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ADOPTION CRITERIAEach organization in Critter has its own adoption criteria. All organizationsrequire 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 protectionor hunting. Most will ensure that the animals are spayed or neutered atthe time of adoption; underfunded shelters may instead require a spay/neuter contract and a deposit that will be refunded upon proof of spay or

neuter. Most will want to visit your home and see where the pet will live.Because many of these animals have not been well treated in the past,

extra care is taken to ensure their safety and happiness in the future.

Public Animal SheltersBlount County Animal Shelter ......................................... 2,28Humane Society of Jefferson County ............................ 27,28Loudon County Animal Shelter ..................................... 26,29Newport Animal Shelter ..................................................... 23Oak Ridge Animal Shelter (Anderson Co.) ..................... 6,28Roane County Animal Shelter ...................................... 18,29Sevier County Humane Society ................................... 17,29Union County Humane Society .................................... 10,29Young-Williams Animal Center (Knox Co.) .................... 24,28

Other Humane and Rescue GroupsAdopt A Golden Knoxville .................................................. 22Animal Works ..................................................................... 22Belly Rubs Basset Rescue ................................................ 26Blount County Humane Society ......................................... 25Boston Terrier Rescue ....................................................... 7Dachshund Rescue of East Tennessee ............................. 30East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue .............................. 21East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue ........................................ 32Feral Feline Friends .......................................................... 14German Shepherd Rescue of East Tennessee ................... 7Grainger County Humane Society .................................... 18Greyhound Pets of America ............................................... 30Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tn ............................... 15GRReat Dog Rescue ........................................................ 30Horse Haven of Tennessee ................................................ 6Humane Society of East Tennessee .................................. 15Humane Society of Roane County .................................... 14Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley ............................ 3Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue ............................................ 32Noah’s Arc ......................................................................... 11People Promoting Animal Welfare (PPAW) ......................... 22Saint Bernard Rescue of Tennessee ................................. 27Shelter Animals Rescue Group (SARG) ............................ 15Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee ............................ 27Smoky Mountain Bulldog Rescue ...................................... 26Stray Connection Cat Rescue ........................................... 25Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue ...................... 8

Visit the Shelter First!Nine County Shelter Directory, p. 28-29

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Marcie is a sweet Terriermix that loves people!

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The University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work Programat the UT College of Veterinary Medicine offers a Pet LossSupport Group for those coping with the loss of a pet.

Spring 2013 meetings (Tuesday evenings):

January 8th & 22ndFebruary 5th & 19thMarch 5th & 19thApril 2nd, 16th & 30thMay 14th & 28th

The meetings will take place 6:30-8:00 PM in the FamilyRoom, UT Veterinary Hospital, 2407 River Drive,Knoxville.

The group is free of charge and open to the public. Forfurther information, please call 865-755-8839 or visitour website at www.vet.utk.edu.

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Dr. Denise Frazier865-769-8800

9315 S. Northshore DriveKnoxville, Tennessee 37922

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New Year’s Resolutions toHelp an Obese Pet

Remove the pet from the room whenthe family eats.

Feed the pet several small mealsthroughout the day.

Feed all meals and treats in the pet’sbowl only.

Reduce snacks or treats.

Provide non-food related attention andpraise.

Encourage daily physical activity.

Determine the pet’s caloric requirementand select a suitable diet.


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Meet our adoptable horseson the 2nd Saturday of

every month:

HHT West Facility10AM - 2PM

2417 Reagan Rd.Knoxville, off Hardin Valley Rd,½ mile from Pellissippi Pkwy

Dora is a sweet 15 month old TB X filly. She wouldmake a great 4H project.Willow is a 6 year old female mule.

Mabel is an 8 month oldfemale mule. She has hadvery little handling and willrequire someone with skill tobring her around to her fullpotential.

Harley is a male Terrier/Chihuahuamix. Chihuahuas respond enthusiasti-cally to training and welcome thecompany of other dogs. Harley is 6years old and ready to find hispermanent home.

