Elizabethton Animal Shelter Shares Monthly Update, Previews Upcoming Events

Friends group reports over 70 animal intakes in February, plans vaccine clinic and 5K fundraiser.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:43pm

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The Friends of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter provided a monthly update, noting over 70 animal intakes in February, including 41 dogs and 33 cats. The group also shared details on upcoming events, including a vaccine clinic on April 11 and the 5th annual Happy Tails 5K and 1K Pet Walk on April 19.

Why it matters

The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter relies on community support and fundraising to provide care and services for the animals in its care. These monthly updates and upcoming events help raise awareness and engage local residents to support the shelter's mission.

The details

In February, the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter took in 41 dogs and 33 cats, with the shelter's Friends group expecting cat numbers to rise further as kitten season approaches. The shelter also operates a Feral Cat Program, which spayed and neutered 66 feral cats in February before releasing them back into the community. To provide additional support, the shelter will host a vaccine clinic on April 11, offering discounted rates for various pet vaccines and treatments. Additionally, the shelter's 5th annual Happy Tails 5K and 1K Pet Walk fundraiser is scheduled for April 19 at Lions Field.

  • In February 2026, the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter took in 41 dogs and 33 cats.
  • The vaccine clinic will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • The 5th annual Happy Tails 5K and 1K Pet Walk will take place on April 19, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Jackie Ledesma

A member of the Friends of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter group.

Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter

A local animal shelter that provides care and services for animals in the Elizabethton, Tennessee area.

Friends of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter

A community group that supports the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Cat season is starting, so we will start seeing those numbers go up in the months to come, unfortunately.”

— Jackie Ledesma, Member, Friends of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter

What’s next

The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter will host its 5th annual Happy Tails 5K and 1K Pet Walk fundraiser on April 19, 2026, with online registration open until April 15.

The takeaway

The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter relies on the support of its local community to provide care and services for the animals in its care. These monthly updates and upcoming events, like the vaccine clinic and 5K fundraiser, help raise awareness and engage residents to support the shelter's mission.