Best Friends Sanctuary

346 Volunteer Drive Jamestown, Tennessee 38556
Dogs & Cats
Best Friends Sanctuary animal shelter in Jamestown, TN
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  2. Tuesday Closed
  3. Wednesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thursday Closed
  5. Friday Closed Today
  6. Saturday Closed
  7. Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Best Friends Sanctuary in Jamestown, TN

Best Friends Sanctuary is a no-kill animal shelter located in Jamestown, Tennessee, roughly 70 miles southeast of Knoxville, serving Fentress County. It is open to visitors Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is entirely donation-dependent, it took in over 600 stray dogs and cats in 2024 and works to prevent cruelty, relieve suffering, and educate the community, while also offering a low-cost spay and neuter program for income-qualifying local families. Best Friends Sanctuary places animals for adoption and partners with other shelters to find homes for the strays it rescues.

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Shelter details

Service area
Fentress County, Tennessee
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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