NEW KNOX DOG PARK PUPPY MILL BILL POISON PREVENTION

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MARCH 2009
VOL.9, NO.3
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PAGE 2 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2009
Visit the Shelter First!
Nine County Shelter Directory, p. 39
Public Animal Shelters
Blount County Animal Shelter ......................................... 39
Jefferson County Humane Society ............................ 20,39
Loudon County Animal Shelter .................................. 18,39
Newport Animal Shelter .................................................. 40
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter (Anderson Co.) ............... 19,39
Roane County Animal Shelter ................................... 29,39
Sevier County Humane Society ................................ 30,39
Union County Humane Society ................................. 20,39
Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.) ........... 10,28,39
Other Humane and Rescue Groups
Animal Works ............................................................... 26
Arfnets ............................................................................. 7
Belly Rubs Basset Rescue .............................................. 5
Blount CARE ................................................................... 9
Blount County Humane Society ..................................... 23
Boston Terrier Rescue ................................................... 34
Cocker Companions Rescue ........................................ 17
Collie Concern ............................................................... 15
East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue .......................... 23
East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue ...................................... 9
English Springer Rescue America ................................ 26
Feral Feline Friends ....................................................... 12
Grainger County Humane Society ................................. 29
Greyhound Pets of America - Tn Chapter ...................... 35
Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tn .............................. 7
GRReat Dog Rescue ..................................................... 38
Horse Haven of Tennessee ............................................. 8
Humane Society of Roane County ................................. 18
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley ....................... 13
Lhasa Apso Southern Rescue ....................................... 22
Majestic Giants Rescue ................................................. 27
MidSouth Eskimo Alliance ............................................. 27
Noah’s Arc .................................................................... 16
Second Chance K-9 Rescue ......................................... 28
Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG) ....................... 20
Siamese Rescue ........................................................... 15
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee ....................... 14
Smoky Mountain Bulldog Rescue ................................... 4
Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue ........................... 22
Smoky Mountain St. Bernard Rescue ........................... 35
Stray Connection Cat Rescue .......................................... 5
Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue .................. 13
Wolf Creek Weimaraner Rescue ..................................... 6
Save a Life...
Adopt a Homeless Pet!
in care 0f
Snowball is
finally out of the
bitter winter cold
and the searing
summer heat.
He’s finally off the
chain. He’s a little
bewildered right
now, and needs
kindness and
gentle attention to
show him life
beyond the circle
of dirt in which he
has lived. He is
said to be a Shar Pei mix, but there is a fluffy yellow dog
in the mix somewhere. Snowball will be a grateful friend
and companion to a person with a loving hand.
To meet Snowball, contact Daphne:
865-223-6398 • parkerdaph@yahoo.com
On the cover:
A good time was had by all at the 2nd annual Mardi
Growl on February 21st in downtown Knoxville!
King Louie, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu, won Best in Show
for his festive Mardi Growl costume and decorated
wagon. “We worked on the wagon for two weeks,
every day, and paraded him around the neighborhood,” said Valerie Leone, one of King Louie’s owners.
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ADOPTION CRITERIA
Each organization in Critter has its own adoption criteria. All organizations
require an adoption contract and a fee to recoup basic expenses. All will
require that your adoptee be a pet, not merely a utility animal for protection
or hunting. Most will ensure that the animals are spayed or neutered at
the time of adoption; those that don’t will require a spay/neuter contract
and a deposit that will be refunded upon proof of spay or neuter. Most will
want to visit your home and see where the pet will live. Because many
of these animals have not been well treated in the past, extra care is
taken to ensure their safety and happiness in the future.
MARCH 2009 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 3
SMOKY MTN
BULLDOG
RESCUE
(865) 688-2270
www.discoveret.org/smbc/
rescupic.htm
Mollie is a 7 year
Gus is an
old who came into
active 9 year
rescue after her
old Bullie
owner died. She is
whose owner
housetrained and
was
crate-trained. She
hospitalized
is playful and
and is no
curious and loves
longer able to
affection. Mollie
care for him.
loves a good chew
He loves to be
bone, a short walk,
near people.
and cuddling on
Gus has some
eye and skin problems that need a little extra care,
the sofa. She gets along well with other dogs as
but other than that, he is in excellent health.
long as she is not challenged.
Visit Our Adoptable Cats
& Kittens!
Agri Feed, Middlebrook Rd.
Every Day
Petsmart, Morrell Rd.
Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.
THE STRA
YC
ONNECTION
STRAY
CONNECTION
(865) 671-4564
hhfrey1@tds.net
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN265.html
Putting Good Cats
in Good Homes!
Thomas is a 2 year old boy who
likes belly rubs and gets along
with other cats and dogs.
Lilly is a vocal, loving
3 year old girl.
Peek-A-Boo is a shy girl who
appreciates a warm lap.
Marigold is a sweet 9 month old
girl who has a lot to say.
Calvin is a curious 9 month
old boy who adores people.
Rocky is a 2 year old declawed
boy who appreciates attention.
Tia is a petite lap cat
with a loud purr.
BELL
YR
UBS BASSET RESCUE
BELLY
RUBS
(865) 966-0107
easttnfoster@bellyrubs.org
www.bellyrubs.org
Chessie is a friendly
3 year old girl who is
extremely wellmannered. Chessie is
a little shy at first, but
warms up quickly and
her tail starts wagging!
She is always ready
for a romp outside.
Ruby Roo, a 3 year old cuddler with
great house manners, was found on
the side of the road in a lot of pain after
being hit by a car. A good samaritan
picked her up and took her to a vet
clinic. Ruby was wearing a tag, so the
clinic staff called her owners. Her family
told the vet they did not want to pay for
her treatment and did not want her.
Ruby Roo has fully recovered and
deserves a loving family.
Come see us on March 14,
2:30 - 4:30, at Agri Feed Pet Supply
on Middlebrook Pike in Knoxville!
Say hello to Cookie. She’s an elegant
lemon and white gal of 10. Cookie is
quiet, well-behaved and very sweet.
She’s also house-trained and walks
well on a leash. This lovely grande
dame was turned into a shelter by her
owner. We have no idea why
someone would give up a dog this
sweet. Cookie gets along fine with
other dogs and children.
Flash is 7 or 8 years old and glows
with happiness when you pet him. He
would be perfect in a home where he
was the only dog so he wouldn’t have
to share the pats or the sofa. Get this:
Flash absolutely loves to be
vacuumed. He follows his foster mom
around the house when she’s
vacuuming and butts her leg until she
puts on the brush attachment and runs
it over his back. It feels sooooo good.
WOLF CREEK
WEIMARANER
RESCUE
Izzy is a 1 year old comical girl with a
high energy level, but sweet and good
in the house and crate-trained. An
active family would be ideal for her,
and she does well with other dogs.
Izzy is most likely clueless about cats
and has lived with children.
Bella Sue is
a 2½ year
old who is
quite the
lovable girl.
She was previously a house dog
who got along well with other dogs,
children and cats. She is housetrained and crate-trained.
Belle is a 2 year old girl
who thinks life is an
adventure. She knows
how to have fun and will
keep you laughing. Belle
likes other dogs. She has
loads of personality. Her
family needs a sense of
humor!
(865) 986-9500
info@wcweimrescue.org
www.wcweimrescue.org
Max is a 10 month old male blue
Weimaraner with a full tail. He is a highenergy guy that will need a home ready
for an exercise partner! Max would do
okay in a home with small dogs but
needs a home without cats.
Cooper
(right) is a
3 to 4 year
old male.
He is gentle and loving. He hasn’t been
tested with cats yet. He is good with
children and loves to play ball.
Cooper has had
some basic
obedience
training and
needs a home
where people
will be consistent
in reinforcing his
manners.
Trooper is 2 years old and a fun-loving, goofy
guy. He was in a home from a pup and was in
and out of the house in a fenced in yard.
Trooper will need a consistent routine of
exercise and discipline, as well as lots of love
and patience. He is very comical and puts on
quite a show. Trooper has a beautiful white
blaze down his chest and is very tall and lanky.
SERVICES • SUPPLIES • CREMATIONS
1440 Harbour View Drive • Lenoir City, Tennessee 37772
865-988-5555 • Cell: 865-742-7842
yearganc@charter.net • www.YearganPetBurials.com
Caskets • Urns • Shells • Headstones
Home Burials • Pre-Needs • Pick up at Home
Veterinary Office • U.T. Veterinary Hospital
We treat every Pet with Dignity and Respect
Chester Yeargan
HOME FINANCING
GARY STURM
SR. LOAN OFFICER
(865) 691-8910 x211
Email: Gary.Sturm@migonline.com
www.migonline.com/Gary.Sturm
ARFNETS
www.arfnets.org
Arfnets animals for adoption are in foster
homes. To meet the animals, please call the
foster homes at the numbers below.
