The Tennessee Week for the Animals team is actively working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome as we work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate animals, joining together on their behalf!
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September
A Salute to Tennessee Task Force 1!
TN Task Force 1
4381 O.K. Robertson Road
Memphis, TN 38127
TN-TF1 is an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force based in Memphis, Tennessee. TN-TF1 is sponsored by the Memphis Fire Services. Teams have met the standard of practice required by both FEMA and EMAT for the location of live victims trapped in collapsed structures. One of 28 state task force teams in USA. (Photo upper left: TN Task Force dog, Gus, and trainer, Ed Apple, from Tennessee Task Force One Search and Rescue, search for victims in the wreckage at the Pentagon.)
TN-TF1 is one of 28 federal USAR teams located across the country and is made up of not only Memphis firefighters but other firefighters, medical personnel, K-9's and specialists from the Memphis area. The Tennessee team has been called into service many times in its 10-year history, including the Pentagon on 9/11, the space shuttle disaster and numerous hurricanes.
The program has a state coordinator, regional coordinators and training officers/judges who pledge their support of the program and its objectives. For a complete package of information regarding preliminary requirements, search mission testing, re-certification, and rules and bylaws, contact: Patsy Hargis, State Coordinator, EMAT K-9 Special Services, P.O. Box 213, Bell Buckle, TN 37020-0213.
Please send cards or letters of support to Tennessee Task Force office listed above in Memphis, TN. God Bless our Tennessee Task Force and the courageous K-9's who have saved lives over the years. See pics at http://www.emat.org/new_page_2.htm
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SPECIAL TRAIL OF TEARS PREVIEW EVENT
ONE WEEK PRIOR TO
TENNESSEE WEEK for ANIMALS!
Friday afternoon/evening, September 15th 1:00pm-9:30pm
Trail Of Tears Harley Sundown Kick Off Party Chattanooga
Thunder Creek Harley Davidson
7720 Lee Highway
(I-75N, exit 7B)
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Live music from three great bands, excellent food and cold beverages from Midtown Music Hall, and in-store specials all day. Official Trail of Tears merchandise and t-shirts will be available. Donations from merchandise will be benefit the scholarship student fund for Native American Indians. This is going to be a totally awesome event for everyone!
The musical headliner is J.B. Walker & The Cheap Whiskey Band. Many of teh bikers will have their dogs at the event. They have been great friends to Tennessee Week for the Animals.
Admission is free. All ages and bikers are welcome! The bikers will take the roads on Saturday, September 16th around beautiful middle Tennessee. More info, pls call Bill at 877-868-8747.
Huge loving heartfelt thanks to Trail of Tears team and Thunder Creek Harley Davidson for making this exciting event happen for the greater good of everyone in the community. We love you!
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Saturday, September 22nd Reg begins at 9:00 am -
Nashville Humane Association
Music City 2012 Struttin' for a Good Cause!
Centennial Park
2500 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
The Music City Mutt Strutt is here again! People and pooches alike will gather at Centennial Park on the morning of September 22nd, all for a good cause. Monies raised through Mutt Strutt enable the Nashville Humane Association to provide care and love to the animals entrusted to us each day. And we can't do it without you!
This year's fundraising goal is $40,000. Help us reach our goal! To begin fundraising on behalf of the Nashville Humane Association and the homeless animals we care for, click Register NOW on our website.
Adult and Youth, Register by September 1st for the Early Bird Discount: $5 off registration fee!
Adult - $25 Youth (ages 11-17) - $20 *Children, ages 0-10, FREE with a registered adult
*Takeaways reserved for paid, pre-registered participants ONLY (while supplies last)
* Registered participants are eligible for great Door Prizes!!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Band Shell in Centennial Park
*9:00 am - Registration begins, as well as entertainment
*9:35 am - Remarks and Drawing of Door Prizes (must be present to win)
*9:45 am - Start Struttin!!!
*10:00 am - Dog Day Festival Begins (Mutt Strutters enter free with race number)
*10:30 am - Top Fundraisers will be announced from the Dog Day Main Stage on Parthenon Lawn
Centennial Park is Nashville’s premier park. Located on West End and 25th Avenue North, the 132-acre features: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial
Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, a band shell,
an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, two dog parks, and an exercise trail.
Saturday, September 22nd 9:00a-11:30am and 4pm-6:30pm
Happiest Hounds Photo Shoot
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd., Suite 1303
Franklin, TN 37064
Happy Tales Humane is proud to announce l photo shoot date for our Happiest Hounds of Middle Tennessee photo book. The book (which will make a fantastic holiday gift) will feature some of the best shots of "happy hounds" from all over the Middle Tennessee area, at some of the region's most picturesque locations.
Don't miss your chance to have your pet captured at his/her finest and featured in this gorgeous collection! Appointments last in increments of 15 minutes.Cash or check only will be accepted.
Email Lisa Gary to book your appointment now at lgary@impactfinancial.com
Happy Tales Humane was founded in 1996 to provide the area with an animal shelter that does not use euthanasia to make room for additional animals. HTH operated as a ‘virtual shelter’, housing all animals in dedicated foster homes, until 2000 when a shelter for the cats was opened in The Factory at Franklin. Phone: (615) 791-0827
Saturday, September. 22nd 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Freedom Farm Pet Celebration
Moss Wright Park
745 Caldwell Drive
Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072
The Freedom Farm Annual Pet Celebration is quickly approaching. If you would like to be a vendor or a sponsor, hurry now and sign up.We will have live entertainment - a magic show - local pet & pet-related vendors - animal rescues with adoption opportunities and lots of fun & fur. Please come join us and bring the whole family - even the furry ones!! Silent auction too.
To get more info. or to receive your sign-up forms contact: Vickie Harris - Event Coordinator Vickie@Paws4Health.com or Claudette Spinks - Treasurer Spinkscl@comcast.net
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Saturday, September 22nd 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market
The Humane Society Inc.'s Flea Market
372 Warehouse Road,
near the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Located on Warehouse Road 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 865-381-1550.
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Saturday, September 22nd 10:00-2:00 am
Williamson County Animal C & C Adoption Day
Harley Davidson Cool Springs
7128 South Springs Dr.
Franklin, TN 37067
Shelter location is 7128 South Springs Dr. Franklin, TN 37067. Phone (615) 790-5590
Official website http://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/index.aspx?NID=893
Visit GREAT facebook page. http://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/index.aspx?NID=893
Williamson County Animal Control & Adoption Center is located in the heart of Franklin Tennessee. page designed for citizens and volunteers of Williamson County to be informed of shelter events and adoptable animals.
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Saturday, September 22nd 10:00- 4:00 pm
Blount County Animal Shelter Offsite Adoption Day
Pet Supplies Plus
Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN
Come adopt your new best friend. Our mission is to serve the community through innovative approaches to sheltering, adopting and spaying/neutering of animals and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Animals are currently available for adoption for a nominal fee that includes spaying/neutering and appropriate tests and shots. Stray animals will be held at the shelter for a minimum of three full business days, but pets with tags will be held for five full business days to give owners a chance to claim them. After this hold period, they will be available for adoption. We will not hold pets - you must come in person to adopt!
http://www.facebook.com/BlountCountyAnimalCenter/info
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Saturday, September 22nd 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Jackson-Madison Humane Society Adoption Day
Petco
187 Stonebrook Place
Jackson, TN 38305
Come and visit the Jackson-Humane adoptables and you just may find your new best friend. There will be only dogs at this event but they do keep cats at the Petsmart at 635 Vann Drive
Jackson, TN 38305. Please stop by and find out about donating or volunteering!
