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Pet of the Day: Midnight Train

Posted at 3:53 pm March 6, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Obituaries Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Midnight Train

Submitted

We have a few black cats that were hoping to be today’s Cat of the Day, but Midnight Train has won the honor. He’s a stunning black beauty from Clinton, but is looking for a new start with someone to love him forever.

Come see him and his friends at the shelter today. Midnight and all his black-furred pals are 1/2 off! [Read more…]

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

Pet of the Day: Tardis

Posted at 2:53 am March 6, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Tardis

Submitted

I am about as calm as a cat can be on arrival at the shelter. I am Tardis, an eight-month-old male. I am just so sweet, the volunteers cannot understand how I can possibly still be here…a hidden secret treasure undiscovered. Will you find the golden goose…or kitty cat?

Intake: 2/3

ID: 16662 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Adoptable Animals at the Oak Ridge Shelter, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day, Tardis

Pet of the Day: Alysse

Posted at 2:47 am March 6, 2015
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Pet of the Day: Alysse

Submitted

I am one sweet and precious little Alysse. I am low-key, quiet, and friendly.

They were loving on me in the shelter, but I got very blue, and Miss Bev decided to get me outta here for some spa R&R in a foster home.

I would be perfect for your lap. Yes, I am front declawed (please don’t do that) and so I must be an indoor only cat! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Adoptable Animals at the Oak Ridge Shelter, Alysse, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Hilton

Posted at 2:40 am March 6, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Hilton

I am the too cute Hilton, a big, handsome male with cheeks that demand a little rub. I am looking for my massage partner…are you out there?

Intake date: 2/12/15

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: Adoptable Animals at the Oak Ridge Shelter, Hilton, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Smokey

Posted at 2:28 pm February 23, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Smokey

Submitted

I am the most handsome Smokey and very pettable two-year old neutered male.

They tell me that my eyes are magnetic and will pull you in…is it working for you? I was surrendered with my two siblings, and that makes my heart hurt. But it can be mended when you scoop me up and promise me forever. Will you?

Intake: 2/3 [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Adoptable Animals at the Oak Ridge Shelter, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day, Smokey

Pet of the Day: Binx

Posted at 2:57 pm February 22, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Binx

I am Binx, and I am just so sad to be at the shelter. I am just eight months old and cannot understand the lonely steel walls of a cage. That’s no life for a little kitty like me. Will you rescue me?

Intake: 2/3

ID: 16663

In loving foster care. Contact [email protected] for a meet and greet.  [Read more…]

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

Pet of the Day: Natalia

Posted at 1:44 am February 19, 2015
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Pet of the Day: Natalia

Submitted

Natalia is unique and gorgeous. She has the most beautiful amber eyes and she is very sweet.

Stop in this week and meet this pretty little cat. At six months old, she is still just a big kitten and ready for a loving home. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: adoptable animals, Natalia, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Chunk

Posted at 11:16 am February 17, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Chunk

Submitted

Chunk here—just about the friendliest guy you’ll meet!

They called me Chunk ’cause I’m such a chunky muscle boy. I’m a young male American Bulldog mix.

I will probably be a special needs pup due to some issues with my spine, but it doesn’t stop me from getting around now, for sure! [Read more…]

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

AC task force studying animal shelter to meet Tuesday

Posted at 10:39 am February 12, 2015
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The new task force set up to consider the possibility of an animal shelter in Anderson County will meet on Tuesday.

The meeting has been scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, in Room 118A at the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton.

See previous story about the task force and its work here.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Pets, Uncategorized Tagged With: Anderson County, animal shelter, task force

Pet of the Day: Britany

Posted at 2:34 am February 12, 2015
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Pet of the Day Britany

Submitted

Miss Maggie named me Britany. Cute name just like me. I was brought in as a stray from British Woods Apartments in Oak Ridge.

Please share for me. I do not like being in a cage. It is scary and I am lonely. Will you come?  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Adoptable Animals at the Oak Ridge Shelter Facebook page, Britany, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day: Magic

Posted at 2:28 am February 12, 2015
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Pet of the Day: Magic

Submitted

Just a little longer until Valentines Day. Who needs candy and flowers? You need me. My name is Magic, and I will be your true love. XOXOs  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: magic, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day, Pet of the Day-Magic

Anderson County to consider setting up its own animal shelter

Posted at 10:55 am February 11, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 8 Comments

Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on Belgrade Road is pictured above.

The Anderson County Operations Committee has endorsed setting up a task force to examine the possibility of an animal shelter in the county, a press release said.

That should be good news for Oak Ridge, where there has been at least some concern about the housing of animals from outside Oak Ridge at the city’s animal shelter and the costs of doing so.

“Anderson County has had a strong, long-standing relationship with the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter over the years and continues that solid, working partnership,” Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank said in a press release. “However, as their shelter has moved more towards the housing and adoption of animals, the available contracted space for county animals has diminished. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge, Pets, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Animal Control, Anderson County Commission, Anderson County Operations Committee, animal shelter, Brian Porter, Budget Committee, Jimmy Miller, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge shelter, overcrowding, pets, Roane County animal shelter, Robin Biloski, Terry Frank, Theresa Scott

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