Meet Dunkin ...........p. 3

TAKE ONE!
August 2014
VOL.14, NO.8
Meet Dunkin............ p. 3
UT’s Vet Oncology Team Seeks
Doggie Volunteers.........................p. 6
Making Forever-Home
Committments............................... p. 16
Canine Collaboration ................p. 23
Nibbles
Ben
animal center
Jerry
(865) 980-6244
www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com
Nick
Brownie
Buck
Chief
Clementine
Ammo
Delightful
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Junior
Olive
Visit the Shelter First!
Nine County Shelter Directory, pp. 21-22
Upcoming Events: pp 6 & 23
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.)................... 13,21
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
Blount County Humane Society......................................... 14
Dachshund Rescue of East Tennessee............................. 10
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................................................. 8
Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tn................................. 6
Horse Haven of Tennessee............................................... 24
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley......................... 12
Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue............................................ 24
People Promoting Animal Welfare (PPAW)....................... 12
Noah’s Arc........................................................................... 7
Saint Bernard Rescue of Tennessee................................... 8
Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG)............................ 18
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee........................... 12
Smoky Mountain Bulldog Rescue.......................................11
Stray Connection Cat Rescue............................................14
Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue........................ 7
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Dunkin’s Story
Dunkin was found as little kitten
behind a Dunkin Donuts near a
busy intersection in Sevierville. A
Good Samaritan took him home
and cared for him but could not
afford proper vet care.
Young kittens are especially
vulnerable to viruses, upper
respiratory problems, and eye
infections. This is what happened
to Dunkin—being inside and well
fed saved his life but not his vision. As a result he is totally blind
in his left eye and has scarring on his right. He can see well
enough to happily function in any home but is at a disadvantage
to aggressive behavior from other pets; he just never sees it
coming. Where he came from, how he got there, and what happened to
his mom? No one knows.
Sadly, this happens far too often; pets aren’t spayed or neutered,
and they roam, often giving birth in dangerous places. Dunkin is
one of the lucky ones. Now this sweet, good-natured boy is ready
and waiting for his very own forever home.
To learn more about Dunkin call (865) 216-7092.
Protect your dog from the summer heat with water,
shade, and indoor escape. Avoid hot asphalt, closed
cars, and direct exposure to extreme heat.
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UNION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Flint
(865) 992-7969
www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org
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Diamond
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GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE
OF EAST TENNESSEE
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www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN602.html
Sadie is around 5 years old.
She already knows some basic
commands like sit, down, and
shake. She is also crate-trained
and very food motivated. She
needs to be an only dog and
would do better in a home
without young children because
of her large size. Also, it would
be best if Sadie’s adopters had
a fenced yard.
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 a
leash. Schotzie was in a
home with another German
Shepherd mix and small dogs
and is great with other dogs,
as long as she is properly
introduced. She would do best
with another young, active dog.
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
oncology team is seeking dogs with inoperable mast cell tumors
to participate in a clinical trial for the drug masitinib.
Mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors
in dogs. While mixed breed dogs are most commonly affected,
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Hazel
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Boston Terriers, Boxers, English Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers
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drug are very promising. There is no cost to participate. Details
at https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/SmallAnimalHospital/
Oncology/Pages/default.aspx.
GREYHOUND RESCUE
FOUNDATION
of Tennessee
Hardin Valley
(865) 690-0009 • www.greyhoundrescue.org
greyhoundrescuefoundationoftn@yahoo.com
Speedy is a typical 2 year old
goofy boy. He is absolutely
sweet, handsome, and couldn’t
care less about small active
dogs. He has the cutest ears
that fold forward.
Susie is a 7 year old female.
She was in a home until she
got shocked by an underground
fence. She became fearful of the
yard and began having accidents.
Underground fencing is not a safe
solution for Greyhounds. Susie is
now in foster care with cats and
Greyhounds. She has no trouble
playing in the fenced back yard
and is no longer having accidents
in the house.
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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(423) 586-2293
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Jewel
Burzum
Sylvia
Violet
Lovey
Jabo
Lucy
Rupert
Domino
TENNESSEE VALLEY
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RESCUE
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Jazz is a 3 year old, 90 lb.
male Golden mix. He was
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his owner’s health. Jazz is
good with other dogs but
must be separated from
them at feeding time. He is
not good with cats. Jazz is
an intelligent, active, and
playful boy who loves the
water.
Jester
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Riddle
Olaf is approximately
5 years old. He rides
well in a car and gets
along with other dogs
(cats unknown). Olaf is
a strong boy and needs
help to learn not to pull
on a leash when he has
a destination in mind. He
is crate-trained.
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BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE
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Bandit
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BELLY RUBS BASSET RESCUE
(865) 966-0107
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Scrappy
Ray
Flash
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Harley
Rosie
Tina Marie
Jack
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Roscoe
Mary
9450 S.Northshore Drive #105
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 560-0480
3075 Lois Lane
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 984-5620
AUGUST 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 9
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4901 Bradshaw Road
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Martin Mill Pike in South Knoxville
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Fountain City Road
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10909 S. Northshore Drive
Holston River Dog Park
3300 Holston Hills Road
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475-8930
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nSPAYING & NEUTERING SPARES THE LIVES OF
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Humane Society
453-7000
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671-8654
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DACHSHUND RESCUE
of East Tennessee
(865) 671-9597 • DachsHaven@aol.com
dachshund-rescue.org/needhome/us/TN
Christy is becoming more
and more and more playful.
