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June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets

Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
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Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets   For many people, the Fourth of July means fun and relaxation —...

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February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Caring for Diabetic Cats

Caring for Diabetic Cats
By adminIn Cats, Health and Wellness

Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The...

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November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

FeLV Cats: FAQ

FeLV Cats: FAQ
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        What is FeLV? FeLV stands for feline leukemia virus. As the name implies, it is a...

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September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatments and Prognosis

Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatments and Prognosis
By adminIn Cats, Health and Wellness, Resources, Tips and Advice

  Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas....

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September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Stomatitis in Cats: Feline Dental Disease

Stomatitis in Cats: Feline Dental Disease
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What is cat stomatitis? Stomatitis in cats is a feline dental disease. It results in inflammation of the mucosal tissues...

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September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Cat Declawing: The Price of Convenience

Cat Declawing: The Price of Convenience
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Considering whether to declaw your cat or not? The declawing of cats is still routinely performed in this country, even...

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September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Moving with Cats or Dogs

Moving with Cats or Dogs
By adminIn Cats, Dogs, Tips and Advice

  One of the most common reasons that people give up a pet is because they are moving, and they...

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August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

12 Ways to Save Dogs and Cats in Shelters

12 Ways to Save Dogs and Cats in Shelters
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    Saving the life of a dog or cat is easier than you think. “You can do it!” Every...

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January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

National Change a Pets Life Day

National Change a Pets Life Day
By adminIn Cats, Dogs, Health and Wellness, Tips and Advice, Uncategorized

January 24th is Change A Pet’s Life Day, a day meant to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters and...

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December 20, 2019January 4, 2020

Pet Fostering Q&A

Pet Fostering Q&A
By adminIn Cats, Dogs, Shelter Decompression, Tips and Advice

What’s a pet foster parent? By being a pet foster parent, you provide a temporary home for an animal prior...

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

3 days ago

Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center
🐾🏡 FRANK IS LOOKING FOR A FOREVER HOME 🏡🐾We just sent our boy Frank Sinatra off to training to learn some good doggy manners! He is in training for about 3 weeks and afterwards it will be the PERFECT time to transition him into a home. An interested adopter could even participate in some training sessions to begin to bond with Frank and help get him off on the right foot! If you’re interested in adopting Frank please call Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599 or complete an online app at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. #sharingiscaring #adoptashelterpet #cleartheshelters #rescuedog #dogtraining ... See MoreSee Less

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TINY has left the building!Tiny quickly became a fan favorite as many came to visit him. He had quite a few potential adopters, but his intense dislike of dogs always got in the way. Finally his person, with no other pets, came and fell in love with him! Happy Tails Tiny!! ... See MoreSee Less

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🐾💜🐾 SPECIAL NEEDS CAT NEEDS A SPECIAL HOME 🐾💜🐾Grady is one amazing cat who has managed to pluck at all of our heartstrings at MAARC. He came to us as a severely underweight stray with unkempt fur and what appeared to be cataracts on both eyes. Then we learned he was also FELV+ and after he was neutered he (*ehem*) continued to seek the affections of a stuffed toy which earned him the surname Von Humperdinck. We didn’t know what to make of him, but one thing was for certain; we would not give up on him. Two months later, he’s a shelter favorite and has a laundry basket he likes to sleep in while we clean his kennel. He can’t see well and doesn’t move very fast, but he has the sweetest disposition and doesn’t even make a fuss when it’s medication time. We will continue to care for him as long as it takes, but if you are one of those amazingly kindhearted people who loves to take on a special needs cat, please consider opening your home to our Grady. Please contact Stephanie at (908) 331-0462 or stephanie@maarcadopt.org to set up a meet and greet or fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. ... See MoreSee Less

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🐾💟 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 💟🐾Woof! Willy here to introduce myself. I’m a big fluffy white and cream colored boy, and I just got back from the vet getting all my shots and stuffs. I don’t really like being a doggy pin cushion, but apparently thats part of getting a new home. Like a package deal, so I’m okay with it. I would really love a forever home, but if I could take my rope toy with me that’d be pawsome. The volunteers around here talk a lot about what a good sweet boy I am and how much they will miss me when I get adopted! Yeah apparently I’m quite the catch! Except I’m not a fish, I don’t wanna be a fish. I’m a dog. So how about it? Can me and my rope toy crash on your couch? Or maybe my own fluffy bed in the corner? Ohhh I would love a toy box! I’ve always wanted a toy box so so bad! Gotta be a big box though, a big dog needs big toys. If you wanna meet me and talk home business call Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. You can also apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. #adoptabledog #ilovebigdogs #cleartheshelters #sharingiscaring #maarcadopt ... See MoreSee Less

