Well Worth the Wait Valentina’s first home was a farm where she ran the pastures by day and slept at the foot of the bed by night. This smart puppy was a quick learner, watching the people and animals around her living a busy life in the country. Unfortunately, she began to watch her fellow farm animals a little too … Read More
Katie Needs a Home. As the municipal shelter for both the City of Knoxville and Knox County, we take in every animal regardless of age, size, breed, health or behavior concerns. Just last week, we brought in 275 animals – the most in a single week since 2019. While at Young-Williams, these pets receive the highest quality of care. They … Read More
Rex Each year, thousands of animals come through our doors. Some are lost and reunited with their owners, some have never known what a family feels like, and others need help finding a new home. We take in all animals, regardless of breed, size, history or health. Many animals arrive in need of urgent medical care and receive treatment through … Read More
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Remote Area Medical has received a two-year grant from PetSmart Charities to increase access to affordable veterinary care. The PetSmart Charities Improving Access to Care Grant will provide care for hundreds of pets through free, drive-thru veterinary clinics in Knoxville by funding RAM’s current initiative. “RAM is leading the charge in a collaborative effort to remove … Read More
A Little Compassion Goes a Long Way One sick cat’s journey to recovery. It was a balmy July day and Azog was roaming the neighborhoods on the outskirts of town. Maybe he was looking for food, maybe he knew he was sick and needed help. Either way, Azog made his way to a Good Samaritan who took pity on the … Read More
Every year, hundreds of volunteers generously give their time to help care for the lost, stray and vulnerable pets at Young-Williams. These volunteers spend thousands of hours at the shelter helping make sure the dogs have plenty of exercise, playtime and love. They socialize scared animals and help them build trusting relationships with humans so they are ready for adoption. … Read More
Snuggled up on a warm blanket, Beowulf the cat knows how lucky he is. Not because his bowl is full or the toys and treats nearby, but lucky he survived one health emergency after another. When he arrived at Young-Williams, it was clear he had been very sick for a very long time, but that didn’t keep him from making … Read More
Back in September, a tiny cat was found all by herself and brought to Young-Williams Animal Center. Weighing in at just 14 ounces, we initially thought she may be about four weeks old, but the development of her teeth indicated she was probably closer to six weeks old. It quickly became apparent that something was a little off. This tiny … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center’s 14th annual Mardi Growl celebration has started with the kickoff of the T-shirt design contest. Original artwork can be submitted now through Feb. 14. In addition to a T-shirt, the winning artwork will be featured on masks, bandanas, posters and other fun merchandise for the first time. Submissions must include a high-resolution image of the original art, … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center, thanks to the community’s support, has received more than $4,000 from Target Circle’s giving program. Our shelter received both the highest number of votes and the largest donation of $4,056.42 thanks to the efforts of Target shoppers and our supporters. “We are grateful for every single vote and all the supporters that helped us make the most … Read More
