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The anecdotal evidence is pointing towards a bad tick season in the Upper Cumberland. Smith County Agriculture Extension Director Chris Hicks said the office has fielded a number of calls already about tick reports. Hicks said a longer than normal spring is the biggest factor. He said people should know tweezers are the safest way to remove ticks. “We hear ... Read More »

After seeing a surge of pet adoptions while people were stuck at home, Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter said they haven’t seen a resurgence in animals at the shelter. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said that luckily, the population at the shelter has remained low as people return to normal daily life and are home less. “We were concerned that we ... Read More »

The Putnam County Humane Society is fundraising to continue its Access to Care program. Director Jennifer Farley said they will participate in the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Giving Tuesday event on May 5. Farley said over 50 percent of clients cannot afford spay and neutering, let alone surgery at a full service vet. “They’re doing the absolute best that ... Read More »

A different type of vaccine clinic is starting in Putnam County this Saturday. It is time to get your cats and dogs vaccinated for rabies. The Putnam County Health Department is partnering with local veterinarians for three weekends of $10 rabies shots. Environmental Health Specialist Tiffany Johnson said vaccinated pets have a lower chance of contracting the disease from other ... Read More »

Warren County Commissioners will consider ordinance proposals on how dogs are best kept outside. Nicole Peak of Warren County Pets Lost and Found said rules for tethering, adequate shelter and weather conditions are not defined. McPeak said the first phase for the county should be defining how to humanely secure dogs outside. “I helped with securing houses this winter with ... Read More »

Christmas morning with a new pet under the tree sounds like a great surprise, but it might not be in the best interest of the animal. White County Animal Shelter Manager Stephanie Smith said its a better idea to surprise someone with pet toys or books on caring for a pet. Smith said picking the right pet to become a ... Read More »

During the hot summer months, dogs can be at risk for heat stress or heat stroke. Friends of White County Animals President Sharron Langford said inside dogs have a harder time coping with the heat, but outside dogs used to the temperatures cope better. “I make sure that I have two sources of water in different locations in [case] one ... Read More »

Get your pets vaccinated this weekend through Putnam County’s 2020 Rabies Clinics. Tennessee law requires all dogs and cats over six months of age to be vaccinated every year. Putnam County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Tiffany Johnson said the yearly clinic usually lasts for two weeks. This year the clinic expanded to three weeks due to the coronavirus. “Clinics ... Read More »