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Pet homelessness is a known issue in the Upper Cumberland, and there are some local efforts fighting through prevention. The Jackson County Friends of the Animals has spayed or neutered over 200 animals in the past years. President Julie Jacobson said the organization’s biggest need is awareness as to why fixing your pet is important. “We consider spay and neuter ... 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 »

The Putnam County Humane Society is in need of a second full-time veterinarian to partner on animal care. Director Jennifer Farley said the Humane Society is still playing catch up after the tornado and COVID Shutdown. Farley said they do not have any appointments available through March. She said a second vet is essential to helping out low-income pet parents. ... Read More »

A new grant will allow The Putnam County Humane Society to keep its subsidy program going for low-income pet parents. Director Jennifer Farley said a $36,000 grant from PetSmart Charities will allow a partnership with Copeland Veterinary Hospital to continue. Farley said without this partnership, pets that had underlying issues like heart worms, would have limited options because of costs. ... Read More »

A $1,000 dollar grant will help the Friends of Animals of Jackson County work on the community’s cat population. President Julie Jacobson said cats can become pregnant as young as three months old. “What we are actually seeing is cats are in heat and becoming pregnant as young as 3 months old, so they’re easily mothers before they’re six months ... Read More »