Animal Shelter


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HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday through Saturday
Open from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM

LOCATION
395 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
We are located on the corner of Warehouse Rd and Belgrade Rd.
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CONTACT US
Phone (Business hours)(865) 425-3423 
Emergency
(865) 425-4399
Fax
(865) 425-3427
Email
animalshelter@oakridgetn.gov


ADOPTION FEE
  • $110.00 fee for the adoption of either dog or cat
  • $100.00 fee for the adoption of a second animal at same time
Adoption fee includes our veterinarian performing a physical wellness check, spay/neuter, vaccinate, rabies shot, microchip, tattoo, flea/tick treatment, and nail trim. All adoption services are completed before the animal goes to it’s forever home.

After the animal has been adopted, the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter require the family take their new pet to a veterinarian within five business days. The shelter should be notified after the veterinarian has completed a thorough physical exam.


REGISTRATION
It is required that all animals that reside within the City of Oak Ridge be current on all vaccinations, rabies shot, and city registration.

  • $3.00 registration fee/tag for each animal that is spayed/neutered
  • $10.00 registration fee/tag for each animal that had not been spayed/neutered