Serving Knoxville & surrounding areas
Animal Control in Knoxville: Who Should You Call?
Searching for “animal control” can lead to the wrong number. Public animal services and private wildlife removal handle different problems. Here’s how to tell which one you need.
- Same-week inspections
- Humane removal
- Repairs & cleanup
| Your problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Stray or loose dog or cat | Local shelter / animal services (Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville & Knox County) |
| Animal bite from a pet | Animal services and your doctor |
| Raccoon, squirrel, bats or rodents in your attic or walls | Private wildlife removal: (865) 276-7747 |
| Skunk or snake under your porch, deck or house | Private wildlife removal |
| Dead animal inside your walls or crawl space | Private wildlife removal |
| Sick or possibly rabid wild animal in a public place | TWRA or local law enforcement |
Public agencies usually don’t remove wildlife from private homes, and they don’t seal entry points or clean attics. If an animal is living in or under your home, a private wildlife removal company is who handles it.
Services
Wildlife removal services
Wild animal in or under your home?
Talk to a local wildlife professional today. Inspections are usually available the same week.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will Knoxville animal control remove a raccoon from my attic?
Generally no. Public animal services focus on domestic animals and public safety. Wild animals inside or under a private home are handled by private, licensed wildlife removal companies.
Who do I call for a stray dog or cat?
Contact the local shelter and animal services. In Knoxville and Knox County, that’s Young-Williams Animal Center.
Who do I call for a sick or injured wild animal?
For wildlife that may be rabid or injured in a public place, contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) or local law enforcement.