This handsome fellow is Landon, a whiteand black English Setter mix. English Settersare characteristically fond of children and arefine family pets. Landon is a little over 1 yearold.

Ginger is a blonde female Boxer mix.Boxers are typically devoted to theirloved ones and make a particularlywell-balanced dog, demonstrating bothcourage and control. Ginger is 4 yearsold and looking for her forever family.

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The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter at 395 Belgrade is openTuesday through Saturday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Volunteers needed!

Itchy is a 20+ year old gelding with Cushings. Hewill require a dry lot and low sugar content feed. Heis currently on Pergolide, which costs approximately$40 a month. No adoption fee to responsible home.


1305 Lovell RoadKnoxville, TN 37932Phone 865.777.1221Fax 865.671.2337www.lovellvet.com

“Where Compassion & Knowledge Meet” Sherri Mellskog DVM

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Rook (6 months old) andCarter Lee (10 monthsold) are brothers whowere left at the LoudonCounty shelter. Theywould very much like tostay together. They sleeptogether in their crateusually one on top of theother or head to head.

Roscoe is an energetic4 year old male. Heplays well with otherdogs, including big dogs.He is housetrained andis a real sweetie. Hecomes when called andis very trainable. Hewould be fine in anapartment provided hegets lots of walks andplay time.

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Sadie (right) is a 2 to 3 year old,96 lb. female She already knowssome basic commands like sit andshake. She is also crate-trainedand very food motivated.

Opal (above) is 10 years old. Weare looking for a retirement homefor Opal where she can be lovedand spoiled.

Belle is a 6 year old femaleGerman Shepherd. She is smallfor the breed, is a little shy, and issuper sweet. She is good withother dogs and seems to be morescared of cats than they are of her.


Michelle Smallwood, DVMTina Smith, DVM

10017 Hardin Valley Roadwww.hvah.com • 865-539-6811

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TENNESSEE VALLEYGOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE

(865) 558-3100 • [email protected]

Bridget is an 8 year old,pure bred Golden Retriever.She is currently beingtreated for heartworms, butis otherwise healthy. Bridgetis a bouncy, beautiful girlwith a lot of energy for asenior dog.

Lucy Pup is a georgousGolden/Lab puppy. She hasmade great strides in herfoster home but is still a bitscared of new places andneeds more socialization.Lucy’s ideal home would be aquiet home with another dogto teach her the ropes, andno small children.


Mabel’s Weight Loss Journey Mabel weighed 67 lbs. in December 2011 when her familydropped her off at Young-Williams Animal Center because shewas too large for them to care for her. She has been adoptedand is on a special diet and exercise routine. Check out herweight loss chart below. She has lost over half of her originalweight! Her goal weight is 25 lbs. Mabel has learned that slowand steady is the way to go with weight loss. It takes time tosafely lose the weight. She is an inspiration to her over 2100followers on facebook. She walks 30 minutes three times a week on an underwatertreadmill at the University of Tennessee College of VeterinaryMedicine. She needed help getting into the treadmill at first, butwas getting in by herself in March. In December Mabel couldhardly walk 20 to 30 feet without collapsing from exhaustion, andnow she goes on walks around her neighborhood and is upand about all the time. Her energy level, mobility and skinissues are greatly improved. She can breathe better, and thetorn ligament in her knee is stabilizing as she loses more weight.She is acting more like a puppy than a 5 year old dog. She isnow able to jump on the couch to nap instead of having to lie ona pillow in the floor like she did back in January. Mabel visited 7th graders at Soldiers Memorial MiddleSchool in Claiborne County in May and had her picture takenwith many of the students. Her weight loss story was theinspiration for part of an assignment for the students. They hadto learn about pet caloric intake and how much to feed their petsin addition to learning about the nutritional guides of fast foodrestaurants. Mabel was featured on three news shows in July - WBIR’sLive at Five at Four in Knoxville, NBC’s Action News 5 inMemphis, and WVLT’s Local 8 News in Knoxville. Mabelshowed off her “fat camp” transformation, and VeterinaryNutritionist Dr. Angela Witzel (Mabel’s new owner) sharedinformation about Mabel’s weight loss journey. Mabel’s weightloss is the result of proper diet (with absolutely no table scraps),exercise, and a dedicated owner. In September, Mabel added swimming laps in the indoor poolat the physical rehabilitation department to her exercise routine.Another recent benefit of Mabel’s weight loss is her ability tosocialize with other dogs. Now she is able to run, jump, sniff andplay with other dogs and is no longer the timid, out-of-shape galshe used to be.

