TAKE ONE!
DECEMBER 2008
VOL.8, NO.12
PET PARENTING
Weimaraners p8
HUMANE EDUCATION
YWAC 2009 Calendar p13
ANIMAL LAW
New UT Chapter of Animal
Legal Defense Fund p26
YOUR VET’S ADVICE
Knoxville Veterinary
Medical Association on
Proper Care p33
Meet Autumn!
Autumn is a Shih Tzu mix in the care
of the Blount County Humane Society
p23
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Visit the Shelter First!
Nine County Shelter Directory, p. 38
Public Animal Shelters
Blount County Animal Shelter ......................................... 38
Jefferson County Humane Society ............................ 20,38
Loudon County Animal Shelter .................................. 18,38
Newport Animal Shelter .................................................. 22
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter (Anderson Co.) ................. 5,38
Roane County Animal Shelter ................................... 29,38
Sevier County Humane Society ................................ 12,38
Union County Humane Society ................................... 9,38
Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.) ........... 10,28,38
Other Humane and Rescue Groups
Animal Works ............................................................... 26
Arfnets ........................................................................... 39
Belly Rubs Basset Rescue ............................................ 36
Blount County Humane Society ..................................... 23
Boston Terrier Rescue ................................................... 34
Cocker Companions Rescue ........................................ 17
Collie Concern ............................................................... 14
Dachshund Rescue of East Tennessee ......................... 36
East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue .......................... 23
East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue ...................................... 9
Frida’s Picks ................................................................. 12
Grainger County Humane Society ................................. 29
Great Creatures Rescue ................................................ 32
Greyhound Pets of America - Tn Chapter ...................... 35
Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tn .............................. 7
GRReat Dog Rescue ..................................................... 37
Horse Haven of Tennessee ............................................. 8
Humane Society of Roane County ................................. 12
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley ....................... 15
Knoxville Feral Cat Friends ............................................ 24
Labrador Retriever Rescue of East Tennessee ................ 7
Lhasa Apso Southern Rescue ....................................... 27
MidSouth Eskimo Alliance ............................................. 39
Noah’s Arc .................................................................... 16
Second Chance K-9 Rescue ......................................... 28
Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG) ....................... 20
Siamese Rescue ........................................................... 17
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee ....................... 14
Smoky Mountain Bulldog Rescue ................................... 4
Smoky Mountain St. Bernard Rescue ........................... 27
Stray Connection Cat Rescue .......................................... 5
Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue .................. 13
Volunteer Dog Rescue ................................................... 30
Wolf Creek Weimaraner Rescue ..................................... 6
Save a Life...
Adopt a Homeless Pet!
Dogs in the Care of Amy
865-450-9742 • [email protected]
Charlie is a 1 to 1½
year old male German
Shepherd/Husky mix.
Charlie is
housetrained, gets
along well with other
dogs and loves to play.
Ahna (right) is a a 1 to 1½
year old sable female
German Shepherd who is
crate-trained and
housetrained, and plays
well with other dogs.
Bella is a black and
tan female German
Shepherd. Bella loves
children and gets
along well with other
dogs.
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ADOPTION CRITERIA
Each organization in Critter has its own adoption criteria. All organizations
require an adoption contract and a fee to recoup basic expenses. All will
require that your adoptee be a pet, not merely a utility animal for protection
or hunting. Most will ensure that the animals are spayed or neutered at
the time of adoption; those that don’t will require a spay/neuter contract
and a deposit that will be refunded upon proof of spay or neuter. Most will
want to visit your home and see where the pet will live. Because many
of these animals have not been well treated in the past, extra care is
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DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 3
SMOKY MTN
BULLDOG
RESCUE
(865) 688-2270
www.discoveret.org/smbc/
rescupic.htm
prefer that they be older children.
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Cooper is a
9 year old
male.
Cooper
would like a
home in
which he is
the only dog.
If his family
has children,
he would
Gus is about 9
years old. His
right eye has
been
removed, and
his left eye
needs daily
medication, but
he gets around
just fine.
Visit Our Adoptable Cats
& Kittens!
Agri Feed, Middlebrook Rd.
Every Day
PetSmart, Morrell Rd.
Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.
THE STRAY CONNECTION
(865) 671-4564
[email protected]
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN265.html
Putting Good Cats
in Good Homes!
China (left) is an
affectionate girl.
Sawyer (above) is
an 8 month old boy
who is very social.
Smudge (left) is an
incredibly sweet boy.
Mikey is a 3
year old boy
who loves
other cats,
dogs, and
kids. He
appreciates
attention!
Bingo is a
friendly 8
week old
boy who
loves
everyone.
Coccoa Bear
(above) is a 7 month
old girl who is
extremely social.
Prudence is
an exotic
looking girl
who enjoys
meeting new
people and
always wants
to be a lap cat.
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN53.html • [email protected] • 865-425-3423
Marty
Abby
Boston
Brad
Nancy
Nola
Bear
Black
Jack
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 5
WOLF CREEK
WEIMARANER
RESCUE
(865) 986-9500
[email protected]
www.wcweimrescue.org
Alek knows basic
obedience commands and
is submissive. He gets
along well with the cat in his
foster home.
Jack is an older guy but you
would not know it. He is 8 years
old, still spry like a spring chicken
and good in the house. Jack can
live with other dogs as long as they
are female. He is fine with children,
but we are not sure about cats.
Abby is a blue 4 year old Dusty is a fun loving 3½ year old guy that
girl who loves people and
has loads of personality. He is a smaller
other dogs. She is great in Weim, very compact and gorgeous. He is
the house and would make
great in the house and can be crated.
a nice snuggle buddy. She Dusty likes most other dogs and loves to
likes kids but not cats.
ride in the car and play ball.
Emmy is a 1½ year old girl
who has lots of energy and
a busy schedule, so she
needs an owner who can
keep up with her. She is
good in the house and likes
other dogs but does need to
be confined when you are
away because she is
curious and mischievous.
Andy is a loveable guy with loads
of personality and just wants to
have some fun. He is good in the
house and can live with children.
Andy is 4 years old and ready to
go home with you.
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LABRADOR
RETRIEVER
RESCUE
GREYHOUND
RESCUE
FOUNDA
TION
FOUNDATION
of Tennessee
of East Tennessee
(865) 687-6994
[email protected]
www.labrescuetn.com
(865) 690-0009 • www.greyhoundrescue.org
[email protected]
Buddy is a big black
Lab with an equally
big heart. He’s very
good with people and
other dogs. He loves
to play, loves to be
petted, and loves the
kiddie pool. He is a
smart dog and is
learning good
manners. Buddy would make a great companion for anyone
who likes a big dog.
Bella is an approximately 2
year old Lab mix with a
sweet temperament. She is
good with other dogs
and children, likes to go for
walks, and knows basic
obedience commands.
Calamity Jane is a small
1½ year old female black
Labrador retriever who
is affectionate and lives
for attention. She has
shown no aggression
toward other dogs. CJ
would like to chase cats,
but has shown no desire
to hurt them. She is great
around children. CJ
needs training for leashwalking and staying off furniture and she learns quickly. She
bonds closely with her humans.
