Making new best friends since 1996.

SARG, Inc. (Shelter Animals Rescue Group), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was formed in January 1996, for the purpose of giving animals from the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and surrounding areas a second chance at life.

SARG is dedicated to reducing the population of unwanted animals and committed to placement of animals into loving and responsible homes. SARG supports community outreach programs such as animal welfare services, pet supplies and food distributions, and support for local animal shelters.

Contact us!

Phone: (9am-7pm) (865)483-8146
Email: info@shelteranimalsrescue.org
Mailing Address*: 124 Newell Ln, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

*As an all-volunteer rescue group, we house our animals in private foster homes and do not have a public office space or shelter. All in-person meetings and animal showings are made by appointment only.

The SARG Board:

Officers:

  • Vada Oberlin, Board Chair

  • Jan Baker, Board Vice Chair, Paws for Life Gala Chair, Cat Coordinator

  • Shirley Auble, Treasurer, Dog Coordinator

  • Cindy Biscay, Community Resource Representative

  • Val Alexander, Co-recording Secretary

  • Marsha Sega, Co-recording Secretary

Additional Board Members:

  • Sharon Bates

  • Ruth Cook

  • Jeanine Coulter

  • Sarah Mailen

  • Pat O’Connor

  • Jeri Pharis

  • Susan Reed

  • Jennifer Robinson

  • Amy Thompson

  • Karen Witte