If you’ve ever watched a cat leap effortlessly onto

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Young-Williams Animal Center has

This week, we celebrate Vet Tech Appreciation Week, honoring the

En Young-Williams Animal Center, entendemos que su mascota es un

At Young-Williams Animal Center, we understand that your pet is

  Did you know? Shelters in the USA see a

Hello, all you wonderful pet parents out there! 🐾 Are

Young-Williams Animal Center has received $250,000 from national nonprofit Petco

As pet parents, we owe it to our furry family

Celebrate Dog Biscuit Day with Homemade Pumpkin and Peanut Butter

Valentine’s Day at Young-Williams Animal Center isn’t just about heart-shaped

As we look back on 2023, we find ourselves filled

At Young-Williams Animal Center, our mission is to lead the

As the confetti settles and we step paw-first into the

As we tiptoe into a fresh year, it’s not just

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration

If you’re thinking about adding a feline companion to your

Ready to double the cuddles, purrs, and playful pounces in

When you’re searching for a new canine bestie, it’s natural

Give the gift of hope to a pet in need

Hello, pet parents! With the holiday season upon us, it’s

Knoxville, TN is known for its scenic beauty and the

Winter is coming! As we bundle up in our comfy

Feel that nip in the air? See those leaves starting

As a pet parent, it is our responsibility to keep

There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than losing a pet, and it’s

We all love our pets and consider them an integral

Young-Williams Animal Center has received $200,000 from national nonprofit Petco

Our beloved pets have a magical way of filling our

Pets are an essential part of our lives, bringing love

  Our 16th Annual Mardi Growl, presented by Merchants of

As pet owners, we all want to keep our furry

Keeping your pets safe and secure from toxins in the

Save the Date: Our 16th Annual Mardi Growl is coming

Are you considering spaying or neutering your canine companion but

  Make Your Valentine’s Day Un-fur-gettable by reserving a Doggie

 Join Mike from our Behavior Team as he shares

There are new laws in the State of Tennessee and

  Known by many for her role as Rose Nylund

So, you adopted a puppy? Congratulations on your new furry

Each year, thousands of animals come through the doors of

Just as winter begins, East Tennessee is bracing for a

Young-Williams Animal Center must be on Santa’s nice list this

The holiday shopping season is upon us. For many people

‘Tis the season…for SHOPPING! While you are making your lists

  Click here to open the 2022 Cause for Paws

Adopt a senior dog Adopt a senior cat Puppies and

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – According to the ASPCA®, each year approximately

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part

Petco Love Stories celebrates — and returns — the love

Donate to help the beagles and other pets in crisis!

How to keep your pets safe during July Fourth celebrations.

Words can’t do justice to the impact your gift could

  It wasn’t that long ago that Young-Williams Animal Center

Earlier this year, our community shared in our sorrow and

Young-Williams Animal Center is hiring driven leaders to direct the

BISSELL Pet Foundation Sponsor Reduced Adoption Fees Across the Country

Did you know? Cats are seasonal breeders. This means that

When Mr. Jones came into the shelter and met Bean,

We are so grateful to PetSmart Charities for awarding Young-Williams

Re: Knoxville Police Department Animal Control statement (linked here) Earlier

Young-Williams Animal Center announced today that Bridget, the female dog

Young-Williams Animal Center is aware that a rare rabbit disease,

Did you know that we adopt out more than just

In 2004, a kitten was adopted from Young-Williams Animal Center.

‘Tis the season of giving – may it be the

A time for compassion and outreach for our stray and

When Mouse arrived at Young-Williams Animal Center with her siblings,

  As the end of another year approaches, we can’t

Young-Williams Animal Center received a $60,000 grant from PetSmart Charities

On a mid-summer day this year, a senior dog arrived

At Young-Williams Animal Center, our staff and volunteers believe every

Young-Williams Animal Center part of 180+ shelters participating in national event

Young-Williams Animal Center will seek to “Clear the Shelters” on

If you’ve ever met a husky, you know they are

This week Young-Williams Animal Center accepted 40 animals evacuated from

Young-Williams Animal Center needs new emergency foster families for rescue

Have you adopted a pet from Young-Williams Animal Center? Share

Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as

Slash is no stranger to life on the streets. For

Well Worth the Wait Valentina’s first home was a farm

Young-Williams Animal Center has reached critical capacity for dogs and

Young-Williams Animal Center to participate in national event BISSELL Pet

Katie Needs a Home. As the municipal shelter for both

Rex Each year, thousands of animals come through our doors.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Remote Area Medical has received a

A Little Compassion Goes a Long Way One sick cat’s

Every year, hundreds of volunteers generously give their time to

Snuggled up on a warm blanket, Beowulf the cat knows

Back in September, a tiny cat was found all by

Young-Williams Animal Center’s 14th annual Mardi Growl celebration has started

Young-Williams Animal Center, thanks to the community’s support, has received

In March, Holly’s human passed away, and the pandemic began.

