Here are some useful resources for you and your pet.
Animal Control
Knoxville has an Animal Control Office in both the city (within the Knoxville Police Department) and the county (within the Knox County Sheriff’s Office). Animal Control Officers enforce animal laws, including animal cruelty and minimum care requirements, such as shelter, food, and water. Contact information to report a stray animal or another violation and a link to the animal laws are below:
City of Knoxville
311 or 865-215-7457 or 865-215-8639
City of Knoxville Animal Ordinance
Knox County
865-215-2444
Knox County Animal Ordinance
Low-cost veterinary care:
Several local veterinarians offer affordable services. A few that have been brought to our attention include:
- PetWellClinic – Randolph St. 308 Randolph St., Knoxville, TN 37917
- PetWellClinic – Emory Rd. 713 E. Emory Rd., #104, Knoxville, TN 37938
- PetWellClinic – West Hills 7329 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
- PetWellClinic – West Knoxville 10549 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
- Butler Animal Clinic 7545 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931
- The Gentle Doctor -3629 Neal Drive, Knoxville, Tn 37918
- Magnolia Animal Clinic 2817 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN37914
Other Fence Building Organizations
There are other organizations in the US that provide similar services as ChainFree Knoxville. Check out their links below.
Spay/Neuter Services:
Low-cost spay/neuter services are available through Young William Spay Neuter Solutions Clinic. Surgeries are performed at the YWAC at 6400 Kingston Pike and at various locations in Knoxville through the Young Williams Spay Shuttle. 865-215-6677
Pet Food Pantry:
If you are having difficulty providing food for your pet, Young Williams has a pet food pantry. You can apply for pet food here: Young Williams Pet Resource Center Scroll down on the right-hand side of the page.
On Rehoming your pet:
None of us want to give up our beloved pets, but we understand that sometimes it can become extremely difficult to keep them. Young Williams has a Pets for Life program that may help you overcome many of the obstacles to keeping your pet. Young Williams Pet Resource Center