Friends of the Blount County Animal Center

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Friends of the Blount County Animal Center Friends of BCAC, aka Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation, is the non-profit partner of BCAC. We are a 501c3. EIN 20-8296396.

The Friends of the Blount County Animal Center provide funding for the medical care at the Blount County Animal Center in Maryville TN. https://www.friendsbcac.com/


The mission of the Friends of the Blount County Animal Center is to provide funding to ensure that every healthy and adoptable animal finds a loving home, that every adoptable animal with a treatable condition receives the necessary medical care, and that every behaviorally sound animal with an untreatable condition is given the support and dignity it deserves. PHONE: (865) 980-6244

ADOPTIONS by Appointment Only
Tues-Fri: 11am-4:30pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Sun & Mon Closed to the Public

SURRENDERS by Appointment Only
Tues-Fri: 11am-2pm
Sat: Adoptions Only - NO Intakes
Sun & Mon Closed to the Public

VOLUNTEERS- HOURS OF OPERATION:
Sun-Sat: 8am-Close. LINK to AMAZON WISHLIST:
https://smile.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2R5XPZ0VS0F2Q

A lovely lady..Faith stepped up and decided to do a great thing. Which was fostering this sweet boy! Mouse has been in a...
11/12/2026

A lovely lady..Faith stepped up and decided to do a great thing. Which was fostering this sweet boy! Mouse has been in and out of the shelter for roughly 2 years. None of which was his fault. This boy is looking for her perfect home but Faith has taken him into her loving home to get him ready for YOU to come meet and adopt him! Can’t adopt? COME ON IN AND FOSTER!!

You could help a dog out! They could help you out with the love they share!!!

Give us a call and set up an appointment!!

☎️ 865-980-6244

StrayMale intact found on Limestone Dr.   Shelter name is Bono.   Proof of ownership is required.  Please call the shelt...
11/12/2026

Stray

Male intact found on Limestone Dr. Shelter name is Bono. Proof of ownership is required. Please call the shelter 865-980-6244 to reclaim.

🐾💙 GOOD FOOD, GREAT COMPANY, AND DOGS LOOKING FOR LOVE! 🐶🐾Blount County Animal Center is heading to Nauti K’s Riverside ...
11/11/2026

🐾💙 GOOD FOOD, GREAT COMPANY, AND DOGS LOOKING FOR LOVE! 🐶🐾

Blount County Animal Center is heading to Nauti K’s Riverside Bar & Grill with a few amazing pups who are dreaming of finding their forever homes! 🏡❤️

Come out, say hello, meet our adoptable dogs, and who knows… you might just meet your new best friend! 🐕🐾

📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Nauti K’s Riverside Bar & Grill
3725 Maryville Pike, Knoxville
(Former Sweet P’s location)

Bring a friend, spread the word, and come fall in love with a shelter dog! 🐶💕 Your next great love story might be waiting on four paws!

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Leland is ready for his furever home! Give us a call to meet this sweet boy!!! Closed today to observe Veterans Day!! Th...
11/11/2026

Leland is ready for his furever home! Give us a call to meet this sweet boy!!!

Closed today to observe Veterans Day!!

Thank you!

StrayStray brought into the Blount County Animal Center, male, found on Tomotley Rd. Shelter name is Fido. Please contac...
11/10/2026

Stray
Stray brought into the Blount County Animal Center, male, found on Tomotley Rd. Shelter name is Fido. Please contact the Blount County Animal Center at 865-980-6244. Proof of ownership required.

11/10/2026

Just a reminder that the shelter will be CLOSED on Wednesday Nov 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Thursday Nov 12th at 11 am.

StrayStray brought into the Blount County Animal Center, female, found on Calderwood Hwy. Shelter name is Thumbalina. Pl...
11/10/2026

Stray
Stray brought into the Blount County Animal Center, female, found on Calderwood Hwy. Shelter name is Thumbalina. Please contact the Blount County Animal Center at 865-980-6244. Proof of ownership required.

StrayStray brought into the Blount County Animal Center, female, found on Hillvale Rd. Shelter name is Beulah. Please co...
11/10/2026

Stray
Stray brought into the Blount County Animal Center, female, found on Hillvale Rd. Shelter name is Beulah. Please contact the Blount County Animal Center at 865-980-6244. Proof of ownership required.

Yesterday the shelters were full, today the shelters are full, we are hoping tomorrow will look a little bit different! ...
11/10/2026

Yesterday the shelters were full, today the shelters are full, we are hoping tomorrow will look a little bit different! WITH YOUR HELP!!!!

🐾❤️ 𝑫𝑶𝑮𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑲! ❤️🐾Meet this week’s crew of adorable faces looking for a place to call home! From tiny puppies to ...
11/10/2026

🐾❤️ 𝑫𝑶𝑮𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑲! ❤️🐾

Meet this week’s crew of adorable faces looking for a place to call home! From tiny puppies to sweet seniors, we’ve got a little bit of everything waiting to meet their forever families! 🏡🐶

🌟 Meet this week’s featured dogs:

🐾 Gypsy – A 10-month-old, 28-pound sweetheart with a beautiful white coat and a few adorable black spots. She’s calm, cute, and ready for her forever home!

🐾 Judy – This 10-month-old Bloodhound mix is as cute as a button! At 33 pounds, she’s a lovely young pup with a beautiful white and brindle coat.

🐾 Gator – A handsome one-year-old mixed breed weighing 61 pounds. He’s enjoying the good care at the shelter and deserves a family to call his own!

🐾 Dolly – A sweet 12-year-old Pit Bull Terrier who would love nothing more than to find her way back into a loving home. Could you be her second chance?

🐾 Rascal – This adorable 3-month-old golden brown and white puppy is ready to explore, play, and entertain his new family!

🐾 Ned – A handsome, 2-year-old, 68-pound boy with a shiny black coat and a sweet personality. He’s gentle, friendly, and ready to meet his forever family!

❤️ SPECIAL ADOPTION PRICING THROUGH NOVEMBER! ❤️

🐶 All dogs and cats over 6 years old are just $10 to adopt!

Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, a loyal companion, or a sweet senior, your new best friend may be waiting right here!

📍 Blount County Animal Center 233 Currie Avenue, Maryville 📞 865-980-6244

Visit friendsBCAC.com and click “Adoption” to see all the available animals!

Please share to help these deserving pups find their forever homes! 🐾💙

Address

233 Currie Avenue
Maryville, TN
37804

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18659806244

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