Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

1361. Blount County Animal Center

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

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.

1362. Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

Time:
  • Monday01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

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.

1363. White Owl Animal Sanctuary

Time:
  • Monday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

You can rely on us to meet your demands and go above and beyond your expectations no matter what kind of support your pets require. This is due to the fact that White Owl Sanctuary was established with the express purpose of giving all homeless/stray animals and pet parents the care and services they require.

1364. Homeward Bound Pet Rescue

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Over 9,000 puppies and kittens have found loving homes thanks to Homeward Bound. plus countless other animals!

1365. New Horizons Animal Rescue

Time:
  • Monday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

All of the animals that have been abused or neglected are the focus of New Horizons Animal Shelter and Rescue.

1366. Rescues Unlimited

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Rescues Unlimited helps abused animals find loving homes and so rescues them. Although cats and raccoons have also been placed, dogs are our primary focus. The welfare and happiness of our animals is our first priority. We place a high value on each animal's continued care following adoption. This entails providing for the animal's emotional requirements of company and love in addition to its physical needs of food and shelter.

1367. Beadle County Humane Society

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

In order to address the problems of animal welfare and encourage ethical pet ownership, the Beadle County Humane Society was founded.

1368. Oglala Pet Project

On the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, there is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called Oglala Pet Project (OPP), which is run entirely by volunteers. The Oglala people have a great deal of compassion for all animals despite their everyday hardships. Through education, spay/neuter support, pet health services, and the rehoming or networking of abandoned, abused, or unwanted pets on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, OPP was established to assist community people in caring for their animals and improving the quality of life for dogs.

1369. Sioux Falls Animal Control

Time:
  • Monday24 Hours
  • Tuesday24 Hours
  • Wednesday24 Hours
  • Thursday24 Hours
  • Friday24 Hours
  • Saturday07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Animal Control relies on the community to notify us when they notice stray, poorly handled, or ill animals because we receive over 18,000 complaints a year.

1370. Battle Mountain Humane Society

Time:
  • Monday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lowering the number of animals in need of rescue and encouraging community kindness toward animals by providing comprehensive care in a caring and secure environment to animals in need in Fall River County, South Dakota, and the surrounding areas.