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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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Meet their adoptable pets

395 Belgrade Rd

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gaia's adoption status with email updates.
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Gaia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ozai's adoption status with email updates.
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Ozai

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Macy's adoption status with email updates.
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Macy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Talia's adoption status with email updates.
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Talia

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Henna's adoption status with email updates.
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Henna

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Oak Ridge, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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

The Stray Connection

Knoxville, TN 37922

Helping Animals Rescue Team

Crossville, TN 38555

Humane Society, Tennessee Valley

6717 Kingston Pike,
Knoxville, TN 37919

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie Bear-4006WV's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie Bear-4006WV

Boston Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Labrador Retriever/Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Knoxville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sapphire's adoption status with email updates.
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Sapphire

Coonhound

Female, 3 mos
Jefferson City, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Roxanne's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxanne

Cattle Dog

Female, 11 mos
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Betty Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty Lou

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Knoxville, TN

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