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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, and fleas, she hopes something ... Read More »

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 more species of flora and ... Read More »

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 you couldn’t sit in your ... Read More »

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 to treat them with more ... Read More »

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 it at my last shelter ... Read More »