At Sevier County Animal Shelter, our mission is to be an unwavering voice for animals and a loving ally to the humans who care for them. We are committed to creating solutions that help prevent animal homelessness, reduce suffering, and support a stronger, more compassionate community.

Every pet deserves a loving home, and every supporter helps us make that possible. Our vision is simple: to continue to help animals in need feel safe, loved, and valued. Our goal is to help Sevier County and all of East Tennessee become a community where adoption is the first choice, fostering transforms lives, and animal welfare is a shared priority.

Sevier County Animal Shelter is a nonprofit, government-run animal shelter proudly serving the animal welfare needs of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Pittman Center, TN. Every day, we provide safe shelter, food, medical care, microchips, and hope for animals who come through our doors. We work alongside our community and partners to continue to provide animals the dignity, compassion, and love they deserve.

Our work extends beyond our shelter walls. In addition to caring for animals, we provide education, resources, and community support designed to help pets stay safe, healthy, and in loving homes whenever possible.

Adoptions, Fostering Program, Spay/Neuter Services, Volunteer Program

Each pet at Sevier County Animal Shelter is evaluated by our team and receives appropriate care, medical attention, and enrichment while in our care. All animal adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations and preventions as well as heart worm testing and rabies vaccination (if of age).

All adopters must be 18 years of age or older and must bring a valid form of ID.

After completing a short adoption questionnaire, our friendly adoption counselors will assist in helping you find the best fit for your home. All altered pets are available to go home, same day; unaltered animals can leave with adopters as part of our "Foster to Adopt" programming (special qualifications apply).

Dog Adoption Fees:
2-5 months: $200
6 months - 6 years: $100
7 years & older: $50

Cat Adoption Fees:
2-5 months old: $100 BOGO
6 months - 6 years: $50
7 years & older: Free
Barn Cats: Free

Check out our social media and website to view available pets. Stop by our shelter to meet any available shelter pet and speak with an adoption counselor to get matched based on your home environment and needs. No appointments needed!