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November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets

Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
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“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful. Most often this “shyness”...

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November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions

Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions
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Is your cat not using the litter box? Cats stop using their litter boxes for a variety of reasons, including...

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November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn’t Rescue One

Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn’t Rescue One
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Because it’s sad to see pet store puppies in cages, many people want to “rescue” them by buying them. While...

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November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks

Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
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By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically...

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November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Senior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs

Senior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs
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As happens with humans, dogs often slow down both physically and mentally as they get older. Caring for an aging...

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November 26, 2019November 30, 2019

Puppy Mills: Tough Life for Dogs

Puppy Mills: Tough Life for Dogs
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The following is a feature story that appeared in Best Friends magazine. By Elizabeth Oreck Every year at this time,...

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November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

How to do CPR on your Dog

How to do CPR on your Dog
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Here’s a huge collection of printable posters to keep up around your house, apartment, or office. These posters explain how...

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November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization

Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization
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Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant If you want a well-trained, well-mannered, well-socialized...

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November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

Benefits of Relationship Based Dog Training

Benefits of Relationship Based Dog Training
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Relationship-Based Dog Training: Benefits By Best Friends’ behavior consultants The behavior consultants at Best Friends have found that animal training...

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November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

Cat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning

Cat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning
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Cat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning Your cat can be easily stressed or frightened by all sorts of things that happen...

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center
😸🤍 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🤍😸*blink* Did it work? No? Let me try again...*blink blink* Ok, so my power to bewitch you doesn’t seem to work through this interweb cloudy thingy. Let me just tell you then that I’m just a sweet and petite all grey kitty who’s looking for a furever home. I can be shy at first, but once I feel safe and loved I’ll be purrrrfectly happy! My picture doesn't do me justice so contact Stephanie at (865) 985-1543 and fill out an application for me at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt cuz if you *blink* I may just disappear! ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

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Hemi was adopted back in December. We have just been notified that Hemi will sadly be needing a new home. The pet policy at the apartments where he lived has been changed, and poor Hemi had to leave. The family adore him, said he’s the best dog, but are unable to keep him. Hemi is about 3-4 years old and does well with people, kids, and dogs. Please call Lisa at 865-310-2599 or apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. “Ruff* Hi my name is Hemi. I ended up at this shelter place a couple weeks ago with my friend Ivy. Ivy just got adopted.. I is sooo happy for her, but now I’m really hoping to get adopted myself. I hear forever homes is the shiznit! Anyway, see my pretty golden brown eyes? Look deep into my eyes… You want to adopt me. You. Want. To. Adopt. Me…. Did thats work? Do you wants to adopt me now? If not and you want to find out how great I am on my own merits then please call or text Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. You can also apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.” ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

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🐾🏐 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🏐🐾Woof! My name is WILSON. You may have seen me posted as Winston last week, my apologies - my social media person was drunk. So while Im not Tom Hanks volleyball, I am .. a water dog!! I couldn’t be bothered to sit on that boring island with ole’ Tom, I was out there swimming circles around the island! So if you’re looking for an all around good boi that is still less than a year old - that loves to swim, loves other dogs, cats, and kids call my agents Al 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. Now don’t dilly daddle, I’ll be gone before you know it! You can apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center
😸🫘 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🫘😸Well, golly gee, folks! I never expected to be here, or be named Goober, but one thing’s for sure - you’ll never find me wearing a whoopee hat. Go ahead, look it up. I’ll wait... *whistling the Andy Griffith theme* You back? Cool beans. OK, so I am kinda happy-go-lucky but I don’t like anyone sneaking up on me so I’ve been known to hide when someone new (human, cat, dog, etc.) startles me. I also miss my momma and I’m a little sensitive about that. So if I hiss at you, give me a second to catch my bearings and then I'll turn into a regular ole lug nut of kitty cat. If you wanna drop by the shop...er, shelter to meet me, then contact Stephanie at (865) 985-1543 or fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. See ya, Mayberry...er, Maryville! ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryville/Alcoa Animal Rescue Center

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🐾💗 REMI UPDATE 💗🐾Sweet Remi has been with us for months, adoption always eluding her due to her reactivity with other dogs. Enter Shane Hawkins, with Troubled to Trained, who has been working with her for the last week for intensive on site training. He’s been sending updates all week, and the news could not be better! Remi has had great success learning how to obey commands, managing her reactivity with other dogs, and just spend some time figuring out how to be a dog. We would love to get her into a foster or forever home when she returns from training. The shelter is not a good environment for dogs just back from training, for concern they will back slide. If you think you might be the next spot on Remi’s journey please call/text Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. You can also apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. ... 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.

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Well, golly gee, folks! I never expected to be here, or be named Goober, but one thing’s for sure - you’ll never find me wearing a whoopee hat. Go ahead, look it up. I’ll wait... *whistling the Andy Griffith theme* You back? Cool beans. OK, so I am kinda happy-go-lucky but I don’t like anyone sneaking up on me so I’ve been known to hide when someone new (human, cat, dog, etc.) startles me. I also miss my momma and I’m a little sensitive about that. So if I hiss at you, give me a second to catch my bearings and then I'll turn into a regular ole lug nut of kitty cat. If you wanna drop by the shop...er, shelter to meet me, then contact Stephanie at (865) 985-1543 or fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. See ya, Mayberry...er, Maryville!

