Meet Rocker p 3 - Critter Magazine

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TAKE ONE!
JANUARY 2014
VOL.14, NO.1
Meet Rocker p 3
Prevent a Litter
p 10
Nine County Shelter
Directory
p 21-22
Libby
Hancock
animal center
(865) 980-6244
www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com
Gavin
Io
Emma
Tuffy
Lucy
Trooper
Molly
Punkin
Justine
PAGE 2 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014
Here’s magnificent
Rocker, a 7 year old
male Boxer mix.
Visit the Shelter First!
Nine County Shelter Directory, p. 21-22
Public Animal Shelters
Blount County Animal Center ........................................ 2,21
Humane Society of Jefferson County ............................ 7,21
Loudon County Animal Shelter .................................... 14,22
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter (Anderson Co.) ................... 8, 21
Roane County Animal Shelter ..................................... 19,22
Sevier County Humane Society....................................11,22
Union County Humane Society ..................................... 5,22
Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.) .................. 20,21
Other Humane and Rescue Groups
Adopt A Golden Knoxville ................................................... 6
Belly Rubs Basset Rescue ................................................. 8
Boston Terrier Rescue ........................................................ 8
East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue ............................. 15
East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue....................................... 24
Feral Feline Friends.......................................................... 13
German Shepherd Rescue of East Tennessee .................. 6
Grainger County Humane Society .................................... 19
Greyhound Pets of America.............................................. 13
Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tn ................................ 6
Horse Haven of Tennessee ................................................ 7
Humane Society of East Tennessee................................. 23
Humane Society of Roane County ................................... 23
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley ........................ 12
Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue ........................................... 24
Noah’s Arc .......................................................................... 7
People Promoting Animal Welfare (PPAW) ...................... 12
Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG) ........................... 18
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee .......................... 12
Smoky Mountain Bulldog Rescue....................................... 4
Saint Bernard Rescue of Tennessee .................................. 8
Stray Connection Cat Rescue .......................................... 14
Don’t breed or buy while shelter animals die...
Save a life!
Adopt a homeless Pet!
Rocker is really
a PEOPLE dog,
rather than a DOG’s
dog! He has great
presence and
personality and loves
walking around with
something in his
mouth! Rocker came
to Young Williams
Animal Center in
June 2013 from a
single pet household,
where they catered
to his every whim and Rocker developed some
bad habits. He needs a single pet home with lots of
attention from his family to help him develop better
doggie manners. You can visit him Young Williams
Animal Center, 3201 Division Street any day between
12pm-6pm.
“Brrrr—it’s cold outside!”
Keep your pet safe, warm, and protected from dry, chapped paws
and itchy, flaking skin during the cold winter months. The ASPCA
offers helpful tips.
www.aspca.org/pet-care/cold-weather-tips
www.aspca.org/pet-care/top-ten-winter-skin-paw-care-tips
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Bronson was abandoned on the side of the road
in Sevier County. He is a sweet and loving boy
who was starved, covered with fleas and sores,
and heartworm positive. He is now UTD on shots,
being treated for the heartworms and getting daily
vitamins and quality food. He will be available for
adoption as soon as he is healthy enough to be
neutered. He is a big boy but he is housetrained
and crate trained. He will benefit from some
obedience classes.
Gov. John Sevier
Animal Clinic
(865) 579-1090
3202 West Gov. John Sevier Highway
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 • Next to Weigels
Lauren
Gretchen
Kristie
UNION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 992-7969
www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org
uchs@gmail.com
Annie
Roadrunner
Sheba
Thor
Sissy
Petey
Sabrina
10424 PetSafe Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-777-DOGS(3647)
www.petsafevillage.com
ADOPT A GOLDEN
KNOXVILLE
GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE
OF EAST TENNESSEE
gsdrescueofeasttn@gmail.com
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN602.html
(865) 940-0688
adoptagoldenknoxville.org
Merigold
Fiona
Schotzie knows some basic
obedience, such as sit and
down, and she is house and
crate trained. She does need
work learning to walk on
leash and if properly introduced seems fine with other
dogs. She would do best
with a young, active doggie
playmate.
Logan is a big goofy boy who
loves everyone he meets.
