McMinn Regional Humane Society

Athens, TN

A nonprofit humane society in Athens, Tennessee, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Weekdays 11am-5pm, plus the 3rd Saturday of the month, walk-ins accepted. Adoption fees: Cats and kittens: $40. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

Adoption fee From $40

Hours Weekdays 11am-5pm, plus the 3rd Saturday of the month, walk-ins accepted

Areas served Athens and the surrounding area, Tennessee

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $40

Cats and kittens: $40. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact McMinn Regional Humane Society at 423-744-9548 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

McMinn County at a glance

Population 54,884

Housing units 24,137

Est. households with a cat 6,811

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 and kittens are $40, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

What are your hours?

Weekdays 11am-5pm, plus the 3rd Saturday of the month, walk-ins accepted.

Get involved

Support McMinn Regional Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact McMinn Regional Humane Society at 423-744-9548 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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