Beau is a young adult,
female with the most gentle
manners. She does well
with people and other pets.
To meet Beau,
contact Kate:
(865) 621-7973
katharine.beatty@
my.maryvillecolleg.edu
Faith is an 8 month
old, female with short
black and white hair.
She is all loves to
snuggle on your lap
and gets a long well
with everyone.
GREYHOUND RESCUE
FOUNDA
TION
FOUNDATION
of Tennessee
(865) 690-0009 • www.greyhoundrescue.org
greyhoundrescuefoundationoftn@yahoo.com
Ellie is a 7 year old retired
mommy. She raced until she
was 6 years old, had a litter of
puppies, and is now an
elegant lady learning about soft
beds, being pampered, and
retirement life. Ellie will tell us
more as she settles in, but so
far she has done wonderfully.
Cookie is a 2 year old 59 lb. black
beauty. She’s a little shy, gentle,
and affectionate. She enjoys
playing in the yard with other
Greyhounds and is learning about
retirement and living in a home.
Cookie is a true cutie.
Bastille is a 3 year old sweet,
gentle male. He is being
fostered with a couple of dogs,
cats, and other Greyhounds.
He is a gentle boy, who has
learned to play with stuffies.
Bastille leans over on you to
ask for petting.
Sylvester is an 8 month old
male with short black and white
hair. He is very playful and also
likes to snuggle.
To meet Sylvester or Faith,
contact Traci:
(865) 984-2457
labs4u@charter.net
Sam is a 3 year old
male Fox Hound
mix. Sam is
housetrained,
obedience trained,
and crate-trained.
He loves to play
ball, play Frisbee,
and swim. He is
truly a sweet dog.
To meet Sam, contact Sue:
(865) 681-7007
JSalter149@aol.com
Franko is a 3 year old male.
Franko has graduated from his
basic obedience training in the
prison program and is currently
in a home with small dogs and
other Greyhounds. Franko is a
very sweet boy and will tell us
more as he settles into foster
care. Franko has not met kitties
at this time.
Dash is 3 years old. He
is just getting used to the
idea of retirement at an
early age, but he thinks
just hanging out might
be a great job for him.
Dash has received
basic obedience training
and did very well. He is
now adjusting to house
manners.
HORSE
HA
VEN
HAVEN
of Tennessee
(865) 609-4030
hht@horsehavenoftn.com
www.horsehavenoftn.com
Adoption fees range from $25 to
$500, depending on the animal and
special needs. See
www.horsehavenoftn.com
Ciley is a pony, approximately 16 years
old. She is 13.1 hands and very scared of for policies and an adoption application.
people. She is missing an eye and is wary
of people but learning to trust very quickly.
Tianna is estimated to be 14 years old.
She loads and trailers well but is shy
around people. She is gaining weight
nicely and moves beautifully.
Jeph is estimated to be 10
years old. He was considered a
stray with a 3+ week old leg
injury that hadn't received
appropriate care. His leg now
has received proper care, and
he is having skin graphs. His
recovery looks good enough
for light riding. He does it all. He
is available to the right home,
who will help him continue on
the road to a full recovery.
Come out and meet the animals
available for adoption the second
Saturday of every month.
HHT West Facility
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2417 Reagan Road, Knoxville
Located off Hardin Valley, ½ mile from
Pellissippi Parkway
Leo is estimated to be18 months
old. He enjoys being the center
of attention. He also loads, leads,
and stands for the farrier well.
in care 0f
Charlie is a 1 to 1½ year old
male German Shepherd/Husky
mix. Charlie is
housetrained, gets along well
with other dogs and children,
and loves to play.
Kane is a 1 to 1½ year
old male German Shepherd. Kane has a high
prey drive and needs a
home without small
children or small pets.
Cheyenne is an 8
year old black and tan
female German
Shepherd. As you can
see, Cheyenne is
great with children.
Bella is a black and tan female
German Shepherd. Bella loves
children and gets along well with
other dogs.
Lakota is a 2 to 3
year old black female
German Shepherd.
Dodger is a 3 month old black and
Lakota gets along well tan German Shepherd. He is doing
with children, other
wonderfully on housetraining and
dogs, and cats.
crate-training.
Charlotte (left) is a smart, loving 1 year old German Shepherd. She knows basic commands and is
leash-trained, crate-trained and housetrained. Charlotte can climb a chain link fence.
To meet these German Shepherds, contact Amy: 865-450-9742 • amydbryant@hotmail.com
BLOUNT CARE
(865) 982-7900 • tcutshaw@blountcare.org • www.blountcare.org
Jeb is a smart, energetic 3 year
old male Blue Heeler. Jeb is
housetrained, crate-trained, and
leash-trained.
Beauty (right) is a sweet 3
year old Chow Chow who
loves to be cuddled. Beauty is
housetrained, leash-trained,
and does well with other dogs.
Please don’t breed with so many in need...
Hope is a small 4 year old female
Terrier who has finally recovered
from horrendous neglect. She is a
wonderful, affectionate girl who
deserves a dream home!
Please don’t buy while shelter animals die...
Adopt a Homeless Pet!
Queenie (left) is wonderful! She
walks well on her leash, gets
along well with the other dogs
where she is being fostered, does
not bother the farm animals, and
loves to be loved on. This girl is
the total package - active,
beautiful and smart! Queenie is
very happy to be out of the
10x10 kennel where she has
spent her life. She loves to romp
with her foster brother.
EAST
TENNESSEE
PIT BULL
RESCUE
Finding
RESPONSIBLE Homes
for Abandoned Pit Bulls
(865) 882-9510
etnpitbullrescue
@comcast.net
www
.etnpitbullr
escue.org
www.etnpitbullr
.etnpitbullrescue.org
Maggie is a friendly 2 year old
who enjoys meeting new
people and is eager to please.
Maggie is sweet, submissive
and full of play. She lives at a
farm and ignores the cattle,
horses, llamas, pigs, AND
CATS! She enjoys the love
and affection she receives in
her foster home. Maggie would
prefer to be the only dog in her
home, or to have a male
companion.
Cole is a friendly, laid back 4
month old boy. He is a sweet,
patient, undemanding boy.
Waverly is a gorgeous
young girl who is always on
the move. She loves to play!
(865) 215-6599
3201 Division St, Knoxville, TN 37919
www.knoxpets.org
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wilson
Brownie
Galaxy
Betty Boop
Giselle
Delta
Ella
Montana
India
Adoption Information
How to Volunteer
The adoption fee at the Young-Williams Animal
Center includes a spay or neuter, shots (except
for rabies, which you must get at your own vet),
heartworm test for dogs or feline leukemia test for
cats, check and treatment for intestinal parasites,
and an exam by our Animal Center veterinarian.
All adopted animals are also microchipped.
We welcome and appreciate volunteers at the
Animal Center! Volunteers are needed to help
with socializing dogs and cats, cleaning
kennels and cages, facilitating adoptions, fund
raising, and many other tasks. Please email
Deonna Light at dlight@knoxpets.org or call
865-215-6662 for more information.
LOWEST RATES
IN
40 YEARS
PURCHASE • REFINANCE
GARY
STURM
(865) 691-8910
Email: Gary.Sturm@migonline.com
www.migonline.com/Gary.Sturm
8320 East Walker Springs Lane, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37923
*Based on borrower qualification.
FERAL
FELINE
FRIENDS
Downtown Knoxville Dog Park Needs Support
Puss N
Boots is a
fun lap cat.
He loves
other pets
and people.
(865) 406-6980
KFCF@knology.net
www.petfinder.org/
shelters/kfcf.html
Friends of the Downtown Dog Park are seeking
additional funds to fully implement the dog park design
created by the East Tennessee Community Design
Center and Carol R. Johnson & Associates landscape
architects.
Stubby doesn’t have a tail,
Zoe is a friendly 2 year old
but he doesn’t seem to miss it!
girl who likes other cats,
He is always ready to play.
dogs, and children.
