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TAKE ONE!<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
VOL.18, NO. 3<br />
Introducing Tank....p. 3<br />
GoNorth Update.............................. p. 13<br />
Pet Dental Care Tips..................... p. 15<br />
11th Annual Mardi Growl<br />
<strong>March</strong> 3 ...................................................p. 20
GRAINGER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY<br />
(865) 567-0050<br />
graingerhumane@hughes.net<br />
www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org<br />
Spumoni<br />
Nemo<br />
Doc<br />
Cashmere<br />
Tigger<br />
Sophia Duke Sunnie<br />
Drago<br />
Scarlet<br />
BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE<br />
(865) 983-3272 • bostonterriertn.org<br />
boston_rescuer@yahoo.com<br />
Small Breed Rescue<br />
of East Tennessee<br />
(865) 966-6597 • (865) 426-3955<br />
www.sbret.com<br />
Kisses<br />
Marie<br />
Jade is a 6 year old 9 lb.<br />
female Chihuahua.<br />
Truffles is a 6 year old 7 lb.<br />
female Chihuahua mix.<br />
Kisses Marie is a sweet 7 year old girl that weighs around<br />
22 lbs. She is well-behaved, only wanting to be near her<br />
human. Kisses is hard of hearing and has limited vision due to<br />
early onset cataracts, but learns her environment quickly and<br />
navigates well around the house.<br />
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Franklin is a 10 year old 10 lb.<br />
male Terrier mix.<br />
Austin is a 1 year old 5½ lb.<br />
male Chihuahua mix.
Visit the Shelter First!<br />
Nine County Shelter Directory, pp. 21-22<br />
Public Animal Shelters<br />
Blount County Animal Center......................................... 8,21<br />
Humane Society of Jefferson County............................. 7,21<br />
Loudon County Animal Shelter..................................... 18,22<br />
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter (Anderson Co.)................... 12,21<br />
Roane County Animal Shelter...................................... 18,22<br />
Sevier County Humane Society.....................................11,22<br />
Union County Humane Society.................................... 17,22<br />
Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.)................... 21,22<br />
Other Humane and Rescue Groups<br />
Adopt A Golden, <strong>Knoxville</strong>................................................. 23<br />
Belly Rubs Basset Rescue................................................ 14<br />
Boston Terrier Rescue......................................................... 2<br />
Dogwood Dogcamp............................................................. 8<br />
East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue.............................. 15<br />
East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue........................................ 14<br />
Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee............................ 12<br />
Grainger County Humane Society....................................... 2<br />
Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee.................. 23<br />
Happy Paws Kitten Rescue............................................... 17<br />
Horse Haven of Tennessee............................................... 24<br />
Humane Society of East Tennessee.................................. 13<br />
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley........................... 7<br />
<strong>Knoxville</strong> Guinea Pig Rescue.............................................. 6<br />
Noah’s Arc......................................................................... 24<br />
People Promoting Animal Welfare (PPAW)....................... 23<br />
Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG)............................ 14<br />
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee..............................2<br />
The Stray Connection...........................................................6<br />
Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus...................................13<br />
Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue......................23<br />
Don’t breed or buy while shelter animals die...<br />
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Adopt a homeless Pet!<br />
Introducing<br />
<strong>March</strong>’s Pot-O-<br />
Gold, Tank<br />
Tank did not have a good<br />
home environment and was<br />
seized by authorities. He has<br />
blossomed since arriving at<br />
Young-Williams Animal Center.<br />
It took a few days of letting him<br />
get to know the folks at the<br />
center, but it didn’t take long.<br />
He quickly learned what it’s like<br />
to have fun as a dog.<br />
Tank is selective about which<br />
dog he likes, but he is a joy to<br />
be around and brings so much<br />
energy to playtime. He is just<br />
finishing up his heartworm<br />
treatment and eager to go<br />
home to a new, loving family.<br />
He will be a medium-sized dog,<br />
about 44 lbs., at the height of health.<br />
Tank is eager to learn new tricks and has enough enthusiasm<br />
for people that he just might be your next, best pot-o-gold<br />
companion.<br />
Interested? Contact YWCA at (865) 215-6599<br />
Spay/Neuter Saves Lives<br />
For information about affordable spay/neuter services<br />
call 865-215-6677. Additional resource list on page 10.<br />
<strong>Critter</strong> magazine is published monthly by Peaceful<br />
Kingdom, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.<br />
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Each organization in <strong>Critter</strong> has its own adoption criteria. All<br />
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a utility animal for protection or hunting. Most will ensure that the<br />
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will be refunded upon proof of spay or neuter. Most will want to visit<br />
your home and see where the pet will live. Because many of these<br />
animals have not been well treated in the past, extra care is taken to<br />
ensure their safety and happiness in the future.<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 3
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THE STRAY CONNECTION<br />
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awos.petfinder.com/shelters/TN265.html<br />
KNOXVILLE GUINEA PIG RESCUE<br />
(865) 484-6321<br />
<strong>Knoxville</strong>GuineaPigRescue.org<br />
knoxguineapig@yahoo.com<br />
Sweet<br />
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Frank<br />
Vince and Vic<br />
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Carrie Linn, DVM<br />
Kristy Greene DVM<br />
Middlebrook<br />
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Grooming & Boarding<br />
6313 Chapman Highway<br />
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865-577-2810<br />
HUMANE SOCIETY OF<br />
JEFFERSON COUNTY<br />
(865) 475-8930<br />
www.humanesocietyjctn.org<br />
humanesocietyjctn@gmail.com<br />
We work hard<br />
to earn your<br />
and your animals’<br />
trust and<br />
respect.<br />
All Breeds<br />
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No matter how little money<br />
or how few possessions you own,<br />
having a dog makes you rich!<br />
Oliver<br />
Lil Bit<br />
Spunky<br />
Lucy<br />
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE<br />
TENNESSEE VALLEY<br />
ADOPT-A-PET 6717 Kingston Pike (atop Bearden Hill)<br />
(865) 584-0496 • www.humanesocietytennessee.com<br />
Titan<br />
Stark<br />
Sapphire<br />
Romeo<br />
Marcus<br />
Cleo<br />
Saban<br />
Bullet<br />
Ariel<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 7
DOGWOOD DOGCAMP<br />
(865) 679-5183<br />
dogwooddogcamp@gmail.com<br />
www.facebook.com/DogwoodDogcamp<br />
Luna<br />
LilBuddy<br />
Sally<br />
Reptile & Exotic<br />
Medicine & Surgery<br />
Ollie<br />
Small Animal<br />
Medicine & Surgery<br />
Foxy<br />
Nuna<br />
animal center<br />
(865) 980-6244 • www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com<br />
Sam<br />
Munchkin<br />
Sage<br />
Lucy<br />
Olivia (above) is a gorgeous 3<br />
year old female Bluetick Hound<br />
who is friendly and ready to howl<br />
on cue. She has all the qualities<br />