She has a sweet disposition
and gets along with everyone.
Nothing makes her happier
than playing with her toys.
She also loves to cuddle, and
petting Christy is like stoking
velvet.
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Cassie loves to be outdoors,
either playing with other dogs
or patrolling the perimeter
of the fence line protecting
her domain. If you do come
into her domain, however, be
prepared to be licked to death.
Angel was found lost,
wandering in the street trying
to find her way home. Nothing
is known of her prior life, but
she has done well in her foster
home. A sweetheart, Angel
gets along with everyone.
SEVIER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 453-7000 • (865) 429-5552
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html
sevierhumane@aol.com
Allure is a baby female Tabby Rizzy is a young female
mix.
German Shepherd mix.
BooBoo is a 3 year old male
Persian mix.
Pedro is an adult 12 lb. male
Chihuahua mix.
Sammy is a 2 year old male
American Bulldog mix.
Cody is a 5 month old male
Hound mix.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN
BULLDOG RESCUE
(865) 688-2270
www.smbcarn.org
Found wandering in
Virginia, Hoss is one
great big, 72 lb. bundle of
love. He is blind but still
enjoys life. Hoss loves
to be touched and gets
along with other dogs.
He needs daily eye drops
and a high quality, grain
free food to keep that
lovely coat looking shiny.
Owen is a 7 year
old lovable and
hilarious guy who
needs to be an
only dog. He is
housetrained and
crate-trained.
Owen will sit
and lie down on
command.
Henley is an adult female
Shepherd/Boxer mix.
DeDe is a young female
Tabby.
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Small Breed Rescue
of East Tennessee
(865) 966-6597 • (865) 426-3955
www.sbret.com
Dora is a 4 year old 11 lb.
female Min Pin.
Jinksey is an 8 year old
7 lb. male Yorkie.
PEOPLE PROMOTING
ANIMAL WELFARE (PPAW)
Snow is an 8 year old male
Lhasa Apso.
Tina is a 6 year old 10 lb.
female Chihuahua.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE
TENNESSEE VALLEY
(865) 856-7729 • ppawadoptions@gmail.com
www.ppawspayneuterclinic.org
Cindy
Ivan
ADOPT-A-PET 6717 Kingston Pike (atop Bearden Hill)
(865) 584-0496 • www.humanesocietytennessee.com
Tripod
Ginger
Chaz
Boots is a 7 to 8 week old
female mix.
Lana is a 6 to 7 week old
female with short hair.
Basil
Henry is a 6 year old male
Maine Coon.
Bowser is a 1 to 2 year old
male American Bulldog mix.
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Isabelle
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1305 Lovell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone 865.777.1221
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OAK RIDGE ANIMAL SHELTER
(865) 425-3423 • orshelter@cl.oak-ridge.tn.us
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Mercedes
MJ
Abbey
FERAL FELINE FRIENDS
OF EAST TENNESSEE
(865) 919-CATS • info@feralfelinefriends.org
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Ashbee
Oly
Ariel
Chester
Spunky Brewster
Miss
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Cooper
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AUGUST 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 13
LOUDON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Tickles
(865) 458-5593
shelter@bellsouth.net
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN144.html
Minx,
Melody,
Mia, &
Mojo
Tommy
Jax, Jepsum,
& Josie
Bella
Verlene, Vixen,
& Victor
Summer
Sadie
THE STRAY CONNECTION
(865) 671-4564 • hhfrey1@tds.net
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN265.html
Anya
Marmalade
Rowdy
BLOUNT COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 382-7652
humanesocietysteve@yahoo.com
www.blountcountyhumanesociety.org
Monty
Rudy
Sebastian
Dodger
Tucker
Trot
Look-alikes
Dazzle & Sparkle not shown.
Razzle
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EAST TENNESSEE
BORDER COLLIE RESCUE
www.bordercollierescuetn.com
Visit us at these Adoption Events:
PetCo
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Dr. Denise Frazier
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865-769-8800
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5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
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member of the family; be prepared to take responsibility for the
A Forever Home Should Imply “Till Death Do Us Part” entire life cycle—from puppyhood with all its training issues to
seniority and eventual death.
by Laura Buenning
Loyalty Counts
A fire fighter and ambulance driver I know tells the story of a
run she made to aid a blind elderly woman who had fallen at a
Houston strip mall. The woman and her Seeing Eye dog walked the
same route nearly every day, so they both knew the way by heart;
except on this particular day the woman fell and needed medical care.
When help arrived she absolutely refused to get into the
ambulance without the assurances from the ambulance team
that they would take care of her aging dog who it turned out had
cataracts in both eyes and was virtually blind as well.
Some things to consider:
Do you know what type of pet best suits your lifestyle? Do you
travel a lot? How much time can you devote to a pet? Have you
read about housetraining, litter boxes, and behavioral problems?