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🐾💗 REMI UPDATE 💗🐾 Sweet Remi has been 🐾💗 REMI UPDATE 💗🐾

Sweet Remi has been with us for months, adoption always eluding her due to her reactivity with other dogs. Enter Shane Hawkins, with Troubled to Trained, who has been working with her for the last week for intensive on site training. He’s been sending updates all week, and the news could not be better! Remi has had great success learning how to obey commands, managing her reactivity with other dogs, and just spend some time figuring out how to be a dog. We would love to get her into a foster or forever home when she returns from training. The shelter is not a good environment for dogs just back from training, for concern they will back slide. If you think you might be the next spot on Remi’s journey please call/text Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. You can also apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.

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Hi everybuddy!! I’m Brody and I’m the newest resident at da shelter. I’m a happy wiggly boy that loves to run and play, but after I’ve got my energy out I’m totally content to crash on the couch with some good Investigation Discovery TV. (Psst.. the mother in law did it) I guess I am an ID addict, but I’m content to watch whatever you do. As long as I get to lay near my person I’m a happy boy! So they think I’m likely a golden labby, about 4 years old. I love other dogs, and cats and kids, they are all friends to me. I’ve never met a stranger. Come meet me and you'll want to take me home with you, I pawmise. Call/text Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599, you can also apply online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.

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Hi everybodies! My name is Cinnamon and I’m here to tells you all about me. I was wandering around the flea market one day, looking for a deal on a waffle iron. But before I could finish negotiating the price on the waffle iron the doggy catchers had me in the truck headed to the shelter. It’s not so bad here though, I get two square meals a day. Or should that be round meals? I never seen a square dog bowl. But I digress. Much like the spice I’m named after I’m very sweet, but not actually spicy at all. I have been called silly a time or five though. I’m maybe 3-4 years old, and I would love another doggy friend in my new home. I can be a little unsure meeting new people, but once I know I can trust you I’ll be the sweetest, silliest, bestest friend ever. So I hope you’ll want to come visit me. Oh and I would still love a deal on a waffle maker. I hear kibble waffles are really yummy! *licks lips* Please call/text Al at 865-221-5767 or Lisa at 865-310-2599. You can also fill out an app online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.

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Greetings, fair people of Naboo...I mean, Earth! M Greetings, fair people of Naboo...I mean, Earth! My name is Amidala and I seemed to have veered a bit off course from my galaxy far, far way. Those darn droids! But this Ville of Mary seems as good a place as any to find a new queendom to rule...I mean, a new home to adorn with my beauty. I am gentle in nature, demure in personality want nothing more than intergalactic peace. If you want to see how purrfectly charming I am, contact Stephanie at (865) 985-1543 or fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.

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COURTESY POST: URGENT LOST DOG! Last seen in the COURTESY POST: URGENT LOST DOG!

Last seen in the Montgomery Lane area. Please call Debra Howe 865-621-6679 if you have seen Sable.
😸🍑 AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION THRU MAA 😸🍑 AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION THRU MAARC 🍑😸

I’m Apricot and I’m a *special needs* kitty who likes to speak my mind. All the time. Mostly when I’m hungry (I’ve got a healthy appetite). But here’s the thing: I’m FeLV+, something that will likely shorten my lifespan, and because it’s contagious I can’t live with other cats. I’m having a little trouble seeing outta my right eye and it makes me look cross-eyed, but it don’t stop me one bit. Heck, my last foster family had a couple doggos and once I realized cats rule and dogs drool I was A-OK with them. I'd love to find another super foster family, but what I really need is a furever home so I can unpack my bag of toys for good! All you gotta do is contact Stephanie at (865) 985-1543 or fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.

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😸💗 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC AND CUR 😸💗 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THRU MAARC AND CURRENT PETSMART RESIDENT 💗😸

Hi y’all! My name is Zooey and here to explain why being a tortie is so pawsome. But first.. yes I’m an extra adorable cross-eyed kitty. I was born this way, and if it effects my vision at all it’s extremely minor. Nothing slows me down! Now back to pawsome torties! (1) Tortoiseshell cats may be sassy, but they also love their owners with fierce loyalty; (2) 99.5% of torties are female; (3) In Scotland and Ireland, tortoiseshell cats are still considered to be good luck, especially if one settles in your home, and here in the US, that luck has translated into a special nickname: “money cats”; and (4) torties tend to be feisty towards humans, which y’all call “tortitude”, so I do what I want, when I want and only if I want. If you’re up for the challenge of adding a young tortie to your life, contact Cheryl at (865)755-5392 or fill out an application online at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt. I'll be over at PetsMart silently judging you through the glass.

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**SPECIAL NEEDS KITTY** 
Hi y’all! My name is Sophia and I’m a really purrty girl who had the misfortune of having most of my teeth pulled. It happens sometimes when you grow up in a feral colony, but it doesn’t stop me from eating wet or dry food. Some of us got neglected and, well, there are worse things to have. Like FIV, which I also have but that only means I need to be kept indoors cuz my immune system is not what it should be (nor do I have teeth to defend myself outdoors anymore). But get this; I’m not a feral at all! I was just really scared when they brought me here so they thought I didn’t like humans, but I LOVE humans cuz the ones here take good care of me - they even gave me a little sofa to sleep on in my kennel! If you have a soft spot for a special kitty, please text or call Stephanie at (865) 985-1543 or fill out an application at www.maarcadopt.org/adopt.

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