Our Mission

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.

About Us

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.

Services We Offer

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

Adoption Process

How to Meet Our Pets

Special Programs & Areas Served

Special Programs: Rehoming Counseling and Resources Pet Food Pantry program for Sevier County residents Spay/Neuter Assistance for Sevier County residents Barn Cat/T-N-R (trap-neuter-release) programming Foster Programming Training Assistance through shelter partnerships Microchipping

Areas Served: Sevier County, Sevierville City, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Pitman Center