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Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Cookeville, Tennessee

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Address

2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501

Hours of Operation

    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-Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

Shelter FAQs

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

Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    Appointments are recommended if you are interested in a specific pet or want to bring your dog to meet one of the shelter dogs
  2. Meet the Pet
    Adoption fees include spay/neuter, up to date shots, microchip and registration. Heartworm testing is included for dogs 6 months and older.
  3. Pay Fee
    Cats 5 months and older $105
    Kittens under 5 months $125
    Dogs 5 months and older $170
    Puppies under 5 months $200
  4. Sign Adoption Contract
    Adopters must be at least 18 years old and present a valid government issued photo ID
  5. Take the Pet Home
    Animals that are already spayed/neutered will go home with adopter the same day
  6. Take the Pet Home
    Animals that still need to be spayed/neutered are transported to the vet by shelter staff and are picked up by the adopter after surgery.

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.