Adoption event held nationwide finds forever homes for homeless pets

This year, our angel trees look a little different but

Thank You! Thanks to shoppers like you, Young-Williams Animal Center

This year, building and strengthening bonds has been more important

Young-Williams Animal Center continues to closely monitor the situation surrounding

Fall adoption event takes place nationwide Oct. 1-4 to find

Hello non-fur people. My name is Tess. I appreciate you

Young-Williams Animal Center will seek to “Clear the Shelters” in

Summer adoption event takes place nationwide July 10-12 to find

Keep your pets safe during July 4 celebrations! Fireworks and

It was 5:30 on a Friday night when we got

Young-Williams Animal Center recently was awarded a $17,610 grant from

Bringing an animal into your home has an incredible impact

What kind of impact can your spare change have? We

The call for help came in the wee hours of

Under Phase One of the Knox County Health Department’s reopening

120 Animal Shelters to Participate in a National Empty the

One of my favorite quotes is by Margaret Mead, “Never

In East Tennessee, it’s not all that uncommon to see

Every year, between April and September thousands of kittens are

Remember Good Sam Dog? She is now Daphne and well

Young-Williams Animal Center is on board for the BISSELL Pet

Due to the Knox County Health Department’s safer-at-home order to

Due to the situation surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Young-Williams Animal

Young-Williams Animal Center continues to closely monitor the situation surrounding

Young-Williams Animal Center is closely watching the situation surrounding the

On Monday, January 13, 2020, the unthinkable happened. In the

Young-Williams Animal Center is saddened and outraged to learn of

Dr. Eric Barton, founder of the Angels Over America Foundation,

Young-Williams Animal Center will move its Lost and Found department,

Cindy is our wonderful surgical coordinator for our public spay/

Meet Wyatt our Animal Care Specialist! He’s a wonderful human

‘No-kill’ status is a feat to be celebrated! Young-Williams Animal

Over 100 shelters in the U.S. & Canada will offer

Meet our talented, smart, witty, fantastic boss Nichole, who’s our

  Meet our incredibly talented, smart, witty, and fun Visual

Young-Williams Animal Center could win $50,000 in the national Fund

March 15, through Sunday, March 17, the adoption fee for

Tammie is our wonderful director of finance who is thorough,

  Hundreds of dogs and their human companions will stroll

  Today, Young-Williams Animal Center celebrated a surprise Valentine’s Day

Lisa is someone who can brighten a room! She’s been

This week, Young-Williams Animal Center completed much-needed space additions to

Meet our incredibly talented, smart, kind funny and hard-working staff

Over 90 Adoptable Puppies Compete for Most Valuable Puppy (MVP)

  Make Christmas a holiday to remember with a new

Sophie is our development manager, incredible friend, and an extremely

 Meet Karissa! Our Assistant Placement Coordinator who helps save dozens of

Saturday, Dec. 1, event sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation  

Find a furry companion and be thankful all year round

It is an honor to introduce our next employee, YWAC

Meet Kyla! She’s worked with YWAC Spay/ Neuter solutions teams

We would like to introduce Lora Branum! She’s been with

Young-Williams Animal Center has received nearly $50,000 in grants from

Meet Tammy Copland, a 14 year veteran of Young-Williams Animal

Check out these incredible stories on the Banfield Foundation’s Website

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/clear-the-shelters-find-your-new-forever-friend-on-aug-18/51-576597564    

Hiya, there! My name is Maizie. Recently I found myself

Hello! My name is Spit, and I’m here to tell

2018-07-19 Young-Williams Animal Center – News Sentinel – microchip scanners

Young-Williams Animal Center continues to make changes aimed at benefiting

  Young-Williams Animal Center currently is at critical capacity for

With the goal to increase adoptions and save more animal

Parade, pet party set for Saturday, March 3 in downtown

RAM, Young-Williams Animal Center, and Humane Society of the Tennessee

More animals made it out of the Young-Williams Animal Center

Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, “Beat the Heat” provides $20 spay

   All pet adoptions, excluding puppies, are free through Dec.

Don’t miss out on a free and furry good time!