Mabel doesn’t look like the same dog after losing 39 lbs.

Mabel has discovered that the last few pounds can be the hardestto lose. Instead of food rewards, Mabel gets lots of belly rubs inrecognition of her weight loss efforts. She is sticking to her diet andexercise routine, and the rest of the pounds will come off eventually -even if it is much slower to come off than all the weight she’s lost sofar. It takes time to lose weight safely. In November, Mabel had a minor setback when she turned overthe automatic cat feeder and decided to clean up the mess by eatingall the food. She must have thought Christmas came early! Mabel is back on track now and only 3 lbs away from her goalweight. Her mantra for the coming year (especially after the cat foodmishap) is “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.” Although this seriesabout Mabel’s weight loss journey is over, be sure to follow hercontinuing story on facebook. Congratulations, Mabel!

Mabel in December 2011 at 67 lbs.

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UNION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY(865) 992-7969

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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Assistance is availablethrough the Union County Humane Society.

Call 865-992-7969

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Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter Resources and Subsidies for Low-Income Citizens

SPAYING & NEUTERING SPARES THE LIVES OFUNWANTED PETS! Only 1 in 9 cats and dogs born inthe U.S. will find a home. The rest will be destroyedbecause nobody wants them.

SPAYING & NEUTERING CALMS YOUR PET!Altered animals make more affectionate companions.Altered animals are less likely to bite because they aremore even-tempered.

SPAYING & NEUTERING INCREASES YOURPET’S SAFETY! Neutered males are less likely toroam, run away, or get into fights. Spayed females areless likely to attract unwanted animals into your yard.

SPAYING & NEUTERING EXTENDS YOUR PET’SLIFE! Altered animals live longer, healthier lives.Female cats and dogs have reduced risks of uterine,ovarian, and breast cancers. Male cats and dogs havereduced risks of prostate cancer and disorders.

SPAYING & NEUTERING RESULTS IN ACLEANER HOME! Neutered cats are less likely tospray and mark territory. Spaying eliminates carpetstains from bloody fluid passedby female dogs during the heat cycle.

Oak RidgeHumane Society

381-1550Grainger CountyHumane Society

567-0050

Fix-A-PetSpay/Neuter Clinic

579-6738

AnimalWorksSpay/Neuter Clinic

379-2227People PromotingAnimal Welfare

Spay/Neuter Clinic856-7729

Prevent A Litter (PAL) Spay/NeuterMobile Unit

423-442-8599

Union CountyHumane Society

992-7969

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Spay/NeuterClinic

882-9966

Jefferson CountyHumane Society

475-8930

Loudon CountyHumane Society

671-8654

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Sevier CountyHumane Society

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PetSafe Village Dog Park10424 PetSafe Way

Dogwood Park at Victor Ashe Park4901 Bradshaw Road

PetSafe Dog Park at Tommy Schumpert ParkFountain City Road

Holston River Dog Park3300 Holston Hills Road

Knoxville Dog Parks

PetSafe Downtown Dog ParkCorner of Summitt Hill Drive and Central Avenue

PetSafe Dog Park at Charter Doyle ParkMartin Mill Pike in South Knoxville

Petsafe Concord Dog Park10909 S. Northshore Drive


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Compiled and Edited TennesseeLaws Pertaining to Animals

Full Version =$30.00Cat/ Dog Version=$20.00

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The Companion Animal Initiative in Tennessee is a project of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine


865-483-1334Hours: M-F 8-6 Saturday 9-1

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Our Adoption Center in Turkey CreekPetsmart is open every day!

