Young-Williams Animal Village

Knoxville, TN

The Animal Village location does not house cats on-site; interested adopters can schedule a meet-and-greet with cats currently living in foster homes.

Adoption fee From $25

Hours Daily 10am-6pm, closed 1pm-2pm for animal quiet time

Areas served Knoxville and the surrounding area, Tennessee

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

Adult cats (3+ years): free; adult cats (up to 3 years): $25; kittens (under 6 months): $100, with a standing buy-one-get-one-free promotion.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Young-Williams Animal Village at (865) 215-6677 or adoptions@young-williams.org first to check which cats are currently available.

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 3+ years are free; adult cats up to 3 years are $25; kittens under 6 months are $100, with a standing buy-one-get-one-free promotion.

What are your hours?

Open daily, 10am to 6pm, closed 1pm-2pm for animal quiet time.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Young-Williams Animal Village at (865) 215-6677 or adoptions@young-williams.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.