Visit our adoptable cats and kittens at PetSmart in
Turkey Creek on Saturdays & Sundays, 1-5pm
Feral cats. Abandoned by their human families or simply lost, unsterilized
housecats eventually band together in groups called colonies. Without
human contact for a prolonged period, the cats revert to a wild state. They
make homes wherever they can find food. Mothers teach their kittens to
avoid humans and to defend themselves. Their numbers steadily
increase, even if meager scraps are all the food to be had. No one knows
exactly how many feral cats live in the United States, but the number is
estimated in the tens of millions. They are often wrongly portrayed as
disease-ridden nuisances, responsible for endangering native species. As
a consequence, feral feline communities are frequently rounded up and
because they have had little or no human contact and are thus
unadoptable, they are killed.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a comprehensive plan where entire feral
colonies are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and neutered
by veterinarians. Kittens and cats that are tame enough to be adopted are
placed in good homes. Adult cats are returned to their familiar habitat to live
out their lives under the watchful care of
sympathetic neighborhood volunteers. TNR
works. Cat populations are gradually reduced.
Nuisance behaviors associated with breeding,
such as the yowling of females or the
spraying of toms, are virtually eliminated.
Disease and malnutrition are greatly reduced.
The cats live healthy, safe, and peaceful lives
in their territories. Learn more about feral cats
The new dog park, located at the intersection of Summit
Hill and Central Avenue, is made possible through a
generous $100,000 donation from PetSafe
headquartered in Knoxville.
Planned features of the Downtown Dog Park include:
• Large dog and small dog areas
• Decorative landscape wall with ornamental iron fence
• Two double-gated entry vestibules
• Crushed stone perimeter walking path
• Vine-covered shade pavilion with bulletin boards
• Sod lawns
• Shade and flowering trees, native perennial shrubs
and grasses
• In-ground irrigation system
• Security and decorative lighting
• Benches, drinking fountains, waste receptacles, bike
racks
• Public art
The initial fundraising goal is $15,000 raised by June 1st.
You may contribute to the Downtown Dog Park in two
ways:
• Online, at www.legacyparks.org/support_donate.html
• By mail: Downtown Dog Park
Legacy Parks Foundation
525 Market Street, Suite 1203
Knoxville, TN 37992.
All contributions are tax deductible.
ADOPT-A-PET
6720 Kingston Pike
(atop Bearden Hill)
(865) 584-0496
SOUTH KNOXVILLE
ADOPTION CENTER
www
.humanesocietytennessee.com
www.humanesocietytennessee.com
800 Millwood Road
(865) 573-9675
Benny is a 3 year old Beagle Yaya is a 6 month old Siamese
mix, who is full of love.
mix with beautiful markings!
Sheba is a 2 year old Beagle,
who needs a loving home!
Cutie is a 2 year old female
Chihuahua mix with a loving
personality.
Sweetie is a very loving 7
week old Weimeraner mix.
Tucker is an 8 week old
Sheltie mix, who is full of love.
Dot is a beautifully
marked 1 year old
cat, who loves to
play.
Lizzie is a 1 year old Terrier
mix, who is full of love.
Sasha is a 4
year old
Terrier mix
with lots of
personality.
www.fix-a-pet.com
TENNESSEE
VALLE
Y
ALLEY
GOLDEN
RETRIEVER
RESCUE
Chad
(865) 558-3100
rescue@tvgrr.com
www.tvgrr.com
Scout
Sara is a 2 year old that is
beautiful and loving!
Bailey
Khaki
Cami
SMALL
BREED
RESCUE
of East TN
(865) 966-6597
(865) 426-3955
www.sbret.com
Shelby is a 2 year old 5 lb.
female Chihuahua.
Laddie is an 8 year old 8
lb. male Chihuahua.
Jazz is an 8 year old longhaired female Chihuahua mix.
Mallory is a 1 year old 6
lb. female Chihuahua mix.
Yoda is a 1 year old 8 lb.
male Chinese Crested that
would like a dog buddy.
Kiwi is a 1 year old 6 lb.
female Chihuahua / Terrier
mix that loves to play.
Pete is a senior male
Poodle that is very active
and has lots of personality.
Remington is a 6 year old 4
lb. male Yorkie that needs a
home with no small children.
Bill to Regulate Puppy Mills
Introduced in Tennessee Legislature
“Commercial Breeders Act”
House Bill 386 by Rep. Sontany and Rep. Maggart
Senate Bill 258 by Sen. Jackson
A “puppy mill” is a commercial dog breeding operation which mass produces puppies. The adult
“breeding stock” typically lives in filthy, cramped
conditions and is denied access to proper shelter,
light, ventilation and basic veterinary care. Females
are bred at every heat cycle with no regard for
producing genetically sound or healthy offspring.
Low-producing breeding adults are commonly killed,
abandoned on the roadside, or taken to governmentfunded shelters. The result is hundreds of thousands
of puppies coming out of mills each year, many with
behavior and/or health problems, sold to unsuspecting consumers.
HB 386/SB 258 creates a regulatory program to
license the commercial dog breeding industry. A
commercial breeder is defined as, “any person who
possesses and/or maintains twenty (20) or more
unsterilized adult female dogs in whole or in part for
the purpose of the sale of their offspring as companion animals.” It requires a minimum standard of care
and housing already enacted under TCA 44-17-101
for wholesale dealers.
The bill was developed in collaboration with numerous state agencies, humane groups, and the
Nashville Kennel Club (Tennessee’s largest kennel
club). The bill is carefully worded to include only
large commercial businesses. Hunters, hunt clubs,
hobby/show breeders, veterinarians, boarding
kennels, groomers, trainers, handlers, rescues,
shelters, and private individuals will not be affected
by this bill.
Minimum care standards alone will not shut down or
deter the worst puppy mills. In states that require
minimum care standards but do not set a limit on
the number of dogs a breeder can maintain, unhealthy, inhumane puppy mills continue to flourish.
The limit on the number of breeding animals in the
Tennessee Commercial Breeder Act is 75. Seventyfive may seem a large number, but there are numerous puppy mills in Tennessee that have hundreds of
breeding animals.
For a full summary of the bill, go to
wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billsearch/BillSearch.aspx
and search for either HB386 or SB258.
COLLIE
CONCERN
(865) 982-3352
Margaret_Lindop@lycos.com
www
n.org
www..collieconcer
collieconcern.org
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Jake is an adult male Collie. This handsome boy gets along
well with other dogs, loves to play, and bounces around like
a puppy. He is housetrained and will be a wonderful
companion for some lucky person or family.
Invisible Fence
of the
Tennessee Valley
865-588-2999
5103 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
www.invisiblefence.com
SIAMESE
RESCUE
(865) 335-7903
tn@siameserescue.org
www.siameserescue.org
Sara is an 8 year old female Collie that is both sassy and
sweet. She struts around like she owns the place, but her
favorite activity is being loved. She is housetrained and
has a reduced adoptioni fee.
Collie Concern prefers that new owners have a fenced
yard due to the herding nature of Collies.
Holly is an intelligent
2 year old Lynx Point
girl. She would like to
be your only pet.
Precious is a petite 1 year old
Seal Point girl.
Katie
(423) 586-2293
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We have over 100 indoor-outdoor runs with heated
floors and full heating and air conditioning. Our caring
and professional staff can always be relied upon to
provide the very best care possible for your pet.
COCKER C
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ANIONS RESCUE
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(865) 604-1565
info@cockercompanions.com
www.cockercompanions.com
Marcus loves belly rubs and
giving kisses. He loves the
outdoors and is also content
to lie in front of a window and
watch the world. One of his
incredible features is his
HUGE paws. Marcus gently
awakens you in the morning
by laying his head on the
nape of your neck. He is best
suited for a home with no
small children or cats.
Nelson Riddle is a 4 year old boy
who craves snuggles, but is very
shy. He’s been an outside dog up to
this point, so he’s learning inside
manners. He is working on not
being so shy about asking for love.
Nelson’s foster mother says he is a
very, very good dog. He gets along
perfectly with other dogs. His
groomer said he was the easiest
Cocker she had ever groomed!
Sloan Phillip (left) is a 3
year old parti-color boy who
is full grown at 22 pounds.
He’s new to rescue and a bit
of a wild man, but he’s
learning from his foster
parents. He will be a hoot to
have around!
Kirkland is a handsome, happy
boy with a gorgeous freckled face!
He is a cuddly, affectionate 1 year
old buff male. He loves going for
walks and getting brushed. His
foster mom says he’ll probably be
good in a one-dog household, or
maybe with one other dog as a
buddy, because he wants lots of
love! Kirkland is a fast learner and
is picking up quickly on house
training.
Short-Term Foster Homes Needed!

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Socializing a shy dog ʀ Helping an adult dog put on weight
Puppies with and without mommies ʀ Dogs recovering from surgery
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Karen Echternacht, CCR Director at (865) 604-1565 or
Info@CockerCompanions.com.