We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month atMr Gatti’s Pizza, 6909 Kingston Pike at 7:00pm (next meeting is Jan 8, 2013). Pleasefeel free to join us at any time—we are allvolunteer members and committed to do oursmall part to help the tremendous felineoverpopulation problem in the area.

HUMANE SOCIETYOF ROANE COUNTY

865-376-2474 • [email protected]/shelters/TN391.html

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Sydney is a 2 year old female. She is good with children andother dogs.

Precious, a 2 year oldnew retiree, has lots tolearn. With patience, shewill be your forever friendand companion. She is alittle girl at 56 lbs. Preciousis a tad shy but will learnthat retirement can be a lotof fun.

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Roxie is a 3 year old femaleBoxer/Terrier mix.

Speedy is an 8 month oldmale Tabby.

Mopsy is a 3 month old femaleSiamese mix.

Carley is a 3 year old 15 lb.female Terrier mix.

Prince is a 3 month old 10 lb. malePit Bull Terrier mix.

Smoky is a 4 month old malewith short hair.

Moony is an 8 month oldfemale Maine Coon mix.

Johnny Cash is a 3 monthold 15 lb. male Lab mix.

Buck is a submissive youngmale Pit Bull Terrier mix.

Cleveland is a 10 month old30 lb. male Retriever/Hound mix.

Ginger is a 3 month old femaleTabby.

Cicero is a 4 month old maleLynx Point Siamese mix.


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Dogs must be under 25 pounds and housetrained (eitherto go outside or use potty pads). They will live with meand mine, and will not be crated unless you so request.

Charge: $12.00 per night.References furnished upon request.

Betty Pike(865) 806-1203 • [email protected]

604 Atchley Road, Strawberry Plains, Tn. 3787112 miles east of Knoxville, about 1 mile off I-40. Exit 402.

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Obese pets are at risk for urinary track disease,hypertension, liver problems, diabetes, respira-tory problems, cardiovascular disease, joint painand many other health issues.

The majority of cases of obesity are related tosimple overfeeding coupled with lack of exercise.

You should consult your pet’s vet before starting aweight loss program, which should include correctdiet, exercise, and owner behavior modification.

As with people, pets should lose weight gradually.Expect significant improvement to take severalmonths.

Pet Obesity Facts

Do you need help managing your companion animal’s annoying habits or dangerous behav-iors? We are here to provide humane, scientifically based counseling and training. As veterinarymedicine and training experts, we are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat medical, dietary,social, and learning issues that may be contributing to problem behaviors. We conduct individualconsultations with you and your animal to address behavior problems such as (but not limited to):

Dogs: separation anxiety, thunderstorm phobias, aggression to people or other animals, OCDs (circling, light/shadowchasing), jumping, house soiling, hyperactivity, barking, and cognitive decline in geriatric dogsCats: house soiling, spraying, scratching, aggression to people or other animals, excessive vocalization, and pica (ingestionof inedible or inappropriate materials)Birds: aggression, excessive vocalization, excessive and harmful feather picking, fearful behaviorsRabbits and other exotic pets: aggression, over-grooming, elimination problemsHorses: aggression, stall behaviors such as cribbing, weaving, or stall walking, and trailer loading problemsBehavior problems of other farm animals such as goats, camelids, sheep and pigs can also be addressed.

Animal Behavior ClinicCollege of Veterinary Medicine

University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996865-974-8387 (ask for Nelle Wyatt) • [email protected]

John R. Hamil Animal Wellness Foundation, Inc.

Sponsoring Spay or Neuter Surgeries for Pets ofQualifying Low-Income Familes in Blount County, TN

www.blountanimalwellness.org

For More Information, call Cindy @ (865) [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DRIVE SHELTER/RESCUE DOGS

Every week there are lifesavingtransports that go through Knoxville/EastTennessee. These transports carry one ormore dogs or puppies to places whererescue groups have available space, oreven where a forever home is waiting.

