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Disaster Preparedness for Pets: A Guide for Pet Parents
As a pet parent, it is our responsibility to keep
Check Your Pet’s Microchip on Check The Chip Day
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than losing a pet, and it’s
Protecting Your Pets: A Guide to Fire Safety
We all love our pets and consider them an integral
The Benefits of Fostering Pets for Young-Williams Animal Center
At Young-Williams Animal Center, our mission is to lead the
Young-Williams Animal Center celebrates $200,000 lifesaving investment from Petco Love
Young-Williams Animal Center has received $200,000 from national nonprofit Petco
Pawsitive Vibes: How Pets Boost Our Mental Health
Our beloved pets have a magical way of filling our
Consider The Paws-itives of Adopting
Pets are an essential part of our lives, bringing love
Heartworms: is there a risk?
As pet parents, we owe it to our furry family
Thank you for supporting Mardi Growl 2023
Our 16th Annual Mardi Growl, presented by Merchants of
The Pet Parent’s Guide to Toxin-Free Plants
As pet owners, we all want to keep our furry
Seven Toxic Pet Hazards Every Pet Parent Should Be Aware Of
Keeping your pets safe and secure from toxins in the
Pets for Life
Pets For Life is a revolutionary program from The Humane
Join us for Mardi Growl 2023
Save the Date: Our 16th Annual Mardi Growl is coming
Will Fido Miss Them?
Are you considering spaying or neutering your canine companion but
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Doggie Date
Make Your Valentine’s Day Un-fur-gettable and celebrate with a doggie
Watch! Tips for Walking Your Dog with Mike from our Behavior Team
Join Mike from our Behavior Team as he shares
Honoring Betty White’s incredible legacy
Known by many for her role as Rose Nylund
The Top 5 Commands to Teach Your Newly Adopted Puppy
So, you adopted a puppy? Congratulations on your new furry
Happy Tails from Young-Williams Animal Center
Each year, thousands of animals come through the doors of
6 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Cold Weather
Just as winter begins, East Tennessee is bracing for a
Happy Howl-idays! Check our holiday schedule before you head to the shelter
Help Young-Williams Meet Its 2022 Secret Santa Challenge
Young-Williams Animal Center must be on Santa’s nice list this
Holiday Gift Guide to Support Pets
The holiday shopping season is upon us. For many people
Shop to Support: Help us UnLEASH joy this holiday season
‘Tis the season…for SHOPPING! While you are making your lists
2022 Cause for Paws
Click here to open the 2022 Cause for Paws
Help Senior Pets Find Homes
Adopt a senior dog Adopt a senior cat Puppies and
Help us Make a Dog’s Day this October with Subaru
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – According to the ASPCA®, each year approximately
BISSELL Pet Foundation Announces Fall “Empty the Shelters” event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part
Petco Love Stories 2022
Petco Love Stories celebrates — and returns — the love
Beagle Updates
Donate to help the beagles and other pets in crisis!
Protect your pet this July Fourth
How to keep your pets safe during July Fourth celebrations.
Make a Difference for Dorito-Cheeto
Words can’t do justice to the impact your gift could
How Young-Williams Animal Center is achieving extraordinary outcomes
It wasn’t that long ago that Young-Williams Animal Center
Statement from Janet Testerman, CEO of Young-Williams Animal Center
Earlier this year, our community shared in our sorrow and
Start a new career, save lives
Young-Williams Animal Center is hiring driven leaders to direct the
$25 Adoptions Thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters” Event!
BISSELL Pet Foundation Sponsor Reduced Adoption Fees Across the Country
Kitten season is here!
Did you know? Cats are seasonal breeders. This means that
Adoption Enriches More Lives Than One
When Mr. Jones came into the shelter and met Bean,
Happy outcomes, thanks to PetSmart Charities and our Animal Haven Program
We are so grateful to PetSmart Charities for awarding Young-Williams
Statement from Young-Williams Animal Center management
Re: Knoxville Police Department Animal Control statement (linked here) Earlier
Abandoned dog that captured Knoxville’s heart succumbs to illness
Young-Williams Animal Center announced today that Bridget, the female dog
Update from Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center is aware that a rare rabbit disease,
Six Bunny Facts
Did you know that we adopt out more than just
Remembering PJ…
In 2004, a kitten was adopted from Young-Williams Animal Center.
A Christmas Miracle…
‘Tis the season of giving – may it be the
A time for compassion…
A time for compassion and outreach for our stray and
The Gift of a Second Chance
When Mouse arrived at Young-Williams Animal Center with her siblings,
Show Your Support for Homeless Pets This Holiday Season
As the end of another year approaches, we can’t
YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER RECEIVES $60,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO HELP KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER
Young-Williams Animal Center received a $60,000 grant from PetSmart Charities
Caring ‘fospice’ pet parent creates bucket list for shelter dog diagnosed with cancer
On a mid-summer day this year, a senior dog arrived
Shelter’s longest-term resident moves into forever home
At Young-Williams Animal Center, our staff and volunteers believe every
Bissell Pet Foundation Announces Fall “Empty the Shelters” Event Oct. 4-10
Young-Williams Animal Center part of 180+ shelters participating in national event
Help Us Clear the Shelters on September 18th-waived fee adoptions with financial donation pets 6mo and older.
