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Pets of the Day: Mathew and Luke

Posted at 8:43 pm February 14, 2014
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Mathew at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Mathew and Luke are still waiting for their forever home. They were turned in to the shelter together and share the same cage. They love each other, and we would love to see these beautiful cats find a home together.

During our Valentine’s 50 percent off sale, please stop in and visit these brothers. We also have a sponsor that will help with the adoption fee if both are adopted together. That is a Valentine’s deal that is hard to resist. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Luke, Mathew, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, pets of the day

Animal Shelter has 50 percent off sale for Valentine’s week

Posted at 11:13 pm February 11, 2014
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Animal Shelter Valentines Collage

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Join us this week at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter for a 50 percent off sale on all of our beautiful cats and dogs. During this traditional Valentine’s week of love, please open your heart to a homeless animal.

The shelter is open from Tuesday through Saturday 11-6. We would love to see you!

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, pets, sale

Pet of the Day: Lela

Posted at 11:08 pm February 11, 2014
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Lela at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Lela-Love was the featured pet of the day on Monday. She is a young female that is dainty and quiet. She would make someone an excellent companion. Please stop by and visit Lela-Love this week during our Valentines 50 percent off special. Lela would love to see you.

HOURS OF OPERATION

  • Tuesday through Saturday
  • Open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Lela, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Animal Shelter adoption fee reduced for Valentine’s Special this week

Posted at 1:09 pm February 9, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 1 Comment

Valentino at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, all dogs and cats at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter will be available for the adoption price of $55. This special Valentine’s fee is in effect Tuesday, Feb. 11, through Saturday, Feb. 15.

Come meet your perfect match and be ready to fall in love! We have many beautiful, loving animals that need a home.

The normal adoption fee is $110. The Valentine’s special price of $55 includes a veterinarian physical wellness check, spay/neuter, vaccinate, rabies shot, microchip, tattoo, flea/tick treatment, and nail trim. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge, Pets, Police and Fire Tagged With: adoption fee, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Valentines Special

Pet of the Day: Pinocho

Posted at 11:08 pm February 8, 2014
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Pinocho at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Pinocho is our featured pet of the day. He is a young male cat that likes to be held and needs a loving home. Please stop by the shelter today and visit this beautiful boy.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day, Pinocho

Pet of the Day: Daisy

Posted at 11:03 pm February 8, 2014
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Daisy at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Daisy was the featured pet of the day on Friday. She is an older lady that needs a loving home. Daisy is a black/tan Chihuahua mix that is sweet and has perfect manners.

Finding a home for Daisy will be a challenge because of her age. Please share all you can to help us place her. She needs a cute sweater and a warm home and someone to love her.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Daisy, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Moonflower

Posted at 11:43 pm February 6, 2014
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Oak Ridge Animal Shelter and Moonflower

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Little Moonflower is our featured pet of the day. She is nine months old and has the cutest nubby tail. Black cats are the least adopted of all cats, so please stop by the shelter today and give this pretty, little girl a chance with a new home.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Moonflower, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Bubba

Posted at 11:37 pm February 6, 2014
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Bubba at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Bubba was the featured pet of the day on Wednesday. He is a 12-year-old neutered male that has a lot of personality. If you can give this sweet, senior dog a loving home, then please pay him a visit at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Bubba, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Johnny

Posted at 8:47 pm February 4, 2014
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Johnny at Oak Ridge Animal ShelterSubmitted

Johnny is the featured pet of the day. He is a one-year-old American Foxhound mix. He’s tri-color and very affectionate. He knows some basic commands and is adorable.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Johnny, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Shep

Posted at 8:41 pm February 4, 2014
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Shep at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Shep was the featured pet of the day on Monday. He is about two years old and is an American Foxhound mix. He is high-energy and needs space to run and play.

Please stop by the shelter and visit this handsome boy. The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day, Shep

Found in Woodland: Black-and-white pot-bellied pig

Posted at 12:50 pm February 3, 2014
By John Huotari 3 Comments

Pot-bellied Pig on Nasson Lane

A black-and-white female pot-bellied pig roams loose on Nasson Lane in Woodland on Monday morning.

Note: This story was updated at 1:53 p.m.

A black-and-white pot-bellied pig roaming loose in Woodland was picked up by animal control officers and taken to the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on Monday morning.

The slow-moving female pig roamed through several yards on Nasson Lane before it was corralled in a a backyard, where it was picked up by an animal control officer.

It wasn’t clear where the pig came from. It did not have a collar or identification tags.

Some people keep pot-bellied pigs as pets and one officer said he has encountered them before, although it’s not clear if they would be allowed in the center of the city. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge, Pets, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: agricultural animals, animal control, Kathryn Baldwin, Nasson Lane, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge Community Development, pets, pot-bellied pig, RG-1, Woodland

Pet of the Day: Marcy

Posted at 12:01 pm February 2, 2014
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Marcy at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

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Marcy is our featured pet of the day. She is a beautiful, friendly German Shepherd mix that will be available for adoption at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on Feb. 6.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s 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.

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Marcy, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

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