The call for help came in the wee hours of a cold January morning in 2020. A dog had been thrown from a highway overpass landing 30 feet below and left to die. But, as happenstance would have it, an officer had parked his Knoxville Police Department cruiser close by. The officer brought the dog to the University of Tennessee … Read More
Every year, between April and September thousands of kittens are born in East Tennessee. Many of these will come to Young-Williams Animal Center at some point in their lives. Last year, 2,028 animals went to a foster home. Those animals had a second chance at finding a loving forever family, and it’s because of volunteer fosters who dedicate days and … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center is on board for the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s emergency “Empty the Shelter” event by offering $25 adoptions for all adult dogs, starting today through April 1. The event is sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation as part of its “Empty the Shelters” campaign nationwide. The foundation announced it was launching the event immediately in order to support … Read More
Due to the Knox County Health Department’s safer-at-home order to stymie the spread of COVID-19, Young-Williams Animal Center will temporarily pause public spay/neuter services and offer a modified adoption process. The safer-at-home order, which goes into effect Tuesday, March 24, has the support of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and will remain in effect for … Read More
Due to the situation surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Young-Williams Animal Center has issued an urgent call for adult dog fosters, adoptions, donations and supplies. As an essential business and the official shelter of the city and county, Young-Williams Animal Center continues to serve as the first stop for our community’s stray and lost animals. Without regular visits from the public, … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center is closely watching the situation surrounding the coronavirus. The safety and health of our animals, employees and visitors is our focus, and we appreciate the heartfelt support we have received from the community. We are following updates from all relevant health care authorities and will continue to share information as it becomes available. According to the CDC, … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center is saddened and outraged to learn of the puppy that was thrown from an overpass on Alcoa Highway. We applaud the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) for its swift and compassionate work to care for the animals and secure needed medical attention. Right now, the puppy is being treated at the University of Tennessee (UT) Veterinary Medical Center … Read More
Dr. Eric Barton, founder of the Angels Over America Foundation, is challenging the Knoxville community to match his $45,000 donation toward replacing our aging Spay Shuttle. “The vision of Young-Williams Animal Center is ‘a home for every pet.’ A proven way to reach that goal is to stop unwanted litters that create even more homeless pets. The Spay Shuttle takes … Read More
Cindy is our wonderful surgical coordinator for our public spay/ n solutions program. She is smart, logical, organized, an exercise guru, fun, and we are lucky to have her! Briefly describe what you do all day. I work with the best people to help spay and neuter owned animals. Take in owned animals, make baggies with their vaccines, microchips … Read More
BISSELL Pet Foundation Sponsors Nationwide Empty the Shelters Event to Save Lives
Over 100 shelters in the U.S. & Canada will offer $25 suggested donation during the ‘Empty the Shelters’ event on May 4 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. April 18, 2019 — Pet lovers in Knoxville will have the opportunity to adopt a pet for $25 suggested donation with BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsoring the remaining cost on Saturday, May 4. To encourage adoption and relieve overcrowded shelters, … Read More
