Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter

11/09/2026

Tomorrow Tuesday 11-10 we will be opening at 1pm!
We will be short staffed and staff will need more time to make sure all the kennels are cleaned before we open.

11/07/2026

Lucky
1 year and 3 month old neutered male pit mix, weighting in at 66 pounds.
Lucky is read to make to be your lucky charm and bring you happiness!
He is energetic and playful and just craving attention and love! If you think you could give Lucky the home he desperately needs stop by the shelter to meet him!

11/05/2026

Looking for a shelter in Cookeville, TN? Adopt a dog or cat today! Search for local pets in need of a home. Adoptapet.com can help you find directions to your closest shelter and allows you to browse pets for adoption before you visit.

11/05/2026

Mitesy and Ticktoria
These sisters are currently our longest dog residents, they originally came in to us in early August.
These girls are just over a year old, both are spayed.
These sisters are hoping to find a home where they each can be loved and learn what it means to be part of a family.

Mitesy is solid black and is laying down in her photo.
Ticktoria is black and white and is sitting in her photo.

If you are interested in meeting these girls or one of the other dogs in our care, stop by!

11/04/2026

Scoobie

This 1 year and 2 month old German Shepherd and Husky mix came into shelter as a puppy with his siblings and they were all adopted but he found himself back at the shelter because his people got evicted. He is described as good with other cats and dogs, he WILL attack chickens, does good with children. He is house and crate trained and whines when he needs to go out to go potty. He was on a sensitive system diet because he kept throwing up at the home but has seemed good at the shelter. He is afraid of needles. Loves Kong and chew toys, Knows "sit". Enjoys running, Going for walks, Swimming, Car rides and baths.

Adoption appointments are not required, stop by anytime we are open to meet him or one of the other dogs in our care.

11/04/2026

Hi, my name is Zelda! ❤️ I’m a sweet 15-week-old Anatolian Shepherd and Australian Cattle Dog mix, weighing 19 pounds. I’m just a baby with lots of love and puppy adventures ahead of me! I’ve been an indoor puppy, was doing well with potty training, sleep in my crate, and have lived with a cat. I’m even learning my basic commands like sit and lay down! I love car rides, toys, and treats. I’m still working on my puppy manners and can be a little nippy, but I’m only a baby and still have so much to learn. I was surrendered because my family could no longer agree on keeping a puppy. Now I’m hoping to find someone who will love me, be patient with me, and give me the forever home I deserve.

💥 Please contact the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter directly for more information about me at 931-526-3647! �

11/04/2026

Stop by anytime we are open to meet the animals in our care or take a look at all our adoptable animals via our website. Currently we have about 80 dogs, about 115 cats, and 1 rabbit. All we require for adoptions is cash or check and a valid photo ID (we do not adopt to anyone under 18).
Help us find these babies a loving home!

Looking for a shelter in Cookeville, TN? Adopt a dog or cat today! Search for local pets in need of a home. Adoptapet.com can help you find directions to your closest shelter and allows you to browse pets for adoption before you visit.

11/04/2026

Adoption update!
From shelter life, to a forever home and new friends. Tootit, now named Misty came into our home in March of 2025 to make our cat family complete. Wonder Woman, now named Aura, came into our home in October of this year. They both complete are family and bring us lots of smiles and cuddles.