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Blessings of the Animals
Submitted by Terry on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:04.
When: Sat. April 19, 2008 10:00 AM

Saturday, April 19th 10am until 1pm
in the parking lot at Maryville First United Methodist Church at 804 Montvale Station Road (across from Maryville Middle School)

Be sure to bring your family and your pets,there are activities for every one including:

  • face painting
  • crafts for children
  • inflatable
  • Daisy the Clown
  • Petting Zoo
  • Drawings for Prizes
  • Sheriff's K-9 Unit
  • Animals Works
  • ArfNets
  • Knoxville Zoo
  • Blount CARE
  • Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation
  • Blount County Humane Society
  • H.A.B.I.T
  • Dog Bite Treats
  • And much more.....

Pet items as well as People items will be on sell by the different rescue groups to help their organizations care for the animals.
Also some of the rescues will have adoptable animals.

The Church will be collecting NEW stuffed animals to give to the children at East TN Hospital. If you would like to participate in this mission project please bring those to the event!

Let's Play!

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Gound-breaking for New Blount County Animal Shelter
Submitted by Terry on Thu, 01/03/2008 - 23:29.
When: Tue. January 8, 2008 3:00 PM

Your presence is requested for the Ceremonial Ground Breaking of the NEW Blount County Animal Center—January 8, 2008 at 3pm

When: January 8, 2008 at 3pm

Where: 12-acre site located on Tyler Road located behind the

Boys and Girls Club

241 Currie Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

*The exact address has not been finalized as the road to the center is just being put in this week. Directions should be sourced based on the Boys and Girls Club address.

Who: Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation

What: The ceremony last approximately 30 minutes and will feature guest speakers (still waiting on confirmation of their attendance)

Why: Blount County is currently relying on the Loudon County Shelter to provide shelter to the homeless and abandoned animals in Blount County. The new Blount County Animal Center will feature an adoption center, over 140 kennels, medical suite and a focus on educational outreach to address the lack of spay and neutering of companion animals in the county.

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Blount CARE's 6th Annual Paws in the Park
Submitted by Terry on Fri, 10/05/2007 - 15:23.

6th. Annual
PAWS IN THE PARK

Blount County’s Oldest and Largest Pet Party
DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007 (RAIN DATE OCT. 28)
TIME: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: SPRINGBROOK PARK, 1537 DALTON ST., ALCOA, TN

Come out and join us at Springbrook Park for a fun filled day with your family and friends-and don't forget your dog (or other pets)! All proceeds benefit Blount County Animal Rescue Effort, an organization dedicated to educating the public about the importance of spaying/neutering, responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, rescue and adoption.

FREE ADMISSION PETS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES!

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