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Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Oak Ridge, TN

We are Animal Control for the City of Oak Ridge. Our staff consists of three Animal Control Officers, two Shelter Assistants, and one Veterinarian. Employees clean and care for the animals in our care as well as handle animal control issues in our community.

Contact —
Email animalshelter@oakridgetn.gov
Phone (865) 425-3423
Website
Address
395 Belgrade Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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395 Belgrade Rd

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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Adoptable pets at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Dusty Leigh

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
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Momma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Gus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Kumba

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Oak Ridge, TN
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Chance

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Atticus

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
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Shelter FAQs

We serve the City of Oak Ridge, TN.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The adoption fee is $110. This includes the spay/neuter, microchip, booster vaccines, rabies vaccine, a dose of dewormer, a dose of flea medication, and a nail trim. Dog over the age of 6 months will be tested for heartworms, cats will be tested for FeLV/FIV.

Those who rent will need to pay their pet deposit fee and obtain a copy of a permission letter from their landlord before the adoption can be completed.

Those under 12 weeks will have to return for a Rabies vaccine.

Adoption application

http://animalshelter.oakridgetn.gov/adoption/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Happy Paws Kitten Rescue

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Friends of Campbell County, Tennessee Animals

PO Box 221,
Jacksboro, TN 37757

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Albus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Athens, TN
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Buddy

Pug

Male, Adult
Rutledge, TN
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Leo

Maine Coon

Male, Kitten
Pigeon forge, TN
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Mort

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Athens, TN
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Vera

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Maryville, TN
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Cupcake

Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Pigeon forge, TN

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Animal Charities in Oak Ridge, TN

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