Bristol, Tennessee Police Department Animal Control
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Hours: Animal control available daily 8:00am-6:00pm; after hours, calls are answered by a patrol officer.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Within Bristol, Tennessee city limits.
- Where
- City of Bristol, Tennessee
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City animal control unit that enforces Bristol, TN animal ordinances, responds to calls about strays and animal welfare, provides pet care education and directs people to animal resources in the community. Non-emergency strays can be reported online.
How to reach them
Where: 801 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN 37620
Hours: Animal control available daily 8:00am-6:00pm; after hours, calls are answered by a patrol officer.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Within Bristol, Tennessee city limits.
- How to get started: Call the dispatch center at (423) 989-5600, or file the online Stray Animal Report Form for non-emergency strays.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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