Meet Rocker p 3 - Critter Magazine
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Meet Rocker p 3 - Critter Magazine
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 Critter magazine is published monthly by Peaceful Kingdom, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. CRITTER MAGAZINE P.O. Box 16630 Knoxville, Tn. 37996 (865) 579-5164 [email protected] www.peacefulkingdom.org CRITTER TEAM Laura Buenning, Jessica Grizzle, Mari Jones, Juan Noltenius, Tom Swain, Carmen Trammell, Pam Vandergriff, Heidi Weimer ADVERTISING Magazine space is no-cost to organizations or individuals caring for animals who need homes. Monthly business rates are $300/150/75/35 for a full-page/half-page/quarter-page/business card ad in color, and $200/100/50/25 for grayscale ads. A one year subscription is $25. 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; underfunded shelters may instead 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. JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 3 Safe and Effective Solutions to Provide Freedom for Your Pet, Peace of Mind for You We help pets and their owners live happy, harmonious lives together. With nearly 40 years of expertise, we understand you situation, your pets, and we have the safe solutions to solve even the most unique challenges. • Safe and gentle -- any age, any breed • Most used and exclusively recommended by veterinarians • Customizable solutions for your home and yard • Maximum space, safety and freedom for your pets -- ask about Boundary Plus* FOR CATS TOO Call or log on to schedule a FREE in-home consultation Invisible Fence of the Tennessee Valley 6400 Kingston Pike | Knoxville, TN 865-588-2999 tnvalley.invisiblefence.com ©2012 Invisibe Fence. 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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. PAGE 4 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 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 [email protected] Annie Roadrunner Sheba Thor Sissy Petey Sabrina 10424 PetSafe Way Knoxville, TN 37932 865-777-DOGS(3647) www.petsafevillage.com JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 5 ADOPT A GOLDEN KNOXVILLE GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF EAST TENNESSEE [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. PAGE 6 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 Cornbread Rikka Pup Hardin Valley 162 Michelle Smallwood, DVM Tina Smith, DVM 131 Middlebrook Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, and Grooming 10017 Hardin Valley Road www.hvah.com • 865-539-6811 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 [email protected] • (865)475-8930 • www.humanesocietyjctn.org [email protected] Lovey Dixie Mary Cricket Alisha Forrest Phoebe Sylvia Terrie Tigger Jackson Riddle HORSE HAVEN Meet our adoptable horses every 2nd Saturday of Tennessee, Inc. ofonthe month: HHT West (865) 609-4030 Facility,10AM - 2PM [email protected] 2417 Reagan Rd. in Knoxville www.horsehaventn.org 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. Patches JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 7 Complete Dog Package: $99 Includes: Examination; Rabies, DAPP+L & Bordetella Vaccinations; Fecal Examination and Heartworm Test Complete Cat Package: $99 Includes: Examination; Rabies, Leukemia and FVRC Vaccinations; Leukemia Test and Fecal Examination Reptile & Exotic Medicine & Surgery Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Receive $10 Off Any Exam with this Ad (Not valid with other offers) Code: Thrifty Nickel No appointment necessary Open 7 days 11 a.m. –7 p.m. Best prices on medicines and perscriptions 7329 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 www.EasyVetClinic.com OAK RIDGE ANIMAL SHELTER 865-425-3423 [email protected] www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN53.html www.oakridgetn.gov/deptas/Animal-Shelter/Home SAINT BERNARD RESCUE OF TENNESSEE (865) 898-4390 • [email protected] saintbernardrescuetn.myresq.org Boots, Blonde, and Curious Whiskey Jack Maggie Gator BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE (865) 983-3272 [email protected] bostonterriertn.org BELLY RUBS BASSET RESCUE (865) 966-0107 [email protected] www.bellyrubs.org Pandy Pluto Joey Rudolph (Rudy) Dori Nina and Big Mama Panda Bear PAGE 8 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 Sherman 9450 S.Northshore Drive #105 Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 560-0480 3075 Lois Lane Alcoa, TN 37701 (865) 984-5620 JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 9 PetSafe Village Dog Park 10424 PetSafe Way Knoxville Dog Parks Dogwood Park at Victor Ashe Park 4901 Bradshaw Road PetSafe Dog Park at Tommy Schumpert Park Fountain City Road Holston River Dog Park 3300 Holston Hills Road PetSafe Downtown Dog Park Corner of Summitt Hill Drive and Central Avenue PetSafe Dog Park at Charter Doyle Park Martin Mill Pike in South Knoxville Petsafe Concord Dog Park 10909 S. Northshore Drive PREVENT A LITTER . . . FIX YOUR CRITTER! Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter Resources and Subsidies for Low-Income Citizens WHY SPAY & NEUTER? nSPAYING & 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. nSPAYING & NEUTERING CALMS YOUR PET! Altered Union County Humane Society Oak Ridge Grainger County 992-7969 Humane Society Humane Society 381-1550 567-0050 Jefferson County Humane Society 475-8930 animals make more affectionate companions. Altered animals are less likely to bite because they are more eventempered. Young-Williams Animal Center 215-6677 nSPAYING & NEUTERING INCREASES YOUR PET’S Fix-A-Pet Spay/Neuter Clinic 579-6738 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. nSPAYING & 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. nSPAYING & 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. RadioVets Join Dr. Tracy Dewhirst and Dr. Keith Hnilica Saturdays on WNOX 100.3 FM 1:00-2:00 pm PAGE 10 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 Planned Pethood Spay/Neuter Clinic 882-9966 People Promoting Animal Welfare Spay/Neuter Clinic 856-7729 Sevier County Humane Society 453-7000 Loudon County Humane Society 671-8654 AnimalWorks Spay/Neuter Clinic 379-2227 Prevent A Litter (PAL) Spay/Neuter Mobile Unit 423-442-8599 SEVIER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (865) 453-7000 • (865) 429-5552 www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html [email protected] 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. IT’S A R-R-RUFF LIFE Grooming & Boarding 4509 Chapman Highway Knoxville Tn 37920 865-577-2810 January 7, 21 February 4, 18 March 4, 18 April 1st, 15, 29 May 13, 27 We work hard to earn your and your animals’ trust and respect. 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 for military, law officers and firefighters, active or retired No matter how little money or how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich! JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 11 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 • [email protected] 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. PAGE 12 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 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 • [email protected] www.feralfelinefriends.org CR4 Bambi & Thumper Tupie GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA Tennessee Chapter (865) 671-2749 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 13 LOUDON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER (865) 458-5593 • [email protected] www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN144.html Beebee Fall Daisy Jujubee Leaf Frankincense Dahlia Flake Squash THE STRAY CONNECTION (865) 671-4564 • [email protected] www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN265.html Razzle, Dazzle, & Sparkle Kiwi Samantha Alyssa PAGE 14 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 Taz Squash “The Country Bed and Breakfast for your Dogs and Cats” 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 “Like” us on Facebook “Follow” us on Twitter @etbcr JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 15 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 PAGE 16 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 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. JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 17 SHELTER ANIMALS RESCUE GROUP (865) 483-8146 [email protected] www.shelteranimalsrescue.org Dove Rudy Godiva Anastasia Mona Murphy Diva Quigley Baby Christian Fergus PAGE 18 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 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 [email protected] www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org Kari Spanky Chaps Jello Banjo Beeker Red Bud Scoffy Betty Jellybean Farrah JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 19 (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 PAGE 20 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 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 JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 21 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 PAGE 22 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2014 HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TENNESSEE 865-309-HSET (4738) or 865-740-2704 www.humanesocietyetn.org HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROANE COUNTY 865-376-2474 • [email protected] www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN391.html 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 [email protected] JANUARY 2014 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 23 EAST TENNESSEE PIT BULL RESCUE (865) 202-2520 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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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