Lack Of Education Fuels Cold Weather Pet Law Violations
Many residents violating animal shelter laws during cold weather like we are experiencing this Sunday and Monday are simply unaware of the specific legal requirements for pet care. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Cody Meadows said officers responding to animal welfare calls often encounter owners who are following old habits or cultural norms rather than […]
Feasibility Study Next For Putnam Animal Shelter
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter will conduct a feasibility study to determine the needs associated with adding an on-site spay and neuter clinic. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the study would outline the cost of construction or renovation and help determine if additional fundraising is necessary. She said finding spay and neuter appointments has become […]
Local Baxter Pet Business Wants The City To Have Stronger Ordinances For Pet Welfare
A Baxter pet-grooming business is asking Baxter Mayor and Aldermen if there is a way to create stricter animal welfare rules. Baxter’s Dog House Owner Renee Crandall said the current state law only requires animals to have food, water, and shelter. She said after seeing many instances of neglect, including animals covered in urine, feces, […]
Windle Says Skinner Mountain Preservation Keeps The UC Way Of Life
State Representative John Mark Windle said forest preservation at Skinner Mountain ensures the things local residents enjoy will stay intact. This Wednesday, some 11,000 acres were permanently protected along the Overton and Fentress County line. Windle said more than ever, Ohio and Kentucky residents want to develop recreation homes in the area. “Our plateau has […]
Rising Temperatures Bring Up Concerns With Leaving Animals In Vehicles
With this week’s heat, a reminder about pets in vehicles. Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said that owners leaving pets in cars even for short periods of time can lead to trouble. “It gets dangerously hot very, very quickly, even with the windows cracked, when the weather is this hot,” Tracy said. “If […]
New Animal Cruelty Legislation Eases Burden Of Proof For Aggravated Cruelty Cases
A local animal advocacy group said a new state law can help residents further pursue animal cruelty cases. The bill removes language that requires proof of “sadistic or depraved manner” in proving aggravated cruelty. Friends of White County Animals President Sharon Langford said when it comes to animals, she hopes the new legislation will inspire […]
Putnam Animal Shelter Wants to Update Software
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter wants new software to take better care of their animals and the community. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the software the shelter is asking for expands the capabilities of day-to-day operations, as well as aids in efficiency. “It’s really the Cadillac of shelter software, quite honestly,” Tracy said. “I used […]