Cocker Companions Rescue: 100 dogs saved and counting!
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Tinkerdink Montell is a 1 to 2 year old
parti-colored boy, who is happy and
active. Dink is an affectionate but shy boy
who is learning to be more at ease with
new situations. He’s a bright boy, and
having been an outside dog for his entire
life, he wants to make his new forever
family happy and stay inside with them.
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It’s time for our annual fundraising sale. We welcome donations of any household items,
tools, books, babyitems, exercise equipment, sporting goods, etc. (anything except
clothing). The sale will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 8 am to 2 pm, at 11921
Kingston Pike, next to Walgreens at Smith Road. If you have items you would like to
donate, please contact Karen at 604-1565. Items can be dropped off Friday, April 3 from
9 am to 7 pm at the sale location. If you need to get items to us before then, please call.
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assistance for spaying and neutering pets. For more
information call 865-671-8654 or call the Loudon County
Animal Shelter at 865-458-5593.
Della
China
Lab pups
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Crystal
Cookie
Autumn
Peanut Glimmer
Medium hair
kittens
Hamilton
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Streak is an adult
male German
Shepherd/Hound mix.
He is a happy go lucky
country boy who is
looking for a new
home. He loves being
with his humans and
gets along well with
other dogs.
Brewster is a male
Lab mix.
Jade is a female
Boxer mix puppy.
Jazzy
Jazzie is a beautiful
adult female Border
Collie mix. She was
found stray, but
someone in her past
has taught her how to
walk on a leash. She
loves people and
deserves a loving
home.
Hunter is an adult
male Whippet/Lab mix.
He is crate-trained,
housetrained, and is
working on leash
training. He is so
happy to be inside with
humans! He is a very
active dog who loves to
run and can snuggle
with the best of them.
He gets along well with
other dogs and cats.
Freckles is a
young female
Boxer/Lab mix.
She is a very
sweet girl who
was found
wandering with
her mom and
brother. She is
being fostered
by the people
who found her,
but needs a
home of her
own.
Kendra is a
female Boxer
mix puppy.
Patti is a female
Corgi mix.
Jerry is a male
Terrier puppy.
Sara is a Retriever mix.
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Crickett
Lucy is a lovely
declawed shorthaired girl. She
has gorgeous
green eyes.
Skamp is a happygo-lucky, charming
Sheltie mix pup. He
and his sister,
Scarlett, are ready to
go home with you!
Sabrina is a pretty
girl who is looking
for a lap to sit on
and someone to
give her cuddles.
Scarlett is a
sweet Sheltie mix
pup. She is a
good girl who
would love to be
your forever pal.
Kitt is a 1 year old male Ragdoll mix.
Kitt is definitely a lap cat and loves to
snuggle.
Sherman
Lucy is a 1½
year old female
Tortoiseshell
with short hair.
She loves
people and likes
to sit on your
lap and nap.
Baylee
Beautiful Milky Way
is mostly white
except for a gray
spot on her head.
She is a cuddler and
likes to talk.
Dutchess
Budda is a social
girl who loves to
talk and play. She
likes her lap time,
too.
Jack is a 2 year old male Jack Russell
mix. Jack is an active dog. He loves
attention and needs a family that can
give him lots of it.
Rocky is a BoxerBulldog mix. He has
had a rough life so
far, but he is waiting
for someone to give
him the good life he
deserves.
Roxie is a Terrier
mix. She is very
social and loves
other dogs. She is
a laid-back girl
and would make a
good companion.
Annie is
an 8 year
old female
Pointer
mix. She is
a sweet,
affectionate
girl with lots
of love to
give.
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LHASA APSO
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Liesl is a beautiful black 2 ½ year old female
Great Dane. She has been severely
neglected and weighed only 75 lbs. when
she arrived, about 30 lbs. underweight. She
is recovering well and will soon be up to her
full weight! She was found as a stray.
Despite all that she has been through, Liesl
is full of life and just wants love. She will lean
on you and let you pet her all day. She is a
very sweet and loving soul. She gets along
wonderfully with large dogs, and doesn’t
even bat an eye at cats.
Troy is a handsome black male 3 year
old Great Dane with cropped ears. Troy
was found as a stray. Troy is currently
undergoing heartworm treatment. He is
very mild-mannered and well-behaved.
He already knows the commands Sit,
Down, Stay, and Come. He walks well on
a leash, and does not pull. He does very
well with large and small dogs. Troy
would do best in a feline free home.
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Chloe is an adult Tortoiseshell with
short hair. She is an affectionate girl
with plenty of love for everyone.
Theora is a young adult Tortoiseshell
with short hair. Theora is declawed,
so she must be an indoor only kitty.
Chloe and Theora are at the Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville.
See them on-line at www.knoxpets.org
Frida’s Picks is in honor of a Tortoiseshell cat named Frida Popek. Frida was
killed on June 13, 2006. We miss her very much and in her memory we try
to help other pets find homes. The cats in Frida’s picks are located at the
Young-Williams Animal Center. Please remember that there are many
other pets at the Animal Center waiting for a good home.
Abigail is
a 4 year
old female
who is
brindle
and dark
gray with
lighter
colored
legs. She
likes
watching TV with her foster family and sitting with
them on the sofa. Her foster mom reports that
Abigail is very well-behaved.
Little Rub is a
sweet 6 year old
male Lhasa with
3 legs. He is an
adorable boy!
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Lily is a gorgeous 5 year old Red Tick
Hound. She is friendly, sweet, and
does well with other animals. She is
looking for an adoptive family that will
have plenty of love and attention to
share with her. She enjoys running
and playing but her favorite thing is
cuddling. She is housetrained and is
calm and well-behaved in the house.
She is a wonderful companion.
To meet Lily, contact Ashley:
(865) 386-6503
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Caitlyn is a nearly all white Border
Collie mix. She is curious and has an
inquisitive personality. She is a very
sweet dog, who will thrive as an only
pet and will be a devoted companion.
She can be dominant with other
dogs. Caitlyn walks well on a leash
and will love to go for walks and
chase a ball in a secure fenced yard.
After the fun, she will cuddle up next
to you or on your lap or just hang
around in the house. Caitlyn will
probably shadow her humans when
they are in the house with her.
Pippi is a 3 to 4 year old tri-colored rough coat
Border Collie that may be mixed with Australian
Shepherd. Pippi has been living at a private horse
boarding farm for the past year and a half. She is
much loved by all the teenage girls and receives lots
of attention. Pippi is very gentle with children of all
ages and with the barn kitties. She knows several
commands and is submissive to vocal correction.
Unfortunately, Pippi has become dominate around
the 2 other female dogs, and it in the best interest of
the barn owner to find Pippi a new home.
Max is a handsome 2 to 3 year old
male with a tri-color medium-length
coat. Max has a very strong
herding drive, which developed into
car chasing. This resulted in his
incarceration at a local shelter. If he
is kept busy, he has less interest in
cars; but he does need a fenced
yard for his safety.
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Before you adopt a new pet, think about situations that could prevent your lifelong care of the pet. Then decide how you will avoid them.
The Top Ten Reasons for Pet Relinquishment
to Shelters in the United States
DOGS
CATS
Moving
1.
1. Too many in house
Landlord issues
2.
2. Allergies
Cost of pet maintenance
3.
3. Moving
No time for pet
4.
4. Cost of pet maintenance
Inadequate facilities
5.
5. Landlord issues
Too many pets in home
6.
6. No homes for littermates
Pet illness (es)
7.
Personal problems
8.
8. Personal problems
Biting
9.
9. Inadequate facilities
No homes for littermates
10.
7.
House soiling
10. Doesn’t get along with other pets
Source: www.petpopulation.org/topten.html
This is the third in a series of articles on avoiding pet relinquishment. The focus this month is on house soiling by cats.
Preventing Litterbox Problems
Most cats have a specific preference about where they want to
eliminate. By following the suggestions below, you’ll be able to start
off on the right foot with your new cat.
Location
Most people are inclined to place the litterbox in an out-of-the-way
spot in order to minimize odor and loose particles of cat litter in the
house. Often, the litterbox ends up in the basement, sometimes
next to an appliance and/or on a cold cement floor. This can be
undesirable from your cat’s point of view for several reasons:
• If you have a kitten or an older cat, she may not be able to get
down a long flight of stairs in time to get to the litterbox.
• Since she is new to the household, she may not remember
where the litterbox is if it’s located in an area she seldom
frequents.
