Giles County Animal Shelter

06/02/2026

**Not at shelter***

Looking for the owner of this dog found on Hulsey Branch in Minor Hill

Please send us a email
[email protected]
Or
Call 931-363-2300 (option 3 rings the shelter)

06/02/2026

“Mental Health Benefits” 🧠🐶

Dogs do more than provide companionship — they help heal hearts, too.

Studies show dogs can help reduce:
✔ Stress
✔ Anxiety
✔ Loneliness
✔️Lower blood pressure

They encourage routine, comfort, connection, and unconditional love. ❤️

And while you’re helping a foster dog feel safe, they may be helping you more than you realize.

06/02/2026

Intake date 6/2/26

Found at The Local Farmer on West College St.

If these are your babies please send us a email [email protected]
Or
Give us a call 931-363-2300 (option 3 rings the shelter)

06/02/2026

💔 Brad has been with us since October 2025, which at this point feels less like a shelter stay and more like a long-running residency. Sir… it is time to go HOME.

Let’s get into it:

Is he a stout 60lb boy?
👉 Yes. Built like he could help you move furniture but would rather sit on your foot for emotional support.

Does he get along with other dogs?
👉 Yes. No drama. No group chats. Just vibes.

Is he intimidating in his kennel?
👉 Also yes. He looks like he’s about to ask if you have a meeting scheduled.

BUT THEN—

You stop walking…
…and this man gently puts his paw through the gate like,
“Hi excuse me I’m a baby; pick me! 🥺”

Does he pull on the leash?
👉 Oh, 100%. Brad leaves the shelter like he just heard “FREE FOOD OUTSIDE.”
…but give him a minute and he’s like,
“ah yes, a calm stroll, I am refined.”

Does he know his names?
👉 Every single one. Brad. Bradley Cooper. Brad Pitt.
Call him anything and he’s like, “yes that’s me, I’m booked and busy.”

✨ Here’s the deal:
Brad is 75% tough guy, 25% clingy little spoon
…and honestly? That’s a perfect ratio.

He has been overlooked since October, probably because he puts on his “don’t perceive me” face in the kennel…
but the SECOND you give him attention, he turns into your shadow.

Like… personal space? Never heard of her.

🪧 If you’ve been waiting for a sign—this is it!
Come meet Brad. Laugh at Brad. Fall in love with Brad.

🐾 Adopt Brad. He deserves a real home 🐾❤️
Fill out an adoption application here:

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TNGC/Dog

06/02/2026

3️⃣ more days to get those photos entered

See original post for rules and details

📸 🐾 Ready. Set. Snap that Pic. 🐾 📸

GCAS is hosting a Summer Pet Photo Contest to kick off summer, see details below. All pet photos welcome 🐶 🐱 🐰 🐸

📧 Email entries to [email protected]
by Friday, June 5th (NO AI 🤖 please). Put “Photo” in the subject line.

🗳️ Facebook voting will begin Saturday, June 6th

❗️Top 3 Finalists will be announced Friday, June 12th

⭐️ Live voting at the 2026 SunDrop Festival

06/01/2026

Intake date 6/1/26
Found laying in a pile on side of Shores road.

If these are your babies please send us a email [email protected]
or give us a call 931-363-2300 (option 3 rings the shelter) during business hours
Monday-Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday 12-2pm

06/01/2026

Day 25: “Test Run for Adoption” 🐾

🤷‍♀️❓ Not sure if you’re ready to adopt?
Foster first.

🐕 Fostering gives you the opportunity to experience life with a dog before making a lifelong commitment — while also giving a shelter pet a safe, loving place to stay. ❤️

Sometimes fostering helps you discover the perfect fit.
Sometimes it builds confidence.
And sometimes… your foster ends up becoming family. 🐶

Apply here:

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/TNGC/Dog

06/01/2026

🐾 **May 2026 Shelter Stats** 🐾

As we wrap up May, we wanted to share a quick look at what happened at Giles County Animal Shelter this month.

📥 **18 Dogs Entered Our Care**
• 18 Stray Dogs

📤 **40 Dogs Left the Shelter**
• 10 Adoptions 🎉
• 30 Transfers to Rescue Partners ❤️

✅ 0 Euthanasias

For every dog that entered our shelter in May, more than two dogs left for a brighter future. Through adoptions, rescue partnerships, fosters, volunteers, and community support, we continue working to save lives every day.

A special thank you to our rescue partners who helped move 30 dogs into programs where they could continue their journey to loving homes. Rescue partnerships remain one of the most important tools we have to keep lifesaving possible, especially as intake continues to rise.

Thank you to everyone who adopted, fostered, volunteered, donated, shared posts, and supported our dogs this month. Every success story belongs to our entire community. 🐶❤️

06/01/2026

Intake Date 6/1/26
Found on Fox Hollow Rd Goodsprings.
If this is your baby please give us a call 931-363-2300 (option 3 rings the shelter)

06/01/2026

Only 4️⃣ more days to get those pet photos submitted to [email protected] type “photo” for the subject line.

More information in the original post.

📸 🐾 Ready. Set. Snap that Pic. 🐾 📸

GCAS is hosting a Summer Pet Photo Contest to kick off summer, see details below. All pet photos welcome 🐶 🐱 🐰 🐸

📧 Email entries to [email protected]
by Friday, June 5th (NO AI 🤖 please). Put “Photo” in the subject line.

🗳️ Facebook voting will begin Saturday, June 6th

❗️Top 3 Finalists will be announced Friday, June 12th

⭐️ Live voting at the 2026 SunDrop Festival