White County Animal Shelter

Local Animal Control Shelter for White County TN.

As with all rural shelters in economically depressed areas, our adoption numbers aren’t very high so we strive to work with as many rescues as we can and we are always looking for more wonderful volunteers to help out the fur kids!

We are a very small dog only shelter in rural middle TN. We will take owner surrenders when space allows, you will be required to pay a $50.00 fee to surrender your pet. Our primary focus is the intake of stray dogs and we try to reunite them with their family. On the occasions that their family can’t be found, or if the family is not interested in reclaiming their pet, we do all we can to find adoptive homes for them or place them with approved rescues.

As with all rural shelters in economically depressed areas, our adoption numbers aren’t very high so we strive to work with as many rescues as we can and we are always looking for more wonderful volunteers to help out the fur kids!

Adopting a friend

Our adoption fees are $45.00 plus the cost of spay/neuter and rabies. Please inquire about the procedure.

If a dog has already been spayed/neutered and had a rabies vaccine the the adoption fee is $125.00

Heartworm tests can been done for an additional $20.00

ABSOLUTELY NO ADOPTED ANIMAL LEAVES THE SHELTER UNALTERED

The pull fee for approved rescues will be reflective of the vetting a dog has received while at the shelter. Rescues do not need to be 501c3 to work with us!!

We are not affiliated with any rescue or shelter, however we do work with Rescues in order to save as many dogs from euthanasia as possible. We are not a No-Kill Shelter, although we try to place as many dogs possible with adopters and rescues.

Adoption Policy

Adopting a friend

Our adoption fees are $250.00. This fee includes the following

Full Physical Exam
Sterilization Surgery
Pain Injection...

Diamond

This lovable 6 month old hound mix is a crowd favorite. She is playful but, also, has chill moments. She...

Bobbie

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Buster is a 6-8 month old male boxer mix. He and his brother...

Reese

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Reese is around 6 months old. She does well around children and adults....

Jasmine

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Six-month old Jasmine is playful but also enjoys napping on laps. She was...

Trouble

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Trouble is around 5 months old. He is playful and has the most...

Aster

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Six month old Aster is the calmer of his litter but he was...

Buster

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Buster is a 6-8 month old male boxer mix. He and his brother...

Phineas

1 year old golden lab retriever. Came to shelter with brother Ferb, ID #7212. Currently sharing pen together.

Katy

Katy is an active 1 year old with lots of love to give. She is affectionate and loyal. Katy enjoys...

Sam

between 1-2 years of age

Dallas

Dallas, year old male, is a friendly fun loving boy. He is immediately availble foster to adopt / rescue. He...

Goldie

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Goldie is 2/3 years old, female Red Nose Pitt bull. She is sweet...

Dahlia

Hershey

Hershey is immediately available for Rescue/Foster to Adopt. She is roughly 10 months old and is timid and skittish. Patience,...

John

John is available for immediate rescue or adoption. John is a fixed male around a year old. It was discovered...

Tigger

Immediately available Foster to Adopt / Rescue Tigger is a bouncy 6 month old craving attention, love, and a couch...

Copper

10 months old; high energy and lovable. Desirable lab traits. At a recent adoption event, a 2 year old boy...

Silk

Immediatly Available for Rescue/ Foster to Adopt Silk is a six month old pup, highly energetic, playfull and loving.

GiGi

Gigi is a 3 year old mixed breed. She is very active and loves attention. She loves to go on...

Cliff

Cliff is a very handsome adult Texas Heeler mix. He is relaxed and may get along with other dogs but...

Hector

Hector is a 3 year old good looking APBT mix looking for a family to love. He loves attention. However,...

Francis

Francis - Available for Rescue or Adoption 8/14/2024 Male, 2-3 Years Old, 60 Pounds, APBT Mix

Mama

Mama is sweet and caring just as her name implies. She is roughly 2 years old and came in with...

Sandy

Sandy - Available for Rescue or Adoption 5/14/2024 Female, 2-3 Years Old, 40 Pounds, Carolina Dog Mix

Maggie

Maggie - Available for Rescue or Adoption 12/27/2023 Female, 1-2 Years Old, 40 Pounds, Staffordshire Terrier Mix 4/9/25 5:46 PM

Otis - Available for Rescue or Adoption 7/01/2024

Otis detroyer of chew toys is a very active senior dog and is looking for a loving home where he...

Knox

Knox - Available for Rescue or Adoption 10/9/2024 Male, 9-12 Months Old, 40 Pounds, Redbone Coonhound Mix

Waylon

Waylon - Available for Rescue or Adoption 9/16/2024 Meet Waylon! He is a best friend and a party favor rolled...

Rusty

Rusty - Available for Rescue or Adoption 7/26/2024 Male, 4-5 Years Old, 60 Pounds, APBT Mix

Otis

Otis - Available for Rescue or Adoption 7/01/2024 Male, 8-10 Years Old, 60 Pounds, Mountain Cur/Lab Mix