Blount County Animal Shelter

Since November 2009, Blount County Animal Center Complex, which includes the Blount County Animal Shelter, has been safeguarding the welfare of both animals and people in Blount County, Tennessee.

The Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation (SMACF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007, is working with the Blount County government to build an innovative animal care facility that will cost $1.6 million.

The Humane Society of Tennessee Valley has been caring for animals since 1885, making it the state's oldest animal shelter.

Our mission is to implement the no kill concept and turn Blount County into a community that saves animals from shelters. You have discovered the ideal organization if you want to be a part of the real solution that is committed to defending and protecting animals.

Our mission is to implement the no kill concept and turn Blount County into a community that saves animals from shelters.

Nationwide, 6 million dogs and cats are brought into shelters each year. Approximately half of them will be put to death due to a lack of money rather than bad health or aggressive problems.