Animal Shelter

The Larry Dean Wallace, Sr. Animal Shelter, under the direction of the Public Works Director and in conjunction with the McMinn Regional Humane Society, operates the city-owned animal shelter. In particular, the Animal Shelter:

  • Accepts stray and owner surrender animals from city and McMinn County residents
  • Manages unwanted animals
  • Oversees adoptions
  • Operates a spay and neuter clinic
  • Transports animals all over the eastern U.S. to approved rescue centers
  • Provides community education

320 S. Jackson Street

Athens, TN 37303

423.744.2747


Spay & Neuter Clinic                                                     Adoption Center

Monday-Friday / 8:00 am – 5:00 pm                         Monday-Friday / 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

423-649-0370                                                                          423-744-9548