April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month!
April 1st through April 30th is the 12th annual Pet First Aid Awareness
Month. Sponsored by PetTech, (www.pettech.net) Pet First Aid Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of being a caring, loving and responsible pet owner and pet care professional through education and training. This year’s theme is “Pets and People Staying Healthy Together” – increasing the quality and quantity of our furry friends’ lives.
Pet First Aid Awareness Month main focus is the importance of learning the necessary skills of CPR and first aid care for our furry friends. Pet first aid is the immediate care administered to an injured or suddenly taken ill animal. It covers immediate care in the home to stabilize your pet and veterinarian care when necessary. Possessing the knowledge, skills and techniques of pet first aid can mean the difference between life and death for your pet; between temporary disability or permanent injury. Pet first aid not only can save your pet, it can save you money in expensive veterinarian bills.
Pet First Aid and CPR training is available to all pet care professionals 
and pet owners through the American Red Cross, Knoxville Chapter. The class is taught at the Young-Williams Animal Center. To register online for the next class, visit http://www.knoxarc.org.
Pet First Aid Resources (click on the highlighted link to websites):
Animal Poison Control Center http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
PetTech www.pettech.net
Pet First Aid – Basic Procedures by American Veterinary Medical Association. http://www.avma.org/firstaid/procedures.asp
Always remember that any first aid administered to your pet should be followed by immediate veterinary care. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet’s life until it receives veterinary treatment.
April 2, Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Adoption Event
AgriFeed Pet Supply, Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
Come meet some fun loving dogs and a few golden oldies. For more information about this adoption event, please visit TVGRR.
April 2, Saturday, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Noah's Ark Rescue Pet Adoption Event
AgriFeed Pet Supply, Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information about Noah's Arc, please visit Noah's Arc or e-mail Jessica Short at rainingkatsndogz@yahoo.com.
April 5, Tuesday,10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Shelter Animals Rescue Group, SARG, Pet Meet and Greet
Belk's, Oak Ridge TN
Come meet adoptable pets at the Belk's Oak Ridge store, inside the store near the rear entrance adjacent to the parking lot between Tulane Avenue and the rear entrance to Sears. For more information, please visit please visit SARG.
April 5, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Pet Loss Support Group
Family Room, UT Veterinary Hospital, 2307 River Drive, Knoxville TN
This is a supportive environment where people can share their grief and loss experiences of their pets, or companion animals. The pet loss support group is a place to remember and honor the life of the companion who has died. It is an opportunity to learn additional ways of coping with the loss of your animal. If you are interested, please call (865) 755-8839 or visit University of Tennessee Vet School.
April 9, Saturday,10:00 am - 2:00 pm Horse Haven Neigh & Bray Adoption Day
2417 Reagan Road, Knoxville, TN
Come out and learn more about HHT and meet the animals available for adoption the second Saturday of every month. Take Campbell Station Rd 1 mile north off I-40. Turn right at stop sign onto Black Rd. Bring carrots! For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call (865) 406-5762 or email hht@horsehavenoftn.com.
April 9, Saturday,11:00 am: The University of TN College of Veterinary Medicine Charity Golf Classic to benefit Tiger Haven
Rarity Pointe Golf Course, Lenoir City, TN
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2014 is hosting the UTCVM Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Tiger Haven.
The tournament format is a shotgun, 4-player, flighted scramble. Registration for the tournament is $75 per person; students can enter for $50. Entries are due by April 2. Click here for a registration form.
Check-in begins at 11:00 a.m., and lunch (included in the fee) is at noon. Play gets underway at 1:00 p.m.
The Class of 2014 has voted to support Tiger Haven, a local sanctuary for big cats, with proceeds from the tournament. Various levels of sponsorship for the tournament are also available. Click here for a sponsorship form. Email Sonya Hunt or Jessica Miner for more information.
April 9, Saturday, noon - 2:00 pm: Greyhound Pets of America Adoption Event
Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information, visit Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter.
April 9, Saturday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm: Belly Rubs Basset Rescue Pet Adoption Event
Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information, visit Belly Rubs Basset Rescue.