Young-Williams Animal Center will seek to “Clear the Shelters” on
The Adventures of Pia
If you’ve ever met a husky, you know they are
Hurricane Ida animal rescues arrive at Young-Williams Animal Center, 100 fosters step up
This week Young-Williams Animal Center accepted 40 animals evacuated from
Young-Williams Animal Center needs emergency fosters for Hurricane Ida rescues and current pets
Young-Williams Animal Center needs new emergency foster families for rescue
Calling Young-Williams adopters! Share your story to help us earn $100,000 (and you get some cool stuff, too!)
Have you adopted a pet from Young-Williams Animal Center? Share
The Grey Muzzle Organization Grant Helps Senior Pets Like Mimi
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as
The Healing Power of Compassion
Slash is no stranger to life on the streets. For
Valentina
Well Worth the Wait Valentina’s first home was a farm
Young-Williams Animal Center reaches critical capacity for dogs and cats
Young-Williams Animal Center has reached critical capacity for dogs and
BISSELL Pet Foundation Announces Summer 2021 “Empty the Shelters”
Young-Williams Animal Center to participate in national event BISSELL Pet
Katie Needs a Home
Katie Needs a Home. As the municipal shelter for both
Rex
Rex Each year, thousands of animals come through our doors.
Driving Health for Pets & People into Vulnerable Communities
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Remote Area Medical has received a
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A Little Compassion Goes a Long Way One sick cat’s
Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Every year, hundreds of volunteers generously give their time to
Feeling Lucky
Snuggled up on a warm blanket, Beowulf the cat knows
Ruthie
Back in September, a tiny cat was found all by
Young-Williams Animal Center kicks off 14th annual Mardi Growl with T-shirt design contest
Young-Williams Animal Center’s 14th annual Mardi Growl celebration has started
Target Circle donation exceeds $4,000
Young-Williams Animal Center, thanks to the community’s support, has received
A Purr-fect Ending
In March, Holly’s human passed away, and the pandemic began.
Young-Williams Animal Center seeks to ‘Empty the Shelters’ with BISSELL Pet Foundation’s ‘Holiday Hope’
Adoption event held nationwide finds forever homes for homeless pets
Digital Angel Tree
This year, our angel trees look a little different but
Target Circle Community Voting
Thank You! Thanks to shoppers like you, Young-Williams Animal Center
Holiday Giving
This year, building and strengthening bonds has been more important
COVID-19 updates from Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center continues to closely monitor the situation surrounding
Young-Williams Animal Center offers $25 adoptions to ‘Empty the Shelters’ with BISSELL Pet Foundation
Fall adoption event takes place nationwide Oct. 1-4 to find
A Furry Tale of Compassion
Hello non-fur people. My name is Tess. I appreciate you
Young-Williams Animal Center to ‘Clear the Shelters’ with discounted adoptions in August
Young-Williams Animal Center will seek to “Clear the Shelters” in
Young-Williams Animal Center commits to ‘Empty the Shelters’ with BISSELL Pet Foundation
Summer adoption event takes place nationwide July 10-12 to find
Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips
Keep your pets safe during July 4 celebrations! Fireworks and
Small but Mighty
It was 5:30 on a Friday night when we got
Young-Williams Animal Center receives $17,610 grant from BISSELL Pet Foundation to reduce homeless pet population in Knoxville
Young-Williams Animal Center recently was awarded a $17,610 grant from
National Foster a Pet Month: Foster Highlight
Bringing an animal into your home has an incredible impact
New Program “Rounds Up” Change for Homeless Pets
What kind of impact can your spare change have? We
2020 Petco Foundation Foster Hero Nominee: Rachel Erath
The call for help came in the wee hours of
Young-Williams Animal Center to resume spay/neuter services, continue curbside adoptions
Under Phase One of the Knox County Health Department’s reopening
BISSELL Pet Foundation Assists Shelters Across the Country with Reduced Adoption Fees by Appointment Only
120 Animal Shelters to Participate in a National Empty the
Impact Happens Everyday in Many Ways
One of my favorite quotes is by Margaret Mead, “Never
Priscilla
In East Tennessee, it’s not all that uncommon to see
Amunet
Every year, between April and September thousands of kittens are
Good Sam Dog Update
Remember Good Sam Dog? She is now Daphne and well
Young-Williams Animal Center to ‘Empty the Shelters’ with BISSELL Pet Foundation
Young-Williams Animal Center is on board for the BISSELL Pet
Young-Williams Animal Center to streamline adoptions, pause spay/neuter services due to COVID-19
Due to the Knox County Health Department’s safer-at-home order to
Young-Williams Animal Center calls for curbside fosters and donations amid COVID-19 situation
Due to the situation surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Young-Williams Animal
COVID-19 updates from Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center continues to closely monitor the situation surrounding
COVID-19 Statement from Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center is closely watching the situation surrounding the
Good Sam
On Monday, January 13, 2020, the unthinkable happened. In the
Saving the Alcoa Overpass Pup
Young-Williams Animal Center is saddened and outraged to learn of
Challenging the Community for a New Spay Shuttle
Dr. Eric Barton, founder of the Angels Over America Foundation,
Young-Williams Animal Center to temporarily move intake area due to construction
Young-Williams Animal Center will move its Lost and Found department,
YWAC Spotlight on Cindy
Cindy is our wonderful surgical coordinator for our public spay/
YWAC Employee Spotlight: Wyatt
Meet Wyatt our Animal Care Specialist! He’s a wonderful human
‘No-kill’ status is a feat to be celebrated!