people love about coonhounds.<br />
Olivia is heartworm positive.<br />
George<br />
Jinx<br />
Axle<br />
Blackie<br />
Buster<br />
Ace<br />
Kirin<br />
Abel<br />
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MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 9
PetSafe Village Dog Park<br />
10424 PetSafe Way<br />
Dogwood Park at Victor Ashe Park<br />
4901 Bradshaw Road<br />
PetSafe Dog Park at Tommy Schumpert Park<br />
Fountain City Road<br />
Holston River Dog Park<br />
3300 Holston Hills Road<br />
<strong>Knoxville</strong> Dog Parks<br />
PetSafe Downtown Dog Park<br />
Corner of Summitt Hill Drive and Central Avenue<br />
PetSafe Dog Park at Charter Doyle Park<br />
Martin Mill Pike in South <strong>Knoxville</strong><br />
Petsafe Concord Dog Park<br />
10909 S. Northshore Drive<br />
PREVENT A LITTER . . . FIX YOUR CRITTER!<br />
Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter Resources and Subsidies for Low-Income Citizens<br />
WHY SPAY & NEUTER?<br />
• SPAYING & NEUTERING SPARES THE LIVES OF<br />
UNWANTED PETS! Only 1 in 9 cats and dogs born in the<br />
U.S. will find a home. The rest will be destroyed because<br />
nobody wants them.<br />
• SPAYING & NEUTERING CALMS YOUR PET! Altered<br />
animals make more affectionate companions. Altered<br />
animals are less likely to bite because they are more eventempered.<br />
• SPAYING & NEUTERING INCREASES YOUR PET’S<br />
SAFETY! Neutered males are less likely to roam, run<br />
away, or get into fights. Spayed females are less likely to<br />
attract unwanted animals into your yard.<br />
• SPAYING & NEUTERING EXTENDS YOUR PET’S<br />
LIFE! Altered animals live longer, healthier lives. Female<br />
cats and dogs have reduced risks of uterine, ovarian, and<br />
breast cancers. Male cats and dogs have reduced risks of<br />
prostate cancer and disorders.<br />
• SPAYING & NEUTERING RESULTS IN A CLEANER<br />
HOME! Neutered cats are less likely to spray and mark<br />
territory. Spaying eliminates carpet stains from bloody<br />
fluid passed by female dogs during the heat cycle.<br />
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus—What’s Fact, What’s Fiction<br />
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is not the same thing as Feline Leukemia (FeLV). The two are frequently mentioned togehter<br />
because the test for FIV is often part of a “combo” test which also detects FeLV. But the viruses differ in how they affect your cat<br />
and its expected lifespan.<br />
Also, FIV is not HIV, the virus that cause AIDS in people. You can’t be infected by FIV; only felines.<br />
FIV-positive cats can live in your home with other cats for years without transmitting the virus. FIV is most commonly transmitted by<br />
deep bite wounds. The risk of cross infection is minimal for spayed or neutered indoor cats living together in the same household—<br />
if they do not have serious fights.<br />
FIV is a slow-acting virus. Cats may not show symptoms until years after the initial infection. The virus depletes the number of<br />
white blood cells, so eventually the cat is less able to fight infections. There is no cure, but supportive medical care and a stressfree,<br />
indoor environment helps. Ultimately, the lifespan depends somewhat on how lucky the cat is in avoiding secondary infections.<br />
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Union County<br />
Anderson County Humane Society<br />
SARG/Claws & Paws 992-7969<br />
385-0780<br />
Humane<br />
Society of the<br />
Tennessee<br />
Valley<br />
579-6738<br />
Planned<br />
Pethood<br />
Spay/Neuter<br />
Clinic<br />
882-9966<br />
People Promoting<br />
Animal Welfare<br />
Spay/Neuter Clinic<br />
856-7729<br />
Claiborne County<br />
Animal Shelter<br />
626-2686<br />
Loudon County<br />
Humane Society<br />
671-8654<br />
Prevent A Litter (PAL)<br />
Spay/Neuter Mobile Unit<br />
423-442-8599<br />
Grainger County<br />
Humane Society<br />
567-0050<br />
Jefferson County<br />
Humane Society<br />
475-8930<br />
Young-Williams<br />
Animal Center<br />
215-6677<br />
Animal Care of TN<br />
Spay/Neuter<br />
Assistance<br />
