Tennessee law requires pet owners to provide their pets with adequate food, water, and shelter, as well as medical treatment to prevent suffering. State law also prohibits cruel treatment to animals.
The Oak Ridge City Council adopted the following Animal Ordinances in August, 1999. These ordinances detail the rules for the registration of dogs and cats, rabies control, cruelty to animals, noisy animals, impoundment of animals, improper care of animals, reporting animal bites, and vicious dogs.
Neglect or cruelty occurring in the city of Oak Ridge should be reported to:
If the shelter is not open and you consider the situation urgent, call the:
Neglect or cruelty occurring in Anderson County should be reported to the:
Residents of Clinton should call 865-457-3112.
Residents of Oliver Springs should call 865-435-2511.
Residents of Roane County should call 865-376-7700.
If you find an injured bird of prey, you can call 865-483-8265. The phone number for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is 1-800-332-0900.
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