‘No-kill’ status is a feat to be celebrated! Young-Williams Animal
BISSELL Pet Foundation Sponsors Nationwide Empty the Shelters Event to Save Lives
Over 100 shelters in the U.S. & Canada will offer
Meet Nichole! YWAC Employee Spotlight
Meet our talented, smart, witty, fantastic boss Nichole, who’s our
YWAC Employee Spotlight-Hannah
Meet our incredibly talented, smart, witty, and fun Visual
Young-Williams Animal Center to compete for $50,000 in national challenge
Young-Williams Animal Center could win $50,000 in the national Fund
Celebrate ‘St. Pet-ricks Day’ with $17 adult dog adoptions this weekend
March 15, through Sunday, March 17, the adoption fee for
Employee Spotlight! Meet Tammie
Tammie is our wonderful director of finance who is thorough,
Parade, pet party set for Saturday, March 2 in downtown Knoxville
Hundreds of dogs and their human companions will stroll
Young-Williams Animal Center receives surprise $750,000 grant from Petco Foundation
Today, Young-Williams Animal Center celebrated a surprise Valentine’s Day
YWAC Employee Spotlight! Meet Lisa
Lisa is someone who can brighten a room! She’s been
Young-Williams Animal Center completes space-doubling renovation thanks to PetSmart Charities and community support for dog ‘sleepovers’
This week, Young-Williams Animal Center completed much-needed space additions to
YWAC Employee Spotlight- Corey
Meet our incredibly talented, smart, kind funny and hard-working staff
YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER WILL BE REPRESENTED IN ANIMAL PLANET’S PUPPY BOWL XV AIRING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd!
Over 90 Adoptable Puppies Compete for Most Valuable Puppy (MVP)
Young-Williams Animal Center shelter pets want a ‘Home for the Pawlidays’
Make Christmas a holiday to remember with a new
YWAC Employee Spotlight- Sophie
Sophie is our development manager, incredible friend, and an extremely
YWAC Employee Spotlight
Meet Karissa! Our Assistant Placement Coordinator who helps save dozens of
Young-Williams Animal Center to ‘Empty the Shelter’ with $20 adoptions
Saturday, Dec. 1, event sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation
Black Fur-day’ is back with name-your-price adoptions at Young-Williams Animal Center
Find a furry companion and be thankful all year round
Employee Spotlight-Jenifer!
It is an honor to introduce our next employee, YWAC
Young-Williams Animal Center Employee Spotlight
Meet Kyla! She’s worked with YWAC Spay/ Neuter solutions teams
Young-Williams Employee Spotlight
We would like to introduce Lora Branum! She’s been with
PetSmart Charities’ grants help Young-Williams Animal Center keep pets with owners, boost space
Young-Williams Animal Center has received nearly $50,000 in grants from
Young-Williams Employee Spotlight!
Meet Tammy Copland, a 14 year veteran of Young-Williams Animal
The Healing Power of love
Check out these incredible stories on the Banfield Foundation’s Website
Young-Williams Animal Center to Participate in ‘Clear The Shelters’ adoption event
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/clear-the-shelters-find-your-new-forever-friend-on-aug-18/51-576597564
Waggin’ Wednesday: Maizie
Hiya, there! My name is Maizie. Recently I found myself
Waggin’ Wednesday: Spit
Hello! My name is Spit, and I’m here to tell
Young-Williams Animal Center equips Animal Control officers with tools to reunite lost pets and owners
2018-07-19 Young-Williams Animal Center – News Sentinel – microchip scanners
Young-Williams Animal Center to open earlier, add ‘quiet time’ for animals.
Young-Williams Animal Center continues to make changes aimed at benefiting
Young-Williams Animal Center at ‘critical capacity’ for dogs
Young-Williams Animal Center currently is at critical capacity for
Young-Williams Animal Center announces lower adoption fees
With the goal to increase adoptions and save more animal
Hundreds of dogs will be on the prowl for Mardi Growl!
