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Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Cookeville, TN

The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter (CPCAS) Adoption Outreach seeks to place all adoptable animals in loving, lifetime homes. The care and safekeeping of our area’s dogs, cats, bunnies and guinea pigs, ferrets and other domesticated animals is our first priority. CPCAS does not turn any Putnam County animal away. Please check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CookevillePutnamCountyAnimalShelter
for the latest news and information.

Contact —
Email shelterstaff@cookeville-tn.gov
Phone (931) 526-3647
Website
Address
2650 Gainesboro Grade
Cookeville, TN 38501
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2650 Gainesboro Grade

Cookeville, TN 38501

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Adoptable pets at Cookeville / Putnam County Animal Shelter

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

Bluetick Coonhound

Male, 4 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on SHADOW's adoption status with email updates.
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SHADOW

Border Collie

Female, 1 yr
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *POOSWA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*POOSWA*

Border Collie

Female, 6 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on PANDORA's adoption status with email updates.
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PANDORA

American Bulldog/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on MUSTARD's adoption status with email updates.
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MUSTARD

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *JOJO*'s adoption status with email updates.
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*JOJO*

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on *BARRY*'s adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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*BARRY*

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
Cookeville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on LUNA's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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LUNA

German Shepherd Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 11 mos
Cookeville, TN
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Shelter FAQs

Cookeville, Baxter, Algood, Monterey and unincorporated Putnam County, Tennessee

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We welcome both local and out-of-area adopters. If you are interested in a specific animals, please call ahead to check availability. Special arrangements may be required for out-of-area adopters so please call ahead to discuss. Adopters are welcome to bring their dogs along to see if everyone gets along prior to adoption.

Adoption application

https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter

https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/161/Animal-Shelter

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

American Shorthair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Hartsville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Plott Hound

Female, Young
Sparta, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Indiana D24-109's adoption status with email updates.
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Indiana D24-109

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 mos
Lebanon, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Ebony's adoption status with email updates.
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Ebony

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
MCMINNVILLE, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Melody - LOOKING FOR LOVE!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Melody - LOOKING FOR LOVE!

Black and Tan Coonhound/Coonhound

Female, Adult
Cookeville, TN

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