Tag Archives: Jennifer Tracy

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 »

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 with service fees. Tracy said ... Read More »

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 to easily reunite your dog. ... Read More »

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,” Tracy said. “So, the ones ... Read More »