Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

6717 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
Dogs & Cats
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Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley in Knoxville, TN

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County, about 3 miles southeast of the city, with 9 other animal shelters and rescues also serving Knox County. The organization focuses on more than adoptions, offering programs like the Pet Food Pantry and Paws to Visit while partnering with 55 shelters across the state and beyond to transfer in animals and support the community. It is committed to keeping companion animals and the people who love them together for the long run, welcoming visitors to meet its current cats and dogs available for adoption or foster care.

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Adoption process

Visit the Adoption Center in person (no appointment needed) to meet the dog or cat, since meeting the animal first is required before adoption; you may also fill out a digital dog or cat application online, but final placement decisions are made only after an in-person meeting.

Service area
Tennessee Valley (based in Knoxville, TN)
County
Knox County
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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