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Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Cookeville, TN

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 —
Email shelterstaff@cookeville-tn.gov
Phone (931) 526-3647
Website
Address
2650 Gainesboro Grade
Cookeville, TN 38501
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2650 Gainesboro Grade

Cookeville, TN 38501

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on *ASAMI*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*ASAMI*

Feist/Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Female, 8 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *JOE SCHMO*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*JOE SCHMO*

Pointer

Male, 10 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on DROGO's adoption status with email updates.
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DROGO

Alaskan Malamute

Male, 6 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *ANDEAN*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*ANDEAN*

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 1 yr
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on FRANK's adoption status with email updates.
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FRANK

Redbone Coonhound

Male, 6 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on ROXY's adoption status with email updates.
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ROXY

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on STORMY's adoption status with email updates.
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STORMY

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *RODNEY*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*RODNEY*

Australian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees

Male, 11 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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We'll also keep you updated on Nova (24-6322)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nova (24-6322)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Carthage, TN
We'll also keep you updated on SASSY's adoption status with email updates.
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SASSY

Bichon Frise/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Lyndon's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyndon

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Calico

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Crossville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Goku C24-343's adoption status with email updates.
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Goku C24-343

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Lebanon, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Yogi's adoption status with email updates.
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Yogi

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Crossville, TN

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