Blount County Animal Shelter, Adoption & Pets 2026

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Maryville, Tennessee Shelter Guide

Blount County Animal Shelter Adoption & Pets 2026

Use this guide before visiting Blount County Animal Center in Maryville, Tennessee. Many people search it as Blount County Animal Shelter because the official county page describes the animal shelter inside the Blount County Animal Center Complex.

This guide covers adoption hours, address, phone number, pet viewing, intake schedule, stray hold rules, adoption-fee planning, lost pets, surrender questions, local pet-law links, map directions and official resources.

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233 Currie Avenue Maryville TN 37804 865-980-6244 Tue–Sat public days Walk-ins welcome, appointment preferred
Fast answer: Blount County Animal Center is located at 233 Currie Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. The main phone number is 865-980-6244. County-listed business hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM–4 PM. Adoption hours are listed as Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4 PM and Saturday 10 AM–3:30 PM. The shelter is closed to the public Sunday, Monday and federal/state holidays.

Blount County Animal Shelter Quick Details

These are the main details most visitors need before they call, visit, look for a lost pet, surrender an animal, or plan an adoption trip.

MAP

Address

233 Currie Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804.

Use the map below before driving, especially if you are coming from Knoxville, Alcoa or Townsend.

CALL

Phone

865-980-6244.

Call for adoption, appointment, stray, surrender, reclaim, intake or pet-availability questions.

HRS

Business hours

Tue–Fri: 11 AM–4:30 PM.

Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.

PET

Pet viewing

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Serious adopters should call before a long drive.

Best first step: Check adoptable pets online, write down the animal’s name or ID, then call the shelter before driving for one specific pet. Pet listings can change quickly when animals are adopted, reclaimed, transferred or placed with rescue partners.

Which Blount County Animal Shelter Is This?

There are Blount County shelter-related search results in more than one state. This page is for the Blount County Animal Center in Maryville, Tennessee.

This guide covers

Blount County Animal Center, Tennessee

This guide covers the shelter at 233 Currie Avenue in Maryville, TN. The county page describes the Blount County Animal Shelter housed inside the Blount County Animal Center Complex.

Do not confuse

Alabama’s Animal Adoption Center

Blount County, Alabama has a separate Animal Adoption Center in Cleveland, AL. If you meant Alabama, use the county Alabama animal-services website instead of the Maryville, Tennessee information here.

Why this matters: The address, phone number, fees, hours and animal-control rules are different by state. Always match the shelter location before calling or driving.

Blount County Animal Shelter Adoption Hours 2026

Use the official county-listed business, intake and adoption windows below. If you are visiting near closing time, call first because adoption processing can take time.

Visit Hours Tue–Sat Only Call first

Current county-listed schedule

Business hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM–4 PM. Adoption is listed Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4 PM and Saturday 10 AM–3:30 PM. Intake is listed Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4 PM.

Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome, but one-pet trips should be confirmed first.
Day Business Hours Adoption Window Best Visitor Use
Monday Closed to public Closed Use online listings and prepare questions.
Tuesday 11 AM–4:30 PM 11 AM–4 PM Good for adoption visits, reclaim questions and intake planning.
Wednesday 11 AM–4:30 PM 11 AM–4 PM Good for midweek follow-up and pet availability checks.
Thursday 11 AM–4:30 PM 11 AM–4 PM Good for adoption meetings and surrender questions.
Friday 11 AM–4:30 PM 11 AM–4 PM Good before the shorter Saturday adoption cutoff.
Saturday 10 AM–4 PM 10 AM–3:30 PM Best weekend option, but arrive early.
Sunday Closed to public Closed Do not plan a public visit unless an official event says otherwise.
Holiday warning: The county page says the shelter is closed all federal and state holidays. Confirm before driving around long weekends or public holidays.

How Adoption Works at Blount County Animal Shelter

Adoption is easiest when you check pets online, call first for one specific animal, and arrive early enough to ask questions before the adoption window ends.

Check adoptable pets online

Start with the county adoption page and current pet-listing platforms. Availability can change when animals are adopted, reclaimed by owners, transferred or moved through rescue transport.

Call before driving for one pet

If you are visiting for one specific dog, puppy, cat or kitten, call 865-980-6244 first and ask whether the animal is still available and whether an appointment is recommended.

Visit during the adoption window

County adoption hours end earlier than business hours on some days. Aim to arrive well before the end of the adoption window so staff have time to help you.

Ask match-focused questions

Ask about energy level, age, medical notes, spay/neuter status, vaccines, heartworm testing, other pets, children and the first two weeks at home.

Prepare safe transport

Bring a secure carrier for cats and a safe leash, collar, harness or vehicle plan for dogs. Do not assume the shelter can provide everything you need at pickup.

