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July 2008 |
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TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 5, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit TVGRR. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, July 5, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 5, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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Small Breed Rescue of East TN Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit SBRET or call 865-426-3955. |
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Knoxville Feral Cat Friends Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 pm Where: Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pike (just west of Papermill intersection). We welcome your ideas and your company. Please come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community. For more information, please visit KFCF. |
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Pet Loss Support Group When: Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Where: UT agriculture campus at the Forestry Products Center, 2506 Jacob Drive, Knoxville, TN Coping with the death of a pet can often times be a stressful experience. Veterinary Social Work, a program of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, is offering the Pet Loss Support Group to help those experiencing the grief process. The group meetings are free and are designed for anyone whose pet has died or is terminally ill. They are held the first and third Tuesday of every month. If you are interested, please contact the Veterinary Social Work office at 865-755-8839 for more information. |
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Horse Haven of Tennessee Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, July 10, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Room 117A, UT Small Animal Hospital, Knoxville, TN Come to the HHT monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month and learn more about the organization and how you can get involved. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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SARG Adopt-A-Thon When: Friday, July 11, 4:00 - 8:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Turkey Creek, Knoxville, TN SARG (Shelter Animals Rescue Group) will show their adoptable dogs on the second Friday of each month. For more information, visit SARG. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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English Springer Spaniel Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 12, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit English Springer Rescue America or call 865-386-3059. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 12, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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BRBR-East Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 12, 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Belly Rubs Basset Rescue-East, the East Tennessee branch of BRBR, will be having an adoption event the second Saturday of each month. We'll be there with dogs for adoption and fostering. For more info, call AgriFeed at 865-584-3959, BRBR-East at 865-966-0107, or visit Belly Rubs Basset Rescue. |
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Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 12, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit Greyhound Pets of America Tennessee Chapter or call 865-671-2749. |
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Neigh & Bray Adoption Day When: Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: HHT West Facility, 11709 Black Road, Knoxville, TN Carrots Welcome! Come out and learn more about HHT and meet the animals available for adoption the second Saturday of every month. Take Campbell Station Road 1 mile north off I-40. Turn right at stop sign onto Black Road. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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American Humane: Bark… Stop, Drop, & Roll™ (BSDR) Canine Encounter Training When: Thursday, July 17, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 The Bark… Stop, Drop, & Roll™ training is geared towards police and canine encounters and is conducted by a former police officer who now works for American Humane. However, this course will prove to be highly beneficial to all that attend. This training gives all professionals who have contact with canines the tools they need to safely evaluate dog behavior and diffuse dangerous situations. This class is geared specifically for police pfficers but the information can also be helpful to police officers, emergency first responders, animal control officers, aAnimal handlers/trainers, EMS and ambulance personnel, and firefighters. Topics include: American Humane’s Bark…Stop, Drop, & Roll technique for diffusing potentially dangerous situations that involve canines; Overview of Canine communication; Types and Levels of canine aggression; Awareness levels; Communicating with canines using their “language”; Officer response and behavior; Ensuring the safety of Officers, Public and Canine; and Securing a canine in a vehicle. The learning objectives: This training offers skills to safely assess and diffuse a situation in which a canine is present and may be potentially aggressive through assessment of canine body language, identifying types of aggression and responding to the canine in their “language. Tuition: $70 non-members ($60 for members). Call for group pricing. Training materials provided. Certificate presented upon completion. Minimum of 25 students. Ask about POST certification. For more information, email Shelby Davis, Training Coordinator, or call her at (303) 925-9461. |
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SARG Dog Wash When: Saturday, July 19, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Where: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge, TN (between Belgrade and Warehouse Roads) It's that time of year again! In addition to the basic shampoo, SARG volunteers will provide nail clipping, blow dry, de-matting, and ear cleaning. Energetic volunteers are needed! All proceeds go directly to the homeless animals in the care of SARG. For more information, visit SARG. |
