YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES AGGRESSIVE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AIMED AT SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING KNOXVILLE'S PET OVERPOPULATION Randy Boyd, CEO of Radio Systems Corporation, the makers of the PetSafe Brand; Dr. Michael Blackwell, administrator of Young-Williams Animal Center; and Mark … [Read more...]

Help is on the way for some financially strapped pet owners in Knoxville who may lack the resources to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered. Young-Williams Animal Center will unveil a new and expanded two-pronged spay/neuter program on Wednesday aimed at curbing the prolific pet … [Read more...]

Earlier this month, Young-Williams Animal Center announced that Kassidy, a pregnant Lab mix in our care, had been placed with a local rescue group, Adopt a Golden Knoxville. We asked for the public's support in our efforts to tackle the larger issue of East Tennessee's pet overpopulation. News … [Read more...]

The University of Tennessee Vet School and Oxbow Animal Health proudly present Small Pets 101, an informational seminar for existing and potential pocket pet owners about the rewards of being a small pet parent and ensuring a positive pet experience for the whole family. Featured presenters … [Read more...]

Before 2011’s Father Time strolls away and 2012’s New Year’s Baby comes roaring in, there’s still time for animal lovers to cash in on a few more “year- end” savings! These “savings” come in a bit different form than those you would find at a department store or a car dealership, … [Read more...]

As of Wednesday, December 21st, ALL of the adult dogs and cats available for adoption have been sponsored! Our "Furry Friend" program uses donations to pay the adoption fee of eligible adult animals at Young-Williams Animal Center and the Village. Because of the generosity of this community … [Read more...]

In further assessing our options and the shelter’s obligations under state law, Young-Williams Animal Center today was able to place Kassidy with a local rescue group, Adopt a Golden Knoxville. Once her puppies are born and at the appropriate time, she will be spayed and the puppies will be … [Read more...]

When you become a "Furry Friend", your $75.00 donation pays for the adoption fee of an available, adult animal. Our staff will choose the animal, based on how long they have been available for adoption. Furry Friend sponsorships encourage potential adopters to look at animals who may be overlooked, … [Read more...]