Anderson County Animal Shelter (TN) - Clinton, Tennessee

Craig H.

A quaint little shelter that shares a lot with the recycle center. Yes it is a very old and tiny facility, but I didn't come here expecting a five-star hotel resort. I came here to rescue a dog from staying long-term at such a facility and provide a fun and loving forever home.

There is not much room for many dogs here, but we found a perfect match to be a playmate for my current dog. They've done nothing but play their tails off for a good hour since we got home.

Alexis and Tiffany were both very helpful and accommodating to make for a smooth and simple adoption process.

I agree that Anderson County needs to invest more funds into animal shelters, but these ladies have big hearts and want nothing more than to find a loving home for every one of these animals.

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I been calling since November 2024 about 5 dogs in a lot across the street from me, they have suffered through this cold weather the weeks like troopers, the only reason they stayed warm was because other neighbors built fires to warm them. ACAS doesnt call back and they don't follow up. Now these people have dumped five 6-8 weeks old puppies in a metal kennel. The lady that supposedly owns them came by around 8 pm last night and dumped these new babies. We have become responsible for feeding these babies. They are sweet and just want attention, all I'm asking for is help, take these fur babies away from this.

Baylie H.

I feel sorry for the animals in this horrible location!! I went there to adopt a kitten. When I had pulled in the place was an absolute junkyard. The dogs were outside in tiny little kennels, while all the kittens were mixed together no matter the litter. I picked out a kitten and on the paperwork it said it was 8 weeks old. They also said the kitten had been eating food there. When I took him home I noticed he was not eating anything. I took him to my normal vet to figure out the issue. They informed me that my kitten was at most barely 4 weeks old and had been malnourished at the animal shelter. He was so malnourished that his organs began to fail and sadly he passed away. I don’t want to turn anyone away from getting an animal out of this shelter; you will be doing them a favor by getting them far away from this deplorable place.

Lizeth G.

I adopted this baby at Anderson’s, i tried to call different places that were closest to me but they were the only nice persons so i decided to go there, they ley me take my time and then paid 75 dollars( totally fair) and they even gave me paté for her, and she’s been the best❤️

Michael F.

12/28/20 - This is my 3rd drop off for domesticated kitties. This facility has always been kind, clean and busy. They serve Anderson County via Clinton, Powell & Rocky Top (fomally Lake City). They accept domesticated cats and dogs, but do Not handle wild or naturally found animals such as birds, snakes & racoon. You may have to find a neighbor or trapper in the paper, Craigslist or Facebook if you have any wild animals where they don't belong. (My secret is Cayenne pepper; sprinkle it all over the edge of your barn, shed or garage and it will deter just about every rodent you can think of until the next rain)

They do a "3-day stray hold" by posting any found pets in local social media groups & papers for anyone who may have lost them. After that, they are up for adoption.

Donations of cash, check, sealed food & water are always welcome.

Callie

I had a stray dog at work last night. I called animal control once they never called me back I called again and they said we won't have anyone able to come get him until the morning. So if you could either take him home or just let him go. I brought him home knowing it would just be until the morning. Now here it is morning and Noone will come get him or take him. I've been informed that I would be called back multiple times. And NOTHING. After this I hope I never have to deal with this animal shelter again! Strongly advise you go somewhere else!

Amber B.

Couldn’t make it on time yesterday due to their hours so I took a half day off of work today to go visit this shelter and adopt an animal. (Told them via Facebook messenger when asking about hours that I would be coming this afternoon just to make sure it wouldn’t be closed.) Got there at 1pm due to this being their hours listed on Facebook. There was no one at the shelter and had a sign on the door saying they were at the vet, so I drove to Oak Ridge animal shelter since I was in the area. At Oak ridge I ran into a lady that claimed to be their vet and she stated that they actually don’t return from lunch until 2 most days and they should be back by 2:30. It is now 2:40, I made the drive back and the location is still closed. If you’re going to close a business, at least post it to your social media page so people don’t waste their day waiting. Complete waste of my time.

Mike S.

I've called twice, left two messages the shelter has yet to return my calls. I've tried to let them know someone has dropped off two puppies on Old Red Hill road in Andersonville. Presently, the puppies are hiding in a drain culvert.
You would think they would at least have the courtesy to return a call.