Vanity Plate Pre-Orders Help Fund Local Animal Rescues
The Cookeville-Putnam County Shelter is encouraging residents to participate in a specialty license plate pre-order initiative to generate new funding for local animal rescues and shelters. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the project was launched by Adopt-A-Golden in Knoxville to create a statewide specialty plate that supports animal adoption. Tracy said the organizers are currently […]
Putnam Shelter Lowers Fees To Combat Over Population
The Putnam County Animal Shelter is significantly lowering adoption fees this week to offset overpopulation as a surge of kittens and puppies push the facility toward its maximum capacity. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the facility is currently housing approximately 110 cats and 70 dogs. Tracy said the shelter typically experiences a spike in animal […]
Cookeville Animal Shelter Resumes Junior Program
After a brief pause, the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter has resumed its Junior Volunteer program. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said changes in staffing caused the shelter to stop the program temporarily. Tracy said that volunteer interest was high and the program has returned on a once-a-week basis. “It’s really, since I’ve started doing this, become […]
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 […]
Algood, Monterey, and Baxter will increase contributions to Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter.
Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter has requested increased contributions from Algood, Monterey and Baxter based on increased animal intakes. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said she had calculated personnel expenses, then looked at the total animals coming from each jurisdiction to come up with percentages for contributions. She said outside of payroll the shelter covers costs […]
Putnam Shelter Director Suggest Microchips And Visible IDs
Microchipping animals means lost pets are at least 50 percent more likely to be found, according to national statistics. Putnam County’s Animal Shelter Director said she supports microchipping, but said the best form of pet ID is the kind you can see. Director Jennifer Tracy said a collar with pet ID is the primary method […]
Shelter Seeks to Upgrade Cages
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter wants to upgrade its small breed dog cages in the shelter’s puppy room. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the current cages are a little too small. She said the new cages should help keep younger dogs healthy. “The existing cages are really a little too small for our best use,” […]
