Young-Williams Animal Center

Young-Williams Animal Center Young-Williams Animal Center is the municipal animal shelter for Knox County and City of Knoxville
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Young-Williams Animal Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving Knoxville and Knox County. 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 Spay/Neuter Solutions offers low-cost options--$45 for cats and $70 for dogs--and convenient access to services via both a Clinic

located at 6400 Kingston Pike and a Mobile Spay Shuttle that makes regular visits to different areas in the community. For more information on spaying or neutering, please call 865.215.6677 or young-williams.org/spay-neuter/

Who wore it best? Norse with his striking dark coat? Oliver with his cute little eye patch? Or Luna Lou with her adorabl...
08/28/2026

Who wore it best?

Norse with his striking dark coat? Oliver with his cute little eye patch? Or Luna Lou with her adorable long hound ears?

Leave your vote in the comment section! Thank you Raising Cane's for the sweet merch!

Visit our website to learn more about these incredible adoptable dogs!

Gracie is a fluffy girl would love a home where she can enjoy love, companionship, and plenty of room to be her best sel...
08/28/2026

Gracie is a fluffy girl would love a home where she can enjoy love, companionship, and plenty of room to be her best self. Gracie is looking for a home ready to help her continue learning and growing into a wonderful lifelong companion. Some of Gracie's favorite things are playing fetch, long walks, training, and cuddling after an adventure! Gracie is a very smart girl who picks up on training very quickly! She does well with cats, but is playful with them. She is a very affectionate girl who always wants to be with her people and is always up for any adventure! If you are looking for an adventure buddy apply to meet Gracie!

1 year old
40 lbs
Animal ID: 61235661
https://bit.ly/YWACFOSTER

08/27/2026

The pets in this video are not ready to take your call. 📞 And to be perfectly honest… we’ve been struggling recently with our phone system too.

A couple of months ago, we moved to a new AI phone system. The goal was to get people to the right answer faster and to give our team more time with the animals who need them. Transparently, the transition has been bumpier than we hoped. Some of you have waited too long, gotten looped through a menu, or found a workaround just to reach a real person. That frustration is fair, and we hear it.

So here is where things stand. We are still learning this system and actively fixing the places it falls short, including the paths that send people in circles instead of to a human. We do not have every answer yet, but we would rather tell you that plainly than pretend the rollout has been smooth.

What keeps us going is what the saved time makes possible. Every minute our staff is not spending on a phone tree is a minute spent with a scared dog, a bottle-fed kitten, or a family trying to keep their pet at home.

🙏 Thank you for your patience while we get this right. We will keep working, and we will keep listening.

NEW OFFICE DOG ALERT 🚨🐕Today was Daisy first day at Loch & Key and it was pretty dang adorable. Cheers to another Young-...
08/27/2026

NEW OFFICE DOG ALERT 🚨🐕

Today was Daisy first day at Loch & Key and it was pretty dang adorable. Cheers to another Young-Williams Animal Center rescue joining the pack.

Jack Sparrow may have had a rough journey, but this handsome boy is ready to find calmer waters. Once he feels comfortab...
08/27/2026

Jack Sparrow may have had a rough journey, but this handsome boy is ready to find calmer waters. Once he feels comfortable, Jack is social, playful, food-motivated, and absolutely obsessed with toys - and he has been known to flip right over for belly rubs! He can be nervous and overwhelmed in stressful situations, so he would benefit from someone willing to let him take things at his own pace. Give this playful pirate a little patience and a safe place to land, and you may just find your new best mate.

1 year old
56 lbs

Meet Nala! Like the Lion King character she is named for, she is ready to be the circle of your life! She is the perfect...
08/27/2026

Meet Nala! Like the Lion King character she is named for, she is ready to be the circle of your life! She is the perfect medium size. She walks well on leash and goes potty outside when given the option to. Come meet Nala today!

Senior pup
41 lbs



70% of Young-Williams Animal Center's funding comes from people like you! That's why every bit of support matters. Can't adopt? Foster. Can't foster? Volunteer. Can't volunteer? Donate. Get involved! https://www.young-williams.org/support/

Address

3201 Division Street
Knoxville, TN
37919

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm

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