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Spaniels! Pet Parenting Class When: Saturday, July 19, 10:00 -11:30 am Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 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. All classes are free. Please do not bring your pet to class. This "Spaniels!" class is provided courtesy of Cocker Companions Rescue. For information or to register for the class, please email Taylor Slemmer or call her at 865-215-6661. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, July 19, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 19, 10:00 am - 12:30 Where: PetSmart at Turkey Creek, Knoxville For more information about this adoption event, please visit TVGRR. |
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Great Creatures Great Dane Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 19, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: PetSmart, 201 Hamilton Crossing Dr., Alcoa, TN Meet Great Creatures' adoptable dogs! This adoption event is held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information, visit Great Creatures. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 19, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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American Red Cross Pet First Aid Class When: Saturday, July 19, Please contact the Red Cross for time Where: 6921 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN The American Red Cross pet first aid class gives cat and dog owners the skills necessary to tend to unexpected emergencies and to monitor their animals' health. The class allows pet owners to provide care until they can get their pet to a veterinarian. Cost is $25 per person. For more information, please visit American Red Cross Knoxville Area Chapter, email the American Red Cross KAC or call 865-584-2999. |
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Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 19, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Cocker Companions Rescue will be having an adoptathon every month on the third Saturday from 1:30-4:00 at Agrifeed on MiddleBrook Pike. Come on out and see our adoptable cocker spaniels and scratch some noses. Our wonderful dogs would love to see you. If there is a specific dog that you would like to see, please let us know. For more information, visit Cocker Companions, Karen Echternacht, or call her at 865-604-1565. |
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 19, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne West or visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call 865-584-3959. |
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Oak Ridge Humane Society Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 pm Where: United Way, Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN The Humane Society's board of directors meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please visit Oak Ridge Humane Society. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 26, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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Chip & Clip Clinic When: Saturday, July 26, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Bring your cats and dogs to the Animal Center for our discount microchip and toenail trimming clinic! Microchips are just $20, which includes chip registration. Microchips are the identification tag that never falls off, so we hope you’ll take the time to get this life-saving tool for your pet. The chip and clip team will also provide toenail trims for $8, and donations are always welcome! All dogs must be leashed or crated, and cats must be safely contained, too. You can leave the rest to us! Can't come to the chip and clip clinic? Did you know that the Animal Center always offers discount microchipping? Pet owners are welcome to bring their cats or dogs to the Center Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm for a microchip or toenail trim. So many of the animals that receive care at the Animal Center are clearly someone’s pet. If they had a microchip, owners could be quickly located and the pet could be returned home. Microchips save lives! Spread the word! For more information, please email Deonna Light or call her at 215-6662. |
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GRReat Dog Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, July 26, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Come and meet GRReat Dog Rescue's adoptable family dogs! For more information, please visit GRReat Dog Rescue or call 865-579-0260. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
August 2008 |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, August 2, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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Small Breed Rescue of East TN Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 2, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit SBRET or call 865-426-3955. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 2, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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Pet Loss Support Group When: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Where: UT agriculture campus at the Forestry Products Center, 2506 Jacob Drive, Knoxville, TN Coping with the death of a pet can often times be a stressful experience. Veterinary Social Work, a program of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, is offering the Pet Loss Support Group to help those experiencing the grief process. The group meetings are free and are designed for anyone whose pet has died or is terminally ill. They are held the first and third Tuesday of every month. If you are interested, please contact the Veterinary Social Work office at 865-755-8839 for more information. |
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"Fill Your Cup" Group When: Wednesday, August 6, 6:15 - 7:30 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 In the work of caring for animals it is natural for people to experience compassion fatigue from working very hard and caring very much. This one hour and 15 minute group is for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants, client representatives, animal shelter workers, animal control officers, animal abuse investigators, zoo staff, rescue group workers, and others who spend their time working with animals. The group serves animal-related professionals in the Nine-County Region. There is no fee to attend. Facilitators are Dr. Elizabeth B. Strand, LCSW, Director of Veterinary Social Work, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and Taylor Slemmer, Humane Educator, Young-Williams Animal Center. For more information, please contact Dr. Strand at 865-974-8387. |