In August, Young-Williams Animal Center achieved a 91 percent save

 Shelter dogs get exercise, socialization on hikes with public participants

On Monday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m., Young-Williams Animal Center

  Young-Williams Animal Center partnered with Target Zero to host

1.Dance the night away to support our community’s homeless pets!

When Gracie came to our shelter two weeks ago, she

Why 4th of July Is No Picnic For Pets—And 7

 Adoption fees for all adult and kittens July 1-3 are

The Dog Flu Has Reached Knoxville—What You Need To Know

An upcoming festival hosted by the Young-Williams Animal Center will

In January Apollo’s owner passed away. This precious pup was brought

 An open-intake shelter is a haven for the hundreds of

Visit us at the 6400 Kingston Pike, Young-Williams Animal Village

   Shelter competing to win $50,000 from Michelson Found Animals

 learn more from: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease

Young-Williams Animal Center has named Nichole Boudreau as director of

We need a new x-ray machine! A very generous donor

Knoxville nonprofit works to end pet overpopulation   Young-Williams Animal

Put your best foot, and furry friend’s paw forward for

Warmer weather may still  be months away, but Young-Williams Animal

 Animal welfare agencies partner to increase adoptions Young-Williams Animal Center,

Young-Williams has a Secret Santa who is matching dollar-for -dollar

Adoption fees reduced for three-day weekend Dec 2-4 Young-Williams Animal

Fees reduced to $25 a pet to promote forever homes

        Young-Williams Animal Center was awarded a

Senior pets are super—that’s why we’re thrilled that November is

Young- Williams Furry Fall Festival On Sunday, Nov. 6, pet

Start your Halloween weekend with a howling good time. Join

It was a perfect, breezy night at A Cause for

       Fees for adult and senior dogs and

(Nashville, TN) Animal World USA is pleased to announce that

Tailgating has become one of America’s favorite pastimes, so why

Julie Poole Photography- September 3 – December 4 Get professional

Adopters are invited to share how their adopted pet changed

Adoption fees reduced to make room in shelter   Young-Williams

Testerman is a longtime supporter of the shelter, serving on

Young-Williams is excited to announce that we are participating in

  Pet owners should come in person to look for

FIVE Bar Cocktail Party – July 7th 5 PM Join

Is a new feline friend on your radar? You won’t

Gracie and her puppies were fostered last year. Their foster

Don’t walk your dog during the day’s highest heat and

Bluetique June 4th 11 AM – 2 PM, 10% of

Most families with pets will at some point experience the anguish

Strata-G and Young-Williams Animal Center are partnering to help more

Young-Williams Animal Center received a grant by the ASPCA® (The

Thinking of changing the atmosphere in your home or office

Spring has officially arrived in East Tennessee, and Young-Williams Animal

Join us for the Urban Bar’s Puppy Party on Sunday,

– Having back pain? Visit West Knoxville Chiropractic! They’ll donate

At Young-Williams Animal Center, we’re busy planning the 9th annual

  Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, “Beat the Heat” provides $20

Meet Sunny, a 1-year-old female retriever/hound mix who loves to

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2015) – Young-Williams Animal Center wants

Elrod is a 1-year-old Terrier mix who is as cute

Click to enlarge photo

Alabaster is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair mix with tons

When you shop at Kroger you can help fur babies

Meet Porter, a 6-year-old Mastiff/Chinese Shar-Pei mix. Porter is such

Cute little Lado is a 2-month-old domestic shorthair mix kitten

Chance is a 1-year-old male Pit Bull mix who has

When you shop at Kroger you can help fur babies

Young-Williams Animal Center has launched their Angel Tree program to

Purchase a Frisbee for your best buddy at any Froyoz

Our volunteer is helping this cute Chihuahua mix prep for

Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Parents One of the joys

When you shop at Kroger you can help fur babies

Young-Williams Animal Center is celebrating National Pit Bull Awareness Month

Join Young-Williams Animal Center in supporting the Animal Farm Foundation’s

As a 501-(c)(3) organization, we rely on charitable donations to

  Friday, Sept 25–Mayor’s 9th Annual Senior Appreciation Fair at

Most families with pets will at some point experience the

Loud, crowded events with fireworks are no fun for pets. 