Murphy is a 9 month old
male yellow Lab. He is
gentle, playful and loving
and is completely content
being with his human
companions. Murphy
loves other dogs and is
very gentle with the cats in
his foster home. He is also
very gentle around small
children. There is a
sweetness about Murphy
that makes him an extraordinary Lab. As a very young pup,
he never chewed inappropriate items, and he is not hyper.
Ebony is a 2 year old, 53
lb. dark brindle female with
a white streak on her nose
and white tips on her toes
and chest. She was 2
years old in June. This tiny
girl is very sweet and
friendly.
Honey is a 2 year old 62 lb. female.
She has passed her preliminary kitty
test. Honey is a very sweet and
happy girl. She takes corrections to
heart and wants to please everyone.
Honey is a fun girl and has done
well with the children she has met.
Darren is a handsome
young man, who just
turned 7 in April. Darren
comes to us with the
highest praise and no
baggage. He is cat, small
dog and child friendly. He
is a happy boy that loves
people.
Malt will be 3 years old
in January. Since Malt
has been through our
Prison Program, he
knows some general
obedience. He has
very good manners in
the home and crates
well during work hours.
Yowza is a 4 year old white/
brindle female. She was a
favorite of her trainer's
children at the race kennel.
Yowza is a sweetie and
seems to enjoy training.
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 7
Jeph is estimated to be 10 years
old. He was a stray with a 3+ week
old leg injury that hadn't received
appropriate care. His leg has now
received proper care and his
recovery looks good enough for
light riding. He is a sweet boy and
does it all. He is available to the right
home, who will help him continue on
the road to a full recovery.
Shorty (right) is a sweet little Mini
gelding, who is a little people wary.
He loads and loves to be loved-on,
once caught. He is currently on a
slow re-feed program.
Phancie is a 12 year
old Thoroughbred.
She is a Chestnut
Mare that is 16 hands
tall. She has arthritis in
her front ankle, and
both fetlocks are fused.
Phancie will be
adopted as a
companion animal
only. She stands well
for the farrier, loads
easily, and has no
vices.
HORSE HA
VEN
HAVEN
of Tennessee, IInc.
nc.
(865) 609-4030
[email protected]
www.horsehavenoftn.com
Adoption fees range from
$25 to $500, depending on the
animal and special needs. See
www.horsehavenoftn.com
for policies and an adoption
application.
Ruby II is estimated to be
3½ years old. She is still
young and needs to improve
her ground manners. She is
a pretty black Tennessee
Walking Horse who has
plenty of potential. She loads
well and stands well for the
farrier. She loves attention.
Pet Parenting Classes
At the Animal Center
3201 Division St., Knoxville, TN 37919, www.knoxpets.org
Be a better pet parent or learn about a breed that interests you by attending the Animal Center’s 2008
Pet Parenting Class series. Classes are one Saturday each month from 10am-11:30am.
All classes are free. Please do not bring your pet to class.
FINAL CLASS OF THE YEAR!
December 13: Weimaraners
Courtesy of Wolf Creek Weimaraner Rescue
Class Topics Will Include:
What is the history of the Weimaraner breed? What behaviors are typical of this breed and what behaviors might be unexpected?
What is the ideal diet and exercise regime for Weims? Do they live well with cats? Children?
How can you get involved with breed rescue?
Let us know you’re coming! Contact Taylor Slemmer at [email protected] or 865 215 6661.
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UNION COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 585-4620 • (865) 992-7969
www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org
[email protected]
Suede
Haisley
Sweetheart
Brooke
Tally
Milkshake
Chad
EAST TENNESSEE
PIT BULL
RESCUE
Finding RESPONSIBLE
Homes for Abandoned Pit
Bulls
(865) 882-9510
etnpitbullrescue
@comcast.net
www.etnpitbullrescue.org
Topaz (above), Garnet
(above left), and Obsidian
(left) are among eight
adorable 2 month old Pit
Bull mix puppies who are
already house- and cratetrained. To meet these
puppies, contact Michele at
865-573-8804 or
[email protected].
Buddy (left) is a handsome 1 year old boy with
fantastic manners. He likes
to meet new people!
Patches(right) is a pretty
young girl who is looking for
an active home. Do you need
a jogging buddy? She would
like to spend most of her time
inside with her family.
Finch is a 5
month old who
is well
socialized with
dogs and
people. We’ve
had him cat
tested and he
was fabulous.
True to his
breed, he is
goofy, sweet,
funny, and
playful.
Queenie
(right) is a
beautiful
girl! She is
extremely
intelligent,
walks well
on a leash, and likes other dogs. She
craves loving attention.
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 9
(865) 215-6599
3201 Division St, Knoxville, TN 37919
www.knoxpets.org
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Luna
Donna
Chico
Gilda
Pretzel
The ‘M’ Kitties
Pistachio
Daria
To Jo
Missie
Kamden
Bonsai
Hillary
Adoption Information
How to Volunteer
The adoption fee at the Young-Williams Animal
Center includes a spay or neuter, shots (except
for rabies, which you must get at your own vet),
heartworm test for dogs or feline leukemia test for
cats, check and treatment for intestinal parasites,
and an exam by our Animal Center veterinarian.
All adopted animals are also microchipped.
We welcome and appreciate volunteers at the
Animal Center! Volunteers are needed to help
with socializing dogs and cats, cleaning
kennels and cages, facilitating adoptions, fund
raising, and many other tasks. Please email
Deonna Light at [email protected] or call
865-215-6662 for more information.
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Your Pet
is Counting
on You.
What Will
You Do
When an
Emergency
Strikes?
6921 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909
Pet First Aid Classes
are being held now at the
Knoxville Area Chapter.
Call for class dates and to
register, or visit our website
at www.knoxarc.org.
Knoxville Area
Chapter
865-584-2999
Hardin Valley
131
162
Michelle Smallwood, DVM
Jerlyn Sponseller, DVM
Small Animal Medicine
and Surgery
10017 Hardin Valley Road
www.hvah.com • 865-539-6811
Middlebrook
Pellissippi Pkwy
Psychotherapy and Hypnosis
for Mind, Body and Spirit
Barbara M. Haning, PsyD, LCSW, CH
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Hypnotherapist
111 Westfield Road
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-9194
• Individuals
• Couples
• Group
Offer good through 11/30/08
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 11
HUMANE SOCIETY OF
ROANE C
OUNT
Y
COUNT
OUNTY
(865) 376-2474
[email protected]
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN391.html
Jacob
Missy
Sapphire
Randy
Misty Rose (left) is a 1 year old
tortoiseshell with short hair. Misty
Rose is ready for a good home.
Lillian(right) is a 1 year old
tortoiseshell with short hair. Lillian
is ready to snuggle for the winter.
FRIDA
’S P
ICKS
FRIDA’S
PICKS
In M
emor
rida P
opek
Memor
emoryy O
Off F
Frida
Popek
1998-2006
Frida Popek, a beautiful Tortishell cat, was killed
on June 13, 2006. We miss her very much and
in her memory we try to help other pets find
homes. The cats in Frida’s picks are located at
the Young-Williams Animal Center.
www.knoxpets.org
SEVIER COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
Belle (left) is
a friendly 5
year old
Bluetick
Hound mix.
