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Pet of the Day: Hero

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Hero: Pet of the Day

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Need a hero in your life? Here he is! Meet hero, a big lovable cat at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. He loves being loved and belly rubs! He’s got a lot of love to give! Help us save lives and come adopt this big guy!

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.

Two cases of canine distemper confirmed in Oak Ridge

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Two cases of canine distemper were recently confirmed by an Oak Ridge veterinarian’s office, city officials said.

Also, a dog adopted from the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter in January may have contracted distemper, the Oak Ridge Police Department said. It was not known if the adopted dog contracted the disease before or after being adopted.

As a precaution, all animals brought into the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter are being vaccinated on arrival. The shelter is separating dogs with any kind of cough or nasal discharge from dogs available for adoption. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Baroo

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Baroo at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Baroo was the pet of the day on Saturday. He’s a lovable boy waiting for a forever home!

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: Max

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Max at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Max was the pet of the day on Friday.

We really need to get some cats adopted, so why not consider Max? He is a sweet boy who’s been in the shelter for a while! If you’re looking for a handsome lap cat, Max is your man!

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: Rachel

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Rachel Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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This is Rachel, our pet of the day on Wednesday. She is a loving energetic girl who loves attention and would love someone who could give her a lot of play time! Come down and play with her at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter.

The 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: Daniel

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Daniel at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Daniel is a sweet rambunctious boy! He may need a little training, but he would be a great life companion. Go down to the shelter today and visit this blue eyed beauty!

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: Alice

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Alice at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Alice was the featured pet of the day on Tuesday. She has been at the shelter longer than most of the other cats. She appears to be between 2-3 years old and she REALLY wants out of her cage. She is very entertaining with her antics to get noticed. Please stop by the shelter today and give this sweet lady a second chance to have a home of her own.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter hours are 11-6 Tuesday-Saturday. The shelter is at 395 Belgrade Road directly behind Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge.

Pet of the Day: Penny

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Penny Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Penny was the pet of the day on Thursday. She is a female Schnauzer mix who is very calm, a little timid, but very sweet. She loves to be held and snuggled. She is really just too cute!

Please stop the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter today and visit this adorable little dog. The shelter hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 to 6. They are located on 395 Belgrade Road, directly behind Tractor Supply.

Pet of the Day: Rue

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Rue at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Rue was the featured pet of the day on Wednesday. She is a young, female hound mix. She is a little love bug and will make an amazing friend for some lucky person. She is calm, affectionate and eager to please. Please stop by the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter today and pay Rue a visit.

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.

Pets of the Day: Lil Buddy, Rollie Pollie

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Lil Buddy and Rollie Pollie at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Lil Buddy is a five-year-old pug/rat terrier mix. He is 11 pounds. He loves to be a lap dog.

Rollie Pollie is a 25-pound Basinji/Jack Russel mix who is 3.5 years old and spayed.

Both are good with kids, cats, and dogs, and housetrained if consistently taken out. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Andie

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Andie at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Andie was the featured pet of the day on Thursday. He is a lab mix that is sweet and a little shy. Andie has a few years on him, but he also has a lot of good years ahead as well. He is a bit overwhelmed by the shelter life and needs a loving person to take him home.

Please stop by the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and visit this sweet boy. The shelter is located 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: Spirit

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Spirit at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Spirit was our Valentine’s Day featured pet. She is young female white pit bull mix. She is a little timid, but she has good manners and loves attention. Spirit will make someone a perfect forever friend. Please stop by the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter today and visit this sweet dog. She has been in the shelter for some time now and really needs a home of her own.

On Saturday, take advantage of our 50 percent off sale. The shelter opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.

The shelter is located 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.