• Your cat may be startled while using the litterbox if a furnace,
washer or dryer suddenly comes on and that may be the last
time she’ll risk such a frightening experience!
• If your cat likes to scratch the surface surrounding her litterbox,
she may find a cold cement floor unappealing.
If you place the litterbox in a closet or a bathroom, be sure the
door is wedged open in order to prevent her from being trapped
in or out. If the litterbox sits on a smooth, slick or cold surface, put a
small throw rug underneath the litterbox.
Type of Litter
Once you find a litter your cat likes, don’t change types or brands.
Buying the least expensive litter or whatever brand is on sale,
could result in your cat not using the litterbox. Many cats are put off
by the odor of scented or deodorant litters. For the same reason,
it’s not a good idea to place a room deodorizer near the litterbox.
Odor shouldn’t be a problem if the litterbox is kept clean.
Number of Litterboxes
You should have at least as many litterboxes as you have cats.
That way, none of them will ever be prevented from eliminating in
the litterbox because it’s already occupied. Place them in several
locations around the house, so that no cat can “guard” the litterbox
area and prevent other cats from using it. We also recommend that
you place at least one litterbox on each level of your house.
To Cover or Not To Cover
Some people prefer to use a covered litterbox, however, there are
some potential problems with using this type of box:
• You may forget to clean the litterbox as frequently as you should
because the dirty litter is “out of sight– out of mind.”
• A covered litterbox traps odors inside, so it will need to be
cleaned more often than an open one.
• A covered litterbox may not allow a large cat sufficient room to
turn around, scratch, dig or position herself in the way she wants.
• A covered litterbox may make it easier for another cat to lay in wait
and “ambush” the user as she exits the box.
You may want to experiment by offering both types at first, to
discover what your cat prefers.
Cleaning The Box
The litterbox should be scooped daily. How often you change the litter
depends on the number of cats you have, the number of litterboxes,
and the type of litter you use. Twice a week is a general guideline for
clay litter. If you scoop the litter daily, scoopable litter can go two to
three weeks before the litter needs to be changed. If you notice an
odor or if much of the litter is wet or clumped, it’s time for a change.
Don’t use strong smelling chemicals or cleaning products when
washing the litterbox. Soap and water is sufficient.
• Make sure that the litterbox isn’t near an appliance that
makes noise or in an area of the house that your cat doesn’t
frequent.
• If ambushing is a problem, try to create more than one exit
from the litterbox, so that if the “ambusher” is waiting by one
area, your cat always has an escape route.
Surface Preferences
• If your cat is eliminating on soft surfaces, try using a high
quality, scoopable litter, and put a soft rug under the litterbox.
• If your cat is eliminating on slick, smooth surfaces, try putting a
very thin layer of litter at one end of the box, leaving the other
end bare, and put the box on a hard floor.
• If your cat has a history of being outdoors, add some soil or
sod to the litterbox.
Depth Of Litter
• Make the area where she has been eliminating aversive to
Some people think that the more litter they put in the box, the less often
her by covering it with an upside down carpet runner or
they will have to clean it. This is not true. Most cats won’t use litter that’s
aluminum foil, or by placing citrus-scented cotton balls over the
more than about two inches deep. The litterbox needs to be cleaned
area.
regularly and adding extra litter is not a way around that chore.
Location Preferences
“Litter-Training” Cats
• Put at least one litterbox on every level of your house.
There’s really no such thing as “litter-training” a cat in the same way
• Make the area where she has been eliminating aversive to
one would house-train a dog. A cat doesn’t need to be taught what to
her by covering it with upside down carpet runner or
do with a litterbox. The only thing you need to do is provide an
aluminum foil, or by placing citrus-scented cotton balls over
acceptable, accessible litterbox.
the area
OR
• Put a litterbox in the location where your cat has been
Solving Litterbox Problems
eliminating. When she has consistently used this box for at
If your cat begins to eliminate in areas other than the litterbox, your
least one month, you may gradually move it to a more
first call should always be to your veterinarian. Many medical
convenient location at a rate of an inch per day.
conditions can cause a change in a cat’s litterbox habits. If your
veterinarian determines that your cat is healthy, the problem may be
Oops!
one of the following:
If you catch your cat in the act of eliminating in the house, do
• The box is not clean enough for her.
something to interrupt her like making a startling noise, but
• She has been startled by a noise while using the box.
be careful not to scare her. Immediately take her to where the
• She has been “ambushed” while in the box either by another cat, a
litterbox is located and set her on the floor. If she wanders
child, a dog, or by you, if you were attempting to catch her.
• She associates the box with punishment (someone punished her for over to the litterbox, wait and praise her after she eliminates in
the box. If she takes off in another direction, she may want
eliminating outside the box, then placed her in the box).
You’ll need to do some detective work to determine the reason your cat privacy, so watch from afar until she goes back to the litterbox
and eliminates, then praise her when she does.
is house soiling. Sometimes, the reason the litterbox problem initially
started may not be the same reason it’s continuing. For example, your
Don’t ever punish your cat for eliminating outside of the
cat may have stopped using the litterbox because of a urinary tract
infection, and has now developed a surface preference for carpet and litterbox. If you find a soiled area, it’s too late to administer a
correction. Do nothing but clean it up. Rubbing your cat’s nose
a location preference for the bedroom closet. You would need to
in it, taking her to the spot and scolding her, or any other
address all three of these factors in order to resolve the problem.
type of punishment, will only make her afraid of you or afraid to
General Guidance
eliminate in your presence. Animals don’t understand
• Keep the litterbox extremely clean. Scoop at least once a day and
punishment after the fact, even if it’s only seconds later.
change the litter completely every four to five days. If you use
Punishment will do more harm than good.
scoopable litter, you may not need to change the litter as frequently.
Behavioral Advice from the Denver Dumb Friends League,
A good guideline is that if you can smell the box, then you can be
www.ddfl.org/tips_cats.htm. Used with permission.
sure it’s offensive to your cat as well.
• Add a new box in a different location than the old one and use a
different type of litter in the new box. You’ll want to make the new
one different enough that she doesn’t apply the old, negative
associations to the new box.
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Adoption Centers in Petsmart in Maryville/
Alcoa and on Morrell Road in Knoxville!
Jam loves all people. What else
does she love? She loves to
play. She loves treats, and she
would love to go home with you!
Rudy is a 5 year old male
Chihuahua mix. Rudy is a cutie!
This sweet boy was adopted from AnimalWorks in 2003 and stayed
with that family until recent housing problems forced the family to return
Rudy. He is confused and a little scared at the change, but with a little
patience and a lot of love, you will see Rudy's true, loving personality!
Sandy is a very sweet girl who will
brighten the lives of her new family!
Jackson (above) is
the friendliest, most
outgoing dog you have
ever met! He is a
gorgeous, 3 year old
Staffordshire Bull
Terrier who has never
met a stranger, canine
or human.
Diablo is a 3 year old
Doberman who has
been living at a kennel
for the last year. He needs a home where his
family will be patient and kind. He is very intelligent
and loveable and wants to be your only pet.
To meet Jackson or Diablo, contact Stacey:
(865) 679-8175 or longitude02@gmail.com
ENGLISH SPRINGER
RESCUE AMERICA
esratennessee@yahoo.com • www.springerrescue.org
Jay is a 7 month old long-haired
male Chihuahua/Dachshund. Jay
loves to be on your lap. He is a
beautiful chocolate color and a
very curious little boy.
Mellie is 5 to 6 years old and
loves people! Mellie reserves the
right to like or not like other cats.
Toby is a 3 month old Beagle mix.
He is a friendly, loving puppy. He
is full of life and energy.
Lily is a 1½ year old liver and white female Field Spaniel.
Lily is a high-energy dog, and we would like her adoptive
home to have a fenced yard and a doggie playmate. If
you’re interested in dog sports such as agility, rally, or
tracking, Lily may be an excellent candidate. Lily is good
with other dogs and would enjoy the company of older
children. Small children may get jostled around too much.
MAJESTIC GIANTS RESCUE
(formerly Great Creatures Rescue)
mid-south
ESKIE ALLIANCE
(865) 803-0230
rebecca@majesticgiantsrescue.com
www.majesticgiantsrescue.com
(865) 604-2504 • tneskies@yahoo.com
midsoutheskiealliance.rescuegroups.org
Lady Belle is a 7 year old
female Great Dane. She is very
sweet and friendly. The people
who helped with her transport
said she was the sweetest
Dane they have ever met. She
is good with other dogs, cats
and children.
Merlin (below) is a 7 year old
deaf Merlequin Great Dane.