Kristie Jo
(right) is a
gorgeous girl
with unique
markings.
Nala (left) is
a gentle
Chihuahua/
Dachshund
mix.
Teddy Bear
(right) is an
outgoing 10
week old boy.
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(865) 453-7000
(865) 429-5552
www
.petfinder
.org/shelters/TN97.html
www.petfinder
.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html
[email protected]
Chuckie is
a 3 month
old Beagle
with a great
disposition.
Lacey is
a quiet 2
year old
who just
wants to
be near
people.
Young-Williams Animal Center 2009 Humane Education Calendar
Date & Time
Name of Class
Time
Sat., Jan. 24
Amer. Red Cross Pet First Aid
9am-12:30pm
Sat., Jan. 31
Puppy Parenting Class
10am-12pm
Sat., Feb. 7
Pit Bull Parenting Class
10-11:30am
Weds., Feb. 11, 18 & 25
Therapeutic Dog Massage
5:30-7pm
Sat., Feb. 14
Pet Containment Methods
10-11:30am
Tue., Feb. 16
Customer Service Training*
All Day
Thurs., Feb. 12, 19, 26,
Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Puppy Manners
6-7pm
Thurs., Feb. 12, 19, 26,
Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Basic Dog Obedience
7-8pm
Mon. & Tue., Apr. 27-28
Shelter Operations School*
All Day
Wed. & Thu., Apr. 29-30
Shelter Ops. for Managers*
All Day
Fri., May 1
Bark, Drop, Stop & Roll*
All Day
Mon.-Fri., June 1-5
Camp Care Junior
9am-1pm
Mon.-Fri., June 15-19
Camp Care Senior
9am-1pm
Fri. & Sat., Jun. 26 & 27
Animal Emergency Services*
All Day
*Denotes an American Humane Association program.
Audience & Fees
Public, Fees Apply
Public, Free
Public, Free
Public, Fees Apply
Public, Free
Shelter Workers, Fees Apply
Public, 15% off for adopters
Public, 15% off for adopters
Shelter Workers, Fees Apply
Shelter Workers, Fees Apply
Shelter Workers, Fees Apply
Public, Fees Apply
Public, Fees Apply
Shelter Workers, Fees Apply
As class dates approach, please visit the Events Calendar at www.knoxpets.org
to verify dates, times, and fees and to see additional class listings. Contact
Taylor Slemmer at [email protected] or (865) 215-6661 for more information.
Critter recommends...a gift certificate for
TRAINING...check out the calendar above!
TENNESSEE
VALLE
Y
ALLEY
GOLDEN
RETRIEVER
RESCUE
Brodie is a 5 month old male puppy!
Jaycie is a happy,
affectionate 4 year old
girl who has been freed
from life on a chain.
Dusty is a 2 ½
year old fun-loving male
who loves to play with
toys and with other dogs.
(865) 558-3100
[email protected]
www.tvgrr.com
Visit us on December 6th
at Agri Feed Pet Supply and on
December 20th at the Turkey
Creek Petsmart!
Archie is a 6 month old pup
whose favorite thing is
chasing a tennis ball. He is
learning not to chase the cat.
Buckley is a 2 to 3 year old male
who has been tied to a tree all his life.
Not surprisingly, he is heartworm
positive (and under treatment).
Kelsey is a 1 ½ year old
female. She is a playful,
curious girl who likes other
dogs. She’s a cuddler too!
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 13
SMALL
BREED
RESCUE
of East TN
COLLIE
CONCERN
(865) 982-3352
[email protected]
(865) 966-6597
(865) 426-3955
www.sbret.com
Pete is a 10 year old 15 lb.
male Poodle.
Rocky is a 5 year old
Dachshund / Chihuahua mix.
Daisy is a 5 year old 40 lb.
female Corgi mix.
Meisha is an 8 month old
16 lb. female Terrier mix.
Taylor is a 2 year old 15 lb.
male Terrier mix that needs
to gain a little weight.
Robin is an adult 10 lb.
female Shih Tzu mix with a
very short hair cut.
Tequila is a 5 year old
female Chihuahua that
loves to beg for treats.
Annie is a 1 to 2 year old
Chihuahua / Pug mix with a
twirly tail and an underbite.
PAGE 14 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2008
www.collieconcern.org
Jethro is an 8 to 9
month old 40 lb. male
Collie / Labrador
Retriever mix. He is a
loving boy with a
smile that runs from
ear to ear. He loves
to play, loves all
people, and gets
along well with other
dogs. He will make a
fabulous family pet.
Freckles is an
adult male Collie
mix that gets
along well with
other dogs and
cats, loves to
play, and is the
sweetest dog
you’ll ever meet.
Freckles is also
housetrained.
Samson (left) and
Delilah (right) were
rescued together and
hopefully will be
adopted together.
They are sweet,
loving Collies that are
used to being part of
a family. They will
sleep in bed with you
if you let them. They
are both adults that
will be wonderful
companions for some
lucky person or
family.
Charlie is an
adult male that is
housetrained.
He loves to
cuddle with his
people. He was
recently shaved
to get rid of his
matted coat, but
it will grow out
soon.
Collie Concern prefers that new owners have a fenced
yard due to the herding nature of Collies.
ADOPT-A-PET
6720 Kingston Pike (atop Bearden Hill)
(865) 584-0496
www.humanesocietytennessee.com
Max is a 3 year English
Bulldog.
Magoo is a 2 year old
Pug mix.
Jamie is a lovable 6 month old
Chihuahua/Beagle mix.
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Salem is a 8 week old, who
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in care 0f
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female
Australian
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with a golden
sable and white
coat. She is
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and great with
children and
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in care 0f
Daisy is a 2 year old housetrained
Beagle who likes other dogs and
would be a wonderful family pet.
Cami is a gorgeous 1 to 2
To meet Daisy or Cami,
year old Torti who loves
call
Norwood Animal Hospital:
laps, gets along with all
animals, and loves children.
(865) 523-2611
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 15
NO
AH’S AR
C
NOAH’S
ARC
(423) 586-2293
[email protected]
www.noahsarc.petfinder.org
Rosie is a 3 year old
girl who is a bundle of
enthusiastic energy. She
adores people, likes
other dogs, is playful
and would do well with
another dog. She could
probably learn to live
with a cat or two
provided she is
introduced properly.
Rosie is cuddly and
outgoing. She responds
very well to correction and is an active, playful girl. She
will benefit from an experienced owner who will give her
the stimulation and structure to help her thrive and
blossom. Rosie is a super pet and a loving companion!
Bronson (left) is a strong,
noble dog who was found
abandoned at a lake. He
had been on his own
several months, including
the winter season. A
couple who was fishing
found Bronson, and being
the spunky guy he is, he
quickly made friends.
Bronson led the couple,
by the shirt sleeve, some distance around the lake bend to a den housing a mother dog, Amy
(right), and a litter of newborn puppies. It was obvious this was his family and he needed help
for them as well as himself. He and Amy have been at Noah’s Arc for six years. We would
dearly love to see them placed in a home together.
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.
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Ben is a handsome medium-sized
adult male cat with a beige and
white coat. He is 8 years old and
has such good house manners!