 Take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and

Just in time for the heat, Rita’s Italian Ice in Market

Enjoying summer’s warmer weather? Whether you are spending time at

Can you feel it? Can you smell it? At last-

March of Furry Friends Supports Young-Williams Animal Center With more

Join us for the fun at Mardi Growl 2015 on

With a cold front on its way bringing much colder

Join us in celebrating National Cat Day by adopting a

Knox Corn Maze at Gilreath Farms presents Young-Williams Animal Center

Join us this Sunday for our Furry Fall Festival! Sunday

Join us for a Spay’ghetti Dinner on Sunday September 21st

Dr. Jennifer Armstrong is now the Director of Shelter Medicine

Help! My pet is licking post-op! How much licking is

Our family has talked about adopting a dog for a

How can I get on the waiting list? We get

Lauren LeBlanc, and her husband Tony Radar have become a

What is the difference between the S/N Clinic @ Village

Join us this Thursday, 6pm, at Armada Bar, 116 S.

June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month and we

Every day that Susan Dravecky starts her volunteer shift in

There’s a new restaurant in town and they love pets! 

June 2nd-8th is National Pet Appreciation Week and we are

Shelly does a great job fostering and we are thankful

Go pick up today’s Metro Pulse magazine!  You can check

Today we are featuring our foster, Anna Buckman, who has

Meet Ellie at 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 daily

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and our own Director

Brittani is one of our great fosters and we just

We at Young-Williams Animal Center are very fortunate to have

It’s that time of the year where everyone wants to

Check out this great Public Service Announcement by WBIR’s John

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Volunteering for any organization takes some level of commitment. Ray

Sophie Nguyen has only been fostering for Young-Williams for ten

When a Chihuahua was found abandoned in a shed with

Young-Williams Animal Center would like to thank the following sponsors

I started volunteering at YWAC in 2007 and took home

If you have ever had doubts about the temperament of

  Volunteers are very important members of the Young-Williams Animal

Just as every animal that comes through Young-Williams Animal Center

This month, I am honored to say, marks my one-year

For those who have experienced the contentment of adopting a

 

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun, food and

    Young-Williams Animal Center is very lucky to have

  YWAC is having a weekend off-site adoption event at

Come join Young-Williams and Suzani Styles to celebrate the Dog

Jennifer’s Story Above all else, Jennifer, a former intern at

Young-Williams Animal Center now has an online store with retail

Due to the increased intake of cats and kittens, YWAC

The Urban Bar & Corner Cafe is hosting a Celebration

     When the temperature rises every year, so do the

Featured Foster: Cathey Beard After Cathey’s cat ran away two

Join us for a dog-friendly fundraising event for Young-Williams Animal

Need something exciting to boost your Saturday night adrenaline? The

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 6th to have dinner

June is officially “Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month!   And what’s a better

Come celebrate the 19th annual “Bark in the Park” with

How will you celebrate Memorial Day weekend? Young-Williams Animal Center

Saturday, March 25th 11:00am until 2:00pm Sunoco Woodsmith Market 2240 Woods Smith

Knox PAWS matches eligible seniors with adoptable pets. Research indicates

  On Sunday, Sept 29th, Tiberius and I will be

When you adopt a pet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, you

The Knox County Health Department is hosting their annual Rabies

Welcome to Moose on the Loose Books “Moose on the

Dogs from the 2013 spring session of the HALT (Humans

Young-Williams Animal Center’s Pet Food Assistance program is a special

The ornaments have arrived! They are available at both locations!

      Bearden has a new PetCo and they

Young-Williams Animal Center is continuing our reduced adoption fees for

Come to YWAC on Friday, November 30th between 12:30 and

November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month and YWAC is celebrating our

On Wednesday, November 7th, YWAC and the Village will be

The presidential election might be over by Thursday, November 7th,

Happy Halloween! No tricks~Just treat yourself to a new Best

Let’s Hear it for the Boys! During the month of

          What is Pets for Patriots?

Mark your calendars for YWAC’s 2012 Furry Fall Festival on

Please check out the following flyers about two new upcoming

Please join us in celebrating the beginning of the fall

On Friday, Sept 21st, Our county mayor (and avid supporter!),

Pups and Pals is hosting a “Rescue Round-up Grooming Day”

Tomorrow is Patriot’s Day! Young-Williams Animal Center is saluting our

This Sunday, September 9th, is National Grandparents Day! Young-Williams Animal Center

To help celebrate 1st Friday Festivities in Downtown Knoxville, YWAC

Young-Williams Animal Center’s dog and puppy adoption areas at 3201

      Also, Check out these fantastic new t-shirts

YWAC is kicking off UT Football Season with our Big

On Saturday, October 20th, Doug Wood of Fox43 will be

Zoey and John take a walk every day and meet

Young-Williams Animal Center is one of 50 Contestants in 2012

Grab your favorite bedtime story and wear your PJ’s! YWAC

The Kiwanis Club of Norwood and Puleo’s Grille are hosting

Young-Williams Animal Center is one of 50 Contestants in 2012

Do you have a pit-bull terrier or pit-bull mix? If

Everyday is 2’s Day!   Have you been considering adopting

YWAC will Save More Lives by Competing in the Challenge!