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Oak Ridge Kennel Club Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, August 7, 7:00 pm Where: The Soup Kitchen,47 Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 The Oak Ridge Kennel Club holds its regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month. Anyone interested in dogs is welcome. Each month there is a different program or speaker on a subject of interest to dog lovers. For more information, please visit O.R.K.C. |
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BRBR-East Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 9, 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Belly Rubs Basset Rescue-East, the East Tennessee branch of BRBR, will be having an adoption event the second Saturday of each month. We'll be there with dogs for adoption and fostering. For more info, call AgriFeed at 865-584-3959, BRBR-East at 865-966-0107, or visit Belly Rubs Basset Rescue. |
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Neigh & Bray Adoption Day When: Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: HHT West Facility, 11709 Black Road, Knoxville, TN Carrots Welcome! Come out and learn more about HHT and meet the animals available for adoption the second Saturday of every month. Take Campbell Station Road 1 mile north off I-40. Turn right at stop sign onto Black Road. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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English Springer Spaniel Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 9, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit English Springer Rescue America or call 865-386-3059. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 9, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 9, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit Greyhound Pets of America Tennessee Chapter or call 865-671-2749. |
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Knoxville Feral Cat Friends Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 pm Where: Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pike (just west of Papermill intersection). We welcome your ideas and your company. Please come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community. For more information, please visit KFCF. |
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Horse Haven of Tennessee Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, August 14, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Room 117A, UT Small Animal Hospital, Knoxville, TN Come to the HHT monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month and learn more about the organization and how you can get involved. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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SARG Dog Wash When: Saturday, August 16, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Where: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge, TN (between Belgrade and Warehouse Roads) It's that time of year again! In addition to the basic shampoo, SARG volunteers will provide nail clipping, blow dry, de-matting, and ear cleaning. Energetic volunteers are needed! All proceeds go directly to the homeless animals in the care of SARG. For more information, visit SARG. |
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 16, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne West or visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call 865-584-3959. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 16, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 16, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Cocker Companions Rescue will be having an adoptathon every month on the third Saturday from 1:30-4:00 at Agrifeed on MiddleBrook Pike. Come on out and see our adoptable cocker spaniels and scratch some noses. Our wonderful dogs would love to see you. If there is a specific dog that you would like to see, please let us know. For more information, visit Cocker Companions, Karen Echternacht, or call her at 865-604-1565. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, August 16, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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Horse Haven of Tennessee's Neigh & Bray Summer Classic Horse Show When: Saturday, August 23, TBA Where: Walter State Smoky Mountain Expo Center, exit # 8 off I-81 The morning will be filled with plenty of Western and English classes for both young and old alike. We will hold speed events in the afternoon. This is a fun show without all the bells and whistles, so everyone is welcome to come out and have a day of fun with their riding buddy. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 23, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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GRReat Dog Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 23, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Come and meet GRReat Dog Rescue's adoptable family dogs! For more information, please visit GRReat Dog Rescue or call 865-579-0260. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, August 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
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Oak Ridge Humane Society Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 pm Where: United Way, Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN The Humane Society's board of directors meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please visit Oak Ridge Humane Society. |
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The Stray Connection Adoption Event When: Saturday, August 30, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Where: PetSmart, Morrell Road (near West Town Mall), Knoxville, TN Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit The Stray Connection. |
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The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market When: Saturday, August 30, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge Located on Warehouse Road, near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and in the same block of warehouses as Larry's Antiques, the Flea Market is open for business every Saturday! Shelves are stocked with new items, including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques, lamps, toiletries, china, linens, collectibles, games and toys, and records and videos. The store has been remodeled and is much more spacious and inviting. Please consider visiting on a Saturday morning! All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program, administered through the Humane Society, Inc., which serves Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call 865-482-1133. |