He is good with other dogs,
but not with cats or children.
american eskimo dog rescue
Missy is a 4 year old
female American
Eskimo / Spitz mix.
She came from a
rough situation and is
still a little cautious with
people. She does fine
with other dogs and
cats as well. She
would do best with
older children. She is
a sweet girl who
enjoys going for
walks.
Meet and Greet
our Majestic Giants!
Bentley is a 4 year
old male American
Eskimo / Spitz mix. He
loves girl dogs, but
isn’t a fan of the boys.
He has a slight limp
from an earlier injury.
He likes children, but
not cats. He’s great
with people. He is
crate-trained, but still
needs work on
housetraining.
1st and 3rd Saturdays in
March, 12-4pm
Critter Barn on Sutherland
Avenue in Knoxville, down
the street from the YoungWilliams Animal Center.
Contact Majestic Giants for
information on how you can
have your Great Dane
spayed or neutered for
FREE.
Oberon (Obie) and
Roland are brothers
who have been together
their whole lives. They
are very bonded and
very loving. They are
mellow, easy-going guys
and are easy to walk on
leashes. Roland is the
cuddlebug, while Obie is
the lie-at-your-feet type.
Zach, left, and Zeke, right, are Dane/Lab mix brothers. They are
not as close to each other as are Obie and Roland. They seem
to get along great with other dogs, big or small, but neither is good
with cats. They are both great with children. They both have some
bite wounds that will need some time to heal completely.
Snowman is a 7
month old puppy. He
and his brother Jasper
(below) are both
available for adoption.
Snowman is a little shy
when he first meets
you, but he warms up.
He gets along well with
other dogs, cats and
children.
Jasper is 7 months
old. He gets along
with other dogs, cats
and children. He has
a lot of energy and
loves to run and play.
SECOND CHANCE
K-9 RESCUE
(865) 376-2931
www.sck9r.org
2ndchancek9@comcast.net
adebord43@comcast.net
Bart is a 55 lb.
adult male Pit Bull
Terrier. He has a
beautiful black
coat with brown
undertones
showing through.
He loves to be
held and can be
quite the lap dog.
He loves to give
kisses and
enjoys daily
walks. He gets
along well with
other dogs, but
needs a home
without cats.
Rosie is a 2
year old 80 lb.
female American
Bulldog/
Bullmastiff mix.
She gets along
well with other
dogs and cats, is
housetrained,
and knows basic
commands. This
big girl is very
active and needs
plenty of
exercise. She
loves to go for
car rides.
(865) 579-1090
Small Mammals at
Young-W
illiams Animal Center
oung-Williams
(865) 215-6667
www.knoxpets.org
Bea
Lulu
Melody
Lovie
Carlene is a
9 month old
female
Rottweiler
mix. She is a
happy girl that
wants nothing
more than a
home of her
own with a
family to love.
Attention Roane County residents: Second Chance K-9
Rescue is willing to help pay part of the cost to help low-income
families spay/neuter their pets.
Mr. Tipton
needs you!
Critter has all volunteer production and
distribution teams, and is supported by
advertising sponsors.
If you are interested in producing, delivering,
or advertising, please let us know!
(865) 579-5164
296 Manufacturers Road
Rockwood, TN 37854
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ROANE C
OUNT
Y
COUNT
OUNTY
ANIMAL SHEL
TER
SHELTER
(865) 354-7387
www.roanecountyanimalshelter.
petfinder.com
Bubble & Blossom
Bruno
Tina
Roberta
Patsy
GRAINGER COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
Cleo
(865) 567-0050
caseaman@bellsouth.net
www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org
Sandy
Zoey
Tigger
Dottie
Rover
Grooming By Gay Hummel
Lovell
Animal
Hospital
29 Years of Experience
Home 865-579-5169
Cell 865-617-3359
E-Mail:
vettelab@hotmail.com
1305 Lovell Rd.
Knoxville,TN 37932
Bus. 865-777-1221
Fax 865-671-2337
Beaverbrook
Animal Hospital
(865) 453-7000 • (865) 429-5552
.petfinder
.org/shelters/TN97.html
www.petfinder
.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html
www
sevierhumane@aol.com
SEVIER COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
Taz is an energetic 2 year old
Boxer mix boy.
Kyle is a friendly 2 year old
Hound mix boy.
Sadie is a gentle 1 year old
Beagle mix girl.
Betty is a curious 1 year old
girl.
Common Household Items Toxic To Pets
Flowers/Plants:
1. Lilies
2. Marijuana
3. Sago Palm
4. Tulip/Narcissus bulbs
5. Azalea/Rhododendron
6. Oleander
7. Castor Bean
8. Cyclamen
9. Kalanchoe
10. Yew
Foods:
1. Alcoholic beverages
2. Avocado
3. Chocolate (all forms)
4. Coffee (all forms)
5. Fatty foods
6. Macadamia nuts
7. Moldy or spoiled foods
8. Onions, onion powder
9. Raisins and grapes
10. Salt
Goods/ Products:
1. Antifreeze
2. Prescription and over the
counter drugs,ie. Ibuprofen
3. Insecticides
4. Pesticides (ex. rat killer)
5. Bleaches, detergents & disinfectants
6. Mothballs
7. Fabric softener sheets
8. Fertilizer
9. Xylitol found in gum & breath mints
10. Citronella
What should I do if I think
my pet ate something poisonous?
• CALL your local veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic IMMEDIATELY
• Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline, 1-888-426-4435.
• Collect in a sealable plastic bag any material your pet may have vomited or chewed
Poison Prevention Week March 15-21, 2009
Garnet is a
gem! She is a
friendly 5
month old
female Pit Bull
who is
house- and
crate-trained.
She is sweet,
playful, and
gets along
well with
other dogs.
She loves
women but is a bit skittish around men and
children. We’re working on that! To meet
Garnet, contact Michele at 865-573-8804
or infostat@speakeasy.net.
Priscilla is a sweet and
stunningly beautiful girl
who was abandoned at
a local motel. She is in
the care of Feral Feline
Friends.
Adeline is a 1 to 2 year old
female Netherland Dwarf
rabbit in the care of YoungWilliams Animal Center.
Rabbits live 8 to 10 years
and can be housetrained.
They are great family pets!
The American College of Veterinary
Surgeons (ACVS) certifies veterinarians as
specialists in surgery. When your dog or cat
needs advanced surgery, they depend on
you to find a veterinarian with sufficient
experience and training to perform that
surgery. A Board-Certified ACVS Surgeon
provides unconditional reassurance of
advanced training and expertise…giving
you the confidence that your pet is in the
best hands.
www.acvs.org
Ask your veterinarian for a referral to a
Board-Certified ACVS Veterinary Surgeon.
LeeAnn Blackford, DVM
ACVS Veterinary Surgeon
1505 Bob Kirby Road
Knoxville TN 37931
(865) 670-9185
blackfordvet@bellsouth.net
The BLOUNT COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER is nearly a reality!
The Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation was formed as a non-profit organization in January 2007 to spearhead the
construction of a Blount County Animal Center. Considerable progress has been made, and PHASE I of the new
shelter is expected to open this spring. See www.smacf.net for complete details and pictures of progress.
Help open the BLOUNT COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER.
Honor or memorialize a member of your family or a favorite pet with a personalized engraved
brick for a donation of $100. These beautiful bricks will form a walkway to and around the
animal center and pay lasting tribute to animals and the people who love them.
Smoky Mountain
Animal Care Foundation
First Name
Last Name
Street
City
State
Work Phone
Home Phone
Zip
Email
Information to be engraved on a 4” x 8” brick.
3 Lines per brick; 18 characters per line.
Please Do Not Add Boxes. Please print clearly.
(Note: Spaces and punctuation are considered characters!)
ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı ı
If a gift, please send acknowl
acknowledgement
edgement to:
First Name
Last Name
Street
City
State
Zip
Send completed form and $100 check made payable to Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation
Mail to:
Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation
P.O. Box 218
Maryville, TN 3 804
www.smokymountainanimalcare.org
PET LOSS
SUPPOR
T GR
OUP
SUPPORT
GROUP
S. Northshore Drive #105
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 560-0480
The University of Tennessee Veterinary Social
Work Program at the UT College of Veterinary
Medicine offers a Pet Loss Support Group for
those coping with the loss of a pet.
3075 Lois Lane
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 984-5620
The meetings are held on Tuesdays:
March 24th, April 7th and 21st
All meetings take place 6:15-7:45 PM at the UT
Forest Products Center, 2506 Jacob Drive on the
UT Ag/Vet Campus (behind the UT Trial Gardens).
