Search Government Services Community Business Capital Projects How Do I... HomeGovernmentDepartmentsAnimal Shelter Animal Shelter Due to Covid-19 shelter hours and procedures are subject to change. Please check out our facebook page or email jtracy@cookeville-tn.gov for current information. Donate The shelter is always in need of donated supplies and funding. Donations accepted by PayPal and checks made out to: Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter 2650 Gainesboro Grade Cookeville, TN, 38501 About Us The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter (CPCAS) Adoption Outreach seeks to place all adoptable animals in loving, lifetime homes. In fact, we fancy ourselves as matchmakers, actually. Our matchmaking skills are free and are included with the price of adoption. The care and safekeeping of our area’s dogs, cats, bunnies and guinea pigs, ferrets and other domesticated animals is our first priority. CPCAS does not turn any Putnam County animal away. Please check our Facebook page for the latest news and information. To see our available pets please visit PetFinder. Lost Pets We seek to reunite pet owners with their lost dogs or cats. Please stop by immediately after you realize your pet is lost! We can go over with you what we will need for a happy reunion! (The only way to be certain if your pet is at our shelter is to come see for yourself, in person!) Remember that a collar and tag is your pet’s best way of being reunited with you quickly! If your pet gets out of every collar tried, you might consider micro-chipping! Helping Hands Program Our Helping Hands Program goes into classrooms and teaches humane treatment and kindness for animals. We also encourage group tours at the shelter. Rescue Groups We will work with 501c3 (recognized) Rescue Groups who have applied to partner with our shelter. We will seek out Rescue Groups to add to our Partner List. This will increase the chances our animals have to be placed in another home. Intake Instructions You must be a Putnam County resident with a photo identification to drop off an animal All stray animals will be held for 3 days before being made available for adoption Owner surrendered animals are available for adoption immediately. In order to best care for the animal you are bringing in we request an intake fee. Intakes are taken on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Fee Schedule Owner Surrenders $15 if the animal is altered and current on annual vetting $30 if the animal is altered, but not up to date on vaccinations or annual vetting $50 if the animal has not been altered and does not have any vet records Strays $15 for any stray animal Litters & Nursing Mothers Price on a case by case basis Contact Us Animal Shelter Physical Address View Map 2650 Gainesboro Grade Cookeville, TN 38501 Directions Phone: 931-526-3647 Hours Monday - Saturday Noon - 6 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays and Sundays) Directory Accounting & Finance Animal Shelter City Clerk City Court Codes Department Customer Service Electric Department Fire Department Gas Department Human Resources Leisure Services Planning Department Police Department Public Works Water & Sewer UTILITY PAYMENTS JOBS REPORT A PROBLEM PERMITS ANIMAL SHELTER STREAMING MEDIA Contact Us City of Cookeville 45 E Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-526-9591 Fax: 931-526-4897 Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact Us Quick Links Visit Cookeville Cookeville Chamber of Commerce Putnam County, Tennessee State of Tennessee Social Media Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Site Links Home Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Copyright Notices Privacy Policy ADA Information The City of Cookeville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state approved programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d). The City of Cookeville is committed to providing equal access to City facilities, programs, meetings and services, and we do comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require accommodations for participation in or access to City programs, services, and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these accommodations at least seventy-two (72) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator at (931) 520-5256 or email at gfowler@cookeville-tn.gov. Tennessee Relay: 7-1-1 Material on this website is protected by copyright and trademark laws. The information contained in this website or linked sites is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no guarantee or representation about the accuracy or completeness of the information, and disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Government Websites by CivicPlus®