Ben wants to be a loyal
companion for someone special!
Beautiful Adrian shys away from
visitors, but he is very loving
once he settles. He is 3 to 4
years old and has lived at Noah’s
Arc all his life. Adrian would
develop a loving personality in a
home setting.
SIAMESE
RESCUE
(865) 335-7903
[email protected]
www.siameserescue.org
Danny Blue is a handsome 5 year old
Lucy is a 3 year old Seal Point
Blue Point boy with a laid back personality. girl who likes to chat and cuddle.
COCKER C
OMP
ANIONS
COMP
OMPANIONS
RESCUE
Chelsea is a spunky
3 month old Lynx
Point girl!
(865) 604-1565
[email protected]
www.cockercompanions.com
Donnall
Tickle
Marcus
Jenny Kay
The year is ending, but the animals keep coming. Can you help?
Since last February, nearly 90 cocker spaniels and cocker mixes have found forever homes thanks to the
volunteers at Cocker Companions Rescue. Help is needed, and there are many opportunities available.
Purchase a Coupon Book: $10 pet care coupon books are available for purchase. There are discounts for veterinary care, flea/
tick/heartworm prevention, grooming, dog treats, training, and even $25 off carpet cleaning! Contact CCR for this $200 value.
Agri Feed Angel Tree: Shop for your pet and one of ours, too. Photos of adopted alumni are visible as are pictures of dogs
waiting for homes. Agri Feed Pet Supply: 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921, (865) 584-3959.
Volunteer Your Time: Contact CCR to participate in the Turkey Creek Borders Books gift wrapping extravaganza. Adoptable
dogs will be there, and it is sure to be lots of furry fun! Alumni adopters (and dogs!) are especially encouraged to take part.
Open Your Home: Enjoy a pet—temporarily! All food, medical care, and grooming is provided by CCR. You provide the warm
and loving home. Short-term foster homes are also needed during the holidays to allow regular foster families to travel.
Be a Sponsor: Pick a pooch from the pack and be its guardian angel. Fund expenses like food, flea prevention, medication and
medical therapies, grooming and spay/neuter surgery.
Donate: Help fund a dog’s stay in rescue. Make a PayPal donation by visiting www.cockercompanions.com or mail a check
directly to CCR.
Spread the Word: Promote pet adoption and spay/neuter. Always.
Cocker Companions Rescue, 1221 Vale View Road, Knoxville, TN 37922
Director: Karen Echternacht, (865) 604-1565, [email protected].
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 17
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SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE!
The Loudon County Humane Society provides financial
assistance for spaying and neutering pets. For more
information call 865-671-8654 or call the Loudon County
Animal Shelter at 865-458-5593.
Carrie
Dixie
Casey
Daisy
Precious
Lacey
Squeaky
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DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 19
(865) 475-8930
[email protected]
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN194.html
HUMANE SOCIETY
of JJefferson
efferson County
Spunky is a gorgeous
medium-haired silky,
black girl. She would
love to help warm your
lap this winter.
Harley is a sweet
female Jack Russell
Terrier mix.
Sassy is a loving,
friendly girl who does
not live up to her name.
The sassiest she gets is
to ask for a chin scratch!
Abbey is a greeneyed Tabby girl.
She would like to
be your only cat.
This blue-eyed boy is named
Tydie. He is a little shy at first,
but warms up quickly. He is
possibly a Siamese/Lynx mix.
Chance is a wellWinnie loves to
mannered Pitbull Terrier. cuddle and gets along
He loves children.
well with other dogs.
(865) 483-8146
[email protected]
www.shelteranimalsrescue.org
Rosie is a female
Miniature Pinscher who
loves to run and play.
Jasmine is a pretty little
gray Bobtail girl. She is
very sweet and friendly.
Elmo is a friendly little
Rat Terrier. He is
about 9 months old.
SHEL
TER ANIMALS
SHELTER
RESCUE GROUP
Cassie is a young white and gray female
Tabby with short hair. She has beautiful green
eyes and a sweet personality. She loves to play,
but also likes hanging out with her people.
Neela (right) is a 2 year old female German
Shepherd mix. She is active and loves to be
the center of attention. Neela would like to have
a home where she could be your only pet.
Champ is a
young male,
brown and
white Cocker
Spaniel.
Champ does
well with
other dogs
and children.
Maizy is
a young
female,
brown
and
white
Beagle/
Pug mix.
Maizy is very active, but also enjoys a
good snuggle. She does fine with other
dogs, but not so well with cats.
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Grady is a 1 to 2 year old male
Russian Blue mix. He is a sweetheart
who wants to be with people, purrs
constantly, and enjoys sitting in a lap.
Critter recommends
a gift of in-home training!
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In the convenience of your own home, learn tried and
true techniques from professional dog handlers.
No problem is too big or too small.
No dog is too old or too young to learn.
K911
George Beck
Obedience Training
Director
y Housebreaking, crate training
y Jumping up on people, furniture
• Twice invited to the
prestigious AKC
National Obedience
Invitational, the only
handler in this region
ever to receive the
honor.
• His first obedience dog,
Scotch (at left) achieved
the Obedience Trial
Champion (OTCH)
award 6 times and won
dozens of High In Trial
and High Combined
awards.
y Uncontrolled leash walking
y Not coming when called, running
away
y Aggression toward people, dogs,
cats, bicycles, etc.
y Inappropriate use of mouth, teeth
y Excessive barking
y Preparation for competition in
obedience, rally, agility, conformation
865
556-K911
556-5911
Ace Russell
K911
Agility Training
Director
• First handler in East TN
to earn the AKC Master
Agility Champion
(MACH) title.
• His Pembroke Welsh
Corgi, Ollie (at left) was
the first Corgi dog in
AKC history to win
both the breed champion
(CH) and MACH titles.
Decades of Experience
Thousands of Happy
Customers and Good Dogs
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Phone: (865) 556-5911 • Fax: (865) 523-3068
www.canine-one-one.com
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 21
(423) 623-1010
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN142.html
[email protected]
NE
WPOR
T ANIMAL
NEWPOR
WPORT
SHEL
TER
SHELTER
Tati
Mytai
Selma
Dixie
Marcus
Hiro
in care 0f
Lucky, Cracker, Jasper, and
Bootsie are gentle, docile
dogs that are being rehomed
because their family has too
many dogs. The veterinary staff
at the clinic where they were
recently vetted said that they
were all sweet dogs and easy
to work with. Currently penned
or chained, these deserving
dogs will blossom as full
members of a family where they
get the attention and exercise
that all dogs need.
Cracker
2 year old male
Lucky
3 year old female
To meet Lucky or Cracker,
contact Heidi:
(865) 567-4696 (day) or
(865) 859-0239 (after 6 pm)
To meet Jasper or Bootsie,
contact Carmen:
(865) 335-6510
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Jasper
2 year old male
Bootsie
3 year old female
VISIT OUR
ADOPTABLE DOGS!
AgriFeed Pet Supply
5716 Middlebrook Pike
Saturday, December 21st
10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
EAST TENNESSEE
(865) 435-6125
[email protected]
www.bordercollierescuetn.com
BORDER COLLIE
RESCUE
Molly gets along well with other dogs.
