Ark of Cleveland Inc.

Cleveland, TN

An animal welfare organization in Cleveland, Tennessee, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm by appointment, closed Sunday and Monday. Adoption fees: Cats: $100, to help cover comprehensive vetting costs.

Adoption fee From $100,

Hours Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm by appointment, closed Sunday and Monday

Areas served Cleveland and the surrounding area, Tennessee

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $100,

Cats: $100, to help cover comprehensive vetting costs.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Ark of Cleveland Inc. at (423) 472-2744 or arkofcleveland@aol.com first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Bradley County at a glance

Population 111,065

Housing units 45,949

Est. households with a cat 13,673

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $100, to help cover comprehensive vetting costs.

How do I visit?

Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-5pm by appointment, closed Sunday and Monday.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Ark of Cleveland Inc. at (423) 472-2744 or arkofcleveland@aol.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.