You can always visit the Jackson shelter. 23 Quaker Oats Drive Jackson, TN 38301 Phone (731) 422-5366 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/jmchumane.html
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Saturday, September 22nd 11:00 am- 2:00 pm
Greyhound Pets of America- Nashville Meet & Greet
Hermitage – PetsMart
4642 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37076
GPA/N is an all-volunteer organization that finds loving, appropriate homes in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky for retired racing greyhounds. Read all about adopting a gentle greyhound at http://www.gpanashville.org/qanda.php
Main website home page with lots of info is http://www.gpanashville.org/
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Saturday, September 22nd 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Real Good Dog Rescue Adoption Day
Hollywood Feed Store
Poplar at Erin
Memphis, TN 381119
Real Good Dog Rescue will have several dogs and maybe even puppies at this event. Visit our webpage at to read more about our organization and our adoptable dogs and puppies. Website is http://realgooddogrescue.com
Real Good Dog Rescue is based in Memphis, TN. Lisa Trentham, founder of Real Good Dog Rescue, adopts dogs in need from local as well as regional animal shelters. Most come from Memphis Animal Shelter. She selects dogs she can foster herself so they are under 50 lbs with most being in the 20-35 lb range. From time to time we will take an owner-surrendered dog or puppy, depending on the circumstances.
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Saturday, September 22nd 12:00 am-4:00 pm
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter @ Books A Million
~An official Tennessee Week for the Animals event~
Books A Million
310 Illinios Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37803
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter in East Tennessee will be celebrating Tennessee Week for the Animals at Books A Million. Books a Million is dontaing 10% of their sales that day to Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. Also there are reduced rates for animals all day and through the rest of the month in conjunction witht he new improvements being made at the shelter. Stop by and say hello to the staff and find out how to volunteer the shelter animals too!
Our love and gratitude to supervisor Julie Arms and the staff at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. (Oak Ridge is located 25 miles outside Knoxville, TN). Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and Animal Control services the city of Oak Ridge with contracts with Anderson County, City of Clinton, and Oliver Springs to house their animals. They also receive animals from surrounding counties. Oak Ridge says, "When animals are refused from the counties with animal shelters, we gladly take them in. We will not turn animals away. "
Goal: Our goal is to increase adoptions,promote education, and help control the animal population by spaying and neutering each pet before it is released to the adopted family. Website is http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN53.html
Saturday, September 22nd 11:00 pm -4:00 pm
Humane Educational Society Yappy Hour w/ DOGood
Greenlife Grocery
301 Manufacturers Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(and at HES Shelter)
We are thrilled to announce our involvement in the Tennessee Week for the Animals presented by Animal World USA. The historic week kicks off on Saturday, Sept 22nd.
Only dogs will be at Greenlife. We are partnering this event with the wonderful group DOGood who are making Chattanooga a friendlier dog community! Pls note that The Humane Educational Society is celebrating the week with 25.00 fees for cats and kittens! They are cute as a button and what you save on their adoption fee you can use to spoil them with toys, a comfy bed and treats! You can adopt the cats and kitties at the shelter.
Please come out and also see if there is a way you can become involved!
HES, Humane Educational Society
212 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404 | Phone: 423-624-5302
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Saturday, September 22nd Noon- 5:30 pm
National Book Festival
The 12th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 23 from noon to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine. The event is free and open to the public.
The Pavilion of the States, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, salutes the literary traditions of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. On Saturday, Sept. 22nd, the Tennessee State Library and Archives will have representatives on hand at the Tennessee Table in the pavilion to help provide visitors with information about Tennessee’s rich history and literary heritage.
For more information on the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., please visit the Library of Congress National Book Festival website at http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/information/
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Saturday, September 22nd 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
West TN Therapy Dogs READ at Central Library
~An official Tennessee Week for the Animals event~
Benjamin Hooks/Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
Saturdays: West TN Therapy Dogs come in and help to improve the reading skills of the young ones. How does the R.E.A.D.® Program work? It utilizes registered therapy animals that have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills and temperament. When these special animals come to hear children read, its fun! This program has been exceptionally successful with West TN Therapy Dogs.
W hy dogs?Animals are ideal reading companions because they help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure, listen attentively, do not judge, laugh or criticize and allow children to proceed at their own pace and are less intimidating than peers.
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Saturday, September 22nd 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Mewtopia Open House
Mewtopia
734 Mt. Moriah
Memphis, TN 38117
Mewtopia Cat Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless, abused, abandoned or owner relinquished cats. Mewtopia works to reduce the population of unwanted cats by facilitating the trap/alter/release of stray/feral cats and by educating the public on responsible animal ownership. Approximately beautiful 75 cats & kittens are waiting for a forever home.
The rescue is a community service organization staffed entirely by volunteers. The rescue has a gift shop with many items for you and your furry friends including handmade cat toys, cat beds, feeding bowls, collectibles, jewelry and much more. Proceeds from all items sold are used strictly to support the center and for the care of as many as 75 cats and kittens available for adoption. Come visit us! Visit cool website http://mewtopia.org/
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Saturday, September 22nd All day
Carrs Ranch Wild Horses & Burros Adoption Days
Carrs Horse & Burro Center
4844 Couts-Carr Rd
Cross Plains, TN 37049
Please come out and adopt a burro or horse. We are expecting 100 more horses to come in during October so we would love you to come and adopt this month and provide a good home. ! We are committed to Helping Wild Horses & Burros Find Good Homes. Tel: 615-654-2180 Randall and Paula Carr rpcarrfarm@aol.com
Come out during the entire week and see our horses, burros, facility/center. In 2005, the Carr's were inducted into the Wild Horse & Burro Hall of Fame: Paula says, "This was the most exciting award we have ever won. We feel very honored to have received it."
Carr's facilities have seen/cared for over 20,000 animals since 1979 – not only adopting but holding, sorting, vetting, hoof trimming, and medical attention.
Website is http://www.carrranch.com/
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Saturday , September 22nd 1:00 pm. - 5:00 pm
Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
PetWellCare Express
10549 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
For low cost pet vaccinations at PetWellCare Express,$10 Rabies (no office visit nor exam fee). E-Mail: care@petwellcare.com No appointment necessary.
PetWellCare Express was the idea of Dr. Sam Meisler as a way to make preventive care affordable and convenient for dog and cat owners in the Knoxville area.
"So many of the diseases that we see in practice are preventable at a minimum of expense. If we can make prevention affordable and convenient, less pets will succumb to devastating diseases like parvovirus and feline leukemia." - Sam Meisler DVM
(865) 686-6929
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Saturday, September 22nd 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Guardian Angel Pet Rescue Adoption Day
Petco
Poplar & Highland
Memphis, TN 38111
Our rescue has already placed almost 3,000 dogs and cats but currently has over 120 animals in foster care. There are many more animals in shelters facing euthanasia or in otherwise helpless situations. We have seen a drastically increased number of animals needing help due to escalating home foreclosures and unemployment. Please adopt or help us.
If you have any questions or would like to request further information, please contact . http://guardianangelpetrescue.com/
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Saturday, September 22nd 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Young- Williams Animal Center
"Fall" in Love Adoption Weekend Event!
Young Williams Animal Center
3201 Division Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
Help us celebrate the first day of FALL by visiting our "pumpkin patch" for adoption fee savings! Pick a pumpkin and your adoption discount will be revealed!