Parade, pet party set for Saturday, March 3 in downtown
RAM, Young-Williams Animal Center, and Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley teaming up to provide free care to area pets
RAM, Young-Williams Animal Center, and Humane Society of the Tennessee
Young-Williams close to achieving ‘no-kill’ status.
More animals made it out of the Young-Williams Animal Center
Cat Owners should “Beat the Heat” before spring with Young-Williams Animal Center’s spay/neuter campaign
Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, “Beat the Heat” provides $20 spay
Young-Williams Animal Center announces end-of-year adoption special
All pet adoptions, excluding puppies, are free through Dec.
Young-Williams Animal Center set for this Sunday, Nov. 5
Don’t miss out on a free and furry good time!
Overview of managed intake policy:
In August, Young-Williams Animal Center achieved a 91 percent save
Young-Williams Animal Center partners with Tails of the Trail
Shelter dogs get exercise, socialization on hikes with public participants
Evacuated pets to arrive at Young-Williams Animal Center in wake of Hurricane Irma
On Monday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m., Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center hosts free seminar with ‘Target Zero’
Young-Williams Animal Center partnered with Target Zero to host
Young-Williams Events 7/17-7/22
1.Dance the night away to support our community’s homeless pets!
Gracie’s Story
When Gracie came to our shelter two weeks ago, she
Why 4th of July Is No Picnic For Pets—And 7 Tips To Keep Them Safe
Why 4th of July Is No Picnic For Pets—And 7
Young-Williams Animal Center announces ‘Pet-riotic’ adoption special
Adoption fees for all adult and kittens July 1-3 are
The Dog Flu Has Reached Knoxville—What You Need To Know
The Dog Flu Has Reached Knoxville—What You Need To Know
Furry Fall Festival coming up Nov. 5! Save The Date!
An upcoming festival hosted by the Young-Williams Animal Center will
The Story of Apollo
In January Apollo’s owner passed away. This precious pup was brought
What is an open-admission facility? Young-Williams Animal Center explains
An open-intake shelter is a haven for the hundreds of
Young-Williams hosting wine fundraiser
Visit us at the 6400 Kingston Pike, Young-Williams Animal Village
‘Saving Pets Challenge’ to benefit Young-Williams Animal Center
Shelter competing to win $50,000 from Michelson Found Animals
April is Heartworm Awarness month- protect your pet
learn more from: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease
Young-Williams Animal Center selects director of shelter operations and director of finance
Young-Williams Animal Center has named Nichole Boudreau as director of
Help YWAC purchase a new x-ray machine!
We need a new x-ray machine! A very generous donor
Young-Williams Animal Center Spay/Neuter Solutions exceeds 60,000 surgeries
Knoxville nonprofit works to end pet overpopulation Young-Williams Animal
Bring Your Furry Friend to our 10th Annual Mardi Growl!
Put your best foot, and furry friend’s paw forward for
Sponsored by PetSmart Charities® “Beat the Heat” provides $20 spay surgeries for female cats
Warmer weather may still be months away, but Young-Williams Animal
Grayson Subaru sponsors ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption special at Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, Blount County Animal Center and Young-Williams Animal Center
Animal welfare agencies partner to increase adoptions Young-Williams Animal Center,
A Secret Santa Supports Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams has a Secret Santa who is matching dollar-for -dollar
Young-Williams Animal Center and Grayson Subaru Partner to “Share the Love” and Find Homes for Knoxville’s Homeless Pets
Adoption fees reduced for three-day weekend Dec 2-4 Young-Williams Animal
Young-Williams Animal Center hosts ‘Black Friday’ adoption special
Fees reduced to $25 a pet to promote forever homes
Young-Williams Animal Center receives $500,000 grant from the Petco Foundation
Young-Williams Animal Center was awarded a
Fashion For Fido
Adopt A Senior Pet Month
Senior pets are super—that’s why we’re thrilled that November is
Join us for free family fun!
Young- Williams Furry Fall Festival On Sunday, Nov. 6, pet
Join us for Howl-o-ween
Start your Halloween weekend with a howling good time. Join
A Cause for Paws raises nearly $60,000 for homeless pets
It was a perfect, breezy night at A Cause for
‘Demo-cats’ and ‘Re-pup-licans’ adoption special marks Dogs in Politics Day at Young-Williams Animal Center
Fees for adult and senior dogs and
Governor Bill Haslam Proclaims Tennessee Week for the Animals September 17-25, 2016!
(Nashville, TN) Animal World USA is pleased to announce that
Keep your tailgate pet friendly
Tailgating has become one of America’s favorite pastimes, so why
September Fundraisers
Julie Poole Photography- September 3 – December 4 Get professional
Help Make Young- Williams Animal Center’s Holiday Wishes Come True
Adopters are invited to share how their adopted pet changed
Young-Williams Animal Center hosts week long National Dog Day adoption event
Adoption fees reduced to make room in shelter Young-Williams
The Young-Williams Animal Center board of directors has appointed Janet Testerman as interim CEO.