He is all play, sometimes
coming on too strong when
meeting new dogs. He needs
to continue to socialize
with new places and dogs.
Unfortunately, Logan has
elbow displasia and needs
surgery on his front legs.
Please contact GSD rescue
fostering him until he is ready
for his forever home.
GREYHOUND RESCUE
FOUNDATION
of Tennessee
(865) 690-0009
www.greyhoundrescue.org
greyhoundrescuefoundationoftn@yahoo.com
Caitlyn (left), a 6 year old
female, lost her home because
of the health of her adopter.
Caitlyn was loved and well cared
for; she is a dream—friendly
with cats, small dogs, and older
children. She enjoys being with
a family, crates well, and has
excellent house manners.
Morie (right) is a healthy
6 year old, sweet, friendly
little girl. She is doing well
with an Italian Greyhound,
was originally fostered with
cats, and is good with wellmannered children. Morie
lost her home of nearly 4
years because of unexpected
family circumstances.
Cornbread
Rikka Pup
Hardin Valley
162
Michelle Smallwood, DVM
Tina Smith, DVM
131
Middlebrook
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Surgery, and Grooming
10017 Hardin Valley Road
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Pellissippi Pkwy
Office (865) 982-2270 “Serving Maryville Since 1964”
Fax (865) 984-2060
www.maryvillesamc.com
1919 W. Broadway Ave
Maryville, TN 37801
M/W/F 7:30 – 5:30 Tues/Thurs 7:30 – 7:00
Sat 8:00 –12:00
Dr. Lora Harding • Dr. Morgan Blackwell • Dr. Jody Thomas
Winter Exercise Guidelines
Chilly weather or not, pets need fresh air and exercise, but
pets who dislike the winter cold can be a challenge.
The ASPCA has some excellent suggestions.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/winter-exercise-guidelines.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY
NOAH’S ARC
(423) 586-2293
www.noahsarc.petfinder.org
rainingkatsndogz@yahoo.com
• (865)475-8930 •
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humanesocietyjctn@gmail.com
Lovey
Dixie
Mary
Cricket
Alisha
Forrest
Phoebe
Sylvia
Terrie
Tigger
Jackson
Riddle
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off Hardin Valley Rd, ½ mile
from Pellissippi Pkwy
Skeeter
Diana
Isis
Bud is a 12 year old recently
gelding TWH. He is very well
mannered and extremely
sweet.
Squaw is a 3 year old Spotted Saddle Horse, mare.
She was entered into our
4H Training Challenenge
and did very well.
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www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN53.html
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RESCUE OF TENNESSEE
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Boots, Blonde, and Curious
Whiskey
Jack
Maggie
Gator
BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE
(865) 983-3272
boston_rescuer@yahoo.com
bostonterriertn.org
BELLY RUBS BASSET RESCUE
(865) 966-0107
bellyrubsbr@bellyrubs.org
www.bellyrubs.org
Pandy Pluto
Joey
Rudolph (Rudy)
Dori Nina and Big Mama
Panda Bear
Sherman
9450 S.Northshore Drive #105
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 560-0480
3075 Lois Lane
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 984-5620
PetSafe Village Dog Park
10424 PetSafe Way
Knoxville Dog Parks
Dogwood Park at Victor Ashe Park
4901 Bradshaw Road
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Fountain City Road
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3300 Holston Hills Road
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Corner of Summitt Hill Drive and Central Avenue
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10909 S. Northshore Drive
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nSPAYING & NEUTERING SPARES THE LIVES OF
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475-8930
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215-6677
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Humane Society
453-7000
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671-8654
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SEVIER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 453-7000 • (865) 429-5552
sevierhumane@aol.com
Betsy is a 2 to 3 year old
female Beagle.
Dusty is a 5 year old
male Chihuahua mix.
Charity is an adult female
Siamese mix.
Banjo is an adult male with
short hair.
Fluffy is a 4 month old female
Tabby.
Jake is a 1 year old male
Blue Heeler mix.
PET LOSS
SUPPORT GROUP
Spring 2014 Dates
Max is a young male with a
brown Tabby coat.
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May 13, 27
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6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
UT Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive Knoxville, TN 37996
All Breeds
Accepted!
