Parade, pet party set for Saturday, March 3 in downtown Knoxville Hundreds of dogs and their human companions will stroll through downtown Knoxville on Saturday, March 3, during the 11th annual Mardi Growl to benefit Young-Williams Animal Center. Mardi Growl 2018, presented by Old City Wine Bar, features a pet-friendly parade beginning at 11 a.m., along with a … Read More
RAM, Young-Williams Animal Center, and Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley teaming up to provide free care to area pets ROCKFORD, TN (February 9, 2018) – Remote Area Medical (RAM) and Young-Williams Animal Center have teamed up once again to provide free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips, and City of Knoxville tags to area pets. This year, the Humane Society of … Read More
More animals made it out of the Young-Williams Animal Center alive in 2017 than ever before. Almost 1,300 fewer animals were euthanized last year than in 2016. That brings the shelter’s current save rate to more than 84 percent. That means 84 percent of the animals at the shelter are adopted, reclaimed or rescued instead of put down. Here are … Read More
All pet adoptions, excluding puppies, are free through Dec. 31 “Adopt” a New Year’s resolution. Young-Williams Animal Center will offer free pet adoptions, excluding puppies, starting Wednesday, Dec. 27, at both shelter locations, as well as Bearden Petco, and Pet Supermarket. The free adoptable pets include adult dogs and cats and kittens. Puppies will be available for adoption with … Read More
Don’t miss out on a free and furry good time! More than 50 vendors will in attendance , along with multiple food trucks. Come hungry, and leave happy.
In August, Young-Williams Animal Center achieved a 91 percent save rate for the first time in the history of the organization due to new and progressive measures designed to help animals in the Greater Knoxville community and assist pet owners. Save rate refers to animals adopted, fostered or transported to other rescue organizations. As part of these initiatives, Young-Williams … Read More
Shelter dogs get exercise, socialization on hikes with public participants Take a hike – with a Young-Williams Animal Center shelter dog. Young-Williams Animal Center has partnered with Tails of the Trail® to pair shelter dogs with hikers and walkers. The nonprofit organization helps dogs by providing socialization and exercise outside of the shelter. “Young-Williams Animal Center is delighted … Read More
On Monday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m., Young-Williams Animal Center will welcome 20 dogs and 12 cats from South Carolina animal shelters impacted by Hurricane Irma. More than 200 animals have already arrived in Knoxville from both South Carolina and Florida. Not all animals will be taken in by Young-Williams Animal Center, as we are working with other local agencies … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center partnered with Target Zero to host a free seminar about lifesaving solutions in animal welfare on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Target Zero, a national nonprofit that mentors local leaders at no cost on proven best practices, presented to business and community leaders about strategies to decrease shelter intake and increase the number of animal lives saved to … Read More
1.Dance the night away to support our community’s homeless pets! Zumba fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation! Star 102.1’s Tyrone Beach will be emceeing the party! The cover fee is just $10 + a pet food donation, and 100% goes to Young-Williams Animal Center! 2.Have you always wanted to foster a homeless pet? Now … Read More
