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Young-Williams Animal Services (Animal Control)

Hours: Calls: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, weekends 8am-5:30pm. Holidays 8am-5:30pm, emergencies only.

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 control for the City of Knoxville and Knox County. Officers reconnect lost pets with owners, share resources with pet owners, and respond to animal bites, safety concerns, cruelty and welfare reports.

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: City of Knoxville and Knox County

Hours: Calls: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, weekends 8am-5:30pm. Holidays 8am-5:30pm, emergencies only.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Call 865.407.2229 to report an animal concern. For emergencies call 911.

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 Services (Animal Control) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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