At Sumner County Animal Services, we believe every animal matters and deserves a safe place for a second chance. Whether you’re here to adopt a new best friend, reunite with a lost pet, or explore ways to volunteer and help animals in need — we’re so glad you stopped by.
We’re more than just a shelter. We’re a community of animal advocates committed to the well-being of dogs, cats, and even farm animals like pigs, goats, horses, and donkeys. Every tail wag, gentle nudge, and hopeful look reminds us why we do what we do.
At Sumner County Animal Services, we’re here to provide compassionate support for animals in need and the people who love them. From lost pets to adoption, and from intake to foster care — our services are built with one goal in mind: helping animals find safety and stability in loving homes.
Whether you’re looking for help or looking to help, you’re in the right place.
Here’s How You Can Make a Difference.
Looking for love? Meet our adoptable animals who are ready to bring joy into your life.
Give an animal a temporary home, and give them hope. Our foster families make a world of difference.
Whether it’s walking dogs, cuddling cats, or helping at events, your time truly matters.
Lost a pet? Found an animal? We’re here to help reunite pets with the people who love them.
From donations to supplies, every little bit helps us continue the care our animals deserve.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is not there, call us!
When Chance arrived at our shelter on March 26, 2022, his story broke our hearts. He came to us through a cruelty investigation after a concerned contractor in Sumner County reported an emaciated dog living in deplorable conditions. Locked in a kennel inside a home for nearly two months, Chance was covered in urine and feces, severely underweight, and clearly neglected.
He weighed just 35 pounds. Our veterinary team quickly assessed him and developed a plan to restore his health. Despite his condition, Chance’s spirit was still intact. With time, medical care, and lots of love, his transformation has been incredible. His coat is now shiny and healthy, his sores and rashes healed, and his weight is now perfect.
We named him “Chance” because that’s exactly what he deserved—a second chance at the life every dog should have: one filled with love, kindness, and belly rubs.
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Together, we’re rewriting the narrative about what animal shelters look like. At Sumner County Animal Services, every animal matters — and every person can help— and we’d love for you to be part of it.