$10, $20 and $30 off adoption fees. Some adoptions are free. Event at both locations
and going all weekend!
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Saturday, September 22nd 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
VEGETARIAN SOCIETY - East Tennessee
Vegan BBQ Cooking Class & Vegan/Vegetarian Potluck
West Hills Park
by West Side YMCA
Knoxville, TN 37909
Vegan BBQ Cooking Class & Vegan/Vegetarian Potluck! Our September 'farewell to summer' gathering will feature a Vegan BBQ Cooking Class taught by local whole foods advocate Cindy Nielsen. The class will start at 6:00pm, followed by our picnic potluck at 7:00pm (please come for both!). There will be a nominal charge for the class (TBD) to cover Cindy's expenses.
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Saturday, September 22nd 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Blount County Humane Society Barks & Brews
The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson
1820 W Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37801
Fundrasiser for the Blount County Humane Society animals. Taste local brew. Awards and concert. Live Music Featuring: The Bicho Brothers & Midnight Riders.
Learn more. http://www.blountcountyhumanesociety.org/barks-and-brews.html
The Blount County Humane Society is a Grass Roots Citizen Based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization made up of caring and loving people that are “Dedicated to Helping All God’s Creatures”. Most people think of a Humane Society as an organization that helps only dogs and cats. Of course that is one of our main goals because all of our members are crazy about dogs and cats. However when you have a passion to help animals you can’t stop with just helping these two of mans best friends. If you have a passion to help animals you want to help ALL animals whenever and wherever you can.
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Sunday, September 23rd 12 noon til
2nd Annual PetSafe K9 Cancer Walk
The Cove ,Concord Park
11808 Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
It’s time again to put one paw forward and join me and hundreds of other Knoxville dog lovers in the fight against canine cancer! The 2nd annual PetSafe K9 Cancer Walk benefiting Morris Animal Foundation is set to take place Sunday, September 23rd, at The Cove at Concord Park.
Registration is now open for the 2012 walk! We hope to make this our best walk yet. We know it won’t be the same without you, so please start your team today and help Morris Animal Foundation continue to help our best friends enjoy longer, healthier, cancer-free lives.
Additional event details, can be found at: www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org/petsafewalk
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Sunday, September 23rd 1:00 pm. – 5:00 pm.
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum Fall Fest
Knoxville Botanical Garden
2743 Wimpole Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
This free festival will be held rain or shine, and will feature a plant sale, demos and workshops, crafts and activities, food vendors, marshmallow roasting, outdoor games, a petting zoo, hayride tours of the gardens, and more. For more info, call 865-862-8717 or visit http://www.knoxgarden.org/
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Sunday, September 23rd 1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County Adoption Day
Humane Society of Memphis
935 Farm Road
Memphis TN, 38134
If you are considering adopting, you will be required to complete an application and undergo a screening process. This determines that the pet is a good match for you, your home and your lifestyle. We all also discuss the details of your situation with you in depth. For example, if you rent, we would need to know that your landlord approves of pet ownership. If the pet will be outside, we all confirm that a fence provides safety. Or, if you have children and pets in your family, we all make sure the adopted pet is compatible.
The adoption fee includes: Spay/neuter surgery, Rabies vaccination, Age appropriate vaccines
De-worming treatments, Heartworm testing (adult dogs only), FIV/Leukemia testing (cats only)
Microchip for permanent identification, Humane Society ID tag, Follow up calls with our Adoption Counselors to make sure your new pet is adjusting well, A goodie bag with coupons and toys. See some loving pets waiting on forever homes. http://www.memphishumane.org/
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Sunday, September 23rd 2:00 til
Tims Ford Hosts Annual Birds of Prey Program
Tims Ford Environmental Education Association
Tims Ford State Park, Tims Ford Drive
Winchester, TN 37398
Tims Ford Environmental Education Association will be hosting the program at Tims Ford State Park. Programs include a nature walk with State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath and the LIVE Birds of Prey program, presented by SOAR (Save our American Raptors). This is your chance for up-close encounters with live eagles, hawks, and owls. Everyone welcome and its free. Program time tentatively set for 2pm. For more information call 931-962-1183.
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Sunday, September 23rd approx 3:00 til
Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee
Vegan Cookout
Private Park
Seventh-day Adventist Church
3611 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
It is an event that is open to all, but completely plant based foods. Burgers, Corn and other goodies. It is all FREE but you must REGISTER as we do have a limit to how many we can take. We plan to eat at roughly 4:00 PM but feel free to come at 3:00 to explore the site with many places to walk and enjoy the scenery. We also may have a showing of "Forks Over Knives" or another video a little later in the evening. We welcome anyone interested in vegetarian or vegan foods/lifestyles.
At present you may register by call Stan or Kathy Wolcott 865-436-3776 or the Knoxville First Seventh-day Adventist Church 865-524-7842 and speak to Kristy. At present you may register by call Stan or Kathy Wolcott 865-436-3776 or the Knoxville First Seventh-day Adventist Church 865-524-7842 and speak to Kristy. http://vs-et.com/calendar.html
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Sunday, September 23rd 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tennessee Aquarium
Lock-Through Chickamauga Dam Cruise, See Wildlife
Our naturalist identifies wildlife and points of interest as the sun sets. Board the River Gorge Explorer and navigate up river to the Chickamauga Dam on a three-hour sunset cruise. It is rare, not only to see two side-by-side lock projects, but to hear two experts give their perspectives on each. Learn about the construction of the new dam from Jamie James, project manager with the Nashville District Corps of Engineers.
At the Dam, we will be raised and lowered by a system of locks as lock master Matt Emmons provides technical insight about how it all works. Enjoy a complimentary snack on our return to Ross's Landing as our naturalist identifies wildlife and points of interest as the sun sets.
Cash bar with beer, wine and soft drinks. Expected docking time is 7:30 p.m. barring any unpredictable delays due to lock-in boat traffic. In the unlikely event that commercial traffic ties up the lock, we will tour the lock from the down-river side with a narrated look at how it works. https://community.tnaqua.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=656
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Tennessee Week for the Animals
Tennessee Library System Week for the Animals Project
Tennessee Week for the Animals is encouraging librarians statewide to participate in Tennessee Week. Educators, Librarians and youth we want you! We are encouraging all educators to become involved in our Weeks campaign. The campaign will continue through to the week of Thanksgiving with prizes being awarded the week of Thanksgiving.
There will be three winners. One for Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi all who have Weeks for the Animals campaigns coming up. One library from each state will be the recipient.
There will also be tickets to Dollywood and the Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Signed photos and books of Dolly Parton will also be part of the prizes packages. Email info@animalworldusa.org for more info! You may also call 877-454-0807 for info.
Monday September 24th(thru Thurs) 8:00 am – 6:00 am (surgery)
Beesley Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic
Beesley Spay & Neuter Clinic
2215 Keeneland Commercial Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
615- 890-6878
Mondays through Thursdays each week.
CATS
Female - $43.00
If in Heat or pregnant - $15 addition, payable after surgery
Male - $38.00
DOGS
Male Dogs Female Dogs Up to 35lbs. = $48 Up to 35lbs . = $63
36-55 lbs. = $58 36-55 lbs .= $73
56-75 lbs. = $68 56-75 lbs .= $83 76-100 lbs .= $88 76-100 lbs. = $98
If in Heat or Pregnant - $20 40lbs and under
- $25 over 40lbs Pay after surgery Mon- Thurs NO Fridays
Additional fees which may be charged are: Rabies shot (if needed) $12.00
Distemper shot (if needed) $12.00 .Kennel Cough $12.00. Nail Trim - $3 with surgery, $5 without surgery.