Are you aware of the daily care needed by this kind of pet? Can
you afford it? What might you expect as your pet ages? Can you
commit to living with this pet for its full life span? On average,
cats and dogs live about 12 to 15 years; other pets have longer
(parrots, horses) or shorter (gerbils, mice, rabbits) life spans.
The woman’s loyalty saved the day. The ambulance team had no Helpful Internet resources:
obligation to take care of the dog; could have left him there to be
https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-fordealt with by animal control, in spite of his years of loyal service.
first-30-days-dog/
Old and blind, what do you think would have been his chances for
http://theshelterpetproject.org/about-pet-adoption/
adoption?
http://www.aspca.org/adopt/pet-care-costs
Instead the driver took down the name of the dog’s veterinarian and
delivered him to her care until other arrangements could be made. https://www.avma.org/public/petcare/pages/caring-for-an-olderpet-FAQs.aspx
Far too often elderly pets end up in animal shelters and rescue
http://www.aspca.org/adopt/adoption-tips/top-10-reasons-adoptorganizations simply because their companion family doesn’t
older-dog
want or know how to deal with the problems associated with aging.
This need not happen. Before you adopt, weigh how the pet will
fit into your life style. When you adopt think of your pet as a loyal
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Toby
Inky
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Inky is a loving 4-year-old declawed boy abandoned
by his owner at the vet’s office. Inky likes people,
wants to be petted and loved on, and is ok around
dogs and other cats. His foster mom says he’s
friendly and loving. He didn’t hide when she brought
him home, and he gets along with her two cats.
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Dixie
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ROANE COUNTY
ANIMAL SHELTER
Roxy
(865) 354-7387
www.roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com
Emma
Dan
Austin
Barry
Trucker
Gabrella
Dakota
GRAINGER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Spanky
(865) 5670050 • graingerhumane@hughes.net
www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org
Toot
Farrah
Mr. Friendly
Harry
Sadie
Fauna
Karma
Max
Valentine
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(865) 215-6599
3201 Division St, Knoxville, TN 37919
www.young-williams.org
Morticia
Emory
Mia
Peanut
Scooter
Zoomer
Mary Lou
Pepper
Hugo
Mama Mia
Sliverstar
Cupcake
Tom Tom
Kate
Cassidy
Patsie
$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
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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.
Animal Control: 865-681-2241
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
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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
Animal Control: 865-458-5593
Roane County Animal Shelter
Address: 296 Manufacturers Rd.
Rockwood 37854
Phone: 865-354-7387
Hours: 10-4 Tues.-Sat.
Website: roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com
Animal Control: 865-354-7387
Sevier County Humane Society
Address: 959 Gnatty Branch Rd.,
Sevierville 37876
Phone: 865-453-7000
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12pm-5pm
Website: www.sevierhumane.org
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html
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
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN107.html
Animal Control: Sheriff’s Office 865-992-5212
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PET LOSS
SUPPORT GROUP
Summer 2014 Dates
August 5
August 19
6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
UT Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive Knoxville, TN 37996
Attendance 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.
Events for folks to watch or try with
their own dogs!
Includes agility, disc dog, barn hunt, rally,
obedience, conformation, triebball, terrier
racing, non-terrier racing, lure coursing,
health screenings for eyes and heart,
canine good citizen testing, therapy dog
international testing, and loads of vendors.
Located only two miles off the interstate, the show
site offers full RV hookups, dump station on site,
concessions, stalls for crating (each with electricity),
and plenty of grassy areas with lots of walking space.
Many pet friendly hotels nearby, as well.
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
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HORSE HAVEN
of Tennessee, Inc.
EAST TENNESSEE PIT BULL RESCUE
(865) 202-2520
etnpitbullrescue@gmail.com
www.etnpitbullrescue.org
(865) 609-4030
hht@horsehavenoftn.com
www.horsehaventn.org
ETPBR dogs complete obedience, manners, and social skills training
prior to adoption.
Myra
Skittles is an
Arabian cross
yearling filly.
She is very
sweet and
sporty. She
should make
a nice gaming
horse.
Sweet Pea
Zeke
Midnight
is a 4 year
old Walking
Horse/Paso
Fino cross
gelding. He
is easy to
handle.
King
Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue
865-947-3441 • www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN82.html
sl_knoxgprescue@yahoo.com
Luke and Midge
Wendy and Nick
Meet our adoptable horses on every 2nd Saturday of the month
HHT West Facility,10AM - 2PM
2417 Reagan Rd.
in Knoxville off Hardin Valley Rd, ½ mile from Pellissippi Pkwy
Agri Feed Pet Supply WEEKEND ADOPTATHONS
Sat. August 2
10-1
Golden Retrievers
Sat. August 9
12-2
Greyhounds
Sat. August 16y.co10:30-1
5716 Middlebrook Pike - 584.3959 • 10621 Kingston Pike - 691.7787
agrifeedpetsupply.com
Peaceful Kingdom
PO Box 16630
Knoxville, TN 37996
Border Collies
Every day: Rescued Kitties and Guinea Pigs