Phone: 423.775.7837|info@rheacountytn.gov About RCSD Divisions Newsroom Inmate Info Resources Animal Shelter Home/Divisions/Animal Shelter Rhea County Animal Shelter The idea of an animal shelter is not a new one in Rhea County. For years, concerned citizens held out hope, organized and formed groups such as the Rhea County Humane Society, Save-A-Pet and others in an attempt to solve the problem of stray animals. I shared this vision with other concerned citizens and was determined to find a solution. The Sheriff’s Department answers approximately 85 animal related calls per month, and I knew something had to be done. Through hard work and donations from many individuals and businesses along with Rhea County Sheriff’s Department employees, we have completed this facility and have received state certification and accepting animals. We understand that it has been a long process and much work has to be done to ensure the safety of all our citizens as well as the welfare of all stray animals in Rhea County. The frustration that many local citizens have felt when they called for a stray animal to be picked up and no facility was available is now over. While some view stray animals as a nuisance, others see that there is a potential health hazard for Rhea County Citizens who might be attacked by a diseased animal. Also, the vision of unhealthy animals roaming the neighborhoods in an attempt to find food is also now over. We will be working with the local animal hospitals on an aggressive spay and neuter program aimed at providing those services at reduced rates for citizens who would not otherwise be able to afford them. The Rhea County Animal Shelter was made possible in large part by the donations of concern citzens, businesses and civic organizations. More than $45,000 was raised to support this cause. We also want to thank Tommy Snyder and the Rhea County Highway Department who donated many hours and equipment to improve the land. Location and Contact Information Animal Control OfficerCheyenne SwaffordKatie StoutRichard NealHead VolunteersAmy JohnsonVolunteersChrissy McClain Don Maroney View Larger Map Address and Phone9118 Back Valley Road Evensville, TN 37332 Phone (423)775-2029 Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday 10AM-4PM Animal Rescue Groups and VolunteersThe Rhea County Sheriff’s Dept. and Sheriff Mike Neal would like to thank Rhea County for the continuing support of the shelter through volunteer work and monetary donations.We would also like to thank the following Animal Rescue Groups:If you would like to make a donation to the Rhea County Animal Shelter please make check payable to the Animal Shelter Alliance of Rhea (memo: Donation) and mail to the following address: Mailing Address Rhea County Animal Shelter 9118 Back Valley Road Evensville, TN 37332 Second Chance Pet Group Almost Home Shaggy Dog Rescue All American Daschund Above All Animal Rescue Dixie Animal Alliance Search for: Rhea County Sheriff’s Dept. 7800 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN Phone: (423)775-7837 Our Resources Hotline Important Links Process Service Reports Reserve Program – Explorers Victim Notification Toy and Coat Drives Training Center S.C.A.N. Network Neighborhood Watch Latest News Celebrate Child Safety Awareness Week – Sept. 19-25 September 20, 2021 Rhea County Sheriff’S Department To Increase Impaired-Driving Enforcement June 28, 2021 Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Increases Seat Belt Enforcement During National “Click It Or Ticket” Mobilization May 28, 2021 Find us on Facebook CONTACT US Rhea County Sheriff’s Dept. 7800 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321 423-775-7837 Emergencies Call 9-1-1 Central Dispatch 423-775-2442 OUR DIVISIONS Courthouse Security Family Violence Homeland Security Animal Shelter Jail / Corrections K-9 Division Marine Division Narcotics Division Patrol Division S.W.A.T. Division School Resource Officers OUR RESOURCES Hotline Important Links Process Service Reports Reserve Program – Explorers Victim Notification Toy and Coat Drives Training Center S.C.A.N. Network Neighborhood Watch OTHER RESOURCES Rhea County Government Dayton Police Dept. Spring City Police Dept. Graysville Police Dept. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Investigation Copyright 2021 Rhea County Sheriffs Dept | All Rights Reserved