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Young-Williams Animal Center - pets in foster homes Animal shelter in Knoxville, TN

Young-Williams Animal Center is the municipal animal shelter for Knox County and the City of Knoxville and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving . We are dedicated to the sheltering and placement of animals and general animal welfare. We are an open-intake facility and care for more than 11,000 annually. Our goal at Young-Williams Animal Center is to find “forever” homes for all our adoptable animals!

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Email adoptions@young-williams.org
Phone (865) 215-6650
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Knoxville, TN 37919
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Knoxville, TN 37919

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Adoptable pets at Young-Williams Animal Center - pets in foster homes

We'll also keep you updated on Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Siena's adoption status with email updates.
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Siena

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on King Fuzzy Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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King Fuzzy Cat

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Velvet's adoption status with email updates.
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Velvet

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Beauty's adoption status with email updates.
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Beauty

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Duckie's adoption status with email updates.
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Duckie

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Matty's adoption status with email updates.
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Matty

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Reba's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba

Carolina Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
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If you have any questions concerning adoptable animals or our adoption policies, please contact us at (865) 215-6650 or email adoptions@young-williams.org.

https://www.young-williams.org/donations/

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We'll also keep you updated on Daphne's adoption status with email updates.
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Daphne

Beagle

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Kali's adoption status with email updates.
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Kali

Giant Schnauzer

Female, 9 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ree's adoption status with email updates.
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Ree

Calico

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Dud's adoption status with email updates.
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Dud

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Donut's adoption status with email updates.
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Donut

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Mae & Henry Senior Bonded Pair's adoption status with email updates.
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Mae & Henry Senior Bonded Pair

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Knoxville, TN

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