Three tabby cats are the featured pets of the week at Monroe County Animal Shelter.
Pippa, a 4-year-old brown tabby, was given her name because she loves to talk. Reanna, a 1-year-old brown tabby, is playful and loves attention. Gerald, a 7-year-old tabby, has soft fur and calm demeanor.
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 at participating local veterinarians. 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.
Shelter needs this week include paper towels, laundry detergent, scoopable cat litter, copy paper, bleach, Q-tips, cotton balls, Dawn, cleaning supplies and office supplies. Scoopable cat litter is especially needed.
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. 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.
Animal control in Monroe County is administered through the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. To report cases of stray animals, potential animal endangerment or neglect, call 423-442-3911.
Visit the shelter 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville behind Walmart. The shelter is closed to the public Sunday and Monday. For more information, call 423-442-1015.
