Adopt a Dog in
Sevier County, TN
Meet Our Adoptable Dogs
Each dog at Sevier County Animal Shelter is evaluated by our team and receives appropriate care, medical attention, and enrichment while in our care.
Adoption Fees:
2-5 months: $200
6 months - 6 years: $100
7 years & older: $50
Click on a dog below to learn more about their personality, age, and adoption details. If you’re not sure which dog is the right fit, our team is happy to help guide you.
Adopt a Dog Today!
At Sevier County Animal Shelter, our adoptable dogs and puppies are waiting for loving homes. From energetic puppies to loyal adult dogs and gentle seniors, every dog in our care is looking for a second chance and a family to call their own.
All dogs currently available for adoption are listed below and updated regularly.
Adoption Process
At Sevier County Animal Shelter, located in Sevier County, TN, our adoption process is centered around one simple goal: finding the right pet for the right home.
We believe every animal is a unique individual, and successful adoptions are based on personality compatibility, not a strict checklist of rules. Our dedicated team is here to help you find a pet that truly fits your lifestyle, home, and expectations.
The process begins with a short questionnaire to help us understand what you’re looking for in a furever pet. From there, you’ll work with an adoption counselor and will have the opportunity to meet different animals until you find the one that feels like the purfect match.
Once you fall in love, the final steps include completing some paperwork and paying the small adoption fee, which helps offset a portion of the animal’s medical care.
Please note: Sevier County Animal Shelter reserves the right to deny any adoption if we believe the home may not be a safe or appropriate fit for the animal.
Included with Adoption
Spay/Neuter
Microchip
Canine Heartworm Testing
Basic Vaccines
Rabies Vaccines (6mos & older)
Physical Exam by Vet
Parasite Treatment
When you adopt a dog in Sevier County through our shelter, you’re making a life-changing decision for both you and the dog.
Dogs receive daily care, enrichment, and socialization
Adoption helps reduce pet homelessness in our community
Adoption fees help support medical care and shelter operations
You’re supporting a local, nonprofit, community-focused shelter
Every adoption opens space for another dog in need.
Why Adopt a Dog From
Sevier County Animal Shelter?
Foster Dogs in Sevier County, TN
Not ready to adopt but still want to help? Fostering dogs in Sevier County, TN is a powerful way to make a difference.
Some dogs benefit from foster homes, including:
Puppies too young for adoption
Dogs recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
Dogs who need a break from the shelter environment
Dogs who benefit from one-on-one attention and routine
Fostering helps dogs decompress, build confidence, and show their true personalities while helping the shelter save more lives.
Volunteer With Dogs
Love dogs and want to be hands-on? Volunteering with dogs is another meaningful way to help.
Dog-focused volunteer opportunities may include:
Walking and socializing dogs
Spending time with dogs in outdoor play runs
Helping with feeding and daily care
Assisting with dog photos and adoption profiles
Supporting events, outreach, and enrichment activities
Volunteers play a key role in helping dogs stay happy, healthy, and adoption-ready.
FAQs
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Building a connection with an animal doesn’t happen overnight. The 3/3/3 method is a general guideline for the adjustment period after adoption. Remember, every animal will adjust differently.
3 Days to Decompress
Feeling overwhelmed
May feel scared/unsure of what’s going on.
May not want to eat or drink
Shuts down and/or hides under furniture
Tests the boundaries
3 Weeks to Learn Your Routine
Starts settling in
Feels more comfortable
Figures out the environment
Gets into a routine
May begin to show true personality
Behavior issues may start to appear
3 Months to Start Feeling at Home
Finally feels completely comfortable in the home
Begins to build trust and a true bond
Gains a complete sense of security with new family
Give your new friend a chance!
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Yes. We encourage meet-and-greets whenever possible. Bringing your current dog to meet a potential new companion can help ensure compatibility and a smoother transition at home.
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Yes. We offer trial adoption periods of 1–2 weeks for qualified adopters. This allows you to see how a dog adjusts to your home, routine, and family before making a final commitment.
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Our team works closely with each dog to observe behavior, energy level, and temperament while in our care. We share all known history and observations to help match dogs with the right home.
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If we have known history regarding how a dog interacts with other dogs, we will share it. However, every dog is an individual, and meet-and-greets with your personal dog are the best way to assess compatibility.
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If a dog has known cat-friendly history, we will share that information. For safety reasons and fairness to our shelter cats, we are unable to conduct cat-to-dog testing inside the shelter. Trial adoptions can be a helpful option when introducing dogs to cats at home.
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Yes. We do not have blanket restrictions on families with children.
We encourage the entire family to meet the animal prior to adoption.
In some cases, specific dogs may not be recommended for homes with young children due to behavior history. When this applies, it will be clearly noted.
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We understand that not every match works out. If a dog isn’t the right fit, we’ll ask you to return them to the shelter and complete a brief personality profile. This helps us learn more about the dog and make a better match moving forward.
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Yes. Dogs are fully vetted and spayed or neutered before they are eligible to go home.
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There is a 90 day waiting period to adopt additional animals unless it’s kittens or bonded pairs.
A Community Powered Shelter
Our community’s support is our greatest asset. Volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, and advocates play a vital role in the lives of the animals we serve every day.
Everyone is welcome at Sevier County Animal Shelter. We invite you to visit, get involved, and stand alongside us in creating better outcomes for pets. Whether you choose to adopt, volunteer, foster, donate, or advocate, your support truly makes a difference.
Make a donation
Your donations directly fund lifesaving care, including medical treatment, vaccinations, food, enrichment, and urgent care needs. Every donation helps!
