Resources
Find lots of kitty-related questions answered in the links below!
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Download a PDF of our Resources list here
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If there's a local Tri-Cities rescue, spay/neuter program, or other resource or topic that you think we should add, please email us or reach out through our social media so we can update our list!
Local Shelters
Petworks Animal Services; **accepts animals from City of Kingsport
3101 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660; (423) 247-1671; info@petworkstn.com
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Animal Shelter of Sullivan County: 380 Masengill Rd, Blountville, TN 37617; (423) 279-2741; animal.shelter@sullivancountytn.gov
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Washington County – Johnson City Animal Shelter: **accepts animals from Johnson City/Washington Cty; 3411 N. Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601; (423) 926-8769; info@wcjcanimalshelter.org
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Appalachian Highlands Humane Society; 2101 W. Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN 37604; (423) 926-8533; Email: HumaneSociety@ahhumanesociety.org
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Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter: 135 Sycamore Shoals Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37643; (423) 547-6359; animalshelter@cartercountytn.gov
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Unicoi County Animal Shelter (closed for rebuilding): 185 N Industrial Dr, Erwin, TN 37650; (423) 743-3071; unicoicountyanimalshelter@gmail.com
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Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society: 400 N Rufe Taylor Rd, Greeneville, TN 37745; (423) 639-4771; ggchs1976@gmail.com
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Washington County Virginia Animal Shelter: 27252 Porter Ln, Abingdon, VA 24211; (276) 676-6210; animalshelter@washso.org
Local Rescues
The Bridge No Kill Animal Rescue
2061 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617; (423) 239-5237
Email: bridgehomerescue@gmail.com
Email: contact@bridgehome.org
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Johnson City, TN 37604; (423) 218-2046
Email: Info@TMKRescue.org
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F.R.A.N.K. Feline Rescue And No Kill
285 Rock Springs Road, Kingsport, TN 37663
Email: Felinerescueandnokill2015@gmail.com
Email: admin@frankrescue.org
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Bristol, TN
Phone: (423) 845-0448
Email: dosriosresque@gmail.com
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Kingsport, TN
Email: foreverfurryfriends2025@gmail.com
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Chuckey, TN
Phone: (423) 426-1467
Email: tundrawolf0870@gmail.com
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Johnson City, TN
Phone: (423) 383-2478
Email: Newhopecatrescue@gmail.com
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Church Hill, TN
Phone: (423) 863-8247
Email: atozrescue7@gmail.com
Spay / Neuter & TNVR
Animal Shelter of Sullivan County: Open to residents in all surrounding counties for spay/neuter and low-cost vaccinations and flea preventatives; 380 Masengill Rd, Blountville, TN 37617; (423) 279-2741; Email: animal.shelter@sullivancountytn.gov; They also have a Community Cat Program that does trap-neuter-return.
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Judy and Doug Lowrie Spay & Neuter Clinic: Open to residents in and near Washington County / Johnson City for spay/neuter, preventive care, vaccinations, and microchip services; 3411 N. Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601; (423) 926-8769; Email: info@wcjcanimalshelter.org
Bristol Humane Society (formerly Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic): Provides low-cost spay/neuter services and essential veterinary care; 16222 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202; (276) 591-5790
Email: info@bristolhumane.org
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OPERATION: JOHNSON KITTY (OJK): OJK traps, neuters, and returns feral, stray, & community cats; Email: operationjohnsonkitty@gmail.com
Cat & Kitten Education
ASPCA – general information about animal welfare, rescue and health
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Alley Cat Allies – information about community cats and TNR programs and resources​
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WebMD Cat Health Center – comprehensive cat health information
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The Kitten Lady – educational media, training resources, and workshops to help you learn how to save the lives of kittens
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Jackson Galaxy – cat behavior education
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Maddie’s Fund – grants for shelters and rescues, plus education and training resources
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Fear Free – education for professionals, welfare communities, and pet owners on emotional wellbeing, enrichment, and the reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress in pets and improving the experience of every human and pet involved
In-Home End of Life Services
Kind Goodbyes – veterinary house calls for end of life services; Serving Greeneville, Jonesborough, Johnson City, Morristown, Kingsport, Bristol, Gate City, and surrounding areas; (724) 591-1220