April 9, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event
Petco, Farragut, Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
April 9, Saturday, 5:30 pm:" Wine and Dine for the Canines"
Buddy's Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN
"Wine and Dine for the Canines" new fundraiser promises to be a festive evening of fun and food to benefit the deserving dogs of Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue. In addition to a delicious buffet dinner with wine and a beer cash bar, there will be both silent and live auctions, door prizes and golden giveaways.
Update: The Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue "Wine and Dine for the Canines" has been sold out.
April 11, Monday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Shelter Animals Rescue Group, SARG, Pet Meet and Greet
PetSmart, Parkside Drive, Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN
Come meet adoptable pets needing their furever homes. For more information, please visit please visit SARG.
April 12, Tuesday, 7:00 pm: Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee Monthly Meeting @ Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pk (just west of Papermill intersection) Knoxville TN
On the second Tuesday of each month, you are invited to come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community in East Tennessee. For more information, please visit FFFET. Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee hosts an adoption fair every Saturday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Petsmart in Turkey Creek.
April 15, Friday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: H.A.B.I.T. and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine SCAVMA Dog Walk @ University of Tennessee Ag Campus, 2505 River Dr, Knoxville TN
Please join us to have some fun with your best friend, and improve your health. The cost is $15 if registered by April 8; then $20.
• This event is rain or shine, no refunds.
• All dogs must be leashed at all times
• All dogs should wear a current rabies tag and be up-to-date on all vaccinations.
• No more than two dogs per walker
• No dogs “in heat”.
• No dogs that may be a threat to others.
• Event officials reserve the right to refuse aggressive animals
• Be sure to clean up after your pet
• Because these are public areas please keep your eye open for cars,
or others trying to pass, please stay on the right.
• Goodie bags are as supplies last.
For more information please call (865) 974-5633 or email habit@utk.edu. Write checks out to the University of Tennessee and return your check and the attached entry form, Download HABIT Walk Form to:
H.A.B.I.T. - 2407 River Drive, Knoxville TN 37996-4543.
April 16, Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Earthfest
Pellissippi State College Main Campus, Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville TN
Come and enjoy a day of entertainment, food, exhibits and events while learning ways to be environmentally conscience. Admission is free. Your furry friends are welcome so bring them with you! Pellissippi College’s pet policy requires all pets to be leashed, owners to pick up and discard pet waste appropriately, and please … no doggie swims in the pond! For more information, visit http://knox-earthfest.org
April 16, Saturday, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: East TN Border Collie Pet Adoption Event
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 Westor visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call (865) 584-3959.
April 16, Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm: TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Adoption Event
Petsmart, Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN
Come meet some fun loving dogs and sweet golden oldies needing a furever home. For more information about this adoption event, please visit TVGRR.
April 16, Saturday, noon - 3:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event
Wild Birds Unlimited, Kingston Pk, Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
April 16, Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event
Mast General Store, Gay St, Downtown Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
April 19, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Pet Loss Support Group
Family Room, UT Veterinary Hospital, 2307 River Drive, Knoxville TN
This is a supportive environment where people can share their grief and loss experiences of their pets, or companion animals. The pet loss support group is a place to remember and honor the life of the companion who has died. It is an opportunity to learn additional ways of coping with the loss of your animal. If you are interested, please call (865) 755-8839 or visit University of Tennessee Vet School.
April 23, Saturday, noon - 2:00 pm: Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue Pet Adoption Avent
Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information about this adoption event, please visit Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue or call (877) 64-SMGDR.
April 23, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event
Petsmart, Morrell Rd (across from West Town Mall) Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
April 30, Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Village Veterinary Pet Wellness Fair
11301 Kingston Pk, Farragut, TN
You are invited to Village Vet's first annual Spring Pet Wellness Fair. There will be educational stations for both children and adults, animal agility events, artists, police dogs, animal friendly organizations and animal rescue groups. The goal is to increase awareness about these various individuals and groups, promoting their causes and bettering the lives of animals in east Tennessee. Take a behind-the-scenes tour and see what it is like to be a veterinarian for a day.
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