Oak Ridge Animal Shelter in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
About Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1976. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Anderson County Animal Shelter, about 2.3 mi away.
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What Oak Ridge Animal Shelter does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Anderson County Animal Shelter1480 Blockhouse Valley Rd, Clinton, TNAnimal shelter2.3 mi
- Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus3511 Overlook Cir, Knoxville, TNAnimal rescue13 mi
- Feral Feline Friends Of East Tennessee214 Morrell Rd, Knoxville, TNAnimal rescue13 mi
- Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley6717 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TNHumane society14 mi
- Young-Williams Animal Village6400 Kingston Pike #4833, Knoxville, TNAnimal shelter14 mi
- The Homestretch Thoroughbred Rescue1781 Hines Valley Rd, Lenoir City, TNAnimal rescue15 mi
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Where is Oak Ridge Animal Shelter located?
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 in Anderson County.
What are the hours of Oak Ridge Animal Shelter?
The recorded opening hours are Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (865) 425-3423 before you go.
How do I adopt from Oak Ridge Animal Shelter?
Start on animalshelter.oakridgetn.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Oak Ridge Animal Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Oak Ridge Animal Shelter tax-deductible?
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 52-0175067). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.