MICROCHIPPING - Mon – Thurs 10am -1pm and 2pm -4:30pm
We offer Bayer microchipping. $12 with surgery $22 without surgery
resQ offers you and your pet the opportunity to maintain your permanent connection with a simple, easy solution. resQ offers you No registration fee No annual fee
The benefit of an internationally standardized technology that allows your pet's microchip to be read by an ISO-compliant scanner anywhere in the world.
An easy to use on line database at www.PetLink.NET to keep your pets' information current and accurate. 24/7 customer service to help you and your pet find each other when they get lost .http://beesleyhumane.org/services.htm#shots
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Monday, September 24- Friday, September 28th All day
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Celebrates TN Week for the Animals!
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
As with every year during TN Wk , the UT College of Vet Medicine staff will be posting photos of their animals on their website and bringing awareness to Tennessee Week for Animals. Special thanks to Sandra Harbison, media relations director, as always for her support!
Visit website starting Monday afternoon September 24th to see pictures of staff, students and their beautiful animals.
Note: To order fantastic resource book for TN Animals Laws, please visit http://www.vet.utk.edu/cait/lawbook.php “This book will hopefully empower people concerned about the welfare of animals,” said Dr. John New, Head of the Department of Comparative Medicine at the veterinary college. The book will also help identify gaps in the state law. Teresa Jennings, Program Coordinator of CAIT, said, “We’re hoping this can be a resource that will make it easier for the general public to become better informed regarding their rights, privileges, and obligations to animals.” Profits from the sale of the book or CD will go to support humane education,spay/neuter efforts, and prevention of animal abuse.
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Monday-Friday September 24-28th Day Hours
Walden's Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation
and Education Center
Walden’s Puddle
P.O. Box 641
Joelton(Middle TN), TN 37080
Walden's Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Joelton, TN, will be holding a donation drive during the Tennessee Week for Animals. Walden's Puddle admits over 2000 injured or orphaned wild animals a year, with the goal of returning them to the wild.
At the present time Walden's Puddle is caring for over 60 baby squirrels, which translates to over 240 hand-feedings a day, on top of caring for the hundreds of other animals in the rehabilitation process. We always need volunteers, liquid bleach and laundry detergent, paper towels and jars of baby fruit and baby meat. You can see an expanded wishlist at http://waldenspuddle.org/ Please call 615-299-9938 to arrange a donation drop-off. Thank you! _______________________________________________________
Ongoing
University of Tennessee
HALT - Humans & Animals Learning Together
A program assisting at-risk adolescents and shelter dogs.
HALT
C/O Dr. Nancy Howell
College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
PURPOSE: To provide a therapeutic intervention for at-risk adolescents through dog obedience training.
OBJECTIVES: To offer adolescents an opportunity to develop a positive sense of accomplishment, self worth and pride.
-To offer adolescents an opportunity to improve specific living skills such as assertiveness, patience, staying on task, communication and commitment.
-To introduce adolescents to career opportunities in animal related fields.
-To provide a successful experience for the adolescents and dogs.
-To increase the adoptability of selected adult dogs through basic obedience training.
Through a series of classes, a canine obedience instructor helps student trainers teach basic obedience commands to dogs from an animal shelter.
Suitable dogs are selected from a local animal shelter and medically and behaviorally screened. They are given a standard series of inoculations, neutered or spayed, and boarded at the class site.
Student trainers are adolescents from residential centers for treatment of substance abuse, behavioral or alienation problems. They are selected by the staff of their agency and are transported to the class site for the classes.
The student trainer commits to one four-week course, meeting two times per week. Up to four agencies may furnish student trainers to work with one group of dogs. They train on different days. The dogs get quality attention each week. Each dog is placed in a suitable home after graduation. Learn how to establish a prgram in yourr area on the website. Email nhowell@utk.edu
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Ongoing through December
The Elephant Sanctuary's 'Adopt an Elephant' Campaign
The Elephant Sanctuary
P. O. Box 393
Hohenwald, TN 38462
Make a donation to The Elephant Sanctuary through this campaign, sponsored by Grandma’s Molasses, to “adopt” an elephant, and you will receive some wonderful items! http://www.elephants.com/ Please visit the website to learn more about the amazing work of The Elephant Sanctuary!
Adoption Levels begin at $10.
Amounts between levels will also receive the following:
*$10.00 : Adopt at the $10 level and you will receive:
A Certificate of "Adoption"
A subscription to The Elephant Sanctuary's newsletter, Trunklines, and a membership for one year.
A coupon for a FREE JAR of Grandma's Molasses.
An original recipe for Grandma's Elephant Bread created by Sprinkle Bakes.
*$30.00 - With a $30.00 donation you will receive:
A biography of your adopted elephant.
Everything listed at the $10 level.
*$60.00 - With a $60 donation you will receive:
A printed photo of your "adopted" elephant that includes a biography on the back.
A window decal recognizing you as a supporter of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.
Everything listed at the $10 level.
Your adoption of an elephant means not only a second chance for these elephants, but also their first taste of life as a member of a family. Thank you for joining our efforts to give them this gift of freedom, companionship, and health.
Please join our "family" and choose your elephant to adopt. See a list of the 'girls at this link!
LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER in TENNESSEE
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Monday, September 24th morning
Tennessee Safety Spotters Therapy @
Mark Luttrell Women's Correctional Center
Mark Luttell Women's Correctional Center
6000 State Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Our goal is to introduce you into the world of deaf therapy dogs. The Spotters travel all over the Mid South area with their owner, trainer and handler, Patricia Belt, teaching children about Fire Safety and Dog Bite Prevention for example, how to stop, drop and roll, and how to safely approach and pet a dog.
They visit schools, libraries, hospitals, Fire Stations, camps, and special events sharing smiles and joy to all. These dogs are registered Therapy Dogs, R. E. A. D. ® dogs AND they do lots of tricks making learning fun.These special Dalmatians hear with their heart and not their ears. Come enter the world of deaf, working Therapy Dogs. It’s a sight to see! Pls visit http://tnsafetyspotters.org/
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Monday, September 24th thru week/thru year
The Humane Association of Wilson County
& Humane Society of Sumner County
Spay & Neuter Spay Station
The Humane Society of Sumner County
16 Volunteer Dr
PO Box 2412
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Do You need your pet fixed but can't afford it? The only cost is a donation of whatever you can afford. The Spay Station can help! For and appointment call (615) 444-1196.
To qualify for these spay/neuter services, one must demonstrate need by participating in any of the following programs:
Food Stamps, AFDC, Families First , Public Housing Section 8 , SSI, SSD VA Disability, Medicaid, Wic The only cost is a donation of whatever you can afford.
This mobile spay and Neuter clinic is owned and operated by The Humane Association of Wilson County, a private, nonprofit organization that operates 100% on grants and donations. The Humane Society of Sumner County co-sponsors Spay Station clinics to support bringing this necessity to Sumner County citizens and their animals.
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Tuesday, September 25th 9:30 am-10:30 am
West TN Therapy Dogs @ St. Jude Children's Hospital
St. Jude Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital if the single largest center in the United States for the treatment and research of pediatric cancer and other childhood catastrophic diseases. Once a patient is accepted, St. Jude covers all medical costs beyond those covered by insurance. Families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude Hospital also provides transportation, lodging, and meals for one parent and child.
