Tag Archives: spay and neuter

The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter is looking to open a spay and neuter clinic on-site to help with surging pet overpopulation. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the idea has floated around since the building was designed and built. She said after doing research, she feels it has become feasible, and more necessary as demand continues to rise. She said the ... Read More »

After coming close to shutting down two years ago, The Spay Neuter Incentive Program of Overton County (SNIP-OC) continues to advocate for spaying and neutering as the best solution to the local animal population. President Norman Osburn said SNIP-OC is a program that helps people access veterinarians and pay for the procedures to get their pets spayed and neutered. Osburn ... 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 »

The Putnam County Spay and Neuter Clinic trying to reopen its doors with a new matching gift project. President Elizabeth Sofia said Dr. Steve Copeland has offered to speed up the reopening process. The long-time veterinarian offered to match up to $100,000 in donations for the clinic. “It puts us in a position to be able to go ahead and ... Read More »

Warren County Animal Control reporting a record number of animals at its facility with 23 in one day last week. The shelter was built to hold 15 dogs and 20 cats, a total of 35 animals. As of Friday, the shelter population includes 36 cats and kittens. Director Sherri Bradley said the reason comes from a reluctance to spay or ... Read More »