Durango, Dewie and Pinky are the featured pets of the week at Monroe County Animal Shelter.
Durango is a 9-month-old mixed breed. He is a handsome deaf boy that is full of youthful energy. He watches body language and facial expressions closely to try and please humans. Durango will need a patient owner who will be comfortable with learning and teaching hand commands, and he will also need a secure fenced yard.
Dewie is an 11-month-old, 45-pound mixed breed. He came in with his “master escape artist” brother, who could escape any fencing options put before him and Dewey would join him. Now their wandering days are over. Dewie is a super sweet, handsome fellow who wants to be in your lap and likes to snuggle.
Pinky is a 3-year-old, spayed, 44-pound mixed breed. With her striking tan and white markings and constantly wagging tail, she is a fun dog. She enjoys time with people and could use a little more training on leash walking. She appears to have selective dog-aggression issues, though it is difficult to fully determine due to the high stress levels of the shelter environment.
Shelter supplies are low for the pet food pantry. Any donations of puppy and dog and kitten and cat food is needed. Donations can be dropped off during shelter hours of 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville behind Walmart. Appointments can be scheduled for meet and greets for adoptable animals. Please contact 423-442-1015 or animal.shelter@monroetn.com to make arrangements. All adoptable pets can be seen online at www.monroe countyfriendsofanimals.org.
Please take found pets to the shelter to be checked for a microchip and to see if anyone has reported that pet as lost. You can post a lost or found pet directly to the shelter Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TNMonroeCountyAnimal Shelter or www.pawboost.com for wide coverage, including vet offices. Microchipping is available at the Monroe County Animal Shelter for $10.
All animals adopted from the 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. Residents of Loudon County can visit http://www.spaytennessee.org to find other options.
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. To report cases of stray animals potential animal endangerment or neglect, call 423-442-3911.