She loves to play with other dogs and
toys. She is definitely an energetic girl.
She’s a typical. Border Collie and is
looking for an active family. Molly doesn't
enjoy riding in the car, but she is working
on it. We hope she will get over this as
she goes for more car rides. She is
housetrained, and is doing well with
learning house manners.
Max is a handsome 2 to 3 year old tricolored male with a medium coat. Max
has a very strong herding drive, which
developed into car chasing. This
resulted in his incarceration at a local
shelter. If he is kept busy, he has less
interest in cars; but he does need a
fenced yard for his safety.
Charley is a very handsome 1 year old traditionallymarked Border Collie. He is housetrained and has very
nice house manners. He rides well in the car and does
well with other dogs, but he strongly prefers a home with
no cats. He is very energetic and needs an active family.
BL
OUNT C
OUNT
Y
BLOUNT
COUNT
OUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
(865) 742-3070
[email protected]
www.blountcountyhumanesociety.org
Dedicated to Helping All God’s Creatures
Libby
Kira
Cover Girl!
Autumn is a sweet little 2 year old Shih-Tzu (or
close mix) who was dumped out on a country
road to fend for herself. With much veterinary
care and TLC, she is well on the road to
recovery and ready for adoption! Autumn
weighs 15.2 lbs. and is a delightful cuddler who
will make a sweet lap dog. To meet her, contact
Terri at 865-607-5116 or [email protected].
Barnaby
Autumn’s cover photo is by Dan Finch,
Bark Avenue Grooming and
Photography, Maryville TN
Lucky
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 23
KNOXVILLE
FERAL CA
T
CAT
FRIENDS
(865) 406-6980
Chloe is a friendly girl who likes other cats and kids.
[email protected]
www.petfinder.org/
shelters/kfcf.html
Enos is a handsome boy who is
curious about his surroundings.
Kittens are lots of fun and love to cuddle!
TigTig is an
outgoing boy who
likes to pose for
the camera! He is
lots of fun and
craves attention.
Minnie is ready to play!
Feral cats. Abandoned by their human families or simply lost, unsterilized
housecats eventually band together in groups called colonies. Without
human contact for a prolonged period, the cats revert to a wild state. They
make homes wherever they can find food. Mothers teach their kittens to
avoid humans and to defend themselves. Their numbers steadily
increase, even if meager scraps are all the food to be had. No one knows
exactly how many feral cats live in the United States, but the number is
estimated in the tens of millions. They are often wrongly portrayed as
disease-ridden nuisances, responsible for endangering native species. As
a consequence, feral feline communities are frequently rounded up and
because they have had little or no human contact and are thus
unadoptable, they are killed.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a comprehensive plan where entire feral
colonies are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and neutered
by veterinarians. Kittens and cats that are tame enough to be adopted are
placed in good homes. Adult cats are returned to their familiar habitat to live
out their lives under the watchful care of
sympathetic neighborhood volunteers. TNR
works. Cat populations are gradually reduced.
Nuisance behaviors associated with breeding,
such as the yowling of females or the
spraying of toms, are virtually eliminated.
Disease and malnutrition are greatly reduced.
The cats live healthy, safe, and peaceful lives
in their territories. Learn more about feral cats
and TNR at www.alleycat.org.
PAGE 24 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2008
Moe is a shy boy who
needs a quiet home.
Visit our adoptable cats and kittens at
PetSmart in Turkey Creek on
Saturdays & Sundays, 1-5pm!
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 25
ANIMAL
WORKS
ANIMALW
Adoption Center & Spay/Neuter Clinic
Regal Drive, Alcoa
(865) 379-2227 • www.animalworkstn.org
Foster is a sweet 2 month old
male Basset Hound mix.
Elvis is a male Spaniel with
a great temperament.
UT College of Law Establishes Student
Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter
The University of Tennessee
College of Law has partnered
with the Animal Legal Defense
Fund to create a student
chapter of the national
nonprofit group, whose
mission is to protect the lives
and advance the interests of animals through the
legal system.
The new chapter will advocate for animal law
courses to be added to curriculums; host speakers,
debates, panels and conferences; write law review
articles for journals dedicated to animal law; raise
awareness on campus about animal issues; and
volunteer to do legal research and write for local
law firms.
In 2000, only nine law schools offered courses in
animal law; today, the list has grown to more than
100, including UT.
Animal law looks at issues involving companion
animals, wildlife, animals used in entertainment and
animals raised for food and used in research.
Mambo was adopted as a kitten Venus is a 2 month old female
and has returned because the Calico. Venus is one of seven kittens
adopter is moving. He is very
left on our doorstep with her mama.
affectionate and loves to be held.
Visit our Adoption
Centers in PetsMart
in Maryville/Alcoa
and on Morrell Road!
For more information about UT’s SALDF chapter,
contact chapter president Tiffany Hagar at
[email protected].
Source: www.utk.edu/tntoday/article.php?pk=1360
ANIMAL LAWS OF
TENNESSEE
Compiled and Edited
Tennessee Laws
Pertaining to Animals
Miley Cirus has already had
a busy life. She has had at
least one litter of kittens, and
managed to get dropped off
at AnimalWorks. Despite her
hard past, she is a sweet girl
and craves a loving home.
Full Version =$25.00
Cat/ Dog Version=$15.00
Cookie is a 2 year female
Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier mix.
Cookie is a very sweet girl, who
would make a great addition to a
lucky family!
Guinness is a 2 month old male
Lemon Drop Basset Hound,
maybe mixed with Cocker
Spaniel. He is super cute and
needs a loving home soon!
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Download the Order Form
or the On-line version at
www.vet.utk.edu/cait/lawbook.php
The Companion Animal Initiative in Tennessee is a project of
the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
FILL YOUR CUP
A Group for Animal Shelter and Rescue Group workers
In the work of caring for animals it is natural for people to
experience compassion fatigue from working very hard and
caring very much. Although animal professionals care very
much, sometimes the death of animals, the number of needy/
homeless animals, and interacting with the public can cause
the most giving of hearts to become tired.
SMOKY MOUNT
AIN
MOUNTAIN
SAINT BERNARD
RESCUE
(865) 966-9851
[email protected]
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN331.html
This peer-led group will consist of a discussion about
compassion fatigue triggers for animal-related professions
as well as offer activities that help to increase capacities for
dealing with compassion fatigue. There is no fee to attend.
Dates: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 6:15pm-7:30pm
Location: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St,
Knoxville, TN 37919 • www.knoxpets.org
For more information, please contact: The University of
Tennessee Veterinary Social Work at 865-974-8387 or visit
our website at www.vet.utk.edu
LHASA APSO
SOUTHERN RESCUE
(865) 693-4079
[email protected]
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN214.html
Simon is a 5 year old
Lhasa who is playful
and loves to fetch! He
is a little overweight,
and his foster mom
has him on a diet.
Simon is crate-trained
and has taken well to
other training by his
foster parents.
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
Alteration
Alteration
Repairs
Repairs
Hannah, Harley, and Jessie James are littermates born on
08/02/08. They
have their own
special personalities
and are looking for
just the right home.
