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There is no such thing as a lost cause.

About Us

SACC Fosters is the network of homes providing care for the most high-risk and vulnerable animals in need of short-term or long-term care in Sevier County. Foster families prevent animals from being exposed to illness, help animals socialize and practice life in a forever home, offer watchful eyes, medical care, nutrition tracking, behavioral assistance, and great comfort to shelter pets in need. We welcome new fosters and consider our fosters part of a solution for the incredible number of animals entering into shelter custody every year. We offer a variety of programs to fosters with options for different commitment levels, with the knowledge that our community cares and only together can we save the lives of animals who need time and space to become ready for a permanent home. Every open door is hope where there may have otherwise been none. Every goodbye is a foster home ready to save more lives! 

Our Initiatives

Join Us to Make a Difference

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Safe Haven

We understand that no matter how much love a shelter has it is not enough to humanely manage all the companion animals in need. We want to provide safe havens outside the shelter where animals can safely and humanely be housed at reduced risk for our most vulnerable populations.

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Foster homes provide animals with the time and attention they need in order to recover from illness or injury. We are also committed to the belief that minor behavioral challenges can be overcome with the assistance of trained fosters who can devote one on one attention to the case.

Advocacy

We believe that every animal deserves their own advocate, and our deeply invested fosters gather crucial information about their foster's needs and personalities. Through promoting visibility for their foster pets with friends, family, and social media, more fosters are recruited and many animals are pre-adopted before returning to the shelter. There is no greater gift than a community who spreads the word and tells their story.

Get in Touch

1040 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN, USA

865-440-3945

Please do not submit urgent messages.

LINKS to create a Foster SUCCESS Story

Many animals visit foster for short stays and may have very basic needs. In these situations comfort is king! Select to learn more.

Bottle Babies have many important specialities, feeding style, feeding amount, general nutrition and bathroom behavior. Find out more here. 

Many people think cats don't have a personality, and they couldn't be more wrong. Learn to speak cat for a happy foster home!

Learning the ins and outs of fearful and nervous dogs can make a huge life-saving difference at the shelters. Adult dogs are the most in need of foster placement.

It can be scary bringing new pets home. Learn about illness and contagious disease control before you take the leap. 

We have just the right tips to help you find a forever family. Read on and learn all about marketing your foster pet for adoption.

Medical Recovery fosters need extra time and TLC for their stay and are usually dealing with at least one medical issue. See how you can help.

Moms with Litters can be a fulfilling and straightforward job, but it is super important to know behavioral signs to watch, when to separate and so much more!

Socialization fosters provide a lifeline for undersocialized kittens, puppies, and dogs that require a little extra time with humans before adoption. There are many great tricks to get your wallflower in full bloom.

This is a vital first step between a forever home and a kitten or puppy's family. They are learning rapidly, and they are constantly changing. We have to be ready to help!

SACC Fosters

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