City Council Approves Wags And Whiskers Lease Extension
The Cookeville City Council approved a six-month lease extension for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue to continue operating a spay and neuter clinic at 180 Miller Road. City Manager James Mills said the city assumed the existing lease in January after purchasing the property, which houses the Major Michael Shipley Spay Neuter Clinic. The Cookeville-Putnam […]
Cookeville Plans To Keep Wags And Whiskers After Purchase
Cookeville plans to maintain operations at the Wags and Whiskers Spay and Neuter Clinic after purchasing the Miller Avenue property where the clinic is located. City Manager James Mills said the city has signed a lease with Wags and Whiskers to continue operating the clinic through June 30 of this year. Mills said the city […]
Clinic Making Strides With Year Of New Leadership
Cookeville’s Major Mike Shipley Spay and Neuter Clinic has administered some 4,500 pet surgeries since Wags and Whiskers took over the clinic in April of last year. Wags and Whiskers President Elizabeth Sofia said some 1,500 of those operations have been from volume clients like local animal shelters. She said many Major Mike’s employees stayed […]
Putnam Animal Shelter Looking At Spay And Neuter Clinic
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter is looking to open a spay and neuter clinic on-site to help with surging pet overpopulation. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the idea has floated around since the building was designed and built. She said after doing research, she feels it has become feasible, and more necessary as demand continues […]
Animal Advocacy And Affordable Services Goal Of New Non-Profit Taking Over Putnam Clinic
The Wags and Whiskers non-profit will become Putnam County focused as it takes over the Putnam County Spay and Neuter Clinic. The founders of the Crossville-based non-profit were looking for a new purpose for the organization as they wanted to retire. Putnam County Resident Elizabeth Sophia said the founders’ desires just happened to align with […]
Crossville Rescue Group To Take Over Putnam Spay/Neuter Clinic
The Putnam County Humane Society Board of Directors voted in favor of allowing a Crossville-based non-profit to take over its spay and neuter clinic. Board Chair Kyle Peterson said the board selected Wags and Whiskers to lead the operation this week. The pet rescue group manages its own spay/neuter voucher program as well as community […]