  On Saturday, July 7th, The Hard Knox Roller Girls

Four Paws: Handbook for a Pet-Friendly Community is for the

We have a fabulous opportunity to raise money for Young-Williams

Enjoy a delicious meal and support Young-Williams Animal Center! You

Do You Own Knoxville’s Top Dog? Julie Poole Photography is

We’re Crazy about our Cats! Beginning Monday, June 11th, Young-Williams

On Saturday, June 9th, YWAC will have adoptable animals at

Pet Stylists Super Show May 31 – June 3, 2012

Make plans to join the fun on Saturday, June 1st

  Young-Williams Animal Center and PetCo of Farragut will be

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is presenting it’s

Knox County Public Library is hosting the Children’s Festival of

Kitten and Adult Cat Adoption Special has been extended! Beginning

The Knox County Health Department Annual Rabies Clinics begin this

Dr. Michael Blackwell, administrator, Young-Williams Animal Center, Knoxville Thanks to

We at potty-train-dogs.com truly admire those who dedicate time out

Once again, five dogs from YWAC will be participating in

Help Young-Williams Animal Center move to the second round in

The PetSafe Village trainer, Mike Shafer, will be visiting four

HILLBILLY 66 KAR & BIKE KRUISE-IN Saturday, May 5th at

Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs and Earth Day 2012 in Oak

Help YWAC win the Community Engagement Award from the  ASPCA

St Cat-Tricks Day! March 12-17th, 2012   A chance to

Mark Your Calendars Now! Garden Montesorri School on Garden Drive

This Valentine’s Day, Young-Williams would like to invite you to

Beat the Heat with a $20 Spay for Female Cats!

  Young-Williams Animal Center Celebrates 30,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery   30,000th

YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES AGGRESSIVE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AIMED AT SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING KNOXVILLE’S

Help is on the way for some financially strapped pet

Earlier this month, Young-Williams Animal Center announced that Kassidy, a

Before 2012’s Father Time strolls away and 2013’s New Year’s

The University of Tennessee Vet School and Oxbow Animal Health

As of Wednesday, December 21st, ALL of the adult dogs

Meet Panda! Panda came to the animal shelter when he

  When you become a “Furry Friend”, your $75.00 donation

In further assessing our options and the shelter’s obligations under

With a donation of $100, you can honor a family

Breeanna Brown, the placement coordinator for Young-Williams Animal Center, has

With the holidays approaching, it’s time to ponder what to

Young-Williams Animal Center is the official animal shelter for Knox

Young-Williams Animal Center is  celebrating National Shelter Appreciation Week November

It’s no Trick! We only have treats at Young-Williams Animal

On November 5th, 2011, Ijams is going to the dogs!

Come on down to Central Street this Saturday, Oct 22nd,

In honor of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, we are discounting adult

In honor of our annual “Furry Fall Festival” on Saturday,

Shelter to Rescue Group to Forever Home! My name is

  Dogs are part of our families, but our “best

Get Your Lawn Chairs Ready … It’s Movie Time! Movies

Dear Young-Williams Animal Center, We at DogBreedsInfo.org are pleased to

Please mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Furry Fall

Did you know that black dogs are often passed over

Every Cat is Entitled to Live Like a Fat Cat!

SimplyCatBreeds.org is pleased to present you with a Cat Rescue

Bark Place Grooming is hosting a Dog Wash Fundraiser for

Young-Williams Animal Center currently has a surplus of adult dogs,

Help Young-Williams Animal Center win the ASPCA’s “America’s Favorite Shelter”

  There are many times that YWAC receives animals that

My name is Tinkerbell and I can tell you that

Barlow is about 1.5 years old and has already been

Young-Williams Animal Center has an important partner –  Friends of

June  2011 Adopt-A-Cat Month When: Wednesday, June 1 to Thursday,

May 2011 National Pet Week When: Wednesday, May 4 to

April 2011 American Humane’s Every Day Is Tag Day When:

March 2011 Pet Loss Support Group When: Tuesday, March 15,

The fee to adopt a pet from the Young –

A continual drizzle Saturday could not dampen the spirits of