Good adopter question: Ask, “What should I prepare before this pet’s first night at home?” This gives more useful information than only asking whether the animal is friendly.

Blount County Animal Shelter Adoption Fee Planning

The county adoption page says the adoption fee includes spaying or neutering, annual shots and rabies shot. Specific fee amounts can appear differently across pet-listing platforms, so confirm current pricing by phone before you visit.

PUP

Puppies

Pet-listing pages may show puppy fees by age. Confirm the exact fee before visiting because pricing and specials can change.

DOG

Adult dogs

Dog adoption fee guidance may vary by age. Ask whether the fee includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and heartworm testing if old enough.

CAT

Cats and kittens

Cat fee amounts may differ across listing platforms. Confirm the current shelter fee and what is included before final paperwork.

CARE

What fees cover

The county adoption page says fees include spay/neuter, annual shots and rabies shot.

Why the fee section is cautious: Official county text confirms what the fee includes, but not a complete public fee table in the page text. Because fee amounts may change or differ between listing platforms, the safest action is to call 865-980-6244 before driving or paying.

What to Bring Before Visiting Blount County Animal Shelter

A prepared visitor saves time. Bring the basics that help staff answer questions, complete paperwork and send the animal home safely if adoption is approved.

ID

Photo ID

Bring a government ID for adoption, reclaim, surrender or records questions.

LEASE

Renter approval

If you rent, bring your lease pet-policy details or landlord approval if size, breed or pet limits may apply.

VET

Vet history

If you currently own pets, bring or know your vet information so staff can ask about home fit if needed.

CAT

Cat carrier

Bring a secure carrier if you may adopt or reclaim a cat. Loose cats in cars are unsafe.

DOG

Dog transport plan

Bring a leash, collar, harness or crate plan for safe dog pickup and travel.

TIME

Enough time

Do not arrive near the end of adoption hours if you need to meet pets and complete paperwork.

Stray Animals and Hold Times at Blount County Animal Center

The county page explains that stray animals are held before they become available for adoption. This matters if your pet is missing or if you found someone else’s pet.

Minimum hold

Three-day stray hold

Stray animals are held for a minimum of three days before they may become available for adoption.

Tagged pets

Five-day hold with tags

Pets with tags are held for five days to give owners more time to claim them.

After hold

Adoption eligibility

After the holding period, animals may become available for adoption if not reclaimed and if they are suitable for placement.

Lost-pet tip: Do not wait for online photos only. If your pet is missing, call the shelter and visit in person during public hours because descriptions and photos can be imperfect.

Lost and Found Pets Near Maryville and Blount County

Lost pets need fast action. The shelter’s stray hold rules give owners a short window, but you should still move the same day if your pet is missing.

If your pet is missing

  • Call Blount County Animal Center at 865-980-6244.
  • Visit the shelter in person during public hours.
  • Check online adoptable and found-pet style listings regularly.
  • Update your microchip contact information immediately.
  • Post a clear photo with exact missing location and date.

If you found a pet

  • Do not put yourself at risk with an injured, scared or aggressive animal.
  • Note the exact location, time and visible condition.
  • Call the shelter before transporting the animal.
  • Ask about intake schedule and microchip scanning.
  • Do not permanently rehome a found pet without following local requirements.
Fast reunion tip: A current microchip phone number, recent photo and quick in-person shelter check can reunite a pet faster than social media posts alone.

Surrender and Intake at Blount County Animal Shelter

The county page says county residents can surrender animals at the shelter, and intake is listed Tuesday through Friday. Always call before bringing an owned animal because space, timing and paperwork can change.

Before surrendering

  • Call 865-980-6244 before bringing an animal.
  • Ask whether intake is available that day.
  • Bring proof of Blount County residency if requested.
  • Bring vet records, vaccine records and medication details.
  • Be honest about bite history, illness, fear and behavior issues.

Try support options first

  • Ask trusted family or friends for temporary help.
  • Ask about safe rehoming if surrender is not urgent.
  • Ask about low-cost spay/neuter or community resources if cost is the issue.
  • Use secure housing and transport; do not leave animals outside after hours.
  • Call first if you are facing eviction, illness, crisis or emergency displacement.
Do not abandon a pet: Leaving an animal outside the building or on someone else’s property can put the animal in danger and create legal problems. Call the shelter first and follow intake instructions.

Local Pet Laws, Animal Control and Safety Notes

Blount County’s website includes local pet-law resources and Tennessee pet-law references. For animal-control or public-safety concerns, location and urgency matter.

LAW

Local laws

Use the county’s Local Pet Laws page for official local animal-law resources and links.

