Button’s FAQs

What is Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter’s adoption process?

HOURS OF OPERATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE Please check our Facebook page for current information https://www.facebook.com/CookevillePutnamCountyAnimalShelter/ or email jtracy@cookeville-tn.gov **APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED** Please call 931-526-3647 to schedule, We welcome both local and out of area adopters. Special arrangements may need to be made for out of area adopters so please call ahead to discuss. 931-526-3647 Our regular adoption hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 12-6pm. Adopters are encouraged to bring their other dogs to meet any dog they are interested in adopting prior to adoption. Adopters must be at least 18 years old and present a valid government issued photo ID. Cash or check only Puppies under 5 months old--$200. Dogs 5 months and older adoption fees--$170 Kittens under 5 months old adoption fees--$125 Cats 5 months and older adoption fees $105 Adoption fees include: Spay/Neuter Up to date age appropriate vaccinations-must be at least 12 weeks to receive rabies vaccination Heartworm testing for dogs 6 months old and over Microchip and registration Animals that are already sterilized will go home with the adopter same day. Animals requiring sterilization surgery will remain at the shelter until their surgery appointment. Adopter will pick up their animal from the veterinarian after surgery.

What is Button’s adoption fee?

The adoption organization hasn’t provided fee details on this pet yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

Is Button good with kids?

We don’t have that info from the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for details.

Is Button good with other animals?

That information hasn’t been provided by the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

When can I meet Button?

As soon as the adoption organization has a chance to review your information, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.

When can I adopt Button?

Time to adopt varies, but typically adoption organizations require an official application prior to adoption. If you’re a match, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.