About this animal protector
Athens operates the city-owned Larry Dean Wallace, Sr. Animal Shelter in conjunction with McMinn Regional Humane Society. Its municipal page lists 320 South Jackson Street as the shelter department’s public address. The service accepts stray and surrendered animals from city and county residents, oversees adoptions, operates a spay and neuter clinic and provides community education.
Services and ways to connect
Call the adoption center at 423-744-9548 to confirm visits or assistance before coming or bringing an animal. The current municipal page lists Monday-Friday adoption-center hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It gives 423-649-0370 for the spay and neuter clinic, with Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Confirm service requirements directly with the relevant team.
Verify details before taking action
The documented organizational identity is the municipal animal-services identity on the official city website. Confirm current hours, eligibility, availability, fees and instructions directly through the organization's official website before visiting, adopting, volunteering or donating.
Official contact
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Athens Animal Shelter?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Athens Animal Shelter?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Athens Animal Shelter, the location Athens - Tennessee - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.