September 2008 |
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Oak Ridge Kennel Club Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, September 4, 7:00 pm Where: The Soup Kitchen,47 Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 The Oak Ridge Kennel Club holds its regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month. Anyone interested in dogs is welcome. Each month there is a different program or speaker on a subject of interest to dog lovers. For more information, please visit O.R.K.C. |
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Small Breed Rescue of East TN Adoption Event When: Saturday, September 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit SBRET or call 865-426-3955. |
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Knoxville Feral Cat Friends Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 pm Where: Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pike (just west of Papermill intersection). We welcome your ideas and your company. Please come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community. For more information, please visit KFCF. |
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Animal Center's Volunteer Orientation When: Thursday, September 11, 6:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Does your fur run orange? If so, you should Join the PAC (Pals of the Animal Center)! In its new facility, the Animal Center shelters 475 homeless and unwanted animals, and volunteer help is needed every day. PAC members walk and behavior train dogs, socialize cats, work with small mammals, assist in adoptions, help keep the animals clean and comfy, work at special events and fundraisers, and much more! This general orientation is open to anyone interested in learning more about Knox County's non-profit, open-intake animal shelter and the important role it plays in our community. The Animal Center permits volunteers of any age, however, children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Although we welcome a long-term volunteering commitment, all volunteers are required to donate at least six hours each month for one year and are required to pay a $25 program fee to cover printing and other program costs. If you plan to attend this orientation session, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662 to reserve a space. For more information about our program, please visit Young-Williams Animal Center - Volunteer Program. |
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Horse Haven of Tennessee Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, September 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Room 117A, UT Small Animal Hospital, Knoxville, TN Come to the HHT monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month and learn more about the organization and how you can get involved. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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English Springer Spaniel Adoption Event When: Saturday, September 13, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit English Springer Rescue America or call 865-386-3059. |
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Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter Adoption Event When: Saturday, September 13, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit Greyhound Pets of America Tennessee Chapter or call 865-671-2749. |
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Neigh & Bray Adoption Day When: Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: HHT West Facility, 11709 Black Road, Knoxville, TN Carrots Welcome! Come out and learn more about HHT and meet the animals available for adoption the second Saturday of every month. Take Campbell Station Road 1 mile north off I-40. Turn right at stop sign onto Black Road. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, September 20, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Cocker Companions Rescue will be having an adoptathon every month on the third Saturday from 1:30-4:00 at Agrifeed on MiddleBrook Pike. Come on out and see our adoptable cocker spaniels and scratch some noses. Our wonderful dogs would love to see you. If there is a specific dog that you would like to see, please let us know. For more information, visit Cocker Companions, Karen Echternacht, or call her at 865-604-1565. |
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Animal Center's Volunteer Training Session When: Saturday, September 20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 This training session is for individuals who have already attended a general volunteer orientation session at the Animal Center. At this training session, volunteers are expected to submit their annual $25 program fee and provide the Volunteer Coordinator with their volunteer schedule. A set schedule for volunteering is required to be sure that each individual donates at least six (6) hours to the animals each month. If you plan to attend this training session, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662 to reserve a space. For more information about our program, please visit Young-Williams Animal Center - Volunteer Program. |
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SARG Dog Wash When: Saturday, September 20, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Where: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge, TN (between Belgrade and Warehouse Roads) It's that time of year again! In addition to the basic shampoo, SARG volunteers will provide nail clipping, blow dry, de-matting, and ear cleaning. Energetic volunteers are needed! All proceeds go directly to the homeless animals in the care of SARG. For more information, visit SARG. |