Each is at the
perfect age to start
training.
Abigail is a 4 year old
female who is brindle and
dark gray with lighter
colored legs. She likes
watching TV with her
foster family and sitting
with them on the sofa.
Her foster mom reports
that Abigail is very wellbehaved.
NO JOB
JOB
NO
TOO
TOO
SMALL
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Bob’s
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Plumbing
865-966-7033 cell:
865-705-2168
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DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 27
SECOND CHANCE
K-9 RESCUE
(865) 376-2931
www.sck9r.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
(865) 579-1090
Rascal is a 9 month old
female Beagle / Boxer mix
that should weigh 40 lbs.
when full grown. She is
curious and energetic,
loves wading in her baby
pool, and needs a fenced
yard for playing and
exercise.
Small Mammals at
Young-W
illiams Animal Center
oung-Williams
(865) 215-6667
www.knoxpets.org
Bart is an adult 56 lb.
male Pit Bull Terrier. He
has a beautiful black coat
with brown undertones
showing through. He loves
to be held and can be quite
the lap dog. He loves to
give kisses and enjoys
daily walks.
Snowy
Cinnamon
Roxy is a 9 month old female
Beagle / Boxer mix that
should weigh around 40 lbs.
when full grown. She is a
sweet girl that loves to walk
and sit with you. She is loyal
and affectionate. She loves to
run and play in the yard.
Miranda
Tessa is a 9 moth old
female Boxer / Pit Bull
Terrier mix. She walks
well on a leash and
enjoys romping with her
foster bother Bart. She is
very affectionate and will
be large as an adult.
Carlene is an 8
month old female
Rottweiler mix.
She is a happy
girl that wants
nothing more than
a home of her
own with a family
to love.
Attention Roane County residents: Second Chance K-9
Rescue is willing to help pay part of the cost to help low income
families spay/neuter their pets.
PAGE 28 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2008
Did you know that YoungWilliams Animal Shelter has all
sorts of small furry creatures
available for adoption? Stop in
today to find your new friend!
Hillary, a 2
year old New
Zealand
rabbitt, made a
new friend
when Hector
Qirko came to
visit the shelter
animals.
Hector is a
guitarist,
vocalist, and
songwriter
living in
Knoxville. You
can visit his
band’s web
site at
hqband.com.
Thank you
Hector!
296 Manufacturers Road
Rockwood, TN 37854
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ROANE C
OUNT
Y
COUNT
OUNTY
ANIMAL SHEL
TER
SHELTER
Penny & Chet
Duke
Boots
Libby
Cleo
Lucy
Alf
(865) 567-0050
GRAINGER COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
Hannah
(865) 354-7387
www.roanecountyanimalshelter.
petfinder.com
[email protected]
www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org
Tulip
Sandy
Pugsly
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Licorice
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 29
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Visit autumnhome.com/99 for more details.
AUTUMN HOME
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AJ is an extremely handsome creme Tabby in the
care of AnimalWorks, p.26.
As you can see in his
picture, AJ has a special way
of holding his tail over his
back. AJ loves to be picked
up and snuggled. He is a
sweet and loving cat.
VOL
UNTEER
OLUNTEER
DOG RESCUE
(865) 789-2741
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN328.html
[email protected]
Scrappy
Sandy is an 11 month
old female Collie / Lab
mix in the care of Collie
Concern, p.14. She is
housetrained and
knows basic obedience.
Roscoe
Grooming By Gay Hummel
Lovell
Animal
Hospital
1305 Lovell Rd.
Knoxville,TN 37932
Bus. 865-777-1221
Fax 865-671-2337
29 Years of Experience
Home 865-579-5169
Cell 865-617-3359
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Does Your City Dog Secretly
Long to Live on a Farm?
Bring him to ours for the Day!
Less than 2 miles from Downtown
Knoxville, Happy Yap Doggie Day Camp
offers a beautiful farm setting.
865.385.3413
www.happyyap.com
2810 Davenport Road • Knoxville, TN 37920
VETERINARY SERVICES
Nick S. Wright, DVM
* Small Animal *
* Medicine & Surgery *
(865) 693-7387
(865) 693-PETS
263 South Peters Road
Knoxville, TN 37923
PAGE 30 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2008
Gourmet Pet Treats
865-384-8322
[email protected]
NOW AT THE FARMER’S MARKET!
Market Square, Knoxville (Wed 11-2, Sat 9-2 until Nov 22)
Baloney is a handsome senior boy
who craves attention.He is in the care
of Dachshund Rescue of East
Tennessee, p.36.
Teddy is a 5 year old
Poodle mix in the care of
the Humane Society of
the Tennessee Valley,
p.15.
Dexter is 3 month old
male kitten with short
hair in the care of
Union County
Humane Society,
p.9.
Start is a 2 year
old blue brindle
male Greyhound
in the care of
Greyhound
Rescue
Foundation, p.7. He is a happy boy, who is already
enjoying retirement. Start had done well with a small dog
and other Greyhounds, but the kitties he met were way
too interesting for comfort.
Pierce Pawsnan is a 3
year old Lynx Point boy
who loves other cats, dogs,
and kids. He is in the care of
Siamese Rescue, p.17.
Sterling is a petite girl with a loud
purr. She is in the care of The
Stray Connection, p.5.
Fancy Cakes is a beautiful 3
to 4 year old girl who has had
a very hard life. She gives
gentle kisses and looks at you
with honey colored eyes full of
love. Fancy Cakes is in the
care of Cocker Companions
Rescue, p.17.
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]
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 31
Gump is a 5 year
old Great Dane. His
owners no longer
wanted him. Gump
does fine with other
dogs and cats. He
is healthy and
ready to go. He is
affectionate and
housetrained.
Lazarus (right) is
a 1 year old
male. He was
surrended to a
shelter. He is a
big puppy. He
loves children.
GREA
T CREA
TURES RESCUE
GREAT
CREATURES
(865) 992-9434 • [email protected]
www.greatcreaturesrescue.org
Hilde is a 4½ year old female
who loves people. She is grumpy
with other dogs, so she needs to
be the only dog. She will lean
against you quite hard in an effort
to be petted. She should also be
in a home without cats.
Marcie is a 7 month old 30 lb.
female Golden Retriever mix in the
care of Newport Animal Shelter,
p.22.
Roffa is a 2 or 3 year old male.
He is sweet and loving. He is
both housetrained and cratetrained.He needs to be in a
home where someone is home
all the time, or with another dog.
He does not get along with cats.
Donelly is 5 month old male
Border Collie with the Union
County Humane Society,
p.9.
Ying is an adult male
Siamese mix in the care of
Newport Animal Shelter,
p.22.
Eddie is a 1 year old 20 lb.
male Beagle/Dachshund mix
in the care of Boston Terrier
Rescue, p.34.
Atta Girl is a super sweet 4 year old white
female Greyhound with lots of "ticking." She is
with Greyhound Pets of America, p.35.
Topaz is a gorgeous girl who starts to purr
when you talk to her. She is in the care of
Knoxville Feral Cat Friends, p.24.
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Rosie is a 2 year old 80 lb. female
American Bulldog/Bullmastiff with
Second Chance K-9 Rescue, p.28.
