Monroe County Animal Shelter-Eastbourne Animal Center

Monroe County Animal Shelter-Eastbourne Animal Center

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide for and continuously improve the health, happiness, and fortunes of the homeless and abandoned cats and dogs in Monroe County. We are a community united in compassion, where every companion animal is given an opportunity for a better life.

Our Story

Founded in 2004 by concerned citizens, Monroe County Friends of Animals (MCFA) was born from a dire need for animal welfare services in our region. Today, we are proud to operate the Eastbourne Animal Center, a facility dedicated to providing a safe haven for animals in need until they find their forever families.

How We Care

We believe in the power of community, utilizing a blend of shelter care and a dedicated foster network to ensure every animal receives the love they deserve. Our team provides food, medical care, and enrichment, while our foster parents offer a safe home environment where shy or vulnerable pets can blossom. Our core values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration guide every decision we make for the animals in our care.

Your Partner in Adoption

We are committed to helping you find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle. Whether you are looking for an active dog or a cozy cat, our team is here to support you throughout the adoption process. We view adoption as a joyful, lifelong partnership that enriches the lives of both the animal and their new family.

Join Our Lifesaving Mission

You can make a difference today by exploring our adoptable pets online or visiting us at the Eastbourne Animal Center. We invite you to join our community of volunteers, foster parents, and supporters who work tirelessly to change lives. Together, we can continue to give these deserving animals the second chances they truly deserve.

Trust Assessment
BronzeRated Oct 10, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedOperating 20+ years
Finances
Online Review Highlights
  • Staff dedication and compassion
  • Clean and organized facility
  • Intake capacity limitations
Coverage We Reviewed
PR.com

4/29 - Kit Sexton’s Newly Released "Saving Spot" is a Heartwarming True Story About Rescuing a Stray Cat and Her Kittens and Helping Them Find Loving Homes - PR.com

“Saving Spot” from Christian Faith Publishing author Kit Sexton is a touching animal-rescue story that follows the journey of a stray mother cat and her...

Recent Videos

10/13 - Grab the Tissues😭 Sometimes LOVE is all it takes!!! 📖 One day a little kitty, named Koda, that couldn't walk came into our shelter and our employee Colt fell in love and decided NOT to give up!!!! This is a story of love, will, and survival!!! Here is how Koda is now...... 🩷🩷Koda has come such a long way! From fighting for her life and not being able to walk at all, to becoming the happy, healthy, sassy little girl she is today. Watching her go from struggling to survive to running the house with all her siblings is nothing short of amazing. Koda is proof that even the tiniest fighters can have the biggest hearts. She’s gone from needing help with every step to strutting around like she owns the place and honestly, she probably does! She may have had a rough start, but now she’s living her best life, surrounded by love, comfort, and all her siblings. She’s not just surviving anymore; she’s thriving! Look at you now, Koda girl! From fighting for your life to being the perfect little cat with a whole lot of sass. You’ve come so far, sweet girl, and your journey is a beautiful reminder of just how strong these little souls can be!!!! Thank you Colt for seeing beyond disability and adding love to this little one!!!!! And now its just Happily Ever After for Colt and Koda!!!!

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9/18 - This!!!!!!!💜 🐾Pupdate: Gloria....she faced euthanasia until our Center snagged her!!! Here is a note 💌 from her Mom!!! 💜I found my best friend at the Monroe County Animal Shelter. ❤️🐾 several months ago. I walked in looking for a family companion, and they showed me my girl first. I had no idea that day that I was meeting my soul dog. She is gentle, ridiculously smart, protective, loyal, and the biggest cuddle bug. She loves her family with everything she has, and I genuinely cannot imagine our home without her in it. People have different opinions about “adopt, don’t shop,” and I understand that. But my heart will always lean toward the animals already here, sitting behind shelter doors, waiting for someone to choose them. There are so many incredible dogs waiting for homes while irresponsible breeding continues to produce litter after litter for profit. And sometimes those dogs are left with heartbreaking genetic and medical problems because their health was never the priority. Animals deserve better than being treated like inventory. Responsible, ethical breeding is one conversation. Backyard breeding for a quick dollar is another entirely—and I wish there were much stricter consequences for it. Because these aren't products. They're living, loving creatures whose futures matter. My girl could have been just another shelter dog waiting in a kennel. Instead, she became my protector, my cuddle buddy, my family, and one of my very best friends. I thought I was going to the shelter to choose a dog. Turns out, my soul dog was already there waiting for me. ❤️🐾 Adopt. Don’t shop. And when you can, give the one waiting behind those shelter doors a chance. 🫶Thank you for adopting a SENIOR dog and for the Pupdate!!! #AdoptDontShop #ShelterDog #ShelterDogsRock #RescueDog #GSD #GermanShepherd #GermanShepherdLove #RescueDogs #ShelterDogs #DogRescue #ForeverHome #DogsAreFamily #DogMom #SoulDog #BestFriend #RescuedIsMyFavoriteBreed #AnimalRescue #SaveALife #AdoptAShelterDog #MyGirl.

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130 Kefauver Ln, Madisonville, TN 37354

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