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4th Annual Tennessee Week for the Animals When: Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, September 28, Where: The 4th Annual Tennessee Week for the Animals is being celebrated September 20-28. This annual statewide celebration is held to bring further awareness of the true love, healing and joy that animals bring to our lives. Shelters, civic organizations, zoos and humane groups across Tennessee will be holding special adoption events along with educational institutions and businesses ensuring that animals are the focus of their work, school and/or organization. Scores of exciting events also include pet therapy, musical events, 5-K's, and much more! For more information, call 877-454-0807 or visit Tennessee Week for the Animals 2008. |
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, September 20, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne West or visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call 865-584-3959. |
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GRReat Dog Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, September 27, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Come and meet GRReat Dog Rescue's adoptable family dogs! For more information, please visit GRReat Dog Rescue or call 865-579-0260. |
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Chip & Clip Clinic When: Saturday, September 27, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Bring your cats and dogs to the Animal Center for our discount microchip and toenail trimming clinic! Microchips are just $20, which includes chip registration. Microchips are the identification tag that never falls off, so we hope you’ll take the time to get this life-saving tool for your pet. The chip and clip team will also provide toenail trims for $8, and donations are always welcome! All dogs must be leashed or crated, and cats must be safely contained, too. You can leave the rest to us! Can't come to the chip and clip clinic? Did you know that the Animal Center always offers discount microchipping? Pet owners are welcome to bring their cats or dogs to the Center Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm for a microchip or toenail trim. So many of the animals that receive care at the Animal Center are clearly someone’s pet. If they had a microchip, owners could be quickly located and the pet could be returned home. Microchips save lives! Spread the word! For more information, please email Deonna Light or call her at 215-6662. |
October 2008 |
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Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month When: Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 31, Where: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will be celebrating October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month to encourage Americans to turn their houses into homes by adopting a shelter dog. Each year millions of dogs enter our nation's shelters, yet of the approximately 59 million owned dogs in this country, less than 20% are shelter adoptees. For more information, please visit American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or call 212-876-7700. |
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Adopt-a-Dog Month When: Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 31, Where: October is American Humane's Adopt-A-Dog Month and the hugely popular Clifford The Big Red Dog has signed on as official “spokesdog” for the monthlong celebration. Clifford is featured on American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month posters and other materials that have been distributed to more than 6,000 shelters nationwide. Millions of dogs are euthanized every year across the country because there are not enough loving homes. This is why American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month was established. Celebrated every October, the tradition promotes dog adoptions from shelters and provides an opportunity to teach the public how to care for their pets responsibly. Improve your life with a dog’s companionship, and support these voiceless creatures. For more information, please visit Adopt-A-Dog Month - American Humane. |
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Small Breed Rescue of East TN Adoption Event When: Saturday, October 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit SBRET or call 865-426-3955. |
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Animal Center's Volunteer Orientation When: Monday, October 6, 5:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Does your fur run orange? If so, you should Join the PAC (Pals of the Animal Center)! In its new facility, the Animal Center shelters 475 homeless and unwanted animals, and volunteer help is needed every day. PAC members walk and behavior train dogs, socialize cats, work with small mammals, assist in adoptions, help keep the animals clean and comfy, work at special events and fundraisers, and much more! This general orientation is open to anyone interested in learning more about Knox County's non-profit, open-intake animal shelter and the important role it plays in our community. The Animal Center permits volunteers of any age, however, children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Although we welcome a long-term volunteering commitment, all volunteers are required to donate at least six hours each month for one year and are required to pay a $25 program fee to cover printing and other program costs. If you plan to attend this orientation session, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662 to reserve a space. For more information about our program, please visit Young-Williams Animal Center - Volunteer Program. |
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Animal Center's Volunteer Training Session When: Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 This training session is for individuals who have already attended a general volunteer orientation session at the Animal Center. At this training session, volunteers are expected to submit their annual $25 program fee and provide the Volunteer Coordinator with their volunteer schedule. A set schedule for volunteering is required to be sure that each individual donates at least six (6) hours to the animals each month. If you plan to attend this training session, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662 to reserve a space. For more information about our program, please visit Young-Williams Animal Center - Volunteer Program. |
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Tennessee Animal Care & Control Conference When: Thursday, October 9 to Saturday, October 11, TBA Where: Knoxville, TN We'll post more information as the date gets closer! In the meantime, for more information, please call 865-679-8853, visit Animal Control Association of Tennessee, or email Animal Control Association of Tennessee. |
