National Shelter Appreciation Week!

Young-Williams Animal Center is  celebrating National Shelter Appreciation Week November 6-12! In 1996, the HSUS launched National Shelter Appreciation Week, based on an idea from Capital Humane Society in Nebraska. This campaign is designed to acknowledge and promote the invaluable role shelters pay to their communities and to increase public awareness of animal welfare issues and shelter services. Please join … Read More

Pumpkin & Black Licorice Cat Adoption Promotion!

It’s no Trick! We only have treats at Young-Williams Animal Center! Celebrate Halloween with our “Pumpkin & Black Licorice” Cat Adoption Promotion! From October 29th-November 4th: All Adult Cats=$25.00 adoption fee! All Kittens=$75.00 adoption fee!

Dog Days @ Ijams!

On November 5th, 2011, Ijams is going to the dogs! Bring your 4-legged friend out for a day of fun at Ijams Nature Center! Celebrate the harvest season with: A K9 Scarecrow Costume Contest Dog-Owner Look-a-Like Competition Naturalist-led dog walks Pet Portraits Booths from local pet organizations So Pack up your leash and favorite squeaky toy and join in for … Read More

Happy Hollerpalooza!

Come on down to Central Street this Saturday, Oct 22nd, for an afternoon of Family Fun! The North Knoxville Business & Professional Association are hosting the 6th Annual “Hollerpalooza” to celebrate the businesses and neighborhoods of “Happy Holler”!

Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month!!

In honor of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, we are discounting adult dog adoption fees throughout the month of October! Beginning Sunday, October 30th, we will continue this event with “Hounds-O-Ween” week! From October 30th-November 5th, all hound mix dogs  will be $50.00! This is our LAST Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month promotion! If you are considering adoption, this is a great time to add … Read More

“Fall” in Love

In honor of our annual “Furry Fall Festival” on Saturday, September 24, we are having a “Fall” in Love with a Furry Friend adoption special. From Friday, September 23rd thru Sunday, September 25th we are discounting adoption fees for both adult and juvenile dogs and cats! Adult/Senior Dogs and Cats: $25.00 (this is $50.00 off the regular adoption fee!) Puppies … Read More

H.A.L.T. Update!

Shelter to Rescue Group to Forever Home! My name is Charlie and here is a picture of my new forever home family.  I am such a lucky dog as so many people were interested in helping me find my new home.  First, I was taken to one of the best animal shelters in the country – Young Williams Animal Center. … Read More

K9 Cancer Walk

  Dogs are part of our families, but our “best friends” can get sick, just like us. Morris Animal Foundation launched the Canine Cancer Campaign to help scientists worldwide prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. The K9 Cancer Walk program raises funds and awareness for the Canine Cancer Campaign, which funds research that will develop prevention strategies, test new … Read More

“Movies on Market Square” Has Gone to the Dogs!

Get Your Lawn Chairs Ready … It’s Movie Time! Movies on Market Square runs September 9 through October 14 (Knoxville, TN) Knox County Public Library’s popular outdoor movie series returns to Market Square for the eighth year of free family fun in front of the silver screen—and this time it’s gone to the dogs!  Partnering with PetSafe, this year’s Movies on Market Square … Read More

Dog Rescue Award!

Dear Young-Williams Animal Center, We at DogBreedsInfo.org are pleased to present you with a Dog Rescue Award for excellence in providing underprivileged dogs a much valued resource. We take pride in acknowledging the best organizations around the country with our special award emblem, recognizing them for their outstanding work – the Young-Williams Animal Center certainly qualifies as one of them. … Read More