Nestled against a backdrop of mountains, the silence in Nancy Burks’ quiet Hillsboro neighborhood is often interrupted by the bark of a dog. The closer you get to Burks’ home, the more dog barks pierce the air. It may be noisy to some. But it’s music to Burks’ ears. Out of her home and with the help of friend Karen Sappington, Burks is knee deep in a pet rescue she
Lacy is a female, black Labrador. She is approximately 3yrs old and weighs about 50lbs. She is very sweet and friendly. Scooby is a male Boxer. He is approximately 5yrs old and weighs about 70 lbs. He is super playful and very outgoing. Gallagher is a male, German Shepherd mix. He is about 2yrs old and weighs approximately 65 lbs. This fellow is an absolute doll and great with kids!
The Coffee County Humane Society has several upcoming outreach events. Saturday, “Junior,” the three legged puppy who survived Parvo, will be at the Coffee County fair’s dog show, at 10 a.m. At the Old Timer’s Parade, another spokesdog of the CCHS will be riding in a convertible Mustang. “Kaya” is a dog rescued from dog fighting and she is a wonderful ambassador to the public. Look for “Kaya” and her
An emergency meeting of the Coffee County Health, Welfare and Recreation Committee at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza Monday to discuss the recent shooting of a pet by the Coffee County Animal Control yielded little headway in any direction. In a room full of animal rights advocates, several in attendance took the opportunity to question animal control officer Charlie Brown, who shot the animal. Meanwhile, others called for more county
Approximately 20 animal rights advocates protested the recent shooting death of the dog “Toby” Friday in front of the Coffee County Animal Shelter. Advocates from as far away as McMinnville and Winchester led “save our pets” and “Control Animal Control” chants to passing vehicles with three Nashville TV media stations also in attendance. “Our friend runs a business called A New Dog in Town and she alerted us to this
Hunter is a beautiful hunting dog who has been at the shelter four weeks and needs a home ASAP. He and other dogs are available for adoption at the shelter, 1210 Oakdale St., Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Telephone: 723-2730 or 723-7211. Photo provided
Buster is a Chesapeake Retriever needing a home with a place to run. This dog and others are available for adoption at the shelter, 1210 Oakdale Street in Manchester, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Telephone: 723-2730 or 723-7211.
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