In March, Holly’s human passed away, and the pandemic began. We got in touch with Holly’s out-of-state family, but they were unable to travel to Tennessee due to health and work. Holly came to Young-Williams Animal Center and entered a foster home. We kept in touch for months with Holly’s would-be family while she lapped up love and affection from … Read More
Adoption event held nationwide finds forever homes for homeless pets BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing holiday hope to homeless pets across the country, including Young-Williams Animal Center, by offering reduced-fee pet adoptions through Dec. 13. All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can be adopted for $25, and BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) will sponsor the remainder of the adoption … Read More
This year, our angel trees look a little different but still have the same great impact for shelter pets. Make a donation today to sponsor furry friends like… Hula – 6 years old. Hula loves adventures and is a great hiking buddy! After a game of fetch or a run she is perfectly content to cuddle up watching Netflix for … Read More
Thank You! Thanks to shoppers like you, Young-Williams Animal Center received a received donation of $4,056.42 to help care for homeless, lost and vulnerable pets through Target Circle. “We are grateful for every single vote and all the supporters that helped us make the most of this incredible opportunity,” says Janet Testerman, CEO of Young-Williams Animal Center. “This donation will … Read More
This year, building and strengthening bonds has been more important than ever. Through adoptions, foster and our Pet Resource Center, we provided protection for pets and people, ensured beloved pets stayed in their homes and welcomed new foster families who opened their homes to save animals. As adoptions slowed and we feared overcrowding, our community stepped up to save lives. … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center continues to closely monitor the situation surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is updating our response as new information becomes available to ensure the safety and health of our animals, employees, volunteers and visitors. To best serve the community and the animals that depend on us, we continue enacting several measures. Please see below for updates on policies … Read More
Fall adoption event takes place nationwide Oct. 1-4 to find forever homes for homeless pets On October 1-4, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is teaming up with 160 shelter and rescue partners in 33 states, including Young-Williams Animal Center, to reduce adoption fees and find forever homes during Empty the Shelters (ETS). All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can … Read More
Hello non-fur people. My name is Tess. I appreciate you taking the time to read a little about how I’ve been helping my furry friends at Young-Williams Animal Center. Like some of you, I have chores around the house and earn an allowance when I get them all done. You know, chores like picking up my toys, keeping squirrels out … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center will seek to “Clear the Shelters” in the month of August with discounted adoptions for adult pets. The annual event is sponsored by WBIR Channel 10 as part of the “Clear the Shelters” campaign nationwide. For the first time, the campaign will last an entire month to make it easier for people to participate while continuing to … Read More
Summer adoption event takes place nationwide July 10-12 to find forever homes for homeless pets BISSELL Pet Foundation’s (BPF) Empty the Shelters (ETS) event will take place July 10-12. Over 160 of BPF’s shelter and rescue partners, including Young-Williams Animal Center, are participating in this reduced fee adoption event which will aim to find forever homes for thousands of cats … Read More
