About Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter

In a small rural area just under 90 miles from the metropolitan capital of Tennessee, lies a county of just under 12K people surrounded by gorgeous landscapes, rivers, and a myriad of small town family owned restaurants and businesses. Jackson County, TN is a scenic escape from the bustling growing cities, Gainesboro, Dodson Branch, North Springs, Whitleyville, Granville to name a few you will find in the county. Like any small communities, the citizens and the area thrive on education, local sports teams, and of course the familial core that is often found in rural America. However, many passing through and definitely those who lived in the area their whole life found that something was missing – a crucial piece to the puzzle. Along with the many human occupants, there were animals surrendered, neglected, and often abandoned in the county. With no place to go, this unfortunate population has been on the rise. The surrounding counties could not take in these animals and community members could only do so much in taking animals in themselves. With that in mind, a few members of the community decided to take charge and began the process of creating their own animal shelter for the area. The last year has been spent in a variety of fundraisers attempting to collect enough funds to get this passion project off the ground. Now, with funds in tow and more good hearted volunteers, the Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter is ready to take off and get underway. This shelter has been on the hearts and minds of many animal lovers in the area and will live on for generations to come. Jackson Countians take care of their own and that includes our furry friends!