386-0601<br />
Sevier County<br />
Humane Society<br />
453-7000<br />
AnimalWorks<br />
Spay/Neuter Clinic<br />
379-2227
SEVIER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY<br />
(865) 453-7000<br />
sevieranimalshelter@gmail.com<br />
www.sevierhumane.org/<br />
petfinder.com/petlist/petlist.cgi?shelter=TN97<br />
Leon is a 2 year old male<br />
Tabby.<br />
Echo is a 4 month old male<br />
Doberman / Hound mix.<br />
Gus is an adult male<br />
Siamese.<br />
Maggie is a 2 year old 58 lb.<br />
female Hound.<br />
Cassie is a 3 year old<br />
female Tortoiseshell.<br />
Gandolf is an 8 year old male<br />
with long hair.<br />
Iris is a 2 month old female<br />
Beagle mix.<br />
Amber is a 2 year old 50 lb.<br />
female Labrador Retriever.<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 11
OAK RIDGE<br />
ANIMAL SHELTER<br />
(865) 425-3423<br />
orshelter@cl.oak-ridge.tn.us<br />
www.facebook.com/<br />
AdoptableAnimalsattheOakRidgeShelter<br />
Baby Ruth<br />
Piper<br />
Pippi<br />
Skywalker<br />
Sparrow<br />
Arya<br />
Tater<br />
Rocko<br />
Brandy<br />
FERAL FELINE FRIENDS<br />
OF EAST TENNESSEE<br />
(865) 919-CATS • info@feralfelinefriends.org<br />
www.kfcf.petfinder.com<br />
Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee has cats<br />
that would love to be on patrol and provide<br />
you an environmentally safe solution for your<br />
mouse, mole, and vermin problems!<br />
All cats are spayed/neutered and vaccinated.<br />
We require that you keep them contained for 4<br />
weeks and provide them with food and water.<br />
If interested, please call our cat line at<br />
865-919-2287 or send us a message on Facebook!<br />
FFF also has House Cats available during normal<br />
business hours at West Town PetSmart adoption center.<br />
Kitten Adoption Fairs: West Town PetSmart Sat., 12 to 6 p.m.<br />
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Fury Gucci Jetson<br />
Gideon<br />
Michelin Man<br />
Sheba
TENNESSEE DOBERMAN<br />
RESCUE PLUS<br />
fallon@aphdr.org • www.aphdr.org<br />
Sweet Pete is 6 years<br />
old and getting used<br />
to the good life in the<br />
house! He has always<br />
lived outside in the past.<br />
He is doing well on his<br />
housetraining. Pete<br />
LOVES to cuddle and<br />
be petted. He loves the<br />
ladies but is not crazy<br />
about men.<br />
HUMANE SOCIETY<br />
OF EAST TENNESSEE<br />
(865) 309-HSET (4738) or 865-740-2704<br />
https://www.facebook.com/Humanesocietyetn<br />
Will<br />
Urban<br />
Lucky Lucy<br />
Handsome<br />
Owen is<br />
a 2 to 3<br />
year old<br />
red Dobie<br />
who is still<br />
very much<br />
a puppy at<br />
heart.<br />
Charlie<br />
Daisy<br />
Participating<br />
Counties<br />
2017 Results<br />
The GoNorth Transport Collaborative is a<br />
group of animal shelters in east Tennessee<br />
that work together to transport animals to<br />
under-capacity northern animal shelters with<br />
high adoption demand. Most shelters in east<br />
Tennessee are perpetually overcrowded due<br />
to random breeding by roaming, unaltered<br />
pets. Pet overpopulation is generally not a<br />
problem in northern states, where spaying<br />
and neutering of pets is a routine part of<br />
responsible pet ownership.<br />
A total of 2682 animals were transported<br />
to northern shelters in 2017. Since the<br />
program’s inception in 2012, 11,275 animals<br />
have been transported from east Tennessee<br />
to partner shelters in northern states.<br />
Transports take place twice each week with<br />
an average of 25 animals per transport.<br />
Sending shelters that participate in GoNorth<br />
report that they have been able to eliminate<br />
euthanasia for space.<br />
East Tennessee shelter<br />
statistics are improving,<br />
i.e., more animals are<br />
saved and fewer are<br />
euthanized.<br />
Shelters<br />
Rescue Groups<br />
% Rehomed* % Euthanized<br />
2005 32% 68%<br />
2010 39% 61%<br />
2016 75% 25%<br />
2017 79% 21%<br />
*Rehomed = Adopted,Rescued,Transported,Reclaimed<br />
I got a ride!<br />
Aurora, from the Humane Society of Jefferson County,<br />
went to Michigan Humane Society in<br />
