Tag Archives: Cookeville Animal Shelter

Many parents may be considering giving a puppy or kitten as a Christmas morning gift, but you need to think through that idea carefully first. Cookeville Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the return of animals after the holidays is not as bad a problem as it once was. Tracy said education and being proactive have both contributed to the ... Read More »

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 and kittens for $75 through ... Read More »

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 to accurately predict around when ... Read More »