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.
For more information on animal law or
pet health, visit:
www.knoxpets.org/animallaw.asp
www.knoxvet.com/FAQ.html
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 33
PET LOSS
SUPPOR
T GR
OUP
GROUP
SUPPORT
S. Northshore Drive #105
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 560-0480
The University of Tennessee Veterinary Social
Work Program at the UT College of Veterinary
Medicine offers a Pet Loss Support Group for
those coping with the loss of a pet.
The meetings are held on Tuesdays:
2008: December 2nd and 16th
2009: January 6thand 20th, February 3rd and 17th,
March 3rd and 24th, April 7th and 21st
All meetings take place 6:15-7:45 PM at the UT
Forest Products Center, 2506 Jacob Drive on the
UT Ag/Vet Campus (behind the UT Trial Gardens).
The group is free of charge and open
to the public. Light refreshments will
be served. For further information,
please call 865-755-8839 or visit
our website at www.vet.utk.edu.
3075 Lois Lane
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 984-5620
Choose the right pet
Teach Obedience
Solve Behavior Problems
Ellen J. Mahurin, MA • Animal Behaviorist
865-207-2483 • [email protected] • www.clever-critters.com
BOST
ON
BOSTON
TERRIER
RESCUE
(865) 983-3272
[email protected]
www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN254.html
Rita Lynne is a sweet-natured 4
to 5 year old female with a medium
build. She needs a home with no
cats and no small children.
Cracker Bill (left) is an adult
dark brindle/white male Boston
Terrier/Pug mix. He needs to be
the only pet.
Wendell Holmes is an
adult male that loves
sunbathing, chasing
squirrels, and having his
tummy rubbed. He is cratetrained and housetrained.
Brown Sugar (left) is a 1
year old female Boston
Terrier mix. She is cratetrained and working on her
housetraining.
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Roxie (right) is a 6 year old
female that is housetrained and
gets along well with most nonaggressive dog and cats. She
loves respectful children (over 7)
and loves to play ball. She is
epileptic, but her seizures are
kept under control with fairly
inexpensive medication. She will
be a wonderful family addition.
Pilots fly doomed
dogs to better life
By Sharon L. Peters,
Special for USA TODAY
November 26, 2008
Puppy love is reaching new heights.
GREYHOUND PETS
OF AMERICA
Tennessee Chapter
(865) 671-2749
[email protected]
www.gpatn.org
Pilots are donating their time, planes and fuel to transport
dozens of dogs a month from overcrowded shelters where
they face almost certain death to rescue groups and shelters
several states away that are committed to finding them
homes.
Ozzie is a 9 year old white
and brindle male. He is a big
dog, who has previously
been in a home with
children. Ozzie is smallanimal friendly.
The mission-of-mercy relocations are flown by general
aviation pilots who have signed on with the recently formed
Pilots N Paws, a Web-based message board where pilots can
access information about animals in need.
Once the electronic connection is made, dogs plucked by
rescuers from death row — mostly in the South where
sterilization rates are low and pet overpopulation is rampant
— are loaded onto small planes and flown one, two or six at a
time to rescue groups and shelters that have available space.
“These are wonderful dogs that simply had the bad luck of
winding up in a place where there are too many pets in
shelters,” says Pilots N Paws co-founder Jon Wehrenberg
of Knoxville, Tenn. The retired manufacturing executive and
weekend pilot has flown scores of dogs from high-kill shelters
this year. Earlier this month, his mission involved six small
mixed-breed dogs from Knoxville’s Young-Williams Animal
Center.
The happy half-dozen enjoyed a smooth-sailing, 90-minute
flight to Greensboro, N.C., where they were met by radio
station executive Jennifer Hart, head of Animal Rescue &
Foster Program, who had arranged foster care. One dog has
been adopted; the others are receiving additional attention,
socialization and training and should be ready for new homes
soon after Thanksgiving.
Katie (upper right) and Big
Man (lower right) are
Katrina evacuees, whose
family had to surrender them
here because of family
distress. They are very
“connected” so they will be
placed together only. Both
are in good health and are
safe with small dogs. Big
Man is very social. Katie is
very affectionate in a more
private way. A fenced yard is
a must, as they enjoy
sunbathing and romping with
their toys!
Chrissy is a 4 year old
brindle female Greyhound, who is a very
playful, active, and
happy dog. Chrissy is
very outgoing but is not
small dog or cat friendly.
Beginning of the journey
“Pilots N Paws has given about 20 of our animals a second
chance,” says Tim Adams, executive director of the YoungWilliams shelter, which euthanizes 70% of the animals that
land there. “We take in 17,000 animals a year, and Knoxville
simply isn’t big enough… to get new homes for them here.
Twenty animals saved may not sound like much, but every
one of them matters.”
Pilots N Paws started operating in February soon after
Wehrenberg offered to fly a Doberman in Florida to his pal
Debi Boies of Landrum, S.C., who is a retired nurse, horse
breeder and long-time rescuer. He began asking questions
about the rescue world and learned about the passionate
underground railroad of animal lovers who orchestrate dayslong road journeys to save some of the 4 million to 6 million
animals destined for euthanasia in U.S. shelters annually.
“I’d had no idea of the number of animals being euthanized,
and the ordeal people and animals were going through in
transports,” Wehrenberg says. “Pilots love to fly. I believed
that if we created a means for them to discover situations
where they could fly and also save animals, many would do
it.”
Keegan is a 2½ year old male
Greyhound. He has separation
anxiety and is going to need a
home where his crate time and
alone time are minimal. He is a
very loving boy and loves to be
with his people.
Sandy is a 4 year old dark
brindle female. She would be
best suited in an adult home
or in a home with adults and
older children. She is fine
with other dogs.
Read the full story at www.usatoday.com.
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 35
The Visiting Vet
Quality veterinary services in the tranquility of your home.
Bring the vet to your pet!
Less stress for pet and owner
No waiting room
Convenient
·Annual Physical Exams
·Behavioral Consultations
·Dermatological Exams
·Ear Exams
·Euthanasia
·Hospice Care
·Ophthalmic Exams
·Preventive Medicine
·Vaccinations
For an appointment call: 661-1570
Bea Moody, D.V.M.
BELL
YR
UBS BASSET RESCUE
BELLY
RUBS
(865) 966-0107
[email protected]
www.bellyrubs.org
Kristie and Joyful have always been together.
They are great with kids and other dogs.
Yeager (right) is a quiet
boy who wants to be
near people.
Sammy (left) is a loyal,
intelligent Dachsie mix
who adores kids.
DACHSHUND
RESCUE
of East Tennessee
(865) 671-9597
Precious is a sweet,
friendly girl who will
be a great family pet.
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Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter Resources and Subsidies for Low-Income Citizens
WHY SPAY & NEUTER?
Oak Ridge
Humane Society
381-1550
Union County
Humane Society
992-7969
„ SPAYING & NEUTERING CALMS YOUR PET!
Grainger County
Humane Society
567-0050
Jefferson County
Humane Society
475-8930
„ SPAYING & NEUTERING INCREASES YOUR
Young-Williams
Animal Center
215-6677
„ SPAYING & NEUTERING SPARES THE LIVES OF
UNWANTED PETS! Only 1 in 9 cats and dogs born in
the U.S. will find a home. The rest will be destroyed
because nobody wants them.