Each transport is a series of “legs” inwhich volunteer drivers each give a few hours on aweekend. Gas money is the only cost, though it issometimes provided if someone wishes to drive but cannotafford gas.

This is a wonderful way to make a real difference and savethe lives of dogs that would otherwise likely be euthanized.

For more information, contact Caryn at [email protected] 865-548-8215. References and background check arerequired.

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Save a Life!Adopt a Homeless Pet!


We have over 100 indoor-outdoor runs with heatedfloors and full heating and air conditioning. Our caringand professional staff can always be relied upon toprovide the very best care possible for your pet.

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ETBCR will be at the following locationswith adoptable dogs & information

about Border Collie Rescue:

PetCo169 Brooklawn St.

Farragut, TNSat., January 12, 11 am - 1 pm

Agri Feed Pet Supply 5716 Middlebrook Pike

Knoxville, TNSat., January 19, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Follow" us on Twitter @etbcrWe are pleased to offer for your pet:

Preventative Care & Immunizations

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Boarding & Grooming

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Jerry Lee is a 5 year old,pure bred Golden. His familymoved and was unable totake him along, so AGKagreed to help him find hisnew family. Jerry Lee is not avery big boy at 65 lbs. Heloves to play, gets along wellwith other dogs and lovesbeing around people.

Telly is 7 years old and has abeautiful dark red coat. At122 lbs, he is a big boy! Tellygets along well with otherdogs and loves children. Hehas experienced a seizureand we are working with thevet to discover the cause, buthe is in good health overall.

Sonic is about 1 year old. Heis super sweet, loves to beheld, and enjoys sitting inyour lap. He gets along witheveryone.

Jasmine is the all time playfulcat. She loves playing with ballsof string and loves the attentionof humans.

Marley is a lot of cat tolove, but he is on a diet!.He is very sweet and likeseveryone.

Flash (right) isa playful 6month oldfemale kittenwhose sillyantics will makeyou laugh and tug at your heartstrings. She has been caredfor in a foster home since she was just a few weeks old and iswell socialized to people, cats, and dogs. Flash loves tocuddle and will lull you into a nap with her purring.

Frank (left) is super friendly,and as you can tell, hassome Siamese in him withthose adorable crossed blueeyes and his love for"singing." He is looking for ahome in the country, andcould possibly live inside andout. He does not get alongwith other cats.

Maddie is abeautiful 6 yearold dilute Calicofemale who isvery social.She reignssupreme in ourclinic and haswhat we call"tortitude"...aTorti/Calico withattitude. Shedoesn't put up with much from anyone, but is very loving onher own terms, and purrs and headbutts almost immediatelyafter meeting you. Maddie would probably do best in ahome without small children and without other cats, whereshe can rule in solitary splendor with her adoring subjects ather beck and call!

Coats and Thomasare best friends.They are very socialand enjoy being withthe other cats anddogs in the house.They are excellentwith children of allages. My smallnieces and nephewsoften pick them upand carry themaround the house.

They like attention and have never scratched or bitten anyone.


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NENENENENEWPORWPORWPORWPORWPORT ANIMAL SHELT ANIMAL SHELT ANIMAL SHELT ANIMAL SHELT ANIMAL SHELTERTERTERTERTER Hank (below) is a people-friendly,1 year old Boxer mix. He is aquick learner if someone is willing to teach him. He has lots ofenergy that needs to be properly channeled. Hank walks wellon a lead and also enjoys spending time in the shelter play area.

At this time Hank does not alwaysplay well with other animals andshould only be considered forhomes with no other pets. If youare interested in adopting Hank,Newport Animal Shelter has atrainer who will work with bothyou and Hank in order for him tocoexist peacefully with othercritters.

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Tuff is an 8 year old couchpotato who knows someobedience commands andlearns quickly. Tuff hasarthritis in his back legs andwill always need Rimadyl andeye medicine. He needs ahome where he can find hisway around easily, and ahome with no or few stepswould be a plus. Youngchildren might startle him.

