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Young-Williams Animal Center

Hours: 7 days a week 10am-6pm, closed 1-2pm.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
City of Knoxville and Knox County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Animal shelter for the City of Knoxville and Knox County. Dog, cat and other pet adoption, foster and volunteer programs, lost and found help, and owner surrender with resources to help people keep their pets first.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919

Hours: 7 days a week 10am-6pm, closed 1-2pm.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit during open hours or call 865.433.9922 and say the department you need. Owner surrender starts with the online dog or cat profile form and surrender application.

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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Sources

Young-Williams Animal Center official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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