Rochester Hills, MI, on September 25, 2017.<br />
GoNorth is funded by grants and donations. Grants and In-Kind gifts have been provided by<br />
AgriFeed Pet Supply, the ASPCA, Mercedes Benz of <strong>Knoxville</strong>, Radio Systems Corporation, and<br />
Three Rivers Market. Further information is available at www.gonorthtransport.org.<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 13
EAST TENNESSEE PIT BULL RESCUE<br />
(865) 202-2520<br />
etnpitbullrescue@gmail.com<br />
www.etnpitbullrescue.org<br />
ETPBR dogs complete obedience, manners, and social skills training prior to adoption.<br />
Molena (left) likes kids and<br />
polite dogs. She is very<br />
muscular and is a velco dog.<br />
BELLY RUBS BASSET RESCUE<br />
(865) 966-0107 • www.bellyrubs.org<br />
bellyrubsbr@bellyrubs.org<br />
Bones is a<br />
handsome<br />
young guy<br />
looking for a<br />
low-key adult<br />
home. He does<br />
well with other<br />
dogs.<br />
Molena<br />
Ohana<br />
Wrinklestillskin<br />
Smokey’s<br />
owners passed<br />
away, and<br />
he was really<br />
lonely. He likes<br />
everyone and<br />
just wants love<br />
and affection in<br />
return. Smokey<br />
would fit in<br />
easily almost<br />
anywhere.<br />
SHELTER ANIMALS<br />
RESCUE GROUP<br />
(865) 483-8146<br />
info@shelteranimalsrescue.org<br />
www.shelteranimalsrescue.org<br />
Morris<br />
Amber<br />
Barkley<br />
Rosemary<br />
Piccaso<br />
Rudy<br />
Heidi<br />
Luna<br />
Jackson<br />
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EAST TENNESSEE<br />
BORDER COLLIE RESCUE<br />
www.bordercollierescuetn.com<br />
Visit us at these Adoption Events:<br />
PetCo<br />
169 Brooklawn St., Farragut, TN<br />
Sat., <strong>March</strong> 3, 11 am - 1 pm<br />
Dr. Denise Frazier<br />
9315 S. Northshore Drive<br />
865-769-8800<br />
www.NorthshoreAH.com<br />
Agri Feed Pet Supply<br />
5716 Middlebrook Pike, <strong>Knoxville</strong>, TN<br />
Sat., <strong>March</strong> 17, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.<br />
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Dental Care Key To Pet’s Overall Good Health<br />
To be honest, in spite of how crazy you are about your furry<br />
friends, their breath can be pretty rank. Really bad breath can<br />
be a sign that your pet has gum disease.<br />
Caring for your pets’ teeth is every bit as<br />
important as making sure they get exercise and<br />
a proper diet. In fact, Members of the American<br />
Veterinary Medical Association think dental care<br />
is significant enough to sponsor a National Pet<br />
Dental Health Month every February.<br />
Numerous “How To” articles on dental care<br />
and videos showing you how to brush your<br />
dog or cat’s teeth are available on the internet.<br />
Essentially, they all list yearly dental evaluation,<br />
regular cleaning, and brushing your pets’ teeth as<br />
the most important things you can do.<br />
Dental problems can cause, or be caused by,<br />
other health problems. So, if you are serious<br />
about your pet’s dental health<br />
Photo by Molly Stevens<br />
1. Start with a dental exam by your<br />
veterinarian.<br />
2. Ask your vet for a tooth care demonstration after a<br />
cleaning.<br />
3. Introduce your pet to brushing and dental care slowly, and<br />
By Jacob Edward, www.seniorplanning.org<br />
brush teeth frequently. (Believe it or not, many articles on<br />
dental health recommend daily, if possible.)<br />
4. Offer chew treats specifically developed to control plaque<br />
and tartar in dogs and cats. Products with a<br />
Veterinary Health Care Council (VHCC) seal<br />
meet pre-set standards of effectiveness.<br />
5. If recommended, feed your pet a special<br />
dental diet.<br />
6. Keep a watchful eye out for common signs<br />
of oral disease:<br />
• Yellow-brown tartar<br />
• Bleeding gums<br />
• Red, inflamed gums<br />
• Bad breath<br />
• Difficulty chewing/dropping food when<br />
trying to eat<br />
• Excessive drooling<br />
• Change in eating habits<br />
• Pawing at the mouth or rubbing the face<br />
against the floor or furniture<br />
