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The FDA announced on Monday that a dog food recall has been issued for several major brands of dry dog food after receiving complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned dog owners and veterinarians about the dog food recall on Dec. 3, 2018, stating that the the agency found excessive, ...

An animal rescue bus with 52 dogs and 10 cats from three North Carolina animal shelters evacuated for Hurricane Florence arrived in Tennessee Saturday and the Sevier County Humane Society was on hand to assist with rescue and placement efforts. “We have taken in 9 dogs and 4 cats that will be assessed, have an opportunity to de-stress from the ...

For this year’s Clear the Shelters event, the Sevier County Humane Society is giving area dogs a second chance at life by offering $45 adoption for select dogs on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Adoption fees are normally $125 for dogs and $150 for puppies Fees cover the first set of vaccinations for dogs (2 sets for puppies), spay/neuter services, de-worming, ...

At a meeting Thursday, the Sevier County Budget Committee considered three options to solve the current animal shelter crisis and recommended taking the property of Sevier County Humane Society through condemnation via eminent domain. Pets Without Parents, who is contracted to provide animal sheltering services to Sevier County and the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for the period ...

The Sevier County Health Department is partnering with our county veterinarians to offer $10 rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats at several locations May 3-15, 2018.  Tennessee law requires rabies vaccination for dogs and cats. 2018 Low-Cost Rabies Vaccinations Schedule May 3 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Wearwood Elementary School, 226 Cedar St in Sevierville Gatlinburg Pittman High School, 150 ...

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office says someone dumped three dead dogs and one live dog out in the Cove Mountain area of Wears Valley. Pictured is the one dog found alive, which is on stray hold at Pets Without Parents and if unclaimed will be available for adoption. “This baby is at Pets Without Parents and they have named her ...

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials are experiencing an increase in the illegal removal of wildlife and wishes to remind people that not only is taking wildlife from nature unlawful, it can have harmful effects on humans, pets, and wildlife populations. Animals most often taken include fawns, turtles, squirrels and baby raccoons. Sometimes the intent is to care for a seemingly ...

Pet owners can have their dog or cat vaccinated against the rabies virus for only $10 per pet at one of several low cost rabies clinics offered by the Sevier County Health Department. Tennessee state law requires all dogs and cats over three months of age receive an annual rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian. Rabies is a deadly ...

Backyard biosecurity means doing everything you can to protect your birds from disease including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). As a bird owner, keeping your birds healthy is a top priority. Your birds can become sick or die from exposure to just a few unseen bacteria, viruses or parasites. In a single day, these germs can multiply and infect all ...

Pet owners should check a list of pet foods recalled due to contamination with metal pieces that could pose a choking hazard to their pet if eaten. Certain varieties of Wellness, Blue Buffalo and Grreat Choice pet foods are being recalled as a precautionary measure because they may contain pieces of metal. PetSmart first announced a voluntary recall of 13.2 ...