West TN Therapy Dogs is a group of men and women who have years of experience in animal assisted therapy and know the benefits that can be derived by the pet and human bond. West TN Therapy Dogs impacts and improves the quality of lives of hundreds of adults and children in the Mid-South. Our therapy dogs are registered through TDInc after training, and provide a positive change by motivating physically and emotionally challenged individuals. http://westtntherapydogs.org/
Animal Shelters
Tuesday, September 25th 10:o0 am til
Mid South Therapy Dogs & Friends
Lebonheur Children's Hospital
Lebonheur Children's Hospital
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
Each Tuesday Mid South Therapy dogs provide love, hope, companionship to the sweet children at LeBonheur. It is the highlight of their week to see the dogs coming in to visit patients and familes. Their visits are for patients and families only.
Mid South Therapy Dogs and Friends is a 501(c)3 organization that is devoted to providing all people, young and old, the opportunity to experience this magic of the human-animal bond. We are an organization of volunteers who provide animal-assisted interactions in health care facilities, schools, libraries, and youth facilities throughout the Mid South. Learn more, see facilities served and see if you can help at http://www.midsouththerapydogs.org/
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Tuesday, September 25th Various Times/Ongoing
Middle Tennessee Pet Food Bank
Middle Tennessee Pet Food Bank
PO Box 324,
White Bluff, TN 37187
midtnpetfoodbank@gmail.com
-All Animals Veterinary Hospital 2161 Highway 48 N. Dickson, TN 37055
-Petco - Bellevue 7657 Highway 70 South Nashville, TN 37221
-Petco - Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129
-My Sister's Closet Consignments (get 15% off your purchase on the day of your donation!)
4012 Hillsboro Road (behind Catherine's Plus Sizes) Nashville, TN 37215
-All Animals Veterinary Hospital 2161 Highway 48 N. Dickson, TN 37055
-White Bluff Animal Clinic 4535 Highway 70 E. White Bluff, TN 37187
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Wednesday, September 26th Call to schedule 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Grainger County Humane Society
Low Cost Mobile Spay & Neuter
Central United Methodist
994 Main Street
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 993-3363
Reservations must be made in advance. To register, please telephone Marge Hoover at 423-733-8927 between 9am and 8pm.
The PAL mobile, where the surgeries will take place, will be at the Methodist Church in Bean Station between 8 AM and 4PM on the dates mentioned above..
visit our GCHS website www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org for further online info.
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Wednesday, September 26th (for rest of week) 10:00am -5:00 pm
Tennessee Humane Animal League's Pet Placement Center
Celebrates Tennessee Week for the Animals!
THAL Pet Placment Center
5975 Dayton Blvd
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415
The Pet Placement Center offers dogs and cats for half price in honor of Tennessee Week for the Animals! September 26 at 10:00am until September 29 at 5:00pm in EDT.. The Pet Placement Center offers dogs and cats for half price in honor of Tennessee Week for the Animals!
Visit The Pet Placement Center Wednesday, September 26th through Saturday, September
29th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. You’ll receive a special adoption rate on all dogs and cats
over 6 months. That’s only $45 for a dog and $20 for a cat! Every pet leaves spayed or neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative (dogs), Feline Leukemia/FIV negative (cats), updated on vaccinations, dewormed and treated with flea and heartworm preventative. You can’t beat a deal like that! All we ask for in return is a bag of Purina ONE dog or cat food to help us feed all these hungry mouths.
Visit
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Wednesday, September 26th 10:00am-5:00pm
McKamey Animal Care & Adoption Center Rabies Clinic
McKamey ACC
4500 North Access Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Chattanooga offers many services low cost…Learn more about the McKamey Animal Care & Adoption Ctr at http://www.mckameyanimalcenter.org/
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Wednesday, September 26th 11:00 am -til
Wildlife: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37920
Get up close and personal with some of Ijams’ furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You’ll get to see how we fee and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Please call (865) 577-4717 ext. 110 to register. http://ijams.org/events/
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Wednesday, September 26th 12:00 noon- til
Wild Lunch @ Lichterman Nature Center
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Road
Memphis, TN 38119
Watch the Backyard Wildlife Center animal keepers feed the animals at 12 noon Tuesday through Friday. Tuesday: Box Turtle, Wednesday: Red Tailed Hawk Thursday: Box Turtle Friday: Snakes.
Located in the heart of metropolitan Memphis, the Center features exciting new exhibits, lush gardens featuring native wildflowers and trees, and a tradition of excellence in environmental education set in the midst of 65 acres of lake, meadow, and forest. Home to a wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, Lichterman is an urban nature center, easily accessible to the people who need it the most, the people who live in the city. http://www.memphismuseums.org/lichterman-visitor_information/
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Wednesday, September 26th 7:00 pm til
Food Awareness Weekly Wednesday Nite Socials
Imagine Vegan Cafe
2156 Young Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Food Awareness friends gather weekly on Wednesdays., 7:00pm-ish. Imagine Cafe phone # 901-654-3455. http://www.imaginevegancafe.com/
"We provide many facts about benefits and tips of eating more of a plant based diet similar to a vegetarian or vegan. We list substantial info about reducing your risks of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and improving your overall health, as well as helping our environment and promoting compassionate treatment of factory farm animals."
Food Awareness originated in Memphis, Tennessee as part of a local outreach and educational organization. We don't sell anything, but hand out free literature to help educate people.
FoodAwareness.org has TONs of credible information to help you make informed decisions about healthy eating. Boy, do they have fun! Check out their website & become involved. Vaughan Dewar heads up the origanization and you can count on fun creative activities. Food Awareness website is http://www.foodawareness.org/
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Thursday, September 27th Day Hours
2012 TN Animal Care & Control Conference
Embassy Suites
820 Crescent Centre Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The 2012 TN Animal Care & Control Conference is now open for registration. Click on website to see the schedule and download the registtration form. We hope to see you there, September 27th & 28th at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs in Franklin, TN.
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Ongoing
Wilderwood Service Dogs Lead the Way
Wilderwood Service Dogs
1319 Tuckaleechee Trail
Maryville, TN 37803
Wilderwood rescues suitable puppies and young dogs from area shelters to be trained as service dogs. We start with rescued puppies and young dogs and give them a new and purposeful life as a service dog. The happiest dogs, domestic or wild, are those with a job to do. Human handlers and their canine partners are among the most amazing and fulfilled teams anywhere.
We specialize in providing service dogs specifically trained to handle the challenges of Spectrum Disorders and other neurological impairments. Some include:
•Autism
•Aspergers
•Mental Health D/O
•Dementia
•Mild Mental Retardation
•Brain Injury (traumatic or chemical)
Our dogs are a constant helpmate to you or your child... and any other place you may venture.
How do I receive a service dog? To contact us: 865-660-0095 or email us at wilderwood@charter.net Website is http://www.wilderwood.org/index.htm
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Thursday, September 27th evening hours
West TN Therapy Dogs @ St. Jude Hospital
St Jude Hospital
332 N. Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38103
West TN Therapy Dogs is a group of men and women who have years of experience in animal assisted therapy and know the benefits that can be derived by the pet and human bond. West TN Therapy Dogs impacts and improves the quality of lives of hundreds of adults and children in the Mid-South. Our therapy dogs are registered through TDInc after training, and provide a positive change by motivating physically and emotionally challenged individuals. http://westtntherapydogs.org/
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Friday, September 28th 12:00 noon- 4:00 pm p/u vouchers
Hardin County Free Spay & Neuter Program
Hardin County Fire Department
465 Main Street
Savannah, TN, 38372
Hardin County Mayor and Commissioners have implemented a free spay/neuter program for ALL county residents, including Savannah city residents.