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🐾🥭 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🥭🐾Me-owza! That’s what most people say when they see me cuz I’m one adorable fluffball. I’m in the market for a home, and it don’t matter what size so long as I fits in it. Some toys would be nice, a cute little mat in the kitchen where I can eat my daily meals, a litterbox hidden away somewhere so you don’t have to watch me do my “business”. I wouldn’t mind having a roomie (human or feline) so long as I can live the rest of my lives as a member of the family. If you’re interested in adopting me, you can fill out an application on our website at www.maarcadopt.org. You can also email us at info@maarcadopt.org or contact Stephanie at (908) 331-0462 to set up a meet and greet.My adoption fee is only $25 if I’m adopted during the Clear the Shelters adoption campaign. #cleartheshelters #rescuekittens #maarcadopt #sharingiscaring ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center (MAARC) is a 501c3 No Kill rescue group partnering with the Maryville City Shelter in East Tennessee.
🐾👍🏻 MAARC FEATURED ADOPTABLE 👍🏻🐾 🐾👍🏻 MAARC FEATURED ADOPTABLE 👍🏻🐾 Yo dawgs! Murphy here. I need a favor in a bad way. I don’t know what happened that I ended up here, but here I sit and I’m not too sure about these new digs. Kind of feels like doggy jail and get this.. they don’t serve anything but dog food here! I have tried asking for a beer a few times and I’m just met with blank stares. Just wait till I leave my Yelp review! So this is where you come in. I need someone with opposable thumbs to help me break out of here. I’ve tried and tried but my lack of thumbs seems to be an issue. If you have opposable thumbs and wouldn’t mind a really good dog hanging around I would sure appreciate you helping me blow this popsicle stand! I’m about 3 years old, know how to play nice with other dogs, and I would appreciate a craft beer now and again. Except that dogs don’t drink. No thumbs and we can’t have beer, damn we sure got the short end of that stick. My adoption fee is only $25 if I’m adopted during the Clear the Shelters adoption campaign. If you’re interested in Murphy please call/text 865-221-5767 or 865-273-3751 or apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. Murphy needs a home without children.
🐾💗 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 💗🐾 Miss Tiddlywinks is one unique torbie (that's a tabby with some tortie mixed in). Don't let the RBF deter you, or the missing tip of her ear - she was brought to us as a feral kitten but has since proven that she is just a big mushy cat. Well, not that big cuz she lost some of her excess Tiddliness since taking residence in our "free roam" room at the shelter. Don't try to pick her up either cuz she's not that kind of girl. And don't take her toys without asking her or else she'll sulk and give you the stink-eye from across the room. But most of all, don't overlook her cuz she seems a little standoffish at first. Once she earns your trust, she's all husky purrs and head bonks and she'll be your BFF (especially if you happen to have treats nearby). If you're looking for a quiet companion for you or your other feline friend, contact Stephanie at (908) 331-0462 or stephanie@maarcadopt.org or apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. #cleartheshelters #animalrescue #maarc #maryvilletennessee #rescue #adoptdontshop #cat #adoptashelterpet #adoptables #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptablepets #adoptacat #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #maarcanimals #pets #nokill #petstagram #nokillrescue #rescuecats #rescuefosteradopt
🧸🐾 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🐾🧸 Wheeee! Woooof! Hi I’m Sunny, you may have seen me posted before, but I’m just now available for adoption again. When I first came to MAARC I surprised everybody (and myself!) to find that some unscrupulous boy doggy had got me knocked up! Hey don’t look at me that way, I was not a knowing participant in his charades. But I raised my one little puppy and he’s been adopted, now I can get on with my life! Thanks vetness, no more puppers for me. I can get back to being my smiley, wiggly, happy self. I’m what some peoples like to call an ambassa-bull, meaning I am such an awesome dog that I could be an ambassador for the breed. So don’t let me get away, call Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599 or apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. #cleartheshelters #werescueapp #adoptionspecial #adoptashelterpet #maarcadopt
💕😽 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 😽💕 Okay, so who remembers the Fonz from Happy Days? Well, if you don’t then saying I was named after his girlfriend is kinda a moot point. You see, I was found wandering around the parking lot at a towing company looking for my pink motorcycle and one of the nice mechanics felt sorry for me and took me to the shelter. I’m a real purrty dilute tortie and I’m a super sweet on people, but not so sure about other cats, which is why I struck out on my own. They say I’m pretty young tho so I may be swayed if you have a cat that likes to gaze at himself in the mirror and wear a leather jacket. If you wanna take me home, just fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt or contact Stephanie at (908) 331-0462 or stephanie@maarcadopt.org and say He-ey! #cleartheshelters #animalrescue #maarc #maryvilletennessee #rescue #adoptdontshop #cat #adoptashelterpet #adoptables #adoptablepets #adoptacat #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #maarcanimals #pets #nokill #petstagram #nokillrescue #rescuecats #rescuefosteradopt