Testerman is a longtime supporter of the shelter, serving on
Help Us Save Lives Today!
Young-Williams is excited to announce that we are participating in
What To Do if You Lose A Pet
Pet owners should come in person to look for
July Fundraisers!
FIVE Bar Cocktail Party – July 7th 5 PM Join
YWAC Cat-a-palooza Continues
Is a new feline friend on your radar? You won’t
Become an Adoption Ambassador– Find Homes for the Homeless
Gracie and her puppies were fostered last year. Their foster
Keep Pets Safe All Summer
Don’t walk your dog during the day’s highest heat and
June Fundraisers
Bluetique June 4th 11 AM – 2 PM, 10% of
What To Do If You Lose Your Pet
Most families with pets will at some point experience the anguish
Young-Williams Animal Center celebrates ‘Cinco De Gato’ with cat special
Strata-G and Young-Williams Animal Center are partnering to help more
Shelter Received Grant from ASPCA® Young-Williams Animal Center Launches Adoption Ambassador Program
Young-Williams Animal Center received a grant by the ASPCA® (The
May Fundraising Events!
Thinking of changing the atmosphere in your home or office
‘Spring Into Shelter’ Adoption Event Kicks off April 20, 2016
Spring has officially arrived in East Tennessee, and Young-Williams Animal
April Fundraising Events
Join us for the Urban Bar’s Puppy Party on Sunday,
March Fundraising Events
– Having back pain? Visit West Knoxville Chiropractic! They’ll donate
Let the good times roll: Register for the 9th annual Mardi Growl pet parade today
At Young-Williams Animal Center, we’re busy planning the 9th annual
Cat Owners Should “Beat the Heat” Before Spring with Young-Williams Animal Center’s spay/neuter campaign
Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, “Beat the Heat” provides $20
Sunny’s Doggy Diary – She’s Adoptable!
Meet Sunny, a 1-year-old female retriever/hound mix who loves to
PetSmart Charities Sponsors $20 “Happy Neuter Year” Surgeries
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2015) – Young-Williams Animal Center wants
Elrod’s Doggy Diary – He’s Adoptable!
Elrod is a 1-year-old Terrier mix who is as cute
Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Members!
Click to enlarge photo
Alabaster’s Kitty Clip – He’s Been Adopted!
Alabaster is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair mix with tons
Support Our Pets Simply by Shopping!
When you shop at Kroger you can help fur babies
Porter’s Doggy Diary – He’s Been Adopted!
Meet Porter, a 6-year-old Mastiff/Chinese Shar-Pei mix. Porter is such
Lado’s Kitty Clip – He’s Been Adopted!
Cute little Lado is a 2-month-old domestic shorthair mix kitten
Chance’s Doggy Diary – He’s Been Adopted!
Chance is a 1-year-old male Pit Bull mix who has
Help Our Pets Simply by Shopping!
When you shop at Kroger you can help fur babies
Young-Williams Announces Angel Tree Project
Young-Williams Animal Center has launched their Angel Tree program to
Discs for Dogs
Purchase a Frisbee for your best buddy at any Froyoz
PUP of the Month Photo Contest
Our volunteer is helping this cute Chihuahua mix prep for
Treat Your Pets Right at Hallowween
Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Parents One of the joys
Help Our Pets Simply By Shopping!
When you shop at Kroger you can help fur babies
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Celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Month
Young-Williams Animal Center is celebrating National Pit Bull Awareness Month
Send Us a Pix of Your Pit
Join Young-Williams Animal Center in supporting the Animal Farm Foundation’s
Veterinarian Pet Memorial Program
As a 501-(c)(3) organization, we rely on charitable donations to
Events & News
Friday, Sept 25–Mayor’s 9th Annual Senior Appreciation Fair at
What do to if your pet is lost
Most families with pets will at some point experience the
Fido and Fireworks Don’t Mix: Keep your pets safe over the July 4 holiday
Loud, crowded events with fireworks are no fun for pets.
Zumbathon to Benefit Young-Williams Animal Center
Take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and
News & Events for Young-Williams Animal Center
Just in time for the heat, Rita’s Italian Ice in Market
Pet Safety Tips for Summer Fun
Enjoying summer’s warmer weather? Whether you are spending time at
Start off on the Right Paw; Pet Parents Summer Safety Guide
Can you feel it? Can you smell it? At last-
RECORD NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED FOR 8th ANNUAL MARDI GROWL
March of Furry Friends Supports Young-Williams Animal Center With more
The Paw-ty has already started!
Join us for the fun at Mardi Growl 2015 on
SAVE THE DATE-Mardi Growl Pet Parade and Party 2015
Cold Weather Pet Care Tips
With a cold front on its way bringing much colder
Fall in Love with Felines!!