Choose the right pet
Teach Obedience
The group is free of charge and open
to the public. Light refreshments will
be served. For further information,
please call 865-755-8839 or visit
our website at www.vet.utk.edu.
Solve Behavior Problems
Ellen J. Mahurin, MA • Animal Behaviorist
865-207-2483 • ellen@clever-critters.com • www.clever-critters.com
BOST
ON
BOSTON
TERRIER
RESCUE
(865) 983-3272
boston_rescuer@yahoo.com
Chico is a 2 year old male
Chihuahua that needs a home
with no small children.
Eddie (above) and Brown
Sugar (below) are 2 year
old pals that would like to be
adopted together.
Heather is a 2 year old
female Lab mix.
Billy is an adult male Boston
Terrier that is eager to please.
He gets along well with nonaggressive dogs and needs a
home with no children and no
cats.
Toby (left) is an 8 year old male
Boston Terrier. This couch
potato needs a home with no
children and no cats.
BJ Kelly is a 2 year old male
Boston Terrier that needs a
home with no small children.
GREYHOUND PETS
OF AMERICA
Tennessee Chapter
SMOKY MOUNT
AIN
MOUNTAIN
SAINT BERNARD
RESCUE
(865) 671-2749 • adoptagrey@gpatn.org
www.gpatn.org
Atta Girl is a 4 year old white
female with lots of "ticking." She
is super sweet and is adjusting
to life as a non-racer.
Katie (upper right) and Big
Man (lower right) are
Katrina evacuees, whose
family had to surrender them
here because of family
distress. They are very
“connected” so they will be
placed together. Both are in
good health and are safe
with small dogs. Big Man is
very social. Katie is very
affectionate in a more private
way. A fenced yard is a must,
as they enjoy sunbathing
and romping with their toys!
(865) 966-9851 • stbernardoftn@yahoo.com
Maggie Mae gets along great with dogs
and kids. She loves to be petted, and
she insists on a lot of attention. She loves
to lie in front of the couch and eat
popcorn with you.
Daisy (right) is a
10 month old Saint Bernard. She is full of life and would be
perfect for an active owner. She is in no way aggressive but is
excitable. She is great with other dogs, big and small, and good
with cats.
Chrissy is a 4 year
old brindle female,
who is a very
playful, active, and
happy dog. Chrissy
is very outgoing but
is not small dog or
cat friendly.
Keegan is a 2½ year old
male Greyhound. He has
separation anxiety and is
going to need a home where
his crate time and alone time
are minimal. He is a very
loving boy and loves to be
with his people.
Sandy is a 4 year old dark
brindle female. She would be
best suited in an adult home
or in a home with adults and
older children. She is fine
with other dogs.
Lakota is a 4 year old
guy who spent most of his
life on a chain. Now he
wants to be with people all
the time and is looking for
a family willing to have a
constant companion. He is
good with other large
dogs, cats, and all people.
Lakota loves to play.
Samantha is a 1 year old
Saint Bernard who is
loving and calm. She is a
friendly, outgoing girl who
loves hugs! Samantha is
shy at first around new
dogs, but soon warms up.
She is great with children,
too.
Rufus is a 10 month old Saint
Bernard who is a big baby.
After getting to know people,
he loves everyone. He is
super playful, very silly, and
loves to play tug-of-war.
Beyond Food, Water, Shelter, and Sanitation:
PROPER CARE AND ATTENTION FOR COMPANION ANIMALS
Recommendations from the
Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association
The Knoxville City Animal Ordinance requires that companion animals be provided food, water, shelter, and sanitary living conditions. In
addition, the ordinance says that a person keeping an animal must provide proper care and attention for the animal. (Sec. 5-23 (d)).
Since “proper care and attention” are not further defined in the city ordinance, the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association provides the
following guidance regarding the meaning of these words.
PROPER CARE OF A COMPANION ANIMAL
PROPER GROOMING
Proper Care:
Bathing, brushing, toe nail trims, ear cleaning, and dental care are all
aspects of proper grooming.
Improper care:
If grooming needs are ignored, a pet may develop any of the following
problems:
PREVENTION OF FLEAS AND TICKS
Fleas and ticks are not just an irritant to an animal. They can cause · Matted fur that harbors parasites and irritates the skin
serious disease.
· Heavy mats causing sores, scabs, or maggot infestation
Proper Care:
· Toenails that curve or curl into the skin, impede walking, and become
Monthly application of an effective topical flea and tick preventive will embedded in the paws
ensure that a cat or dog is free of external parasites. Highly
· Painful ears that become bloody and swollen
effective monthly topical preventives are available through a
· Infected or broken teeth that cause pain or prevent a pet from eating
veterinarian and some pet supply stores. Other less effective
· A collar too tight that may grow into the skin, or cause skin irritation
preventives are flea collars, sprays, some topical drops, and
If there are signs of improper grooming causing a pet distress or pain,
shampoos available at pet stores.
KVMA recommends that the pet see a veterinarian immediately.
Improper care:
Flea and tick infestation may lead to:
PROPER WEIGHT
· Severe itching, intense scratching and rubbing
Proper care:
· Inflamed skin with bleeding or open sores
Pets need regular, measured meals. Pets need species-appropriate,
· A thin coat with bald patches
nutritionally balanced food. Many medical conditions may cause
· Flea and tick-borne infections
extreme weight loss or weight gain. You should not be able to see a
· Anemia and even death in cases of severe infestation
pet’s ribs, but you should easily be able to feel them. If you cannot easily
· Exposure of people to flea or tick bites, and related infections
feel the ribs, your pet may be overweight. If you can see the ribs, the
pet may be underweight.
Heavy infestations may be indicated by large numbers of fleas or
ticks, open sores, severe itching, self-mutilation, or pale white gums. Improper care:
When heavy infestations are noted, KVMA recommends that the
Failure to maintain proper weight may lead to the following problems:
pet be seen by a veterinarian. As all itchy skin disease is not
· Underfeeding can result in insufficient body fat, weakness, and even
caused by fleas, KVMA recommends ongoing care with a
death.
veterinarian for skin disease not associated with fleas or ticks.
· Not feeding species-appropriate food can result in many symptoms of
poor health, such as a dull and thinning coat, chronic diarrhea, vomiting,
PREVENTION OF INTESTINAL WORMS
and frequent illness due to a weakened immune system.
Intestinal worms (such as hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms,
· Overfeeding can result in obesity preventing the animal from moving
and whipworms) are easily transmitted, are not always visible in
about, predisposing to arthritis, pressure sores and difficulty breathing.
feces, and are not all treatable with over-the-counter deworming
medicine. Some intestinal worms may also be transmitted to people, Emaciated animals have easily visible ribs, pelvic bones, and shoulder
bones. The abdomen may be very sunken in behind the rib cage. The
especially to children.
eyes may be sunken into the head. Morbidly obese animals may be
Proper Care:
unable to rise or walk well. They may have pressure sores from lying
Year round heartworm prevention also provides protection against down, and may be lying in their own excrement. There is no “waist”
most intestinal worms. Yearly fecal exams by a veterinarian are the when viewing these animals from above. The ribs are not at all
only way to ensure that a cat or dog is free of intestinal parasites.
palpable. Emaciated animals and morbidly obese animals that cannot
Feces should be removed routinely to minimize contamination of the rise or walk require immediate medical attention.
environment and exposure of people.
Improper care:
Intestinal parasites in dogs and cats may cause diarrhea, blood in
the stool, weight loss, or vomiting.
KVMA recommends consultation with a veterinarian if there is
evidence of intestinal parasites, diarrhea, vomiting, or emaciation.
A pet’s health and welfare depends on more than just food, water,
shelter, and sanitary living conditions. Proper care of a pet requires
active protection from harm and regular maintenance of good
hygiene.
PHYSICAL SAFETY
A pet needs protection from both human and environmental threats.
People need to be safe from roaming aggressive or nuisance pets.
Proper care:
A pet should be safely contained to provide protection from traffic,
roaming animals, other physical danger, and harassment by people.
Fences are the best protection. A pet should have protection from
extremes in temperature (below 32 degrees or above 95 degrees),
wind, rain, sun and snow. Indoors, in a garage, basement, or a dry dog
house are good options. During hot weather, the shelter should have
adequate ventilation and air flow.
Improper care:
Physical injury, behavior problems and death can result from an
owner’s benign neglect or, at worst, intentional harm. KVMA
recommends aggressive intervention where there is evidence of abuse
or neglect, or if pets are exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Aggressive, territorial or roaming pets may harm people or other pets,
and should be addressed immediately.
