeChoice Australian Shepherd Rescue

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Southern ROOTS Rescue Inc. - Knoxville Chapter

P.O. Box 24206,
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We'll also keep you updated on Morty's adoption status with email updates.
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Morty

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Kiwi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiwi

Blue Heeler/Beagle

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Luttrell, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Arkans Cyclops's adoption status with email updates.
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Arkans Cyclops

Greyhound

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Della's adoption status with email updates.
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Della

Pointer/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chester's adoption status with email updates.
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Chester

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Oak Ridge, TN

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