Join us in celebrating National Cat Day by adopting a
Knox Corn Maze at Gilreath Farms
Knox Corn Maze at Gilreath Farms presents Young-Williams Animal Center
Furry Fall Festival Sunday Oct. 26th, 12pm-3pm
Join us this Sunday for our Furry Fall Festival! Sunday
ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon presented by Subaru
Spay’ghetti Dinner
Join us for a Spay’ghetti Dinner on Sunday September 21st
Meet our Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong is now the Director of Shelter Medicine
Post-op Licking :: How to stop it!
Help! My pet is licking post-op! How much licking is
Missy’s adoption update….one month later!
Our family has talked about adopting a dog for a
Is there a waiting list for spay/neuter surgeries? NO!
How can I get on the waiting list? We get
Volunteers of the Month :: Lauren LeBlanc and Tony Radar
Lauren LeBlanc, and her husband Tony Radar have become a
It’s Kitten-palooza time!
Spay/Neuter Blog
What is the difference between the S/N Clinic @ Village
Celebrity Bartender
Join us this Thursday, 6pm, at Armada Bar, 116 S.
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month and we
Volunteer of the Month :: Susan Dravecky
Every day that Susan Dravecky starts her volunteer shift in
Drink Wine and Help Shelter Pets
There’s a new restaurant in town and they love pets!
How do you appreciate your pet?
June 2nd-8th is National Pet Appreciation Week and we are
Foster Feature :: Shelly Claiborne
Shelly does a great job fostering and we are thankful
Pet-riotic Adoption Specials for Memorial Day!
Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville 2014
Go pick up today’s Metro Pulse magazine! You can check
Foster Feature :: Anna Buckman
Today we are featuring our foster, Anna Buckman, who has
Happy Hound needs a home!
Meet Ellie at 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 daily
10 signs of cancer in animals
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and our own Director
Foster Feature :: Brittani Perez
Brittani is one of our great fosters and we just
Foster Feature :: McDonald Family
We at Young-Williams Animal Center are very fortunate to have
Upcoming Events
It’s that time of the year where everyone wants to
Spay/Neuter Public Service Announcement
Check out this great Public Service Announcement by WBIR’s John
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Volunteer of the Month :: April 2014
Volunteering for any organization takes some level of commitment. Ray
Foster of the Month :: March 2014
Sophie Nguyen has only been fostering for Young-Williams for ten
Ariel :: Animal Compassion Fund recipient
When a Chihuahua was found abandoned in a shed with
Thank you to our Mardi Growl 2014 Sponsors!!
Young-Williams Animal Center would like to thank the following sponsors
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Foster of the Month :: Jeannine
I started volunteering at YWAC in 2007 and took home
Best Friends Story :: Koda
If you have ever had doubts about the temperament of
Volunteers Make A Difference
Volunteers are very important members of the Young-Williams Animal
Santa Paws
Don’t forget to get your pets photo made with Santa.
Cyndi McCall: YWAC’s Volunteer of the Month!!
Just as every animal that comes through Young-Williams Animal Center
A Message from our CEO, Jeff Ashin
This month, I am honored to say, marks my one-year
A YWAC Best Friends Story
For those who have experienced the contentment of adopting a
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Furry Fall Festival 2013! Sunday, October 6th
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun, food and
Young-Williams in the News!
Young-Williams Animal Center is very lucky to have
PetCo Adoption Event!
YWAC is having a weekend off-site adoption event at
Strutting our Stuff!
Come join Young-Williams and Suzani Styles to celebrate the Dog
Best Friends Forever!
Jennifer’s Story Above all else, Jennifer, a former intern at
YWAC Online Store
Young-Williams Animal Center now has an online store with retail
Extended Cat Adoption Promotion!
Due to the increased intake of cats and kittens, YWAC
Join our YWAC Alumni Celebration!
The Urban Bar & Corner Cafe is hosting a Celebration
A Message from our CEO, Jeff Ashin
When the temperature rises every year, so do the
Cathey Beard: Foster Parent of the Month!
Featured Foster: Cathey Beard After Cathey’s cat ran away two
Central Flats and Taps is going to the Dogs!
Join us for a dog-friendly fundraising event for Young-Williams Animal
Hard Knox Roller Derby to Benefit YWAC!
Need something exciting to boost your Saturday night adrenaline? The
Dine Out for YWAC!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 6th to have dinner
Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty!
June is officially “Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month! And what’s a better
Bark in The Park 2013
Come celebrate the 19th annual “Bark in the Park” with
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
How will you celebrate Memorial Day weekend? Young-Williams Animal Center
Lemonade Stand! Sat, May 25th!
Saturday, March 25th 11:00am until 2:00pm Sunoco Woodsmith Market 2240 Woods Smith
Paws Among the Blooms!
Knox PAWS matches eligible seniors with adoptable pets. Research indicates
Join Team YWAC for the Heart Walk!
On Sunday, Sept 29th, Tiberius and I will be
Free Baseball Tickets with Adoptions!
When you adopt a pet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, you
$10 Rabies Vaccinations!
The Knox County Health Department is hosting their annual Rabies
Moose on the Loose!
