Young-Williams Animal Center

Adoption process

All animals are spayed or neutered by our veterinary staff before leaving the Animal Center, with no exceptions. The Animal Center accepts various payment methods, including cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, and debit cards. Adoptions from out-of-state or out-of-area are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in adopting a pet from outside our area, please contact the Director of Adoptions at 865-215-6656. Please be aware that we do not offer shipping or transportation arrangements for adopted pets. Our adoption fees range from $50.00 to $150.00, depending on the age of the animal. The adoption fee includes the following: - Spay or Neuter: All animals are spayed or neutered prior to leaving the Animal Center, with no exceptions. - Microchip and Registration - Preliminary Health Check by our veterinary staff - Vaccinations: The Animal Center provides at least one booster (DA2PP for dogs, RCP for cats), but does not provide a Rabies vaccine. This must be administered by your veterinarian under your name. Puppies and kittens may require additional boosters after adoption. - Treatment for Internal Parasites - Heartworm Testing for dogs older than six months - FeLV and FIV Combo Test for all cats - Flea Treatment When you pick up your new pet, you will receive a complete medical record detailing the care provided while the animal was with us. We recommend taking this medical record to your veterinarian for the post-adoption examination.