At Young-Williams Animal Center our mission is to lead the community to end pet homelessness,
promote animal welfare and enhance the human-animal bond.
We continue to monitor all COVID-19 developments and have updated our visitor policies to protect our staff, visitors, and pets.
Read our most recent update to shelter hours and activities here.
Here’s How We’re Doing It!
Young-Williams Animal Center works tirelessly toward its vision of finding a home for every pet through adoptions, foster homes, rescue organizations, spays & neuters, lost & found resources and the help of our amazing volunteers.
We’ve officially achieved ‘no-kill’ status! Find out more…
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Young-Williams Animal Center receives $17,610 grant from BISSELL Pet Foundation
The BISSELL Pet Foundation grant will help reduce the homeless pet population in Knoxville 6/17/20 Young-Williams NewsResuming spay/neuter services, continuing curbside adoptions
Under Phase One of the Knox County Health Department’s reopening plan, we will resume public spay/neuter services. 5/5/20 Ways to HelpNew Program Rounds Up Change for Homeless Pets
Donate your "Spare Change" from Everyday Purchases in 3 Easy Steps 5/29/20 BlogImpact Happens Everyday in Many Ways
There are hundreds of local businesses and organizations that support our mission though sponsorship, fundraisers, adoption events, grants, and raising awareness. 5/5/20
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