City of Bristol Tennessee Animal Shelter

1140 Vance Drive Bristol, Tennessee 37620
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(423) 989-5537 Directions

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City of Bristol Tennessee Animal Shelter in Bristol, TN

The City of Bristol Tennessee Animal Shelter serves Bristol, Tennessee, located about 100 miles southwest of Knoxville. As the city's animal control authority, it enforces local ordinances covering rabies vaccination, licensing, and limits on pet own

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