Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

Vote in round three of our Pet of the Week competition to decide which furry friend wins!

Some dogs walk into a room and immediately want to be everyone’s best friend. Max is not one of those dogs. And that’s OK. Max is a 2-year-old Terrier mix weighing close to 35 pounds, and as of October 8, he will have officially been at the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley for 388 […]

Voting kicks off Sept. 28, 2026, for our very first Pet of the Week competition, featuring adorable pets at local animal shelters.

Some dogs seem to arrive at the shelter with a story already written all over their faces. Then there’s Tater, a handsome almost 2-year-old pit mix whose story leaves us with one big question: How did this guy end up in a shelter in the first place? If you ask Tater, he’s probably not too […]

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is looking for volunteers to add a little holiday cheer to the shopping season while helping animals in need. Mast General Store has invited the Humane Society to operate a gift-wrapping table during some of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season. Volunteers will wrap shoppers’ gifts, […]

Ready, Set, Design! HSTV launches community T-shirt contest The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley has officially launched a T-shirt design contest, giving animal lovers of all ages the opportunity to create a design that could soon be worn by supporters throughout East Tennessee. The winning design will become the shelter’s newest T-shirt and will […]

We thank our friends at Hippie Dippie Doggy for generously donating their time and skill set to get our sweet Obie boy groomed and ready for his forever home! Obie had been adopted and then lost for 9 months. When he was finally found, he was severely matted, dirty, and desperately needed some TLC. He […]

At just under four months old, Avery has already spent far too much of his puppyhood growing up in a shelter. This handsome brindle mixed-breed boy is 29.5 pounds of puppy personality, and he hopes his next chapter will be spent in a loving forever home. Thanks to this month’s Knox TN Today Sponsored Pet […]

We are celebrating SIX YEARS with our incredible Marie! Marie has worked in several positions at the shelter over the last 6 years, but they love having her in her current role as Shelter Medical Assistant! She is a huge asset to the vet team, and co-workers say they couldn’t imagine doing our daily duties […]

If you’re looking for a best friend who is equal parts cuddle bug, adventure buddy, and playful puppy, then Tory may just be your perfect match. This sweet terrier mix is estimated to be around 8 months old, and she has quickly stolen the hearts of everyone at the shelter and in her foster home. […]

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Pet lovers across East Tennessee are invited to gather for a tail-wagging good time at Paws for a Cause this Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carden Farm Dog Park in Clinton. Hosted by the Anderson County Animal Rescue Foundation, this family-friendly event raises funds and awareness for animals in need […]

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is the first no-kill animal shelter in Knoxville, and is celebrating its 141st birthday in 2026, with an adoptable pet of the week and a Race for a Reason…