Vouchers for this new program are available every Friday from noon until 4:00 p.m. in the Fire Department Office of the Court House, located on the first floor.
For more info about your county government’s program, call the mayor’s office at 270-925-9078.
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Friday, September 28th 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Weimaraner Rescue of the South & Snooty Giggles Rescue
'The Big Bark'
The Elks Lodge of Franklin
485 Oak Meadow Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
Weimaraner Rescue of the South and Snooty Giggles Rescue have paired up to host this unique fundraising event that will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm. Join us for a night full of organic wines for you to sip on, wonderful hor d'oeuvres, and live music will round out this evening nicely!
The event will have an amazing silent auction featuring Nina Kuzina Gallery Art Glass, wine, jewelry, art, and more! Come out and enjoy a fun night with your pet while raising money for Weim Rescue & Snooty Giggles Rescue. Visit website http://weimrescue.com/prod/default.aspx
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Saturday, September 29th 7:00 am- 11:00 am (Adoptions follow at 1:00 pm)
Memphis Animal Services Rabies Drive
& Adoption Day
Memphis Animal Services
2350 Appling Rd at I-240
Memphis, TN 38134
Rabies Shot $8.00 Rabies Tag $5.00 $15.00 if fertile. Canine Distemper 8.00. Kennel Cough 8.00. Feline Distemper shot 8.00. Feline Rabies $8.00. Phone 901-636-1416
Adoptions will start at 1:00 pm. Please help these animals they need everyone in the public to take one action on their behalf .Please visit http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=596
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Saturday, September 29th 9:00 am-12 noon
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee Adoption Day
Dixie Lee Farmer's Market
12740 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
Please join us at Dixie Lee Farmer's Market at 12740 Kingston Pike in Farragut on September 29 for our upcoming adoption event. If you plan to attend this event and would like to see a particular dog, please let us know in advance since we don't always take every dog to every event.http://sbret.com/activities.htm#092312
Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever homes for displaced or abandoned small breed dogs. We are also dedicated to educating the public about pet overpopulation, the benefits of spaying/neutering, and the horrors of puppymills.
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Saturday, September 29th 9:00 am- 12 noon
Pet Day at the YMCA
YMCA at Schilling Farms
1185 Schilling Boulevard East
Collierville, TN 38017
Join us at our community event benefiting the Collierville Animal Shelter. Free with a donation for the Collierville Animal Shelter. Activities include blessing of the pets, waggiest tail contest, pet show, and more. Going to be FUN!
Information booths on pet care and health, pet services, and more. There will be crafts, face painting, and moon bounce as well. Visit website http://www.ymcamemphis.org/ymca-at-schilling-farms/events/
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Saturday, September 29th 9:00am – 3:30pm
Agape Animal Rescue Country Chic Canines
Edwin Warner Park Area
7311 Hwy 100
Nashville, Tennessee 37221
Paws-ing in the great outdoors for a photo shoot with the family at Edwin Warner Park, canines and company are invited to attend an exclusive Agape Animal Rescue fundraiser hosted by Harmony Designs Photography. Bring 1-5 of your favorite people and or dogs for a trendy, on-location 30-minute photography session! Are you in need of new fashionable collars and leashes for your photo shoot? You are in luck! Our friends over at Come Sit Stay in Nashville will donate 10% of your purchase back to Agape if you mention the Country Chic Canine event! This is a limited offer, with only a certain number of slots, so call now for more information and to book your session. Visit exciting website at http://www.agaperescue.org/
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1-5 people/dogs.
1-5 people/dogs.•$150, includes two 5x7 metallic prints.
$150, includes two 5x7 metallic prints.•Pay in advance to Agape to hold your slot.
Pay in advance to Agape to hold your slot.•30-minute sessions.
30-minute sessions.•Slots from 7:30am-2:30pm
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Saturday, September 29th 10:00 am-til
Christ Church Cathedral-Nashville
Saint Francis Blessing of the Animals
Christ Church Cathedral
900 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
The annual favorite of all animal lovers—the Feast of St. Francis—will be observed at the
Cathedral this year on Saturday, September 29,at 10 a.m., with our traditional Blessing of the
Animals. We also need volunteers to participate in the opening processional along with their pets. If you are interested in doing one or both, please contact Mary Morgan at marymorg48@gmail.com or 615.545-7377 http://www.christcathedral.org/
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Saturday, September 29th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Greyhound Pets of America- Nashville: Meet & Greet
PetsMart
100 Oaks Mall,
719 Thompson Lane
Off I-65 at the Sidco Drive exit
Nashville, TN 37204
Greyhound Pets of America - Nashville (GPA/N) works collaboratively with adopters, with rescue, humane and other greyhound groups and the racing industry to find homes for retired racers. Each year, 20,000 greyhounds retire from U.S. tracks in need of homes. Our targeted adoption territory includes middle Tennessee, northern Alabama and southern and western Kentucky.
Based in Nashville, Tenn., GPA/N primarily gets adoptable greyhounds from tracks in West Memphis, Ark. and Birmingham, Ala. We also accept for placement retired racers whose owners can no longer keep them as well as retired racers who are turned into pounds, shelters and humane associations in our service area.http://gpanashville.org/
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Saturday, September 29th 10:00am - 1:00pm
Helping Tipton County Animal Shelter Animals
Meet & Greet Adoption Day
Hollywood Feed
11154 Hwy 51 S.,
Atoka, TN 38004
We'll have loving dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Please come out and see us and share this event with your friends. Spread the word! Store number 901-842-2081 .
Sign up to help the Tipton Shelter animals. They need you! The staff and people who help them are great! Tipton County Animal Shelter http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN158.html
Shelter is at 8621 Hwy 51S, Brighton, TN 38011 Shelter phone is 901-837-5919.
Helping Tipton Animal Shelter Animals facebook community:
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Saturday, September 29th 11:00-2:00 pm
Almost Home Animal Rescue of Rutherford County
Adoption Day
Tractor Supply Co.
135 John Rice Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The most important thing you can do to help is SPAY AND/OR NEUTER your pets. There is a huge overpopulation issue in the US, and it is especially felt here in the south. Almost Home Animal Rescue, founded in 2004, has quickly grown into one of the area’s most respected rescue organizations.
We are a large breed Dog & Horse rescue. Located in Middle Tennessee, Almost Home utilizes a network of foster homes to nurture and prepare our rescues for their transition into permanent homes. A dedicated group of approximately 30 volunteers and fosters has allowed us to achieve our current success, and we depend on the kindness of people like you to continue to expand our reach into the community. http://www.almosthomerutherford.com/
See adoptables inc Horses.
Last year, thousands of pets went through our local shelter, Rutherford County PAWS. Only 40% of those pets were adopted or saved by rescues like Almost Home. Email mary@almosthomerutherford.com
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Saturday, September 29th 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Jackson-Madison Humane Society Adoption Day
Petsmart
635 Vann
Jackson, TN 38305
Come and visit the Jackson-Humane adoptables and you just may find your new best friend. There will be dogs at this event and cats at this Petsmart event. Reduced rates for cats and kittens. $25.00 for adults. $50.00 for kittens.
There will be refreshments so stop by and meet all the great folks and sweet animals who need us all to be helping them. Thansk to Terry for her kindness and all they do.