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Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter Adoption Event When: Saturday, October 11, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit Greyhound Pets of America Tennessee Chapter or call 865-671-2749. |
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English Springer Spaniel Adoption Event When: Saturday, October 11, Noon - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN For more information about this adoption event, please visit English Springer Rescue America or call 865-386-3059. |
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Knoxville Feral Cat Friends Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 pm Where: Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pike (just west of Papermill intersection). We welcome your ideas and your company. Please come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community. For more information, please visit KFCF. |
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National Feral Cat Day When: Thursday, October 16, Where: Keep your community "litter" free! For more information, please visit National Feral Cat Day. |
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Horse Haven of Tennessee's “FUN”draising Trail Ride When: Saturday, October 18, TBA Where: Lovingood Springs Farm, Louisville. A great day of fun and games. One-time fee of $30 gets in rider and mount. Ride the trails all day. Includes a BBQ lunch. Games and door prizes throughout the day. Collect pledges if you like to help HHT, and compete for some super prizes. Don’t need to own a horse to help HHT at this fundraising event. Show your support for HHT in a fun way. For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call 865-609-4030. |
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, October 18, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne West or visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call 865-584-3959. |
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Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, October 18, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Cocker Companions Rescue will be having an adoptathon every month on the third Saturday from 1:30-4:00 at Agrifeed on MiddleBrook Pike. Come on out and see our adoptable cocker spaniels and scratch some noses. Our wonderful dogs would love to see you. If there is a specific dog that you would like to see, please let us know. For more information, visit Cocker Companions, Karen Echternacht, or call her at 865-604-1565. |
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SARG Dog Wash When: Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Where: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge, TN (between Belgrade and Warehouse Roads) It's that time of year again! In addition to the basic shampoo, SARG volunteers will provide nail clipping, blow dry, de-matting, and ear cleaning. Energetic volunteers are needed! All proceeds go directly to the homeless animals in the care of SARG. For more information, visit SARG. |
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Pit Bull Awareness Day 2008 When: Saturday, October 25, Where: Calling all responsible pit bull owners, advocates and fanciers... Please mark Saturday, October 25, 2008 on your calendars for the SECOND ANNUAL nationwide Pit Bull Awareness Day. Last year's first ever Pit Bull Awareness Day was an incredible success thanks to YOU - all the breed advocates across the country united to educate, raise awareness, and promote a positive pit bull image. This year's events can be even better! Bless the Bullys has teamed up with ROVERlution for this great cause in an effort to raise awareness to the plight of the All-American pit bull terrier AND to make a united stand against breed specific legislation. October 25, 2008 will go down as a day that pit bull advocates all over the country joined forces in support of an incredible cause! Why a Pit Bull Awareness Day? In light of the constant negative publicity and sensationalized hype that surrounds pit bulls, Pit Bull Awareness Day was established as a day to focus on these incredible dogs and their devoted, responsible owners. As breed advocates, it is our duty to show the public that all pit bull owners ARE NOT alike. As responsible pit bull owners, we can no longer be willing to sit back and be judged and criminalized by the image set by the visible minority of irresponsible owners. Although we all work hard everyday to change the undeserved image of our dogs, Pit Bull Awareness Day is the time to collectively make our voices heard. After all, we are the ONLY voices are dogs have. Regardless of where you are located, please join Bless the Bullys in celebrating this wonderful breed and their devoted, responsible owners/advocates. Please participate in an activity on October 25, 2008 to promote and celebrate responsible pit bull ownership. Whether you choose to particpate in a Luv-a-Bully March or another activity of you choice - an educational workshop, a meet and greet, a bully rally, a dog wash, a BBQ or just a friendly get together - please sign up to participate so people in your area know and can participate and promote responsible ownership with you. Working together, we can change the image bestowed upon our dogs (and their owners). For information, please visit Pit Bull Awareness Day 2008. |
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GRReat Dog Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, October 25, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Come and meet GRReat Dog Rescue's adoptable family dogs! For more information, please visit GRReat Dog Rescue or call 865-579-0260. |
November 2008 |
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Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month When: Saturday, November 1 to Sunday, November 30, Where: Please join the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in declaring November the first annual Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. For more information, please visit ASPCA or call 212-876-7700. |
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week When: Wednesday, November 5 to Sunday, November 9, Where: For more information, please visit Humane Society of the United States or call 202-452-1100. |