Never tether or chain
your dog because
this can contribute to
aggressive behavior.
- American Veterinary
Medical Association
Our experience in
enforcing the Animal
Welfare Act has led us to
conclude that
continuous confinement
of dogs by a tether is
inhumane.
- U.S. Department
of Agriculture
EXERCISE
Exercise is essential to both the mental and physical well-being of a pet.
Proper Care:
Every healthy pet needs to be able to walk, run, or play on a regular
basis. Continuous physical restraint such as tethering by a chain, cable,
rope, or continuous confinement in a pen, is counter to an animal’s need
for mental stimulation and physical exercise, and is not proper care.
Improper care:
Lack of regular exercise, socialization, and mental stimulation may lead
to behavior problems such as self-mutilation, destructive behavior, fear,
and aggression. KVMA recommends intervention if pets are constantly
tethered or caged without exercise or social interaction.
PROPER ATTENTION FOR A COMPANION ANIMAL
Companion animals are social creatures by nature. They need
companionship and regular interaction. They need physical exercise,
medical attention and social interaction.
Proper Attention:
A pet needs a relationship with at least one other living being. Chronic
isolation is unnatural and unhealthy for a companion animal. Human
contact that occurs only when food and water are replenished does not
constitute proper attention.
Pets also need medical attention from a veterinarian on a yearly basis.
Vaccines must be kept up to date in the best interest of the pet and public
health. If a pet has a medical ailment, a veterinarian should be
consulted.
Pets make the best companions when trained in basic obedience. Pets
learn best with positive reinforcement.
Improper Attention:
A companion animal without companionship may be a lonely, bored,
depressed, or anxious creature. A companion animal that has neither
human nor animal companionship may become sick, anti-social, or both.
Abusive training behavior such as hitting or throwing a pet is not
acceptable.
Companion animals without routine medical attention may harbor
infections transmissible to people or other animals. They may have
unknown painful diseases affecting their everyday lives and ultimately
leading to suffering and death. A pet owner should establish a
relationship with a veterinarian to keep a pet healthy, prevent disease,
and treat disease that may occur.
For more information on animal law or
pet health, visit:
www.knoxpets.org/animallaw.asp
www.knoxvet.com/FAQ.html
Every healthy pet needs to be able to walk, run or
play on a regular basis. Continuous physical
restraint such as tethering by a chain, cable, rope, or
continuous confinement in a pen, is counter to an
animal’s need for mental stimulation and physical
exercise, and is not proper care.
- Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association
Dogs are instinctively
pack animals. Forcing a
dog to live away from his
or her human goes
against the dog’s most
basic instinct.
- American Humane
Association
Dogs are naturally social beings who thrive on
interaction with human beings and other
animals. A dog kept chained in one spot for
hours, days, months, or even years suffers
immense psychological damage. An otherwise
friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously
chained, becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious,
and often aggressive.
- Humane Society of the United States
PREVENT A LITTER . . . FIX YOUR CRITTER!
Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter Resources and Subsidies for Low-Income Citizens
WHY SPAY & NEUTER?
Oak Ridge
Humane Society
381-1550
Union County
Humane Society
992-7969
SPAYING & NEUTERING CALMS YOUR PET!
Grainger County
Humane Society
567-0050
Jefferson County
Humane Society
475-8930
SPAYING & NEUTERING INCREASES YOUR
Young-Williams
Animal Center
215-6677
SPAYING & NEUTERING SPARES THE LIVES OF
UNWANTED PETS! Only 1 in 9 cats and dogs born in
the U.S. will find a home. The rest will be destroyed
because nobody wants them.
Altered animals make more affectionate companions.
Altered animals are less likely to bite because they are
more even-tempered.
PET’S SAFETY! Neutered males are less likely to
roam, run away, or get into fights. Spayed females are
less likely to attract unwanted animals into your yard.
SPAYING & NEUTERING EXTENDS YOUR PET’S
LIFE! Altered animals live longer, healthier lives.
Female cats and dogs have reduced risks of uterine,
ovarian, and breast cancers. Male cats and dogs have
reduced risks of prostate cancer and disorders.
SPAYING & NEUTERING RESULTS IN A
CLEANER HOME! Neutered cats are less likely to
spray and mark territory. Spaying eliminates carpet
stains from bloody fluid passed
by female dogs during the heat cycle.
Fix-A-Pet
Spay/Neuter Clinic
579-6738
Sevier County
Planned
Humane Society
Pethood
453-7000
Spay/Neuter
Loudon County
AnimalWorks
Clinic
Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic
882-9966
671-8654
379-2227
People Promoting
Animal Welfare
Prevent A Litter (PAL) Spay/Neuter
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Mobile Unit
856-7729
423-442-8599
GRREA
T DOG
GRREAT
RESCUE
(865) 579-0260
GRReatDogs@gmail.com
www.grreatdogrescue.com
Ellie May is a 2 year old Treeing
Walker Coonhound. She is a bit timid
until she gets to know you, but when
she warms up she loves to be nearby!
She wants her own loving family.
Speckles is a 2 year old
male English Setter with a
wonderful temperament.
Ms. Chapel got her name by showing up at church,
looking for assistance. Ms. Chapel is a 1½ year old
Golden Retriever/Lab mix. She is very sweet and
loving. She’s good with adults and children, and other
dogs and cats. She has great house manners.
Little Zak is a 1 to 2 year old Bull Terrier mix. He is
a cheery little soul that loves to play with other
dogs of all sizes. He loves to be with his foster
family as we go about our daily routines. He’s a
snuggle bug at night and during the day, he’s a
busy little boy! He has done great on house- and
crate-training. He will play fetch the ball, but isn’t
too sure about bringing it back.
Nine County Animal Shelter Directory
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
(serving Anderson County)
Address: 395 Belgrade Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: 865-425-3423
Hours: 10am-12pm, 1pm-5pm M-F; 1-5 Sat.
Website: Under Construction
Animal Control: 865-457-6244.
Maryville Animal Shelter
Address: 426 Home Ave. Maryville, TN 37801
Phone: 865-681-2241
Hours: 1-4:30 M-F; 10-1 Sat.
Website: No
Animal Control: 865-983-3620
Jefferson County Animal Shelter
Address: 310 Landfill Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone:
865-475-8930
Hours:
12-4 M-F; 11-4 Sat
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN194.html
Animal Control: Call the Shelter at 865-475-8930.
Loudon County Animal Shelter
Address: 250 Jamie Dr., Loudon, TN 37774
Phone: 865-458-5593
Hours: 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-1pm Sat
NINE-COUNTY
SHELTER STATISTICS
Anderson 2007
Blount
Total
Incoming
Animals
Adopted/
Rescued
Reclaimed Euthanized
3576
1114 (29%) 2742 (71%)
no shelter (construction in progress)
Grainger
no shelter
Jefferson 2006
3244
940 (29%) 2298 (71%)
Knox 2008
17685
4609 (27%) 12638 (73%)
Loudon 2008
4266
1544 (36%) 2722 (64%)
Roane 2007
3055
949 (34%) 1881 (66%)
Sevier 2008
4845
1076 (22%) 3844 (78%)
Union 2006
1036
513 (50%)
523 (50%)
Roane County Animal Shelter
Address: Manufacturers Rd. Rockwood, TN 37854
Phone: 865-354-7387
Hours:
10-4 Tues.-Sat.
Website: www.roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com
Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.)
Address: 3201 Division Street, Knoxville 37919
Phone: 865-215-65992007
Hours:
11am-7pm M-F;11am-5 pm Sat.;1-5 Sun.
Website: www.knoxpets.org
Animal Control
Knoxville: 865-215-7457; Knox County: 865-215-6658
Sevier County Humane Society
Address: 959 Gnatty Branch Rd.,Sevierville 37876
Phone: 865-453-7000
Hours: 1-6pm M-Sat.
Animal Control: County Sheriff’s Office
Union County Humane Society
Address: 719 Hickory Star Rd.Maynardville TN 37807
Phone: 865-992-7969 or 865-585-4620
Hours: By appointment
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PO Box 16230
Knoxville Tn 37996
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Bandit
HEMLOCK HAVEN
CABIN IN THE SMOKIES
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• Hot Tub
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Red
Moe
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Jaime
865-523-2615
Jasper
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1305 Lovell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone 865.777.1221
Fax 865.671.2337
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2810 Davenport Road • Knoxville, TN 37920
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