Lost & Found Pets in Sevier County, TN
Lost & Found Pets in
Sevier County, TN
If you’ve lost or found a pet, you’re not alone, and we’re here to help.
Every year, pets are reunited with their families thanks to quick action, community support, and shared information. This page walks you step by step through what to do if you’ve lost a pet or found a stray animal in Sevier County, TN.
We can only accept animals found in Sevier County, TN, including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Pittman Center.
If You’ve Lost a Pet
We know how stressful it is to lose a pet. Acting quickly and sharing information widely can greatly improve the chances of a reunion.
Start Here
Search the area of the last known location of the pet
Check with the microchip company for any alerts
Remember to update your contact information regularly
Post in Lost & Found pet groups, neighborhood groups, and hang up flyers with a photo and description of the animal
Check in with surrounding animal shelters and ask about their lost and found pets in their care.
Sevier County Animal Shelter requires in-person reporting to ensure accurate records and help pets get home faster. Please bring a recent photo of the animal and a description.
We’re only able to accept animals found in Sevier County, TN.
What else can you do?
Microchip your pets
Sevier County Animal Shelter offers microchipping for $20 and will register the ID. No appointment needed.
Search locally and often
Walk or drive your neighborhood daily, especially early morning and evening. Talk to your mail carrier, neighbors, lawn care teams, HOA, etc.Place their bedding on the porch
Animals have a stronger sense of smell than sight. Placing items they are familiar with outside will, hopefully, help them smell their way home.
Check the shelter frequently
Lost pets can arrive at different times. Visit the shelter every few days if possible.To offset the costs of holding lost animals, there is a reclaim fee of $30 the first day, then $10 per additional day. We also offer $10 microchips with reclaim and Rabies vaccination for $5.
Use online tools
Register your lost pet with PawBoost
Use Petco Love Lost, a free national lost pet database
Use social media
Post in local Facebook groups (Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevier County community pages)
Ask friends and neighbors to share
Create and post flyers
Place flyers near where your pet was last seen, intersections, parks, and local businesses.Don’t give up
Many pets are reunited days or even weeks after going missing.
If You Found a Pet
If you’ve found a stray animal, thank you for helping keep them safe.
What to Do First
Ensure the animal is safe and secure
Check for identification, such as a collar or tag
If possible, scan for a microchip at a veterinarian or animal shelter
Next Steps
Contact Sevier County Animal Shelter to report the found pet. You’ll need to schedule a time with our intake department so we can prepare for your arrival. SACCintake@gmail.com
If the animal is injured or sick, please bring them straight to the shelter.
Share clear photos and details about where the pet was found
If you are interested in fostering or adopting the animal, please let our team know
Please do not rehome a found pet on your own. Animals may have families actively searching for them.
Found Kittens or Momma Cat?
If you find kittens or a Mom, it’s important to leave them be and observe. If the kittens seem healthy, clean, and quiet, most likely Mom is around.
To confirm whether the kittens and Mom are together, circle the kittens with flour. If there are paws in the flour, we can assume Mom is with them.
If Mom is with the kittens, you can rent a trap from Sevier County Animal Shelter for two weeks. We ask for a $25 deposit that you’ll get back once you return the trap.
Once the kittens and Mom are trapped, you can schedule a time to bring them to our intake department (SACCintake@gmail.com). Our team will give them an exam and get them fixed before you return them to the area where they were trapped.
Owner Surrender
If you’re surrendering a pet as its owner, we ask that you schedule a time with our intake department so we can prepare for its arrival. SACCintake@gmail.com. There is a $50 fee per adult animal (6 months and older) and $100 per litter (6 months and younger).
We also ask that you complete a personality form so that we can learn more about the pet previously in your care.
Click here for the CAT personality form. Click here for the DOG form.
Animal Intake & Local Animal Control Contacts
Sevier County Animal Shelter Intake Department
Phone (Text): 865-313-5449
Phone (Call): 865-280-2280
Email: SACCintake@gmail.com
Local Animal Control
Sevier County Animal Control: 865-365-4488
City of Sevierville Police Dept.: 865-453-5507
City of Pigeon Forge Police Dept.: 865-453-9063
City of Gatlinburg Police Dept.: 865-436-5181
The county where you found the animal is the one you need to call.
For Tennessee animal control laws, visit the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office website.
PawBoost
PawBoost is like an AMBER Alert for lost pets. You can generate a lost pet flyer with them, too.
Millions of pet lovers have joined their rescue squad by signing up for localized lost & found pet alerts. More importantly, PawBoost has helped reunite over 1 million pets with their families. Posting is free with optional premium services available.
Petco Love Lost
Petco Love Lost is a free nationwide database that uses photo matching to help reunite pets with their families.
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!
