Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

Knoxville, TN

A nonprofit humane society in Knoxville, Tennessee, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, closed Sunday. Adoption fees: Adult cats: $50-$75; kittens: $125-$150 (fee amounts vary by source/promotion).

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, closed Sunday

Areas served Knoxville and the surrounding area, Tennessee

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Adult cats: $50-$75; kittens: $125-$150 (fee amounts vary by source/promotion).

How it works

Includes a veterinary exam, spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, and microchip with registration.

Location

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The area

Knox County at a glance

Population 494,148

Housing units 218,661

Est. households with a cat 64,568

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?

Adult cats are $50-$75; kittens are $125-$150 (fee amounts vary by source/promotion).

What are your hours?

Monday-Saturday, 11am to 6pm, closed Sunday.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley at (865) 573-9675 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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