P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter

57 Lemons Branch Road Bryson City, North Carolina 28713

Dogs & Cats

P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter in Bryson City, NC

Bryson City Shelters

(828) 488-0418 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Today
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter in Bryson City, NC

P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter is located in Bryson City, North Carolina, about 45 miles northwest of Knoxville, Tennessee, at 57 Lemons Branch Rd. For more than 30 years, P.A.W.S. has worked to advocate for and protect animals who have been abused and neglected, placing healthy dogs and cats with responsible, caring individuals as one of its most important goals. The shelter relies on foster care, volunteers, and donations to continue giving abandoned and homeless animals a second chance at a forever home. It is open Monday 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday 12:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, and Saturday 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Prospective adopters submit an adoption application, and staff screen animals for temperament and health while helping guide the adopter through the process of introducing a new pet to their family.