Princess and Trudy are the featured pets of the week at Monroe County Animal Shelter.
Princess is a 2-year-old torbie female who came to the shelter as an owner surrender. The shelter was told that she was a stray that they had been feeding and once she became a mother, they could no longer keep and care for her. She arrived at the shelter with one adorable fuzzy kitten that has already been adopted.
Trudy is a 1-year-old dilute calico who is beyond sweet. She has a soft chirp of a meow and will politely ask for attention. She loves to be held and snuggled. Trudy enjoys playing and treats and would be best in an environment where her gentle, sweet nature is appreciated.
Shelter hours are 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.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org.
MCFA Thrift Store hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
MCFA operates a monthly pet food pantry to help pet families in Monroe County. Shelter needs include laundry detergent, toys and frisbees for dogs and cat and kitten toys. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday or at Food City in Vonore. Specify the donation is for the food pantry.
Please take found pets to the shelter to be checked for a microchip and to see if anyone has reported that pet lost. Post a lost or found pet directly to the shelter Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TNMonroeCountyA nimalShelter 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.
