This holiday season, while you’re busy decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts, remember to watch out for holiday temptations for your pets. FDA veterinarian Carmela Stamper tells how to keep your animals safe. Stocking Stuffers and Pet Treats If your dog received a stocking full of pet treats, make sure he doesn’t gobble them all up at once. According to Stamper, ...
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2015 Sevier County 4-H Chick Chain Winners Announced
The Sevier County 4-H Poultry Show was held recently at the Sevier County Fairgrounds in Sevierville, Tenn. The event highlighted the year for 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H Chick Chain Project. Joseph Widner, Seymour High School, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Pullets. Andrew Spinosa, Sevierville Intermediate School, exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen and also received the award for Best ...
Read More »Hundreds of Opportunities for Kids at Sevier County Fair
It’s almost time for the Sevier County Fair. It is set for its 80th run, Sept. 7-12, 2015, with a theme of “It’s All About the Kids.” The fair means different things to different people and most of us have childhood memories of our visits to the fair. From the rides, food, animal shows and exhibits, the fair offers a ...
Read More »Humane Society Needs Help after Intake of 56 Animals from One Sevier County Home
The Sevier County Humane Society is asking for help from the community after taking in 56 dogs and cats from one residence on Thursday. A spokesperson for the animal shelter said they received a call on Sunday from an individual in need of assistance because he could no longer financially or physically care for the number of dogs and cats ...
Read More »Tennessee Law Allows Citizens to Rescue Pet in Hot Car, But Before You Break that Window…
A Tennessee law went into effect on July 1, 2015 that allows citizens to break into a locked car to rescue a pet in distress without being held liable for damages. Every summer, stories of pets left in a hot car populate news feeds and social media. A new law in Tennessee, the first of its kind in the nation, ...
Read More »Comedy Critters Pet Show Returns for Second Season of Furry Fun at Comedy Barn Theater
Where do trained pigs, parrots, housecats, dogs, and a mini-donkey all perform together? The answer is at The Comedy Barn Theater® in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., where The “Comedy Critters Pet Show” has returned for a second summer season of furry fun. The show just opened in the matinee slot at 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and will ...
Read More »Rachael Ray Nutrish Cat Food Recall Issued
Cat owners should not feed their cat certain varieties of Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food because elevated levels of vitamin D found in the product have caused serious illness, prompting the manufacturer to issue a cat food recall. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, Penn. is recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food due to potentially elevated ...
Read More »Cat Owners Asked to Help with Least Weasel Study
People with cats that roam outside may be able to help researchers with an important scientific research project on the least weasel. Wildlife biologists are studying the distribution and life history of the least weasel (Mustela nivalis) in the southeastern United States and are asking cat owners to report if their outdoor cat presents one as a gift. The least ...
Read More »Free Admission to Watch Lumberjack Feud DockDogs Wild Card Challenge at McCarter Farm
Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has changed the venue of the Lumberjack Feud DockDogs® Wild Card Challenge May 8-10, 2015 from the Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge to McCarter Farm on 4068 Wears Valley Road in Sevierville, Tenn. to accommodate the anticipated attendance. McCarter Farm will provide ample space for parking and spectators, as well as the ...
Read More »Sevier County Humane Society offers Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program
If you love pets and want to save 100 animals, fix just one cat or dog. This is the message of Sevier County Humane Society’s SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) program. SPOT is the low cost spay and neuter program that fixed over 1000 animals in 2014. According to Julie Jacobson, program manager for the statewide spay and neuter referral ...
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