Remember dental problems may make your pet irritable. Be<br />
careful when evaluating their mouth because a painful mouth<br />
may cause him or her to bite.<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 15
,<br />
If Your Pet Goes Missing, Take Action. . .<br />
Search Your Home and Alert Neighbors: Start<br />
immediately. Talk to family members or housemates<br />
and ask where they last saw your pet. Search your<br />
home thoroughly.<br />
Work the Phones: Call the local animal control<br />
agencies, veterinary hospitals, shelters (both<br />
municipal and private) and rescue groups in your<br />
area.<br />
Tell Your Social Media Networks: E-mail local<br />
friends, colleagues, and family members and ask<br />
them to pass on the information. Most communities<br />
have local “Lost Pet” Facebook pages where they<br />
will post information about your missing pet.<br />
Create a “Lost Pet” Flyer: Create a flyer that<br />
will stand out. Repeated viewings of a consistent<br />
message are more likely to stick in people’s minds,<br />
so stay with one design.<br />
Blanket the Neighborhood: Post your flyers at<br />
dog parks, pet supply stores, grooming shops, and<br />
veterinary offices. Cover lampposts and trees near<br />
where you think your pet was lost.<br />
Don’t Give Up! This one is important! Remember<br />
that many lost animals have found their way back<br />
home.<br />
Source: www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/finding-lost-pet<br />
“The Country<br />
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for your Dogs and Cats”<br />
1737 Campbell Station Road<br />
<strong>Knoxville</strong>, Tennessee<br />
(865) 693-5540<br />
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provide the very best care possible for your pet.<br />
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HAPPY PAWS<br />
KITTEN RESCUE<br />
(865) 765-3400<br />
jcoffey3@hotmail.com<br />
www.happypawskittenrescue.org<br />
Lennie<br />
Snuggles (right) is a female<br />
Tuxedo kitten that was<br />
bottled raised, so she is<br />
used to being handled and<br />
is well-socialized. She is<br />
playful and sweet, wants lots<br />
of love, and will sleep with<br />
her humans. She’s great with<br />
other cats and small children.<br />
Temptest (right) is the<br />
sweetest little kitty. She never<br />
meets a stranger and will<br />
snuggle for days. She loves<br />
her humans and also loves<br />
to play the day away. You<br />
cannot go wrong with this<br />
sweet girl.<br />
Titan<br />
Sully<br />
Sandrina<br />
Serafina<br />
Ott<br />
UNION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY<br />
(865) 992-7969<br />
www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org<br />
uchs@gmail.com<br />
Lexi<br />
Ingrid<br />
Oscar<br />
Missy<br />
Jaxx<br />
Elliot<br />
Skittles Kirby Stella<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 17
ROANE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER<br />
(865) 354-7387 • • animalshelter@roanecountytn.gov<br />
www.facebook.com/RoaneAnimalShelter/<br />
Alley<br />
Lulu<br />
Frannie<br />
Rascal<br />
Noir<br />
Spanky<br />
Daisey<br />
Sally<br />
Opie<br />
LOUDON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER<br />
(865) 458-5593 • shelter@loudoncounty-tn.gov • awos.petfinder.com/shelters/TN144.html<br />
Andi<br />
Sage<br />
Deputy<br />
Bailey<br />
Vincent<br />
Tyson<br />
Sophie<br />
Minnow<br />
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Call or go online today for more information.<br />
MEET THE STURM TEAM<br />
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865-691-8910<br />
WWW.STURMHOMELOANS.COM<br />
GARY.STURM@MIGONLINE.COM<br />
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KRISTIE MORROW<br />
LOAN OFFICER ASSISTANT<br />
865-691-8910<br />
KRISTIE.MORROW@MIGONLINE.COM<br />
NMLS #1408542, TN #127086<br />
DAWN CAMPBELL<br />
LOAN PROCESSOR<br />
865-691-8910<br />
DAWN.CAMPBELL@MIGONLINE.COM<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 19
Young-Williams Animal Center 11th annual Mardi Growl<br />
Each year thousands of spectators line<br />