Cats too!
The group is free of charge and open
to the public. For further information,
call 865-755-8839 or visit our website at
www.vet.utk.edu.
Herald is a young male
Hound mix.
• 50% discount on first groom for pets
adopted from a public shelter
• 50% discount for animals in the care of
501(c)3 nonprofit rescue groups
• Discounts for new clients, seniors, and
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or how few possessions you own,
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Small Breed Rescue
of East Tennessee
(865) 966-6597 (865) 426-3955
www.sbret.com
Daisy is a 1 to 2 year old
23 lb. female Lab mix.
Aspen is a 6 year old 5 lb.
female Chihuahua.
PEOPLE PROMOTING
ANIMAL WELFARE (PPAW)
(865) 856-7729 • mcfarlandpj@gmail.com
www.ppawspayneuterclinic.org
Chloe
Winnie is a 9 year old 16 lb.
female Dachshund mix.
Trolley is a 4 year old 8 lb.
female Chihuahua.
Alvin
Misty
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE
TENNESSEE VALLEY
ADOPT-A-PET 6717 Kingston Pike (atop Bearden Hill)
(865) 584-0496 • www.humanesocietytennessee.com
Spanky is a 7-8 week
old male Terrier mix.
Maximus is a
2 year old male
German Shepherd—needs a
“no cat” home.
Butcher is a 16
week old male
Chihuahua mix.
Julius is an 11 week old
male Great Pyrenes mix.
Josiah is an 11 week old Hendrix is a 8 month–1 year old
male Great Pyrenees. male Jack Russell mix.
Sidney
Tiger
1305 Lovell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone 865.777.1221
Fax 865.671.2337
www.lovellvet.com
“Where Compassion & Knowledge Meet”
Sherri Mellskog DVM
FERAL FELINE FRIENDS
OF EAST TENNESSEE
(865) 300-6873 • info@feralfelinefriends.org
www.feralfelinefriends.org
CR4
Bambi & Thumper
Tupie
GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA
Tennessee Chapter
(865) 671-2749
adoptagrey@gpatn.org
www.gpatn.org
Chelsea
Izzy
Visit our adoption center at West Town/Morrell Petsmart.
Open every day!
Dog World LLC
Boarding and Daycare
Where your pooch is always pampered
3531 US Hwy 411 S.
Maryville, TN 37801
865-738-3493
E-mail info@dogworldresort.com
www.dogworldresort.com
Raven (top)
is friendly,
playful, and
enthusiastic.
Sarah (middle)
has a very nice
temperament
and is doing
well in the
transition from
racing. She is
cat friendly.
Fannie (bottom)
just turned 2
1/2. Would
like to place
her with Shea
(not pictured),
a playful,
sweet, loving,
white brindle
greyhound.
LOUDON COUNTY
ANIMAL SHELTER
(865) 458-5593 • shelter@bellsouth.net
Beebee
Fall
Daisy
Jujubee
Leaf
Frankincense
Dahlia
Flake
Squash
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Kiwi
Samantha
Alyssa
Taz
Squash
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1737 Campbell Station Road
Knoxville, Tennessee
(865) 693-5540
(865) 694-4476 Fax
Web Site: www.catatoga.com
Boarding, Baths and Dips
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.
EAST TENNESSEE
BORDER COLLIE RESCUE
www.bordercollierescuetn.com
Visit us at these Adoption Events:
PetCo
169 Brooklawn St., Farragut, TN
Sat., January 11, 11 am - 1 pm
Agri Feed Pet Supply
Dr. Denise Frazier
9315 S. Northshore Drive
865-769-8800
www.NorthshoreAH.com
5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
Sat., January 18, 10:30 am - 1 pm
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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
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.
PREVENTION OF FLEAS AND TICKS
Fleas and ticks are not just an irritant to an animal. They can cause serious
disease.
Proper Care:
Monthly application of an effective topical flea and tick preventive will ensure
that a cat or dog is free of external parasites. Highly effective monthly topical
preventives are available through a veterinarian and some pet supply stores.
Other less effective preventives are flea collars, sprays, some topical drops,
and shampoos available at pet stores.