Buford is 9 yearold boy who getsalong with otherdogs and olderchildren. He is verysweet and justwants to be lovedby his people.

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Sydney is a 4 year old 12 lb.female MinPin/Dachshund mix.

Repo is a 6 month old 5 lb.male Chihuahua mix.

Snuggles is a 9 month oldfemale Pekingese mix.

Phoebe is a 2 year old 8 lb.female Miniature Pinscher.

Cupcake is an 8 year old9 lb. male Chihuahua.

Potter is a 4 month old maleChihuahua.

Flower is a 4 year old Dach-shund/Chihuahua/Beagle mix.

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Bennett is a 7 year old maleShih Tzu.

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Baby Dusty hasmore personalitythan he knows whatto do with it. He is atotal lovebug with aheart of gold.

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Beautiful Puff is a youngfemale who ishousetrained and isready and waiting for ahome of her own.

Bud is a 2 year oldmale Heeler/Terriermix. He is a verysweet dog andloves people.

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Riley is a 3 year oldSaint Bernard. He isvery loving boy whogets along with alldogs and cats. He willmake a wonderfulfamily pet.


Young-Williams Animal CenterAddress:Phone:Hours:Website:Animal ControlCity of Knoxville: 865-215-7457Knox County: 865-215-2444

Young-Williams Animal Village (Satellite)Address:Phone:Hours:

3201 Division Street, Knoxville 37919865-215-6599Every day, 12pm-6pmwww.knoxpets.org

Knox County is served by:

6400 Kingston Pike865-215-6599Every day, 12pm-6pm

Nine County Animal Shelter Directory

Oak Ridge Animal ShelterAddress:Phone:Hours:Website:Animal Control: During business hours, call theshelter. Otherwise, call 865-524-4399.

Blount County Animal CenterAddress:Phone:Hours:

Website:

395 Belgrade Road, Oak Ridge 37830865-425-3423Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pmVisit us on Facebook

233 Currie Ave. Maryville 37804865-980-6244Tues.-Fri. 11am-6:00pm;10am-2pm Sat. (adoptions only)www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com

Maryville Animal ShelterAddress:Phone:Hours:

426 Home Ave. Maryville 37801865-681-22411-4:30 M-F; 10-1 Sat.

Animal Control: 865-681-2241

Anderson County is served by:

Animal Control: 865-980-6244(not pictured)

Humane Society of Jefferson CountyAddress:Phone:Hours:

Website:

310 Landfill Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760865-475-8930Mon.-Fri. 12pm-5pm; Sat. 12-4Closed Sun.humanesocietyjctn.orgwww.humanesocietyjctn.org

Animal Control: 865-475-2002 or 865-475-6855


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Roane County Animal ShelterAddress:

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296 Manufacturers Rd.Rockwood 37854865-354-738710-4 Tues.-Sat.roanecountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com


250 Jamie Dr., Loudon 37774865-458-55939am-5pm Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm Sat.www.petfinder.org/shelters/TN144.html

Sevier County Humane SocietyAddress:


Animal Control: County Sheriff’s Office

959 Gnatty Branch Rd.,Sevierville 37876865-453-7000Tues.-Sat. 12pm-5pmwww.sevierhumane.orgwww.petfinder.org/shelters/TN97.html

Union County Humane SocietyAddress:


Animal Control: Sheriff’s Office 865-992-5212

719 Hickory Star Rd.Maynardville 37807865-992-7969Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pmwww.unioncountyhumanesociety.orgwww.petfinder.org/shelters/TN107.html

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Hip Hop (right) is 3 years old. She isreserved in public but very outgoing and

loving at home. She is fine with smalldogs. She still loves to run and play and

really needs a fenced yard.

Calamity Jane (left) has a terrificpersonality and is enthusiastic. She hasmastered stairs, enjoys mealtimes, takestreats nicely, and loves squeaky toys. CJis small-dog friendly and cat friendly.