Welcome to Moose on the Loose Books “Moose on the
2013 H.A.L.T. Spring Session
Dogs from the 2013 spring session of the HALT (Humans
YWAC’s Pet Food Pantry
Young-Williams Animal Center’s Pet Food Assistance program is a special
YWAC Christmas Ornaments!
The ornaments have arrived! They are available at both locations!
Our 2013 “Wish List”!
Need ideas for donations to YWAC? The following are items
YWAC Adoptions at PetCo!
Bearden has a new PetCo and they
Here Kitty Kitty!
Young-Williams Animal Center is continuing our reduced adoption fees for
Paws to Celebrate this Friday, Nov 30th!
Come to YWAC on Friday, November 30th between 12:30 and
Adopt A Senior Pet Month!
November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month and YWAC is celebrating our
Important Announcement! Please Read!
On Wednesday, November 7th, YWAC and the Village will be
Santa Paws Pictures!
Just in time for the holidays! Have your 4-legged friend’s
Elect to Adopt!
The presidential election might be over by Thursday, November 7th,
Happy Howl-o-Ween Adoption Free-for-All!
Happy Halloween! No tricks~Just treat yourself to a new Best
October Neuter Specials!
Let’s Hear it for the Boys! During the month of
YWAC supports Pets for Patriots!
What is Pets for Patriots?
2012 Furry Fall Festival!
Mark your calendars for YWAC’s 2012 Furry Fall Festival on
Pet Loss Support Groups at UTCVM!
Please check out the following flyers about two new upcoming
“Fall In Love” Weekend: Sept 22-23, 2012
Please join us in celebrating the beginning of the fall
Celebrating Seniors!
On Friday, Sept 21st, Our county mayor (and avid supporter!),
Got a Dirty Dog?
Pups and Pals is hosting a “Rescue Round-up Grooming Day”
Patriot’s Day, Sept 11th!
Tomorrow is Patriot’s Day! Young-Williams Animal Center is saluting our
Celebrate Grandparents Day @YWAC!
This Sunday, September 9th, is National Grandparents Day! Young-Williams Animal Center
Meet Us at Mast General Store!
To help celebrate 1st Friday Festivities in Downtown Knoxville, YWAC
Very Important Message! Please Read!
Young-Williams Animal Center’s dog and puppy adoption areas at 3201
Oct is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month
Also, Check out these fantastic new t-shirts
Big Orange Tail Gate Party! Sat, Aug 25th!
YWAC is kicking off UT Football Season with our Big
“Say Cheese~I’m Adopted!”
On Saturday, October 20th, Doug Wood of Fox43 will be
Order Your “Zoey” Books Here!
Zoey and John take a walk every day and meet
September 100K Challenge Events!
Young-Williams Animal Center is one of 50 Contestants in 2012
Read to The Animals Saturday 8/11
Grab your favorite bedtime story and wear your PJ’s! YWAC
100K Kick-Off Car Wash!
The Kiwanis Club of Norwood and Puleo’s Grille are hosting
August 1st is the 100K Challenge Kick-Off!
Young-Williams Animal Center is one of 50 Contestants in 2012
Primp Your Pit in August!
Do you have a pit-bull terrier or pit-bull mix? If
Primp Your Pit
Must Love Cats!
Everyday is 2’s Day! Have you been considering adopting
Gearing up for the ASPCA 100K Challenge!
YWAC will Save More Lives by Competing in the Challenge!
Hard Knox Roller Derby Fundraiser!
On Saturday, July 7th, The Hard Knox Roller Girls
Introducing Four Paws Handbook!
Four Paws: Handbook for a Pet-Friendly Community is for the
Eat Great Food; Donate to YWAC!
We have a fabulous opportunity to raise money for Young-Williams
Blue Coast Burrito Grill Fundraiser!
Enjoy a delicious meal and support Young-Williams Animal Center! You
Knoxville’s Top Dog Contest!
Do You Own Knoxville’s Top Dog? Julie Poole Photography is
Must Love Cats Adoption Specials!
We’re Crazy about our Cats! Beginning Monday, June 11th, Young-Williams
PetCo’s National Adoption Weekend!
On Saturday, June 9th, YWAC will have adoptable animals at
Pet Stylist Super Show!
Pet Stylists Super Show May 31 – June 3, 2012
Walk & Wag 2013
Make plans to join the fun on Saturday, June 1st
Think Adoption First!
Young-Williams Animal Center and PetCo of Farragut will be
Bark in the Park 2012
The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is presenting it’s
Children’s Festival of Reading
Knox County Public Library is hosting the Children’s Festival of
Are You My Mother?
Kitten and Adult Cat Adoption Special has been extended! Beginning
Rabies Clinics begin May 5th!
The Knox County Health Department Annual Rabies Clinics begin this
We made it!
Dr. Michael Blackwell, administrator, Young-Williams Animal Center, Knoxville Thanks to
Dog Rescue and Relief Award!
We at potty-train-dogs.com truly admire those who dedicate time out
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H.A.L.T. Program Update!