the streets of downtown <strong>Knoxville</strong> to watch<br />
hundreds of furry friends, many in costume,<br />
march with their humans to raise both<br />
awareness for the life-saving efforts of<br />
Young-Williams Animal Center and support<br />
for <strong>Knoxville</strong>’s pet-friendliest community.<br />
We raised more than $80,000 through the help of partners like you.<br />
Old City Wine Bar is the presenting sponsor.<br />
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$10 Rabies Vaccines!<br />
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic Every Saturday 1-5pm!<br />
Walk-ins Only!<br />
Low Cost Heartworm and Flea and Tick Preventives!<br />
Register on-line (not required) at www.petwellclinic.com to save time.<br />
10549 Kingston Pike, Knox 37922<br />
7329 Kingston Pike, <strong>Knoxville</strong>, TN 37919<br />
228 S.Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN 37701<br />
(865) 272-9491 • www.petwellclinic.com
Nine County Animal Shelter Directory<br />
Anderson County<br />
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter<br />
Address: 395 Belgrade Road, Oak Ridge 37830<br />
Phone: 865-425-3423<br />
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pm<br />
Website: Visit us on Facebook<br />
Animal Control: MF 8-5 Shelter. After: 865-524-4399<br />
Anderson County Animal Holding Facility<br />
Address: 1480 Blockhouse Valley Rd., Clinton 37716<br />
Phone: 8am-5pm 865-256-0755 or 865-441-1281<br />
Message line: 865-463-6856<br />
Hours: Wed. 9am-12pm<br />
M, T, Th, F 8am-5pm by appointment only<br />
Website: www.andersonanimals.org & Facebook<br />
Animal Control: Same phone numbers as above.<br />
Blount County Animal Center<br />
Address: 233 Currie Ave. Maryville 37804<br />
Phone: 865-980-6244<br />
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11am-6:00pm;<br />
10am-2pm Sat. (adoptions only)<br />
Website: www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com<br />
Animal Control: 865-980-6244<br />
Maryville Animal Shelter(not pictured)<br />
Address: 426 Home Ave. Maryville 37801<br />
Phone: 865-681-2241<br />
Hours: 1-4:30 M-F; 10-1 Sat.<br />
Animal Control: 865-681-2241<br />
Humane Society of Jefferson County<br />
Address: 310 Landfill Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760<br />
Phone: 865-475-8930<br />
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 12pm-5pm; Sat. 12-4<br />
Closed Sun.<br />
Website: www.humanesocietyjctn.org<br />
Animal Control: 865-471-5980<br />
Knox County is served by:<br />
Young-Williams Animal Center<br />
Address: 3201 Division Street, <strong>Knoxville</strong> 37919<br />
Phone: 865-215-6599<br />
Hours: Every day, 12pm-6pm<br />
Website: www.young-williams.org<br />
Animal Control<br />
City of <strong>Knoxville</strong>: 865-215-7457<br />
Knox County: 865-215-2444<br />
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(Knox County, cont’d)<br />
Young-Williams Animal Village (Satellite)<br />
Address: 6400 Kingston Pike<br />
Phone: 865-215-6599<br />
Hours: Every day, 12pm-6pm<br />
Loudon County Animal Shelter<br />
Address: 250 Jamie Dr., Loudon 37774<br />
Phone: 865-458-5593<br />
Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm Sat.<br />
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/<br />
TN144.html<br />
Animal Control: 865-458-5593<br />
Roane County Animal Shelter<br />
Address: 296 Manufacturers Rd.<br />
Rockwood 37854<br />
865-354-7387<br />
10-4 Tues.-Sat.<br />
Phone:<br />
Hours:<br />
Website:<br />
roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com<br />
Animal Control: 865-354-7387<br />
Sevier County Humane Society<br />
Address: 959 Gnatty Branch Rd.,<br />
Sevierville 37876<br />
Phone: 865-453-7000<br />
Hours: Tues., Wed.,Fri., Sat. 12pm-5pm<br />
Thurs. 12-7pm, Sun. 1:30-4:30pm<br />
Website: www.sevierhumane.org<br />
awos.petfinder.com/shelters/TN97.html<br />
Animal Control: County Sheriff’s Office<br />
865-453-4668<br />
Union County Humane Society<br />
Address: 719 Hickory Star Rd.<br />
Maynardville 37807<br />
Phone: 865-992-7969<br />
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm<br />