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Knoxville Feral Cat Friends Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 pm Where: Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pike (just west of Papermill intersection). We welcome your ideas and your company. Please come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community. For more information, please visit KFCF. |
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Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, November 15, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Cocker Companions Rescue will be having an adoptathon every month on the third Saturday from 1:30-4:00 at Agrifeed on MiddleBrook Pike. Come on out and see our adoptable cocker spaniels and scratch some noses. Our wonderful dogs would love to see you. If there is a specific dog that you would like to see, please let us know. For more information, visit Cocker Companions, Karen Echternacht, or call her at 865-604-1565. |
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, November 15, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne West or visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call 865-584-3959. |
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Pet Pictures with Santa Claws! When: Saturday, November 22, Noon - 4 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Real Santa! No appointments! Photo packages available! Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Young-Williams Animal Center. Digital photos and prints courtesy of Interesting Developments, Karen Anderson, Portrait Artist. For more information, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662. |
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GRReat Dog Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, November 22, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Come and meet GRReat Dog Rescue's adoptable family dogs! For more information, please visit GRReat Dog Rescue or call 865-579-0260. |
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Pet Pictures with Santa Claws! When: Sunday, November 23, 1 - 4 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Real Santa! No appointments! Photo packages available! Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Young-Williams Animal Center. Digital photos and prints courtesy of Interesting Developments, Karen Anderson, Portrait Artist. For more information, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662. |
December 2008 |
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Pet Pictures with Santa Claws! When: Saturday, December 6, Noon - 4 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Real Santa! No appointments! Photo packages available! Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Young-Williams Animal Center. Digital photos and prints courtesy of Interesting Developments, Karen Anderson, Portrait Artist. For more information, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662. |
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Pet Pictures with Santa Claws! When: Sunday, December 7, 1 - 4 pm Where: Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 Real Santa! No appointments! Photo packages available! Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Young-Williams Animal Center. Digital photos and prints courtesy of Interesting Developments, Karen Anderson, Portrait Artist. For more information, please email Deonna Light or call her at 865-215-6662. |
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Knoxville Feral Cat Friends Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 pm Where: Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pike (just west of Papermill intersection). We welcome your ideas and your company. Please come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community. For more information, please visit KFCF. |
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Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, December 20, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Cocker Companions Rescue will be having an adoptathon every month on the third Saturday from 1:30-4:00 at Agrifeed on MiddleBrook Pike. Come on out and see our adoptable cocker spaniels and scratch some noses. Our wonderful dogs would love to see you. If there is a specific dog that you would like to see, please let us know. For more information, visit Cocker Companions, Karen Echternacht, or call her at 865-604-1565. |
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event When: Saturday, December 20, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne West or visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call 865-584-3959. |
January 2009 |
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Adopt-A-Rescue-Bird Month When: Thursday, January 1 to Saturday, January 31, Where: Please join Petfinder.com in ringing in the new year with Adopt-a-Rescued Bird Month in January. Let the public know that your shelter or rescue group has more than just cats and dogs available for adoption. This January, encourage your adopters to let a rescued bird fly into their hearts. Please visit Adopt A Bird Month. There you will find a sample press release, PSAs which you can send to your local media, and a list of great bird-related articles in our library. |
February 2009 |
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Adopt-a-Rescued Rabbit Month When: Sunday, February 1 to Saturday, February 28, Where: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and its online adoption partner, Petfinder.com, are celebrating February as the second annual Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month. Rabbits are the most popular small mammals kept as pets in American households. Unfortunately, these quiet, affectionate creatures are the third mostly likely animals to be dropped off at the nation's shelters. Tiny bunnies bought as Easter presents or springtime birthday gifts grow up and get cast aside when their novelty wears off. Instead of purchasing a rabbit, the ASPCA encourages Americans to "Make Pet Adoption Your First Option." For more information, please visit American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Petfinder Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month, or call 212-876-7700. |
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2009 Mardi Growl Parade When: Saturday, February 21, TBA Where: TBA Watch for more information coming soon! |