Improper care:
Flea and tick infestation may lead to:
· Severe itching, intense scratching and rubbing
· Inflamed skin with bleeding or open sores
· A thin coat with bald patches
· Flea and tick-borne infections
· Anemia and even death in cases of severe infestation
· Exposure of people to flea or tick bites, and related infections
Heavy infestations may be indicated by large numbers of obvious fleas or
ticks, open sores, severe itching, self-mutilation, or pale white gums. When
heavy infestations are noted, KVMA recommends that the pet be seen
by a veterinarian. As all itchy skin disease is not caused by fleas, KVMA
recommends ongoing care with a veterinarian for severe skin disease not
associated with fleas or ticks.
PREVENTION OF INTESTINAL WORMS
Intestinal worms (such as hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and
whipworms) are easily transmitted, are not always visible in feces, and are
not all treatable with over-the-counter deworming medicine. Some intestinal
worms may also be transmitted to people, especially to children.
Proper Care:
Year round heartworm prevention also provides protection against most
intestinal worms. Yearly fecal exams by a veterinarian are the only way
to ensure that a cat or dog is free of intestinal parasites. Feces should
be removed routinely to minimize contamination of the 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.
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:
· Matted fur that harbors parasites and irritates the skin
· Heavy mats causing sores, scabs, or maggot infestation
· Toenails that curve or curl into the skin, impede walking, and become
embedded in the paws
· Painful ears that become bloody and swollen
· Infected or broken teeth that cause pain or prevent a pet from eating
· A collar too tight that may grow into the skin, or cause skin irritation
If there are signs of improper grooming causing a pet distress or pain, KVMA
recommends that the pet see a veterinarian immediately.
PROPER WEIGHT
Proper care:
Pets need regular, measured meals. Pets need species-appropriate,
nutritionally balanced food. Many medical conditions may cause extreme
weight loss or weight gain. You should not be able to see a pet’s ribs, but you
should easily be able to feel them. If you cannot easily feel the ribs, your pet
may be overweight. If you can see the ribs, the pet may be underweight.
Improper care:
Failure to maintain proper weight may lead to the following problems:
· Underfeeding can result in insufficient body fat, weakness, and even death.
· Not feeding species-appropriate food can result in many symptoms of poor
health, such as a dull and thinning coat, chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and frequent
illness due to a weakened immune system.
· Overfeeding can result in obesity preventing the animal from moving about,
predisposing to arthritis, pressure sores and difficulty breathing.
Emaciated animals have easily visible ribs, pelvic bones, and shoulder bones.
The abdomen may be very sunken in behind the rib cage. The eyes may be
sunken into the head. Morbidly obese animals may be unable to rise or walk
well. They may have pressure sores from lying down, and may be lying in their
own excrement. There is no “waist” when viewing these animals from above. The
ribs are not at all palpable. Emaciated animals and morbidly obese animals that
cannot rise or walk require immediate medical attention.
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.
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.
SHELTER ANIMALS
RESCUE GROUP
(865) 483-8146
info@shelteranimalsrescue.org
www.shelteranimalsrescue.org
Dove
Rudy
Godiva
Anastasia
Mona
Murphy
Diva
Quigley
Baby
Christian
Fergus
Rachael
ROANE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
(865) 354-7387
www.roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com Sissy
Panda
Cole
River
Sophie
Smokey
Hermie
Dozer
Butters
GRAINGER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 5670050
graingerhumane@hughes.net
www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org
Kari
Spanky
Chaps
Jello
Banjo
Beeker
Red Bud
Scoffy
Betty
Jellybean
Farrah
(865) 215-6599
3201 Division St, Knoxville, TN 37919
www.young-williams.org
Monroe
Lulu & Gina
Bob
Chong
Bootsie
Theodore
Grace
Henry
Tai
Bobby Joe
Apple
Melon
$10 Rabies Vaccines!
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic Every Saturday 1-5pm!
Walk-ins Only!
Low Cost Heartworm and Flea and Tick Preventives!
Register on-line (not required) at www.petwellclinic.com to save time.