ACO

Animal concerns

For loose, dangerous, injured or neglected animals, call the shelter or the correct emergency route based on urgency.

911

Immediate danger

For attacks, severe injuries, public danger or immediate emergencies, use emergency services.

Call script: “Hi, I’m calling about an animal issue at [exact address/intersection] in Blount County. The animal is [dog/cat/other], the issue is [loose/injured/aggressive/found/bite], and it is happening [now/earlier today]. What is the correct next step?”

Blount County Animal Shelter Map, Directions & Arrival Tips

Use this map for directions to 233 Currie Avenue in Maryville. Before driving, check hours, appointment needs and whether the pet you want is still available.

Map is for visit planning only. Use your navigation app for live traffic, road work, facility signage and route changes.
EARLY

Arrive early

Adoption hours end before business closing on listed days, so arrive with enough time.

CALL

Call for one pet

If you are visiting for one specific animal, confirm availability first.

SAFE

Transport safely

Bring a carrier, leash, crate or vehicle plan depending on the animal.

Choose Your Best Route Before You Call

This quick decision section helps visitors avoid the wrong trip or the wrong question.

I want to adopt

Check online listings, call for one specific animal, visit during adoption hours, bring ID and prepare safe transport.

I lost my pet

Call the shelter, visit in person, check listings, update microchip information and keep checking during the stray hold period.

I found an animal

Keep yourself safe, note exact location, call before transporting and ask about intake schedule or microchip scanning.

I need to surrender

Call first, ask about intake availability, bring honest records and try support or rehoming options before surrender if possible.

Common Mistakes to Avoid at Blount County Animal Shelter

Most delays happen because visitors arrive at the wrong time, rely on old listings, forget transport supplies or misunderstand business hours vs adoption hours.

Before visiting

  • Do not visit Sunday or Monday expecting public service.
  • Do not arrive near the end of adoption hours and expect a full adoption process.
  • Do not drive for one animal without confirming availability.
  • Do not forget a cat carrier or dog transport plan.
  • Do not assume holiday hours are normal.

Before adoption or surrender

  • Do not adopt without checking housing restrictions.
  • Do not ignore first-week adjustment needs.
  • Do not surrender without calling first.
  • Do not hide illness, medications, fear, aggression or bite history.
  • Do not rely on fee amounts from old screenshots or old listings.

Blount County Animal Shelter FAQ

Where is Blount County Animal Shelter located?

Blount County Animal Center, commonly searched as Blount County Animal Shelter, is located at 233 Currie Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804.

What is the phone number for Blount County Animal Shelter?

The main phone number is 865-980-6244.

What are Blount County Animal Shelter business hours?

County-listed business hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM–4 PM. The shelter is closed Sunday, Monday and federal/state holidays.

What are Blount County Animal Shelter adoption hours?

County-listed adoption hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 AM–4 PM and Saturday 10 AM–3:30 PM.

Are walk-ins allowed at Blount County Animal Center?

The county page says walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are preferred. Call first if you are serious about one specific animal.

What is included in the adoption fee?

The official adoption page says the adoption fee includes spaying or neutering, annual shots and the rabies shot.

How much are adoption fees at Blount County Animal Center?

Specific fee amounts can vary across current pet-listing platforms and may change. Confirm the current fee directly with the shelter before visiting or paying.

How long are stray animals held at Blount County Animal Center?

The county page says stray animals are held for a minimum of three days, and pets with tags are held for five days to give owners a chance to claim them.

Can Blount County residents surrender animals?

The county page says county residents can surrender animals at the shelter. Call 865-980-6244 first to confirm intake schedule, space and instructions.

Is this the Blount County Animal Shelter in Alabama?

No. This guide covers the Blount County Animal Center in Maryville, Tennessee. Blount County, Alabama has a separate Animal Adoption Center in Cleveland, Alabama.

What should I do if my pet is missing in Blount County, Tennessee?

Call 865-980-6244, visit the shelter in person during public hours, check listings, update your microchip contact information and keep checking during the stray hold period.

Final Take: Call Before Driving to Blount County Animal Shelter

Blount County Animal Center in Maryville is the main county shelter resource for adoption, stray animals, surrender questions, lost-pet checks, local pet-law resources and animal welfare support in Blount County, Tennessee.

The most important visitor details are simple: use 233 Currie Avenue, call 865-980-6244, check adoptable pets online, arrive during the correct adoption window, bring safe transport supplies and confirm current fees before paying.

Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with Blount County Animal Center, Blount County Government, Petfinder, Adoptapet, Friends of BCAC or any official shelter portal. Always verify current hours, fees, pet availability, appointment rules, surrender rules and animal-control instructions with official sources before visiting.

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