🐾🥭 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🥭🐾 Me-owza! That’s what most people say when they see me cuz I’m one adorable fluffball. I’m in the market for a home, and it don’t matter what size so long as I fits in it. Some toys would be nice, a cute little mat in the kitchen where I can eat my daily meals, a litterbox hidden away somewhere so you don’t have to watch me do my “business”. I wouldn’t mind having a roomie (human or feline) so long as I can live the rest of my lives as a member of the family. If you’re interested in adopting me, you can fill out an application on our website at www.maarcadopt.org. You can also email us at info@maarcadopt.org or contact Stephanie at (908) 331-0462 to set up a meet and greet. My adoption fee is only $25 if I’m adopted during the Clear the Shelters adoption campaign. #cleartheshelters #rescuekittens #maarcadopt #sharingiscaring #kitten #adoptable
🐾💟 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 💟🐾 Woof! Willy here to introduce myself. I’m a big fluffy white and cream colored boy, and I just got back from the vet getting all my shots and stuffs. I don’t really like being a doggy pin cushion, but apparently thats part of getting a new home. Like a package deal, so I’m okay with it. I would really love a forever home, but if I could take my rope toy with me that’d be pawsome. The volunteers around here talk a lot about what a good sweet boy I am and how much they will miss me when I get adopted! Yeah apparently I’m quite the catch! Except I’m not a fish, I don’t wanna be a fish. I’m a dog. So how about it? Can me and my rope toy crash on your couch? Or maybe my own fluffy bed in the corner? Ohhh I would love a toy box! I’ve always wanted a toy box so so bad! Gotta be a big box though, a big dog needs big toys. If you wanna meet me and talk home business call Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. You can also apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. #cleartheshelters #animalrescue #maarc #maryvilletennessee #rescue #adoptdontshop #dog #adoptashelterpet #adoptables #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptablepets #adoptadog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #maarcanimals #pets #nokill #petstagram #nokillrescue #rescuedogs #rescuefosteradopt
🐾😽 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 😽🐾 Alfalfa here, one of the Lil Rascals litter. You can call me Alfie tho cuz, as it turns out, I’m a girl and they are so allowed in this club! Just don’t call me Sprout cuz I’m not always gonna be this lil. I’m probably always gonna be this cute tho! Anyhoo, just like the rest of my “gang” I’m looking for a new hangout (indoors only, pretty please) so contact Stephanie at (908) 331-0462 or stephanie@maarcadopt.org or apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt and let’s play! My adoption fee is only $25 if adopted during the Clear the Shelters campaign. #cleartheshelters #adoptdontshop #maarcadopt #adoptablekitten
💙👀 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 👀💙 Hi folks! My name is Frank Sinatra, or you can call me Ol Blue Eyes! Don’t I have the most mesmerizing eyes? You should know though that while my name is Frank Sinatra, my personality is more like Vince Neil! I’m high energy, not like normal high energy, but like bouncing off the walls high energy. If I haven’t run over, jumped on, or ferociously licked something or someone it’s just because I haven’t noticed them yet. I need a fair amount of patience, consistent training, and an outlet for my energy in order to be happy in a home. Like if you run or bike 5 miles a day and let me run off all my energy I’ll be such an awesome boy for you, but if you binge watch netflix for 5 hours a day you’re probably not gonna love me vaulting myself off your couch at 3am. Im about 2-3 years old and I love everyone I meet. I’m happy and fun loving and would love some toys and a bed in my new home. Could I have my own bed? I pawmise to make it every morning, right after I’m done jumping up and down on it like a 5 year old. Either way I’m gonna be super loyal and playful and I’ll make your life complete.. a complete madhouse that is. I pawmise. Cross my paws. *gigglewoof* If you wanna know more about me call/text 865-221-5767 or 865-273-3751 or apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. My adoption fee is only $25 if I’m adopted during the Clear the Shelters adoption campaign. #cleartheshelters #animalrescue #maarc #maryvilletennessee #rescue #adoptdontshop #dog #adoptashelterpet #adoptables #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptablepets #adoptadog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #maarcanimals #pets #nokill #petstagram #nokillrescue #rescuedogs #rescuefosteradopt
You can’t get much sweeter than Smoky (dilute ta You can’t get much sweeter than Smoky (dilute tabby) and Reese (all tortie). They may not mew it from the rooftops like some of our other fluffy wards, but they crave attention and pets so we’re sure they’re not their best selves here. We would also love to find them a home together, since that’s how they came to us. Time is running out for our $25 adoption fees so now is the best time for this lovable two-fur! During the Clear the Shelters campaign all of our adoptable pets have reduced $25 adoption fees. Our Cat Adoption Center at 410 Home Avenue will have weekday hours Monday - Thursday 12-2pm through 9/23 in addition to our regular Saturday 12-4pm. View all of our adoptable pets at www.maarcadopt.org. #cleartheshelters #animalrescue #rescuepets #adoptdontshop #animals #cats #rescue #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogs #catsofinstagram #animalshelter #shelterpets #rescuecats #dogrescue #adopt #nokillrescue #nokillmaryville #nokillshelter #tennessee #fosteringsaveslives #maarcadopt #rescuefosteradopt #maarc #maarcanimals
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