Surprise Christmas Puppies May Be Unfair To Dog, Recipient
Surprising a loved one with a puppy this Christmas could cause more heartache than happiness….for the family and the pet. Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said recipients should be involved with choosing the dog. Tracy said most times when people adopt, they develop a connection with a dog that will last. Sometimes […]
Cookeville Animal Shelter Offers Free Dogs
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions for dogs for the next two days. The animals come fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped for no cost until Saturday at 5. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the shelter is over capacity with some 40 dogs up for adoption during the event. Tracy said adopting during this […]
“Home For The Holidays” At Putnam Animal Shelter Cuts Prices This Week
The Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter is making pet adoption more affordable this week in the final push before Christmas. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the “Home for the Holidays” promotion aims to get pets into new homes as quickly as possible. Adoption fees are nearly cut in half across the board with puppies for $100 […]
Animal Shelter Staff To Become Full-Fledged City Employees Through Vote
The final step in officially making animal shelter workers Cookeville city employees could come Thursday if Cookeville City Council votes to approve a new agreement. The city and Putnam County have jointly operated the shelter since 2000 with employees stuck in the middle of city and county systems for payroll and benefits. Now, the two […]
Putnam Animal Shelter Asks For Help With Yearly Kitten Influx
The Putnam Animal Shelter is asking for your help with the annual influx of kittens this time of year. Residents can donate both wet and dry food, as well as choosing to foster kittens to help prevent overcrowding. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said though the shelter has navigated similar situations for many years, being able […]