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Caroline is a spunky 8 year old Doxie with plenty ofenergy. She loves to be loved and wants to be an onlychild. She will give her owners all the affection that theycould possible want. She is so excited when you returnhome from an outing.

Willow has finished raising herpuppies and is ready for a life of herown. She was a beloved pet whoseowners surrendered her when theycould no longer care for her.

Oscar is crate-trained,leash-trained, andhousetrained. He doesgreat with other small dogs.His previous owner saidthat he is fine in a home withcats. Oscar’s favoriteactivities are playing fetchwith the tennis ball.

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NINE-COUNTY SHELTER STATISTICS

Interpreting Shelter Statistics

The shelter statistics summary that has been printed in Critter formany years -- Total Incoming, Total Rehomed, Total Euthanized-- hides the true constraints under which shelters operate. Theexpanded summary above is intended to give you more insightinto the numbers.

In particular, the reasons that animals are euthanized can bebetter understood in the presentation of statistics above.

Medical Reasons for Euthanasia

The medical reasons that animals are euthanized may includedisease, injury, congenital conditions, or other conditions causedby severe neglect. Examples of severe conditions for medicaleuthanasia include Parvo, Sarcoptic Mange, Heartwormdisease, Ringworm, Feline Leukemia, Renal Failure, andCancer. Examples of less severe conditions include dentaldisease, Diabetes, seizure disorders, Demodectic Mange,chronic diarrhea, and other conditions for which treatment maybe lengthy and expensive.

One might assume that the severe illnesses and conditions are inthe minority, and the less severe conditions in the majority.Unfortunately, this is not the case. At Young-Williams AnimalCenter, for example, 64% of the animals euthanized in 2011 formedical reasons had untreatable conditions.

Behavioral Reasons for Euthanasia

Behavioral reasons for euthanasia may include biting, aggres-sion toward people, aggression toward other animals, separa-tion anxiety, lack of socialization, and neurotic symptoms of long-term social isolation such as pacing, extreme fearfulness, ordepression.

Anderson 2011

Blount 2011

Grainger

Jefferson 2011

Knox 2011

Loudon 2011

Roane 2010

Sevier 2011

Union 2010

Euthanized

3674

14996

2352

2843

4217

3050

Control Public Total

3784

2379

Adopted Rescued Reclaimed Total

RehomedAnimal

Medical Behavioral Space Total

Incoming

1371(37%)5762(38%)1442(61%)811

(29%)1125(22%)777

(27%)

2303(63%)9287(62%)910

(39%)2031(71%)3064(78%)2123(73%)

2609(70%)612

(27%)

1175(30%)1676(73%)

3410

469

1764

166

588

490

5164

1902

634

80

3489

1082

7070 7926

192 2187 1163 407 106 327 186 99

537 718 187

603 622 146

Again, one might think that severe behavioral problems are theexception, and mild problems more common. Not so. Drawingagain on experience at Young-Williams Animal Center in 2011,77% of the animals euthanized for behavioral reasons hadconditions that rendered them unsafe and unadoptable withoutlong-term, expensive intervention.

Euthanasia for Space

Euthanasia performed strictlly because a shelter facility is out ofspace is the category that everyone wants to eliminate as soonas humanly possible. This category pertains to healthy,adoptable animals that have nowhere to go. Their deaths areupsetting to everyone, most of all to shelter employees them-selves.

At Blount County Animal Center, 99 of 2,379 animals -- 4% --were healthy, of good temperament, yet euthanized for space.

At Young-Williams Animal Center, 634 of 14,996 animals -- 4% --were healthy, of good temperament, yet euthanized for space.

At Sevier County Humane Society, 80 of 4,217 animals -- 2% --were healthy, of good temperament, yet euthanized for space.

Euthanasia for space is close to being eliminated due to thetremendous efforts of shelter employees, volunteers, andgenerous donors who are helping spay and neuter animals,promote adoption, and transport animals to northern destinationswhere homes are available.

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