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Pets: Cat sale on Friday, Saturday

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Pet of the Day: SteeleSubmitted

Oh my, we are so excited, we can hardly stand it…you are finally coming this weekend to take us home with you forever! It will be sleepless nights until Friday and Saturday get here. We wonder who you are, who will pick me, or me, or me.

They are telling us here at the shelter to just hang on a couple more days…that our mommys and daddys and brothers and sisters are coming to take us home. We have waited a long time to see you, love you, and be your playmate and cuddle bug. The staff and volunteers are really scrambling to get us ready to go, but there is such excitement in the air now. $75 to get us out the door…wow…we are worth every bit!

So tell all your friends and share, share, share far and wide. P.S. Even our foster brothers and sisters are coming to visit us on Saturday, so it will be a big party here. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Marvin

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Pet of the Day: Marvin

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I am just one handsome Marvin who needs an escape route out of here. Will you be my cohort in crime and plan my escape soon? Keep it quiet…I don’t want the staff to get wise to it.

Please stop by the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and visit Marvin.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Pet of the Day: Lady Belle

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Pet of the Day: Lady Belle

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I am one beautiful-in-black Lady Belle who really would just love to have a nice warm cozy set of arms to crawl up into. I am a spayed female that will be available on April 12, so I will be expecting exceptional pampering on that day. I’m putting you on my calendar. Don’t disappoint me! See you at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Letter: Biloski committed to community, can make constructive changes

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To the Editor:

In the upcoming May election, I will be voting for Lauren Biloski, Republican candidate for juvenile judge.

This seat, which is being vacated by our present juvenile judge, is vitally important to several quality-of-life issues for so many families in Anderson County. We need to make sure we elect the best person to fill this position. I have known Lauren and her family for many years in Oak Ridge. Lauren graduated from Oak Ridge Schools, came back to our community to practice family law, and has extensive experience in assisting families with a variety of difficult issues. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Sacket

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Pet of the Day: Sacket

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Oh yeah, all you Maine coon crazies…yes, I am adorable and magnificent, with amazing green eyes, so what’s the hold up? I do expect adoption soon. I’m in the last cage to the left in the cat room. I’ll be waiting. So make it quick…the line is getting long!

Sacket is available for adoption. Date in shelter: 3/29/14. Male.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

 

Pet of the Day: Sasha

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Pet of the Day: Sasha

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I am just one cutsie girlfriend waiting on my limo to take me out of here. I frankly am looking for my best friend, and I am rather selective. All applications will be considered, but only if you are into fun times, cuddling, and furballs. Are you feeling the love?

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Pet of the Day: Zags

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Pet of the Day: Zags

Pet of the Day: Zags

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Zags was the featured pet of the day on Wednesday. Please stop in and visit with this adorable boy.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Pet of the Day: Garfield

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Pet of the Day: Garfield

Pet of the Day: Garfield

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Garfield was the featured pet of the day on Tuesday. He is a big, beautiful boy that is very sweet and already neutered. He has been at the shelter too long and needs a home of his own. Please stop by today and visit this interesting fella.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Pet of the Day: Pepper

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Pet of the Day: Pepper

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Pepper was the featured pet of the day on Monday. He actually has a lot of say about his situation:

“So here’s how it is. I sat and watched my sweet sister Shakira in the loving arms of her forever family. I miss her already. I couldn’t even be in the same cage with her because we were boy and girl and that would be trouble.

“I was blowing her brotherly kisses, but I was trying to hid my tears because I want to go so badly too. I love being out of my cage. Miss Sandi lets me run around so I can stretch my legs, but I am getting real antsy and just cry to let me out. I know my time is short and I just want to go home! Would you come for me please?”

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Pet of the Day: Melonie

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Pet of the Day: Melonie

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Melonie is an Airedale/Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix. She is one year old and beautiful. I understand that she loves a good belly rub! She is available for adoption now at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.

Library celebrates National Library Week with contests, helps with donation drives

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The Oak Ridge Library is preparing to celebrate National Library Week from April 13 to April 19.

The festivities begin early with the Design a Bookmark contest for the Summer Reading Program. This contest began on March 17 and runs through April 17. This contest is open to children in grades K-5, and one winner will be chosen from each grade. Winning bookmarks will be selected in May and will be printed and distributed during the 2014 Summer Reading Program.

During National Library Week, the Biscuit Guessing Contest will be held. A jar of dog biscuits will be at the main desk of the Library, and the three participants who guess closest to the number of biscuits in the jar will receive free DVD rentals.

Join with the Oak Ridge Library to help the community by donating supplies to Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC). [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Lou Lou

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Pet of the Day: Lou Lou

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I’m so sweet, you have to say my name twice to get enough of me.

I’m a dachshund mix adult girl, but still pretty young. Look into my eyes—I am searching your soul to see what I can do to make you the happiest!

I came in on March 21, so I will be available just for YOU really soon! [Read more…]