Young Williams Animal Center

Our furry friends at Young-Williams are in need of your tasty donations! We're running low on peanut butter and training treats, which are essential for enrichment activities and positive reinforcement training.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of our animals. So, please consider dropping off your peanut butter and treats at our shelter or making a donation through our Amazon Wishlist.

Let's show our furry friends some love!

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Azura is a sweet and lovable 1-year-old Terrier/American Pitbull mix who thrives on attention, especially head scratches and loves playing fetch, going for walks, and enjoying car rides. Brave and energetic, she adores meeting new people, running, and both indoor and outdoor play. Azura can be left home without a crate and is great around children, but she’s still working on house training. She has no experience with cats but loves playing with other dogs. Azura would be a perfect fit for an active family ready to shower her with love and continue her training journey.

1 year old
54 lbs

Meet Antonio! Antonio has been known to play rough, and in our playgroups he is described as playful, pushy, and high energy. He tends to pull on the leash quite a bit, however we have started to see some improvement as we work with him while he's been in our care. He loves people and seems to get excited super easily, and he likes to think he's a lap dog. Come and meet Antonio at our Division Street location today!

5.5 years old
82 lbs

This is Rocky! He is extremely loving and a fun member to add to your family! He is well behaved and knows his house manners. He loves to play outside, go on car rides, and cuddle with you on the couch! He gets along great with other dogs of all sizes. He is also playful with cats! Rocky enjoys the smells and likes to bring his toys to his human to play fetch. Rocky is having a particularly hard time with his stay in the shelter. If it's not the right time to adopt, Rocky would be a great opportunity to start fostering with Young-Williams! Please adopt or foster Rocky today!

5,5 years old
53 lbs

Meet Laszlo! Outside on walkies, Laszlo does well to keep a loose leash for the most part. Laszlo knows "sit" already and takes treats very gently, a very smart young man. He does well to socialize with people, but would request to be the only fur baby in his forever home. Laszlo thinks he is the only dog you'll ever need anyway. Ask to visit with him at Division Street!

4 years old
57 lbs

Daisy is a gentle and sweet girl who is looking for a forever home to call her own. She is 7 years old, but despite her age, she still has a playful and youthful side. She is great with other dogs but doesn't do well with cats. Daisy is well-behaved, house trained and loves to be around people. She would probably do well in a house with older kids since they would need to know to respect her personal boundaries. She loves toys and rolling on her back trying to catch her own tail. She is working on liking her crate, but when left outside of the crate she just sleeps. Daisy's cute ears make her even more adorable! They add to her charm and character. She is looking for a loving home where she can get lots of belly rubs. If you're looking for a loyal and loving furry friend, Daisy is the dog for you! Daisy is currently in foster care, apply to meet her today!

6.5 years old
64 lbs
Animal ID: 54966426

Thank you Rescue Roofing & Exteriors for another wonderful donation! Your support means the world to us!

It’s August donate day!
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Over 900lbs of food donated to Young Williams Animal Center.
We truly enjoy being able to help them out, and make sure all the pups have full bellies.

This is Macadamia! She’s a sweet girl who gets along with everyone. Her foster is going to be gone much of the month of September. She needs a new foster or an adopter to come forward by September 4, or unfortunately, she will have to go back to the shelter. She’s very well behaved, both at home and on a leash. She sleeps most of the day with a smile on her face. She gets along with other dogs. She’d love someone to play with (she’s a senior, so maybe not a puppy). She’s deaf, so she doesn’t respond to commands, but she also doesn’t bark at doorbells or the tv 😝 plus you can call her whatever you want 😝 Please reach out if you can help. We'd love to keep this girl in a home!

7 years old
64 lbs

Pet photography is always a dice roll, you never know what you'll end up with. Sometimes you get real winners and sometimes you get...well...this 😅
We're gonna have a little contest. Whoever can give this photo the best caption will win a free Young-Williams humbler! Let's have some laughs!

This is Jessie's Girl and she is available for adoption at our main shelter on Division St.