Once again, five dogs from YWAC will be participating in
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Help Young-Williams Animal Center move to the second round in
PetSafe Training Demos!
The PetSafe Village trainer, Mike Shafer, will be visiting four
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Hillbilly 66 Kar & Bike Kruise-In
HILLBILLY 66 KAR & BIKE KRUISE-IN Saturday, May 5th at
Spare the Big Air Challenge!
Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs and Earth Day 2012 in Oak
100K Challenge! We need YOUR help!
Help YWAC win the Community Engagement Award from the ASPCA
St. CAT-Tricks Day Celebration!
St Cat-Tricks Day! March 12-17th, 2012 A chance to
Garden Montesorri Rummage Sale!
Mark Your Calendars Now! Garden Montesorri School on Garden Drive
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For the Love of Furries!
This Valentine’s Day, Young-Williams would like to invite you to
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Beat the Heat!
Beat the Heat with a $20 Spay for Female Cats!
30,000th Spay Celebrated!
Young-Williams Animal Center Celebrates 30,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery 30,000th
Update on Spay/Neuter Programs!
YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES AGGRESSIVE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AIMED AT SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING KNOXVILLE’S
Spay and Neuter Made Easy!
Help is on the way for some financially strapped pet
Update on Kassidy: An Important Message from Dr. Blackwell
Earlier this month, Young-Williams Animal Center announced that Kassidy, a
Year End Tax-Savings and Life-Saving Opportunity!
Before 2012’s Father Time strolls away and 2013’s New Year’s
Small Pets 101
The University of Tennessee Vet School and Oxbow Animal Health
FREE Adoptions!
As of Wednesday, December 21st, ALL of the adult dogs
Happy Holidays!
Meet Panda! Panda came to the animal shelter when he
Become a Furry Friend!
When you become a “Furry Friend”, your $75.00 donation
Update on Kassidy, the pregnant Lab
In further assessing our options and the shelter’s obligations under
Walkway of Life
With a donation of $100, you can honor a family
Home for the Holidays!
Breeanna Brown, the placement coordinator for Young-Williams Animal Center, has
Adoption Gift Certificates!
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to ponder what to
S.A.V.E.S. Fund
Young-Williams Animal Center is the official animal shelter for Knox
Santa Paws Pictures!
Just in time for the Holidays! The Friends of Young-Williams
National Shelter Appreciation Week!
Young-Williams Animal Center is celebrating National Shelter Appreciation Week November
Pumpkin & Black Licorice Cat Adoption Promotion!
It’s no Trick! We only have treats at Young-Williams Animal
Dog Days @ Ijams!
On November 5th, 2011, Ijams is going to the dogs!
Happy Hollerpalooza!
Come on down to Central Street this Saturday, Oct 22nd,
Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month!!
In honor of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, we are discounting adult
“Fall” in Love
In honor of our annual “Furry Fall Festival” on Saturday,
H.A.L.T. Update!
Shelter to Rescue Group to Forever Home! My name is
K9 Cancer Walk
Dogs are part of our families, but our “best
“Movies on Market Square” Has Gone to the Dogs!
Get Your Lawn Chairs Ready … It’s Movie Time! Movies
Dog Rescue Award!
Dear Young-Williams Animal Center, We at DogBreedsInfo.org are pleased to
Furry Fall Festival!
Please mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Furry Fall
Black Pearl Event! August 26-28
Did you know that black dogs are often passed over
Fat Cat Entitlement Program!
Every Cat is Entitled to Live Like a Fat Cat!
Cat Rescue Award!
SimplyCatBreeds.org is pleased to present you with a Cat Rescue
Dog Wash Fundraiser August 28th!
Bark Place Grooming is hosting a Dog Wash Fundraiser for
Priceless Pooches Stimulus Package
Young-Williams Animal Center currently has a surplus of adult dogs,
YWAC
America’s Favorite Animal Shelter!
Help Young-Williams Animal Center win the ASPCA’s “America’s Favorite Shelter”
Foster Parents Needed!
There are many times that YWAC receives animals that
June: Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
A Letter From Tinkerbell
My name is Tinkerbell and I can tell you that
Barlow Needs A Home
Barlow is about 1.5 years old and has already been
Friends of Young-Williams
Young-Williams Animal Center has an important partner – Friends of
YWAC Events: June 2011
June 2011 Adopt-A-Cat Month When: Wednesday, June 1 to Thursday,
YWAC Events: May 2011
May 2011 National Pet Week When: Wednesday, May 4 to
YWAC Events: April 2011
April 2011 American Humane’s Every Day Is Tag Day When:
YWAC Events: March 2011
March 2011 Pet Loss Support Group When: Tuesday, March 15,
Speak! YWAC News
The fee to adopt a pet from the Young –
Become A Friend of Young-Williams Animal Center
Our New Dog Adoption Search at young-williams.org
Young-Williams Animal Center
Knoxville’s Mardi Growl 2011
A continual drizzle Saturday could not dampen the spirits of