Altered animals make more affectionate companions.
Altered animals are less likely to bite because they are
more even-tempered.
PET’S SAFETY! Neutered males are less likely to
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Spay/Neuter Clinic
579-6738
„ SPAYING & NEUTERING EXTENDS YOUR PET’S
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Female cats and dogs have reduced risks of uterine,
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stains from bloody fluid passed
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Planned
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Spay/Neuter
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882-9966
Loudon County
Humane Society
671-8654
People Promoting
Animal Welfare
Spay/Neuter Clinic
856-7729
AnimalWorks
Spay/Neuter Clinic
379-2227
Prevent A Litter (PAL) Spay/Neuter
Mobile Unit
423-442-8599
Lil’ Bear (left) is a 2
year old male FlatCoated Retriever/
English Setter mix.
GRREA
T DOG
GRREAT
RESCUE
(865) 579-0260
[email protected]
www.grreatdogrescue.com
Clyde
(above) is a
2 or 3 year
old male
Black and
Tan
Coonhound.
Angel is a
5 year old
female
Great
Pyrenees.
Spot (far
left) is a 1 or
2 year old
Beagle/
Hound mix.
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 37
Nine County Animal Shelter Directory
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
(serving Anderson County)
Address: 395 Belgrade Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: 865-425-3423
Hours: 10am-12pm, 1pm-5pm M-F; 1-5 Sat.
Website: Under Construction
Animal Control: 865-457-6244.
Maryville Animal Shelter
Address: 426 Home Ave. Maryville, TN 37801
Phone: 865-681-2241
Hours: 1-4:30 M-F; 10-1 Sat.
Website: No
Animal Control: 865-983-3620
Jefferson County Animal Shelter
Address: 310 Landfill Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone:
865-475-8930
Hours:
12-4 M-F; 11-4 Sat
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN194.html
Animal Control: Call the Shelter at 865-475-8930.
Loudon County Animal Shelter
Address: 250 Jamie Dr., Loudon, TN 37774
Phone: 865-458-5593
Hours: 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-1pm Sat
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN144.html
Animal Control: 865-458-5593
NINE-COUNTY
SHELTER STATISTICS
Anderson 2007
Blount 2007
Total
Incoming
Animals
Adopted/
Rescued
Reclaimed Euthanized
3576
1114 (29%) 2742 (71%)
no shelter (construction in progress)
no shelter
Grainger
Jefferson 2006
3244
940 (29%) 2298 (71%)
Knox 2007
17213
4430 (27%) 12261 (73%)
Loudon 2007
3603
1136 (32%) 2467 (68%)
Roane 2007
3055
949 (34%) 1881 (66%)
Sevier 2007
4809
1102 (22%) 3826 (78%)
Union 2006
1036
513 (50%)
523 (50%)
Roane County Animal Shelter
Address: Manufacturers Rd. Rockwood, TN 37854
Phone: 865-354-7387
Hours:
10-4 Tues.-Sat.
Website: www.roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com
Animal Control: 865-354-7387
Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.)
Address: 3201 Division Street, Knoxville 37919
Phone: 865-215-65992007
Hours:
11am-7pm M-F;11am-5 pm Sat.;1-5 Sun.
Website: www.knoxpets.org
Animal Control
Knoxville: 865-215-7457; Knox County: 865-215-6658
Sevier County Humane Society
Address: 959 Gnatty Branch Rd.,Sevierville 37876
Phone: 865-453-7000
Hours: 1-6pm M-Sat.
Website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html
Animal Control: County Sheriff’s Office
Union County Humane Society
Address: 719 Hickory Star Rd.Maynardville TN 37807
Phone: 865-992-7969 or 865-585-4620
Hours: By appointment
Website:www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN107.html
Animal Control: Unavailable
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ESKIE ALLIANCE
american eskimo dog rescue
(865) 604-2504 • [email protected]
midsoutheskiealliance.rescuegroups.org
Hector is a 1 year, 2 month
old male Netherland Dwarf
mix rabbit.
Sally is a 16 lb. American
Eskimo that is very friendly
and loves to play. She gets
along with other dogs, with
cats and with children. Since
she likes to jump, she would
probably do best in a home
without children under 6. She
is a sweet girl and would love
to spend the holidays and the
rest of her life with you!
To meet Hector,
contact Cara:
(865) 609-0311(w)
(865) 242-7025(c)
[email protected]
Bruce is a 10
month old
male
Labrador
Retriever mix
that is
housetrained.
To meet Bruce,
contact Lisa:
Puppies! There
are two girls and
one boy available
for adoption.
These guys love
to run and romp
and sleep and eat
and run and romp
and ... well, you
get the picture!
They are all
sweet and happy
dogs!
(865) 856-4882(h)
(865) 719-6477(c)
[email protected]
Phyllis is a 6 month old
female black and white
Tuxedo cat with short hair.
Granny is very friendly
and sweet. She gets
along fine with cats,
children and other dogs.
She is a laid-back girl
and would love her very
own “retirement” home.
Older gals need love too!
To meet Phyllis,
contact Lindsey:
(865) 256-0754
[email protected]
Blondie is a 2 year old
female Collie Mix. She is
crate-trained,
housetrained and leashtrained.
To meet Blondie,
contact Jennifer:
[email protected]
Vinnie came to us with a
hematoma on his ear. After
having surgery to relieve his
pain, his ear doesn’t stand up
anymore, which gives him the
cutest face. Vinnie loves
people and will smile to show
them. He is very social. He is
great with other dogs and cats.
He is a very mild-mannered
little guy.
DECEMBER 2008 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • PAGE 39
Meet Rory, an 8 month old blue merle male
Border Collie, or a close mix. He looks like a
Border Collie but has slightly shorter legs and
a very thick, dense coat like a Sheltie. This is a
very sweet puppy for an active and experienced family. He is extremely athletic and loves
to leap off the ground just for fun. He is in the
care of East Tennessee Border Collie
Rescue, p.23.
Daisy is estimated to be 11 years old. She stands 14.2 hands and is a pretty Arabian
cross mare. She loads and stands well for the farrier. However she is green under
saddle and can be hard to catch. Daisy has a smooth trot, is leg responsive, and has
plenty of go. She needs an experienced rider. Daisy is in the care of Horse Haven, p.8.
1305 Lovell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone 865.777.1221
Fax 865.671.2337
www.lovellvet.com
“Where Compassion & Knowledge Meet” Sherri Mellskog DVM
Olivia is a 4 month
old 6 lb. female
Terrier mix in the
care of Small Breed
Rescue of East
Tennessee, p.14.
Olivia loves to chase
toys, go for walks,
snuggle, and play
with anybody who
will play!
Agri Feed Pet Supply WEEKEND ADOPTATHONS
5716 Middlebrook Pike 584.3959
agrifeedpetsupply.com
Peaceful Kingdom
PO Box 16230
Knoxville, TN 37996
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10:30-1
1:30-4
Golden Retrievers
Noah’s Arc
English Springer Spaniels
Border Collies
Cocker Spaniels