You can always visit the Jackson shelter. 23 Quaker Oats Drive Jackson, TN 38301 Phone (731) 422-5366 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/jmchumane.html
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Saturday, September 29th 11:00 am-3:30 pm
Proverbs 12:10 Adoption Day
Petco
7657 Highway 70 South #116
Nashville TN 37221
Proverbs 12:10 has a selection of our available dogs and cats. Website
Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue's mission is to provide shelter and loving care for animals who have been abused, abandoned, owner surrendered or otherwise destined to be euthanized due to over-crowded shelter conditions. At no time shall they be euthanized due to time constraints, medical need or other issues. Through the use of foster homes, Proverbs will provide loving care for our animals, to include veterinary care, food and any other necessity until responsible, loving homes can be found for all adoptable pets. All animals shall be spayed or neutered and we will make every effort to encourage those we encounter to do the same.
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Saturday, September 29th 11:00am - 4:00pm (CT)
Greyhound Pets of America Tri- State GreyFest
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Owensboro, KY 42301
Please join us for a day of fun with the greyhounds. Schedule on website!
Please review the event guidelines.For the comfort of all of our 4-legged guests, this will be a greyhounds only event.
~ AUCTION ~~ VENDORS ~~ CONTESTS / PRIZES ~~ CONCESSIONS ~~ GOODY BAGS
Ongoing
Lifehouse Animal Refuge and Rehabilitation
Lifehouse Animal Refuge
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Email is the best way to reach us. lifehouserescue@gmail.com Life House Animal Refuge and Rehabilitation has been rescuing animals for 12 years this year. We have a core group of dedicated animal lovers, advocates, foster families, volunteers, trainers, and a phenominal vet who share a common ambition...to help animals in need. Phone: 615-592-6112
We hope to someday make a dent in the ever growing plight of these animals. Lifehouse is currently in the procces of trying to find a piece of property suitable for an animal rescue facility so that our rescued friends have a warm and loving safe haven to reside in while awaiting their forever homes. We are a licensed non profit organization. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. See loving adoptables at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/lifehouse.html
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Saturday, September 29th 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option
Hollywood Feed Bartlett
6722 Highway 70,
Memphis, TN 38135
Our goal is to increase public awareness of the pet-ability of retired racing greyhounds. Our focus is always on the dogs!
Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option is located on the grounds of Southland Park in West Memphis, AR. It began in 1991 with the mission of finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. The program has grown to the point that it adopts out on average 130 greyhounds per year, with space for more than 30 dogs awaiting adoption. MSGAO has a director, kennel staff of 3, board of directors of 6, and a valuable volunteer base in the surrounding communities. (870) 735-7317 . Visit http://www.midsouthgreyhound.com
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Saturday, September 29th 12 noon pm – 3:00pm
Real Good Dog Rescue Adoption Event
Hollywood Feed
3615 Houston Levee Road
Collierville, TN 38017
Real Good Dog Rescue's dogs, puppies, and volunteers are hoping you'll stop by and visit with them AND adopt a great new friend! Real Good Dog Rescue is based in Memphis, TN. Lisa, the fearless leader of Real Good Dog Rescue, adopts dogs in need from local as well as regional animal shelters. Most come from Memphis Animal Shelter. She selects dogs she can foster herself so they are under 50 lbs with most being in the 20-35 lb range. From time to time we will take an owner-surrendered dog or puppy, depending on the circumstances. Visit website
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Saturday, September 22nd 11:00 pm -4:00 pm
Humane Educational Society Adoptathon
Petsmart
Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (and at HES Shelter)
We are thrilled to announce our involvement in the Tennessee Week for the Animals presented by Animal World USA. We will have all kinds of dogs available for adoption at this offsite event.
Pls note at the shelter (only dogs will be at Petsmart). Pls note that The Humane Educational Society is celebrating the week with 25.00 fees for cats and kittens! They are cute as a button and what you save on their adoption fee you can use to spoil them with toys and treats!
Please come out and see if there is a way you can become involved! HES, Humane Educational Society 212 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404 | Phone: 423-624-5302
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Saturday, September 29th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
West TN Therapy Dogs READ at Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Juvenile Dention Center
616 Adams Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
Different youth are involved each week in learning about responsible dog ownership. This program has been exceptionally successful with West TN Therapy Dogs. Every other Saturday.
Teams go to Juvenile Detention to teach the inmates how to train dogs and the difference in breeds. Geography comes in also when the young people find out where the dogs originally came from and what some of their characteristics/traits are.
W hy dogs?Animals are ideal reading companions because they help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure, listen attentively, do not judge, laugh or criticize and allow children to proceed at their own pace and are less intimidating than peers.
Saturday, September 29th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
West TN Therapy Dogs READ at Central Library
Benjamin Hooks/Central Library
616 Adams
Memphis, TN 38105
Saturdays: West TN Therapy Dogs come in and help to improve the reading skills of the young ones. How does the R.E.A.D.® Program work? It utilizes registered therapy animals that have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills and temperament. When these special animals come to hear children read, its fun! This program has been exceptionally successful with West TN Therapy Dogs.
W hy dogs?Animals are ideal reading companions because they help increase relaxation and lower blood pressure, listen attentively, do not judge, laugh or criticize and allow children to proceed at their own pace and are less intimidating than peers.
Saturday, September 29th 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
"Yappy Hour: Paws for Safe Play" at Shelby Farms
Shelby Farms
Off Leash Dog Park
Hester Rd off Raleigh LaGrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
Hollywood Feed, in partnership with Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, is hosting an afternoon of education and fun for Fido, featuring safety demonstrations and free giveaways for dog owners and their canines at Shelby Farms' Outback Off Leash Dog Park.
For more information, call 901-452-2506.
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Saturday, September 29th 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bianca Phillips Book Signing
'Vegan Crunk: Eatin' Vegan in the Dirty South.'
Imagine Vegan Cafe
Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
If you can't go, order a signed copy immediately, email her at phillipsbianca@gmail.com
Bianca Phillips has been piddlin’ around her mama’s and granny’s kitchens since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. She grew up in Arkansas and is well known in Memphis and beyond for her love of animals, fun personality and being a great reporter/editor at the Memphis Flyer.
She didn’t have any fancy culinary training, but she’s a firm believer that great Southern chefs learn to cook from the soul. The Arkansas native and current resident of Memphis, Tennessee, has a background in journalism and works as an associate editor at the Memphis Flyer, an alternative newsweekly. Bianca blogs about her daily vegan eats on her Vegan Crunk food blog: vegancrunk.blogspot.com
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Saturday, September 29th 5:30 pm til
Tennessee Aquarium Harvest Sleep in the Deep
Tennessee Aquarium
One Broad Street,
Chattanooga TN, 37402
phone: 800-262-0695
Harvest Sleep in the Deep .Celebrate the first day of fall on the official Autumnal Equinox when day and night are almost equal in length. Sleep in the Deep with your family and learn fascinating facts about Aquarium animals as you explore behind the scenes and get up-close encounters with our critters. At lights out, bed down in the Undersea Cavern in Ocean Journey surrounded by schools of tropical fish and toothy sharks.
Includes overnight, IMAX movie, guided tours, special activities, pizza and continental breakfast. Website for more info. http://www.tnaqua.org/Home.aspx
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Low Cost Spay & Neuter in Tennessee
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Sunday, September 30th 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Nashville Zoo Latino Family Festival
Nashville Zoo
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
Nashville Zoo is hosting ‘Latino Family Festival’ ! Throughout the day, the Zoo will offer several docent interpretive stations, animal shows and keeper talks. Spanish translators will be at each area to address guests questions. Latino Family Festival will feature a variety of entertainment and activities, including traditional music and dance, bounce houses, games for kids and much more. Spanish language maps and map inserts will also be available that outline all of the day’s activities.
