They should vet all prospective adopters! They say and imply they do but do not . So that creates…read moreproblems. Pets not taken care of properly and many end up back on the streets. Shame on you!

They work so hard for all the animals! They have helped me with new dogs to keep and stray dogs to…read moresurrender. We thank you Young-Williams and beginning to find a new family pet.

We adopted two kittens - brother and sister 4 months old. They told us they were ready to be…read moreadopted and healthy. They charged us 225.00 for both. First, they had kennel cough, then she had a infection that required antibiotics, they tested faint for leukemia, hopefully don't have it and now yesterday I took them to the vet and they had tapeworms. This has cost us hundred of dollars and distress. It has only been a month. We love them and are trying our best to help them be healthly.

I'm glad this place exists; animals need all the protection they can get from indifferent and…read moreabusive owners. I'd not exaggerate too much, though, their no-kill status; they can afford to do that by simply sending all they turn away to the Young-Williams Shelter nearby.

My parents adopted Bailey and I adopted Annabelle. They are both very sweet adorable loving girls…read more I can't thank HPKR enough for taking such good care of them. As for previous comments about being strict about adoption, HPKR are doing their best to make sure that the animals have a long and happy life with a loving family even once they are out of their supervision. Any animal lover can appreciate and understand that. The foster parents we received our kittens from were very nice and dedicated to the well-being of their kittens. Both Bailey and Annabelle came to us healthy and happy. Thank you so much, I couldn't ask for more.

For an organization that protests to being caring & supportive of cats & kittens, I found their…read moreresponse to my plea for help extremely cold & UNcaring. I was told in a response to my email requesting help placing my dying mother's cat, "We can't take her" & "old cats get put down first in shelters". Somehow, I was expecting a little more sympathy to my plight. Maybe, "Sorry we can't help" or "Good luck with her", but all I got was some heartless reminder of the only other option I had, for which I had contacted them to avoid in the first place. I do not recommend contacting this organization, unless you have the perfect kitten that they can take credit for saving!

Please be careful when adopting from this shelter!!!!!! This shelter and attached vet clinic does…read morenot do what their website clearly states they do. We adopted a 7 month old cat who was supposed to have all of her shots and vaccines up to date, we later came to find out she was not given a shot or tested for Feline Leukemia. We found this out after the workers had us take our resident cat, Mina, to their clinic to be tested for the disease. When we took Mina to their clinic they accidentally gave her the vaccine instead of the test, WHICH IS NOT WHAT WE BROUGHT HER FOR OR WANTED! We decided that it wasn't a big enough deal to stop us from going through with the adoption of Melanie (now Riley). Shortly after bringing our new baby home we discovered she was breathing abnormally and had an extensive amount of eye mucous. After a vet visit we were told she had an upper respiratory infection, also not a huge deal...it happens! However, this was not the last of our troubles. While at the vet he asked us if the HSTV had given us records of Riley having the feline leukemia test/vaccine, which they hadn't. My boyfriend, John, went back to the shelter to retrieve these records which we figured they had just forgotten to give to us since it states on their website that "ALL HSTV CATS HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS...". We were wrong! He was told that they had no records of this test being performed on Riley. They only had a record of her mother being tested, meaning other kittens from this litter are potentially in danger of contracting the illness. The shelter then offered to test her for free as though they were doing us a favor! This being AFTER we exposed not only our resident cat but also my mothers cat to Riley. THANKFULLY Riley tested negative for Leukemia. However, this does not and should not take these neglectful workers off the hook. Not only did my boyfriend have to take time off work to deal with this situation but the manager, Lisa, did not even have the common courtesy to speak with me after I had come to in voice my concerns. I did, however, find Kayla very helpful and I feel very sorry that her manager pawned the dirty work off to her and made her return my phone call. I hope that any potential foster parent or adopting family reads this and takes extra precaution when adopting from this shelter. I do not want to discourage any adoptions from taking place, for the sake of the homeless animals, but I do hope that this post makes other people aware of the type of service they will receive when adopting at this humane society. I also hope that the families who adopted Rileys siblings find this post and make sure their kittens have the proper tests/vaccines completed.

Great people doing a fantastic job. helped me find a new fur baby. Annie is doing great in her…read moreforever home.

Kind, caring, professional. It's was tough, and…read moreheartbreaking. They honestly cared. May God bless them.

We took our cat there in November. They estimated the cost to between 2500 and 3500. He was there…read morefor 5 days and the cost was 8000.00 . We left there with no answers and my cat passed away 2 months later. They could not tell us what was wrong with him. We are beyond devastated. My cat came home from there looking extremely malnourished. He by no means, looked that way going in. He continued to decline after leaving there. Never will I take another animal there.

