Zumbathon to Benefit Young-Williams Animal Center

 Take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. The National Fitness Center is hosting their first annual Zumbathon benefiting Young-Williams Animal Center. It’s $10.00 to join the fun, Friday July 24 at 6 p.m. 8511 Walbrook Dr.

News & Events for Young-Williams Animal Center

Just in time for the heat, Rita’s Italian Ice in Market Square is sponsoring Young-Williams Animal Center the entire month of July! Mention Young-Williams, and 10% of proceeds will be donated to help provide food and care to animals in need.   Local 8 News Reporter/ Anchor Casey Wheeless in partnering up with Young-Williams Animal Center’s CEO Jeff Ashin Thursday, July … Read More

Pet Safety Tips for Summer Fun

Enjoying summer’s warmer weather? Whether you are spending time at the pool, lake or park,  it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind.  Young-Williams Animal Center offers these tips to help protect your animals during the summer season. Keep pets cool and hydrated Don’t leave pets unsupervised around a pool or lake Use pet-friendly insect repellant Don’t give dogs … Read More

Start off on the Right Paw; Pet Parents Summer Safety Guide

Can you feel it? Can you smell it? At last- long, sunny days of summer are approaching! Remember, the hot weather can mean danger for our furry companions. Pets can suffer from dehydration, sunburn, or heat stroke if overexposed to the heat – and heat stroke can be fatal if not treated promptly. Visit Your Vet A visit to the … Read More

RECORD NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED FOR 8th ANNUAL MARDI GROWL

March of Furry Friends Supports Young-Williams Animal Center With more than 300 dogs pre-registered to walk in Saturday’s annual Mardi Growl Parade, officials with Young-Williams Animal Center are expecting record crowds for the City of Knoxville’s biggest pet-friendly event. The eighth annual Mardi Growl features a pet-friendly parade at 11 a.m. and a festival in Market Square from noon to … Read More

Cold Weather Pet Care Tips

With a cold front on its way bringing much colder temperatures to East Tennessee than is normal for this time of year, Young-Williams Animal Center is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to make sure their four—footed family members are safe and warm. Here are some cold weather pet care tips to remember: When temperatures are below freezing, the … Read More

Fall in Love with Felines!!

Join us in celebrating National Cat Day by adopting a shelter cat!  We have plenty of adult and senior cats that are just waiting to find their forever homes!  Right now, you can adopt an adult or senior cat for 50% off the original adoption price!   Adult cats, 6 months to 6 years old are only $37 and senior cats, … Read More

Knox Corn Maze at Gilreath Farms

Knox Corn Maze at Gilreath Farms presents Young-Williams Animal Center Day, this Saturday, Nov. 1st from 10am-10pm!  50% of all ticket sales go back to the pets at YWAC!  We will have adoptable pets on hand and will be collecting cat and dog food as well!