Knoxville continues to have a great many pet events continuing on through the end of March. Come on out, bring along your furry friend, and even make a new furry friend or two.
The Stray Connection Adoption Event
Saturday, March 20, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at PetSmart, Morrell Road (across from West Town Mall) Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN265.html.
East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Adoption Event
Saturday, March 20, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921 Come meet adoptable dogs and get information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue. Fundraising items also are for sale. For more information, email herderwest@comcast.net or visit www.bordercollierescuetn.com . For directions, please call (865) 584-3959.
Cocker Companions Rescue Adoption Event
Saturday, March 20, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921 Come and meet adoptable dogs and get information about Cocker Spaniels and Cocker Spaniel Rescue. Fundraising items also are for sale. For more information, email: info@cockercompanions.com or call (865) 584-3959.
The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market
Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge, TN Located on Warehouse Road in the same block of warehouses as Larry’s Antiques. Also near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. The Flea Market is open for business every Saturday morning until 1:00 p.m. Shelves are stocked with new items including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques. All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program administered through the Humane Society, Inc. The Humane Society serves both Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call (865) 381-1550.
Smoky Mountain Great Dane Dog Wash Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pet Supplies Plus, Oak Ridge, TN Do you have a dirty dog? Come and get your furry friend clean for spring and help out a great dog rescue organization. Indoor dog washing $5.00; nail trim $5.00.
American Humane Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals Course
Saturday, March 20 - Sunday, March 21, 9:00 a.m.
Day 1- Class begins at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20th, at the Knoxville Zoo Auditorium. Class ends at 5:00 p.m.
Day 2 – Class begins at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 21st, at Chilhowie Park Fair Grounds. Class ends at 5:00 p.m. This class teaches important skills for planning and implementing emergency sheltering for companion animals. This course is for persons credentialed in TN District 2, that are interested in the welfare of animals during or after a disaster, professionals trained in disaster response, emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, animal shelter staff, animal control officers, veterinarians and vet technicians, animal handlers/trainers and Red Cross volunteers.
Topics Covered: Differences between temporary and co-location shelters, safety concerns, communication techniques, site selection and amenities, shelter set up, identification and recordkeeping, differences between human-made and natural disaster response, animal handling, managing volunteers, security, media relations, legal issues and liability.
Demobilization Procedures Learning Objectives: To develop the skills to plan for and implement emergency sheltering for companion animals during or after a disaster, whether at the local or national level. Download your registration form at http://www.vet.utk.edu/dart/index.php. If you have questions, or for more information, please email helpingcritters@yahoo.com.
Vet Social Work Art Group
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Small Animal Conference Room, UT Vet School This is an invitation for a new opportunity to honor your furry friends through art. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month The Vet Social Work Art Group will be exploring creative ways to express our bond with animals through interesting creative projects such as collage, altered art, and other keepsakes. Anyone can come and the sessions are free; however, you are asked to RSVP so an appropriate amount of materials can be gathered. For additional information, please email Dr. Strand at estrand@utk.edu.
The Stray Connection Adoption Event
Saturday, March 27, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. PetSmart, Morrell Road (across from West Town Mall) Meet the Stray Connection's adoptable cats every Saturday afternoon at PetSmart! For more information, please visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN265.html.
The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 372 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge, TN Located on Warehouse Road in the same block of warehouses as Larry’s Antiques. Also near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. The Flea Market is open for business every Saturday morning until 1:00 p.m. Shelves are stocked with new items including donations from Smoky Mountain Antiques. All proceeds benefit the Anderson County spay and neuter program administered through the Humane Society, Inc. The Humane Society serves both Oak Ridge and Anderson county. For more information or to learn about making donations to the flea market, please call (865) 381-1550.
GRReat Dog Rescue Adoption Event
Saturday, March 27, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville, TN 37921 Come meet adoptable dogs. For more information, email GRReatDogs@gmail.com or visit the website at http://www.grreatdogrescue.com/whoweare.html . For directions, please call (865) 584-3959.
Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue Adoption Event
Saturday, March 27, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville, TN Come and meet adoptable dogs and get information about Great Danes. For more information, call 1-877-64-SMGDR, or visit website at http://adopt.smokymountaingreatdanerescue.org . For directions, please call (865) 584-3959.
Tennessee Valley Cat Fanciers Association Springtime in Tennessee 33rd Annual CFA Cat Show
Saturday, March 27, 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Jacob Building, Chilhowee Park, Knoxville TN
6 AB Rings ~ 225 Cat Limit ~ Special 2 Ring Household Pet (HHP) Judging This is a CFA licensed show and all show rules will be enforced. For printed show rules, send $5 to CFA, Inc., 1805 Atlantic Avenue, P.O. Box 1005, Manasquan, New Jersey, 08736-1005. Household pets will be judged in 2 rings by local celebrity guest judges. Closing Date: March 21, 2010 or when filled. All entries must be typed or printed on an official CFA entry blank or submitted online at http://www.cfa.org/exhibitors/entryforms/entry-form-Hudgens.html . For more information, visit http://catshows.us/tennesseevalley or call show manager at (865) 531- 6694.
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