I've been going here for 2-3 years and have nothing but good things to say. They always take care…read moreof my cat Jasper, every single staff member is as nice as can be, and they have so many great resources and recommendations. I've noticed some fees are (slightly) more expensive than a few clinics down the road, but I would rather pay a little more knowing my vet truly cares and isn't just trying to rush me out the door and make money. There was some recent miscommunication with a payment for a procedure and the staff was very quick to reach out to me and work things out when they honestly could have just told me "tough luck"! I really appreciated that. I adopted my cat when I first moved here and didn't know anyone, he means the world to me. He is getting older and we are pretty frequent customers and I can't tell you how priceless it is to have a place that keeps him healthy.

I can't say enough about this clinic. They are the most caring, professional, knowledgeable vets…read morein Knoxville. After moving here and trying a few different places I'm so happy to have found Forest Park Clinic. They were recommended after an emergency situation at UT vet clinic as a great follow up Dr.. Very reasonable prices. No unnecessary gouging like so many do these days. They have the pets best interest in all decisions. Thank you Forest Park.

Could not accommodate a sick dog. Not an emergency, but would have liked an appt sooner than 3…read moreweeks. Found someone that saw us same day.

This clinic has provided care to our family pets for over 30 years. They have helped us nurse…read morecountless strays and adopted animals and today I will be taking our newest little arrival "Patches" the small tiny kitten to Bearden for their excellent care to help him get back on the road to recovery. Thank you for so many years of excellence!

Central Vet (Mill rd.) had been a breath of fresh air for my family!…read more We are NOT your average pet owners; both my wife and myself have been in veterinary/shelter medicine for 2 decades. We have done it all! Veterinary practice management, licensed veterinary technician, shelter adoptions manager, lead shelter behavior specialist, dog trainer, and canine physical rehabilitation (PT for dogs). I am a Certified Canine Rehab Practitioner and received my education at UT. I'm sure that you can imagine; with the years of experience and knowledge that we possess, finding a veterinary facility that meets our requirements can be VERY challenging!! Things I am looking for in facility are as follows: modern website (showcasing the team is a MUST), online store, social media sites w/consistent posts, CSR's who pickup the phone (not....press 1 for this, press 2 for this, etc.), electronic medical records (NO paper charts), clean & spacious lobby/exam rooms/restroom/outdoor space/reception desk, modern technology (digital x-rays, in house labs, dental x-ray, ultrasound, etc.), onsite routine & specialty surgery, email communication, weekend hours, and a high number of good reviews. That was just the list of what I look for in a veterinary facility, we haven't even started on the staff requirements!! When evaluating support staff and finding the right doctor, there are a few things to consider. Is there a diverse group (age, gender, education, experience, etc) making up the team? When you have veterinarians across the "age spectrum" you can be assured that the medical tricks of the old days are meeting with modernized medicine of today. Staff longevity is also important! Trust me, an employee that is in the business to offer exceptional patient/client care will not stay on at a facility that doesn't share in their principles. Lastly, having multiple veterinarians who take the time to provide good bedside manner, offer education on new treatments/medications, and believes in the importance of follow-up care....A++! I know, I'm a high maintenance person, but I own my animals the best possible care and will always take the time to find the most appropriate care for them. Central Veterinary Hospital has met all my needs for staff & facility! I am always greeted by a smile, the hospital is always clean, the support staff are knowledgeable, and the doctors go above & beyond every visit!! Thank you for taking on a crazy veterinary professional such as myself, I know that we can be a difficult group of clients. Shout out to: Dr. Megan Broadrick for taking good care of the new patient Neshoba I brought to you! Tracey was very impressed by your hands on exam and follow up phone call to go over bloodwork. Jess the assistant for your awesome venipuncture skills on a jumpy Aussie. Autumn at reception.....you were AMAZING at answering all my questions, getting a refill on my pups medication, quoting costs for my upcoming visit, and going over all 4 of my dogs reminders!! GREAT JOB

I walked in with my pet and my first impression was with the front desk people who were horrible-no…read moreeye contact, unprofessional and rude. We didn't feel welcome at all. They seemed inconvenienced to look up and check us in. Terrible service. My pet went back and when they brought her to me in the waiting room, the vet tech had a lackadaisical attitude about the visit. He could have cared less about my pet and was preoccupied with looking at the parking lot for some reason. It was weird. This place used to be the best. Sadly, it's not anymore. I'm going to a different vet because of the way we were disrespected.

The food was great and so was the coffee. The service is always friendly. The Italian club bagel…read moresandwich is soooo good

I stopped in quickly to grab a bag of coffee to bring home to Nate while I was in Knoxville for…read morework. You get a free cup of drip coffee with purchases of bags of coffee, which is really cool. I liked the brew they offered that day - it was pretty smooth and tasty. I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I can't pass up free stuff! The employee who helped me was super friendly and asked if I needed the coffee ground. They also have some food options like bagel sandwiches. The atmosphere is fun as it's in the lobby of a hotel and the light fixture/structure is very impressive. I liked this little spot and Nate loved his coffee.