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SPAY Day USA When: Thursday, February 26, Where: HAPPY SPAY DAY, ANIMAL ADVOCATES! Please join the Humane Society of the United States to help end the euthanasia of our nation's pets by participating in Spay Day USA 2008! Once again, Pets911.com is helping to promote Spay Day USA, a program offered by the Humane Society of the United States. The 14th Annual Spay Day USA takes place on Tuesday, February 26, 2008; however, events and activities take place throughout the month of February. During Spay Day USA's first 13 years, participants spayed or neutered an estimated 1,387,000 animals!! When you consider that an unspayed cat can give birth to 18 kittens each year and an unspayed dog can give birth to 20 puppies each year, it is clear that Spay Day USA participants have potentially prevented millions of surplus births. Together we can prevent euthanasia by preventing surplus births. To register, get more information, or to download your action kit, please visit Spay Day USA 2009. |
March 2009 |
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Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month When: Sunday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 31, Where: Please join Petfinder.com in celebrating Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month in March. This year's theme is "March to the Squeak of a Different Drummer...Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig!" Petfinder.com and the ASPCA have put together materials to promote Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month in your community. We've included sample PSAs, a press release, guinea pig care and medical information, a guinea pig facts calendar and more at Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month. |
April 2009 |
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Every Day is Tag Day! When: Sunday, April 5, Where: Without a voice, and without a tag, he may never find his way home. April 1, 2006, kicked off American Humane's "Every Day is Tag Day." The American Humane Association leads this nationwide campaign to encourage all pet owners to microchip or tag their companion animals. This annual effort helps give animals a voice to find their way home. According to a study of 1,000 animal shelters, conducted by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, approximately 1 million dogs and 584,000 cats were taken in as strays. Unfortunately for both owners and animals, only 16% of the dogs and 2% of the cats were returned to their owners. These statistics are alarming. By celebrating Every Day is Tag Day, we can help combat these statistics. Every Day is Tag Day unites thousands of individuals, plus professionals in local shelters, veterinary clinics, animal care and control agencies, and other humane agencies, in the common goal of educating pet owners about the benefits of tagging their companion animals. Identification is your pet's ticket home! For more information, please visit Every Day is Tag Day - American Humane. |
May 2009 |
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National Pet Week When: Monday, May 4 to Sunday, May 10, Where: Pets have profound affects on the lives of their human owners. They provide us with love, endless hours of companionship, and wonderful relationships that help fill our our lives. National Pet Week is a celebration of those relationships. The Auxiliary to the AVMA is a non-profit organization of family, veterinarians, associates, and friends of the veterinary profession whose purpose is to promote the science and art of veterinary medicine through communication, education, and support of those associated with the profession. For more information, please visit National Pet Week. |
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Be Kind to Animals Week When: Monday, May 4 to Sunday, May 10, Where: The American Humane Association created Be Kind to Animals Week in 1915 to celebrate the unique bond between humans and animals. Every year, animal shelters throughout the country hold special events during this special week to raise awareness about Being Kind to Animals, and to teach people about the amazing role animals play in our lives. Be Kind to Animals Week is a great time to promote our nation’s animal welfare organizations and to encourage everyone to get involved to make a difference for animals. For more information, visit Be Kind To Animals Week - American Humane. |
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week When: Tuesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 23, Where: The third full week of May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Each year, about 5 million people in the U.S., most under the age of 13, are bitten by dogs. Dog bite injuries are a leading cause of emergency admission of children to hospitals. The good news is that most bites can be prevented. NAHEE has provided resources that are designed to help teachers, humane educators, and parents engage children in learning to be safe around our canine companions: For more information, please visit NAHEE. |
June 2009 |
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Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month When: Monday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 30, Where: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is celebrating June as Adopt A Shelter Cat Month to educate people about the wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption at shelters. Adopt A Shelter Cat Month is also a time when the ASPCA encourages responsible pet ownership. In addition to providing adequate food, shelter and water, being a responsible pet owner also involves learning about cats and having realistic expectations for your new companion. For more information, please visit American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or call 212-876-7700. |
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Adopt-A-Cat Month When: Monday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 30, Where: As summer approaches, animal shelters across the country brace for the inevitable onslaught of homeless spring kittens and cats looking for good homes. In fact, June is one of the busiest months for animal shelters. So it's no accident that June is American Humane's Adopt-A-Cat Month. This annual tradition promotes cat adoptions from shelters and provides an opportunity to teach the public how to care for their pets responsibly. For more information, please visit Adopt-A-Cat Month - American Humane. |
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