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Pet of the Day: Charlotte

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Pet of the Day: Charlotte

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Sweet, beautiful Charlotte I am! I am a long, lean blue-eyed love machine! I am so very gentle, loving, and looking for my forever home! I am named after two beautiful brilliantly blue-eyed gals, so you better understand just how special I am! I might be a year old, but I don’t really have the puppy shenanigans. I’m just craving your affection! Please come check me out! I may be just the right one for you!

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.

Animal Shelter reopens Tuesday; changes made after distemper outbreak

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

Changes have been made, and the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter will reopen Tuesday after a temporary closure last week following the second distemper outbreak this year, city officials said.

The shelter staff will show reporters the changes that have been made to protect animals during an 8:30 a.m. Tuesday tour, and the shelter will open to the public at 11 a.m.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is located at 395 Belgrade Road.

City officials said last week that 51 animals were euthanized because of this month’s distemper outbreak, and the shelter was temporarily closed after canine distemper tests came back positive. All dogs that tested positive were euthanized to prevent the disease from spreading. [Read more…]

Animal Shelter: 51 animals euthanized due to distemper; donations needed

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

Fifty-one animals have been euthanized at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter due to distemper, and donations are needed, Oak Ridge officials said Thursday.

“This has truly been a heartbreaking situation for our staff and volunteers,” the city said in a short statement Thursday afternoon.

The Shelter needs donations of cat litter (non-clumping only), blankets, towels, dry food, and canned food. The donations can be dropped off at the Pet Supplies Plus located at  254 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Adoptable cats and kittens will be also be at Pet Supplies Plus from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.

“Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we try to heal from this devastating blow,” the city said.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

Animal Shelter closed temporarily after canine distemper confirmed

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

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is temporarily closed after canine distemper tests came back positive.

All dogs in the Animal Shelter that tested positive have been euthanized to prevent the disease from spreading, and the shelter staff is taking measures to prevent widespread infection within the canine community, a City of Oak Ridge press release said. Those preventive measures include cleaning and disinfecting.

The canine distemper tests were conducted by the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine. The Animal Shelter could reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28.

The Animal Shelter had a distemper outbreak in March of this year, and the staff started taking precautions by vaccinating all animals on intake, the press release said. However, this time the animal was turned into the Animal Shelter already infected with distemper. [Read more…]

Shelter cleaned after two dogs diagnosed with canine distemper, others tested

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

 

Two dogs recently taken in by the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter have been diagnosed with canine distemper. The Animal Shelter was closed Friday and Saturday to allow for thorough cleaning of the facility. Dogs in the shelter are being tested to see if others have contracted the disease.

Test results are expected to be received by today (Tuesday, October 21). If none of the dogs test positive for canine distemper, the Animal Shelter will reopen at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

As a precaution, all animals brought into the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter will be vaccinated on arrival, the Oak Ridge Police Department said in a press release. Dogs with any kind of cough or nasal discharge will be kept separate from dogs available for adoption. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Tapper

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Pet of the Day: Tapper

 

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Tapper is a pretty fine looking beagle mix that is good on a leash.

He sat down and waited for the collar, where most shelter dogs are in a huge hurry to be anywhere but their pen.

All animals are still only $55! Limited time only! [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Chappy

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Pet of the Day: Chappy

Pet of the Day: Chappy

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Let me introduce you to sweet Chappy, who is about 11 months old.

He was left in a hot car in May and has been on hold, and has grown up in the shelter in a steel cage since that time.

Chappy is now available for adoption. He very much deserves a chance at the perfect forever.

Will you promise him that you will be that someone …so we can celebrate Chappy and his freedom ride home!? [Read more…]

Oak Ridge Animal Shelter celebrates 40 years with half-price adoptions

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Peabody at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is pictured above. (Submitted photo)

 

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is celebrating 40 years at its 395 Belgrade Road location with a whole month of specials and activities.

Through the month of October, the Shelter will feature half-price adoptions. Every available animal will have an adoption fee of $55 instead of $110. The discount price still includes spaying and neutering, microchips, DHPP and Bordatella vaccines (for dogs), FVRCP vaccine (for cats), a rabies vaccine, a dose of Frontline (for fleas and ticks), and a dose of dewormer.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter will be participating in several events for their celebration and invite you to attend: [Read more…]

Grace Lutheran has Pet Fest, Blessing, 5k Run/Walk on Saturday

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A file photo from a previous pet blessing.

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For all who love animals, Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge presents the 13th annual Pet Fest and Blessing on Saturday, October 4.

Activities commence with the Pets are Blessings 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. at Melton Lake.

More festivities follow at the church from 1-5 p.m. The church is located at 131 West Gettysburg Avenue in the Woodland neighborhood. Parking will be available for the mobility-impaired at the church or in the Woodland Elementary School parking lot behind the church. (Follow the pink puppy paw print signs!)

For the second year, the church is offering a 5k run/walk at Melton Lake at 8 a.m. This year, the Pets are Blessings 5K Run/Walk will invite humans to run with their dogs, if desired. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Romeo

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Pet of the Day: Romeo

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Romeo is a sweet male kitten who is patiently waiting for his time to break free. He is only $55 and will treat you to a ton of love, snuggles, and happiness.

Please come down to the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter to meet this little guy. He absolutely lives up to his name…a huge love bug with tons of cuddles to share. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Arianna

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Pet of the Day: Arianna

Pet of the Day: Arianna

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Arianna: In Greek, my name means chaste and very holy. But I don’t expect you to worship me! That’s my job to worship.

There are a lot of people that really like me here because I’m a beautiful little girl poodle mix. I’m really soft and sweet.

I got picked up running around in Clinton. My owner has a few days to find me yet. I will be available for adoption Saturday morning (September 27) if they don’t make it. Come early, cause it’s first come, first serve. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Flower

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Pet of the Day: Flower

 

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Adorable little Flower was returned by her owner Thursday. The return was not due to a problem with Flower, and we need to get her placed quickly in a good home. She is so sweet and cute.

My name is Flower, and even though I’m not Bambi’s little skunk, I know you’ll just get twitterpated over me! (That’s what everyone does in the spring, but summer is good, too!)

I’m a beautiful little girl Chihuahua mix with the personality of an angel. And I’m about five years smarter than the pups! I’m just as cute, sweet and cuddly as can be! [Read more…]