10549 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 272-9491 • www.petwellclinic.com
Nine County Animal Shelter Directory
Anderson County is served by:
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
Address:
Phone:
Hours:
Website:
395 Belgrade Road, Oak Ridge 37830
865-425-3423
Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pm
Visit us on Facebook
Animal Control: During business hours, call the
shelter. Otherwise, call 865-524-4399.
Blount County Animal Center
Address: 233 Currie Ave. Maryville 37804
Phone: 865-980-6244
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11am-6:00pm;
10am-2pm Sat. (adoptions only)
Website: www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com
Animal Control: 865-980-6244
Maryville Animal Shelter(not pictured)
Address: 426 Home Ave. Maryville 37801
Phone: 865-681-2241
Hours:
1-4:30 M-F; 10-1 Sat.
Humane Society of Jefferson County
Address: 310 Landfill Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone: 865-475-8930
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 12pm-5pm; Sat. 12-4
Closed Sun.
humanesocietyjctn.org
Website: www.humanesocietyjctn.org
Animal Control: 865-475-2002 or 865-475-6855
Knox County is served by:
Young-Williams Animal Center
Address: 3201 Division Street, Knoxville 37919
Phone: 865-215-6599
Hours:
Every day, 12pm-6pm
Website: www.young-williams.org
Animal Control
City of Knoxville: 865-215-7457
Knox County: 865-215-2444
Young-Williams Animal Village (Satellite)
Address: 6400 Kingston Pike
Phone: 865-215-6599
Hours: Every day, 12pm-6pm
Loudon County Animal Shelter
Address: 250 Jamie Dr., Loudon 37774
Phone: 865-458-5593
Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm Sat.
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/
TN144.html
Roane County Animal Shelter
Address: 296 Manufacturers Rd.
Rockwood 37854
Phone: 865-354-7387
Hours: 10-4 Tues.-Sat.
Website: roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com
Sevier County Humane Society
Address: 959 Gnatty Branch Rd.,
Sevierville 37876
Phone: 865-453-7000
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12pm-5pm
Website: www.sevierhumane.org
Animal Control: County Sheriff’s Office
Union County Humane Society
Address: 719 Hickory Star Rd.
Maynardville 37807
Phone:
Dunstan 865-992-7969
Claire
Hours:
Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm
Website: www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org
Animal Control: Sheriff’s Office 865-992-5212
HUMANE SOCIETY
OF EAST TENNESSEE
865-309-HSET (4738) or 865-740-2704
www.humanesocietyetn.org
HUMANE SOCIETY
OF ROANE COUNTY
865-376-2474 • matsingerg@bellsouth.net
Gabby
Moose
Peta
Panda
Mason
Doodles
Trixie
Cinnamon
Speck
Shakira
Sparta
Salley Small
Hermie
Dayo
Duke
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
EAST TENNESSEE PIT BULL RESCUE
(865) 202-2520
etnpitbullrescue@gmail.com
www.etnpitbullrescue.org
ETPBR dogs complete obedience, manners, and social skills training
prior to adoption.
Angle Baby
Marley
Junior
Please see our
animals on page 18!
S.A.R.G., a 501(c)3 organization, was
formed in January, 1996, and is dedicated
to giving animals from the Oak Ridge
Animal Shelter a second chance at life.
Jedediah
S.A.R.G.
124 Newell Lane
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-483-8146
King
Mady is a sweet female
Wendy and Nick
tricolor about 1 year
are a sweet pair.
old. Luke is a neutered
Wendy, a 1 year
KNOXVILLE
male about 2 years
has an unusual
GUINEA PIG RESCUE old,
old. They are a wellcharcoal gray coat.
865-947-3441
behaved pair looking
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN82.html Nick a neutered, 2
for a home with plenty
year old male, is a
sl_knoxgprescue@yahoo.com
of space to play.
handsome tricolor.
Agri Feed Pet Supply WEEKEND ADOPTATHONS
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
5716 Middlebrook Pike 584.3959
agrifeedpetsupply.com
Peaceful Kingdom
PO Box 16630
Knoxville, TN 37996
January 4
January 11
January 11
January 18
10-1
12-2
2:30-4:30
10:30-1
Golden Retrievers
Greyhounds
Basset Hounds
Border Collies
Every day: Rescued Kitties and Guinea Pigs

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