Print this page on our website and bring it to the Zoo to receive one free admission when you purchase one of equal or greater value. This offer is not valid with any other promotion or discount. One coupon per person. Valid only on Sept. 30, 2012. There will be a $5 per vehicle parking fee. http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events/latino-family-festival
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Sunday, September 30th 10:30 am- 6:00 pm
Best Memphis Burger Fest
Benefitting MidSouth Spay Neuter Services
Minglewood Hall
1555 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38014
This will be the first ever Best Memphis Burger Fest. It’s scheduled for 10:30 am to 6:00 pm in the Minglewood Hall parking lot at 1555 Madison Ave., 38104. By the end of the festival, we’ll have crowned our own Best Memphis Burger, Best Memphis Veggie Burger, Best Memphis Anything But Burger and a Best Memphis Extreme Burger.
Mid South Spay Neuter Memphis (901) 324-3202. Real Good Dog Rescue will be there too! http://realgooddogrescue.com/Website is http://www.bestmemphisburgerfest.com/
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Sunday, September 30th 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Brookhaven Bash Circle
Brookhaven Circle
at Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
There will be plenty of entertainment for everyone. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Flying Colors Cancer Network. More info to come.
Website is http://www.renachiozza.com/Events.html
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****MOVED TO OCT 7th DUE to RAIN 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Dog Day at the Garden (NEW DATE!)
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
Join us for a four-legged-friendly event for dogs and their faithful owners! Enter to win prizes for best trick, most fitting name, best costume, or ugliest dog. Keep cool all afternoon in our "Hot Diggity Dog Kiddie Pool Area" .Connect with Memphis' best resources for raising a happy, healthy pup at our Doggie Expo. MBG members: Adults $5 Children $2.50/non-members: Adults $10/Children $5. Click here to purchase tickets or call 636-4113 for tickets or information. Website http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/
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Sunday, September 30th 4:00 pm- til
Grace St. Luke's The Blessing of the Animals
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1720 Peabody Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104-6124
Our annual Blessing of the Animals will be in the church. This popular service is held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, and celebrates the companionship and love God shows us through creation and our animal friends. http://www.gracestlukes.org/
Plan now to bring your finned, feathered or furry friends or your favorite stuffed animal. Each pet will receive an individual blessing. An offering will be taken to support the Friends of Memphis Animal Shelter.
The service is brief and fun and a great time to invite friends and neighbors to come with you. We will serve treats for critters and their owners following the service.
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*Pls note: Places of worship will have their blessings TBA.
Holy Trinity Church-Nashville www.holytrinitynashville.com
Oct 6th at 4pm Calvary Episcopal Church-Memphis http://calvarymemphis.org/
Lindenwood Christian Church www.lindenwoodcc.com
Mullins United Methodist Church-Memphis www.mullinsumc.org/
Young-Williams Animal Center’s Pet Food Assistance Program
Young-Williams Animal Village
6400 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Young-Williams Animal Center’s Pet Food Assistance program is a special way to help pet owners in Knox County temporarily meet the needs of their pets during today’s difficult times. Below are the details about our program.
This program is not designed to be a pet owner’s sole source of pet food but rather to supplement their efforts.
Program Details
-Pet food is only available on the second Saturday of the month between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00 am.
-Only ONE member of a household may apply for and receive pet food.
-Pet food will be provided for no more than three (3) pets.
-Owners must have had their pets for at least three (3) months to receive food for them.
-Owners must show proof that their pets are spayed or neutered OR be willing to have ALL of their dogs and cats altered on the Animal Center’s Spay Shuttle.
-Owners may not add ANY pets to their household while they are receiving food from the pet pantry.
-After the first receipt of pet food, participants must do at least three (3) hours of community service to receive food again. Consider contacting local churches, food kitchens and other non-profit agencies to volunteer your time. Proof of this service should be provided on the day pet food is requested. Proof of service should be in the form of a letter on official letterhead. Information should include the date(s) of service, tasks performed and contact information for your supervisor. Community service may be waived if the applicant is physically unable to do so.
-Applicants must reapply to the program EVERY January and July.
-Young-Williams Animal Center has a right to deny a pet food request at any time for any reason.
For more information, contact program administrator Xan Rawls at (865) 215-6683.
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Sunday, September 30th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Central time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An Official Tennessee Week for the Animals event~
Join all those of us who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm Central time on Sunday,September 30.This is a multi-faith observance.
We can offer prayers, poems and memorials to our animal or all animals wherever we are and also light a candle by doing so if possible.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering. For poems or additional inspiration, please visit
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Saturday, October 6th 1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m.
10th Annual Pet Fest and Blessing: Oak Ridge
Grace Lutheran Church
131 W. Gettysburg Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Event from 1 to 5 p.m., with the blessing at 3 p.m. This is an outdoor festival, with many activities, vendors, and several rescue groups participating. SARG will have a booth and some adoptable animals on hand.
Heart & Soul is scheduled to entertain from 1 pm to 3 pm. Grace Lutheran Church in the Woodland neighborhood of Oak Ridge will have the annual Pet Fest and Blessing Service on the grounds of the church and neighboring Woodland School.
There will be food and drinks, free pet portraits, and children's activities and representatives from area pet rescue groups.
But, best of all, Val Owens is gonna sing. The church is easy to find. Coming into Oak Ridge from Knoxville on Illinois Avenue, turn right at Lafayette Drive. After roughly a mile, turn left onto Gettysburg at the light. 131 West Gettysburg is on the left about a block and a half from the intersection with Lafayette.
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Sunday, October 7th 1:30 pm. - 4:00 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Chattanooga
St. Francis Day and the Blessing of Animals
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road
Ooltewah(suburb of Chattanooga), TN 37363
Blessing with Bishop George Young. A short liturgy and release of doves. Free events include Pet Parade, Pet/Owner Photos, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Children's Crafts, Animal Related Exhibits and Pet Adoptions including from HES. For more information call (423) 238-7708.
The community of St. Francis of Assisi welcomes you. "St. Francis is an open and inclusive community. St. Francis is a safe place to ask questions. Find the lost, heal the broken, celebrate God’s love for all!" Website http://www.stfrancisooltewah.org/
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Sunday, October 7th 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
St. John's Episcopal Blessing of the Animals
Saint John's Episcopal Church
3245 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111-4409
Please bring your animal to be blessed in the garden on the beautiful grounds of St. John's. Each animal will receive a St. Francis medal. Two priests will be blessing the animals. There will be snacks for all and some prizes for the pets. Please have animals leashed or in the case of small animals in carrier. Visit St. John's website http://www.stjohnsmemphis.org/
From The Rector The Rev. John W. Sewell: (read his wonderful full statement on website.)
"Welcome to Saint John’s...
This is a place where work is done. Good work, necessary work – soul work. Sometimes out of their pain someone will say, “I can’t go to that church because it is filled with hypocrites!” To such a remark my response is, “You are right and there is always room for a few more.”
The church is called “that sacred mystery” which at times sounds like a fairly ironic thing to say that we should be sacred, set aside for God therefore different. As Flannery O’Connor once said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you odd. We are not about perfection but progress. If you would like such a community, come ahead, there is always room for more. "
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8th Annual Tennessee Week for the Animals
See 2012 calendar!
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