Ongoing

2023 Pet Calendar Contest

We are no longer accepting pre-orders for the 2023 Young-Williams Animal Center Pet Calendar.  Please keep an eye on social media for when calendars will be available for purchase in the lobby of our Division Street location. The Young-Williams Animal Center calendar contest helps provide care for the nearly 10,000 homeless, stray, and unwanted pets we take in every year. ... Read More

Barkitecture 2022

Now through October 16, you can help shelter pets find a loving home and spoil your own furry friend with a custom built pet house by AIA East Tennessee. The American Institute of Architects-East Tennessee teams built 10 one-of-a-kind structures, from a rustic log cabin to a mid-century masterpiece, and are auctioning them off to support Young-Williams Animal Center. Each ... Read More

BISSELL Pet Foundation Announces Fall “Empty the Shelters” event

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to take homeless pets from kennels to couches by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less from Oct 1 – 8. The longest-ever Summer National “Empty the Shelters” event will be hosted in more than 280 shelters in 42 states, including Young-Williams Animal Center. "It has been a challenging ... Read More