Winkie, Whoopie, Milo and Inky are the featured pets of the week at Monroe County Animal Shelter.
Winkie and Whoopie are 5-month-old orange tabby brothers who came in as strays and were brought to the shelter in a trap. Winkie likes humans, but is initially shy. He likes to be pet and loves feathers and toys. They would be best in a home with patient owners.
Milo is a 1-year-old domestic short-haired cat who was surrendered by his owner because he would not stay in the house. He can be trained to be indoors, and he is sweet and affectionate but does not appreciate restraint or being held for lengthy periods of time. He would do best in a home without young children.
Inky is a 5-month-old domestic short-haired cat who is sweet, inquisitive, affectionate and smart.
All animals adopted from the animal shelter are spayed or neutered, have age-appropriate vaccinations and are microchipped with registration. Cats are tested for the feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus, and dogs are tested for heart worms.
The Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets program offers free vouchers to qualifying families for a spay or neuter procedure. Those in Loudon County can visit http://www.spaytennessee.org to find other options.
People Promoting Animal Welfare in Greenback offers low-cost neutering for those who do not meet income or county qualifications.
Those who have lost a pet or found a lost cat or dog in Monroe County may call the animal shelter at 423-442-1015.
Visit the shelter 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville behind Walmart.
The shelter is closed to the public Sunday and Monday. Shelter officials are able to post information on its Facebook page. Information on lost and found pets is then sent to the Monroe County Friends of Animals and the MCFA Thrift Store Facebook pages.
To report cases of stray animals potential animal endangerment or neglect, call 423-442-3911.