Website: www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org<br />
awos.petfinder.com/shelters/TN107.html<br />
Animal Control: Sheriff’s Office 865-992-5212<br />
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ADOPT A GOLDEN<br />
KNOXVILLE<br />
(865) 940-0688<br />
adoptagoldenknoxville.org<br />
Ace<br />
Dash<br />
PEOPLE PROMOTING<br />
ANIMAL WELFARE (PPAW)<br />
(865) 856-7729 • ppawadoptions@gmail.com<br />
www.ppawspayneuterclinic.org<br />
Corwin is one of two adorable<br />
white kittens who are just<br />
beginning to appreciate the joys<br />
of human cuddling. The brothers<br />
came in from a feral colony as<br />
Corwin 28 and 29, but have since<br />
been named Corwin and Brother<br />
Corwin. Both are adoptable<br />
and will not be taken back to the<br />
colony.<br />
Elsa<br />
Lander<br />
Bernie is a smart boy! Somehow<br />
he was out loose. But, he<br />
wandered up to the RIGHT house<br />
and the RIGHT person to take<br />
care of him until a permanent<br />
home could be found. Bernie is<br />
a handsome tux with gorgeous<br />
green eyes and white sneakers on<br />
all 4 paws. He is a bit on the shy<br />
side so should probably go to a<br />
home without young children. He<br />
appears not to have been around<br />
other cats or dogs. Bernie is about<br />
1 year old.<br />
GREYHOUND RESCUE FOUNDATION<br />
of Tennessee<br />
(865) 690-0009 • www.greyhoundrescue.org<br />
greyhoundrescuefoundationoftn@yahoo.com<br />
Laumar<br />
Jesse<br />
Evie<br />
Hank<br />
TENNESSEE VALLEY<br />
GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE<br />
(865) 558-3100<br />
www.tvgrr.com • rescue@tvgrr.com<br />
Huxley, a rescued<br />
stray, has the nicest<br />
freckles. He is a 1<br />
to 2 year old, 65 lb.<br />
Great Pyrenees mix.<br />
A lovable, active boy,<br />
Huxley would do best<br />
in an active family.<br />
He is working on the<br />
basics and getting<br />
better on a leash.<br />
Huxley is smart and learns quickly. He love kids, but would do<br />
best with children over 5 years of age. Huxley does pretty well<br />
with other dogs.<br />
Quincy is an elderly<br />
gent, about 9 years.<br />
old, 54 lbs., and ready<br />
for adventure. He is<br />
a Golden / Lab mix,<br />
who likes the calm life,<br />
watching movies and<br />
hanging out. Quincy<br />
also likes car rides,<br />
other dogs, and people.<br />
MARCH <strong>2018</strong> • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 23
HORSE HAVEN<br />
of Tennessee, Inc.<br />
(865) 609-4030<br />
horsehavenoftn@gmail.com<br />
horsehaventn.org/<br />
NOAH’S ARC<br />
(423) 586-2293<br />
rainingkatsndogz@yahoo.com<br />
members.petfinder.com/~TN29/adopt.html<br />
Crissy is a 9 year<br />
old Morgan mare.<br />
She needs a home<br />
where she is a<br />
companion horse<br />
only, as she cannot<br />
be ridden. Crissy<br />
has a clubbed<br />
foot and has back<br />
problems due to her<br />
foot. She is pasture<br />
sound. She stands<br />
for the farrier, ties,<br />
and leads.<br />
Dusty<br />
Allie<br />
Ivan<br />
Oreo<br />
Arya is a 2 year<br />
old Quarter Horse<br />
mare. She is super<br />
sweet and loves<br />
to be with people.<br />
Whenever you go<br />
in her field, she is in<br />
your pocket. She still<br />
needs training since<br />
she is still a baby.<br />
Arya is too young<br />
to evaluate under<br />
saddle.<br />
Barb<br />
HHT West Facility,2417 Reagan Rd.<br />
in <strong>Knoxville</strong> off Hardin Valley Rd, ½ mile from Pellissippi Pkwy<br />
Noah<br />
Agri Feed Pet Supply WEEKEND ADOPTATHONS<br />
5716 Middlebrook Pike - 584.3959 • 10621 Kingston Pike - 691.7787<br />
agrifeedpetsupply.com<br />
Peaceful Kingdom<br />
P.O. Box 9394<br />
<strong>Knoxville</strong> Tn 37940<br />
Sat. Mar. 3 10-1 TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue<br />
Sat. Mar. 10 12-2 Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter<br />
Sat. Mar. 17 10:30-1 East TN Border Collie Rescue<br />
Sat. Mar. 31 12-4 Young-Williams Animal Center<br />
Every day: Rescued Kitties and Guinea Pigs
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