Young-Williams Animal Center announces lower adoption fees

With the goal to increase adoptions and save more animal lives, Young-Williams Animal Center is lowering its adoption fees indefinitely.   New adoption fees include: Kittens: $100, reduced from $125. Kittens are also buy one, get one free. Adult cats (6 months-3 years): $25, reduced from $75 Older and senior cats (3 years or older): Free, reduced from $50 Adult … Read More

Hundreds of dogs will be on the prowl for Mardi Growl!

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

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

Young-Williams close to achieving ‘no-kill’ status.

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

Young-Williams Animal Center announces end-of-year adoption special

   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

Overview of managed intake policy:

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

Young-Williams Animal Center partners with Tails of the Trail

 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

Evacuated pets to arrive at Young-Williams Animal Center in wake of Hurricane Irma

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 hosts free seminar with ‘Target Zero’

  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