2.5 years old
45 lbs

Meet Panne, a friendly and gentle soul with a laid-back attitude. This sweet girl is a natural explorer.
Panne is a well-behaved companion on walks, strolling along nicely without pulling. She loves the outdoors and enjoys sniffing out all the interesting scents nature has to offer. Her leisurely pace allows her to appreciate the journey as much as the destination.
A social butterfly, Panne loves meeting new people and relishes the attention she receives. She's also a friendly and playful companion to other dogs, making her a great fit for a home with other furry friends.
Ready to embark on adventures with this easygoing explorer? Come meet Panne today!

5 years old
53 lbs

Our Animal Services team has concluded their training for the day and resumed regular operations. The team learned how to halter and load horses as well as learn more about the behavior of horses. Thank you Horse Haven of Tennessee for facilitating this opportunity!

⚠️ATTENTION⚠️
ANIMAL SERVICES
EMERGENCY ONLY
MONDAY AUGUST 26
8 AM - 2 PM

We will have 10 staff at Horse Haven of Tennessee on August 26th as they offer our officer's information on equine husbandry and behavior. We will have very limited staff in the field for the entire county between those hours. In the event of an emergency, a few officers attending the training will be on call to come assist the situation.

We will respond to:
• injured/sick stray animals
• possible rabies exposure
• acts of aggression
• any animal posing a public safety risk

Calls that will be deferred until the training is over:
• habitual at-large, or loose dogs
• barking
• permit checks
• minor checks on welfare

We thank you in advance for your patience while our Animal Services Officers undergo training to better serve this community!

Rey is a very sweet, pretty young lady! Despite her youth and inexperience she is quite polite and calm, though she is a little shy around new people and dogs and might need a little time to warm up. And she has the prettiest eyes! Come in and meet her at the village on Kingston Pike today!

1 year old
40 lbs

This is Supernova! Her outgoing personality is brighter than any star in the sky. She is very affectionate and likes to give hugs. She’s still a puppy, really and is working on her manners, particularly when she is excited. She’s mostly potty trained and really doesn’t like to make a mess of her kennel. She plays well with other dogs, but needs a moderated slow introduction. She would be the perfect addition to an active family. Come meet Supernova today!

11 months old
52 lbs

Meet Goby, a sweetheart with a calm and collected demeanor. While he may not have the boundless energy of a typical puppy, he’s packed with love and affection. This gentle baby is a little apprehensive with new people at first, but quickly warms up and reveals his true personality. even faster if you’ve got a little treat for him.
Goby’s favorite thing in the world is a good belly scratch, so prepare to be his personal masseuse! This laid-back pup gets along great with other dogs and is always up for a friendly play session.
Ready to meet a gentle soul who will fill your life with love and companionship? Goby is waiting to meet you!

1 year old
46 lbs

This is Skizzy, a sweet and relaxed guy. Skizzy is a lover and loves cuddles and attention. He has lived with five children in his previous home and did well with them all. He has been doing well with his house training. He is so happy all the time and tippy taps on his little feet when he is pleased. With other dogs, he's a total ladies man-- he loves hanging out around the girls. Ask to see him today!

7 years old
62 lbs

Chavo is ready for football season! He’s ready to tailgate or kick back on the couch and cheer the Vols to victory this year. He’d be the perfect addition to any man-cave. Adopt Chavo today!

2 years old
60 lbs

Get ready to fall in love with Beauty! An outgoing girl who gets along with every person she meets. She would thrive in a home around kids (of all ages), no feline friends, and dogs of similar play styles. She is housetrained, knows some basic commands and does amazing on the leash. She would be a great addition to any home - very mellow and laidback. Beauty is in foster care, apply to meet her today!

4 years old
50 lbs
Animal ID: 55989824
Application: https://bit.ly/YWACFOSTER

Meet Arthur, a sophisticated 6-year-old hound with an air of confidence. This distinguished gentleman has a love for the water that rivals any sailor. He's got a strong personality and prefers to do things his way, but don't let his independent spirit fool you – he enjoys the company of other dogs on his own terms.

Arthur is looking for a special someone who appreciates his unique charm and can provide him with the respect he deserves. Are you ready to share adventures with this one-of-a-kind hound?

6 years old
73 lbs

Meet Joey! Joey is described as a “big silly” guy. He knows sit... but he might pretend not to if you catch him in a goofy mood! He loves to get pet allllll over his body, and he thinks strangers are just friends he hasn’t met yet. He has lived with other dogs before successfully. Adopt him at our Kingston Pike location today!

4 years old
74 lbs