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You could have these furry friends before Easter
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (86+ words) You could have these furry friends before Easter'wjhl.com (WJHL) " Saturday, March 28, 2026. Tails and Paws highlights animals available for adoption at various Tri-Cities animal shelters. Today, we focus our attention on the animals at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal…...
Humane society donates $37k to Animal Shelter of Sullivan Co.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) " The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County received a donation on Friday to help cover the costs of spaying and neutering pets. The Sullivan County Humane Society presented the animal shelter with a $37,500 check. Brandi Perkey, the…...
Heidi Fleiss, now living in Las Vegas, plans to challenge county's bird restrictions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (458+ words) LAS VEGAS (KLAS) " Heidi Fleiss, the one-time media sensation and so-called Hollywood Madam, says she will fight county restrictions on her ability to house and release some 30 wild birds she plans to move from Pahrump to her new home in…...
Bruno and Buddy need homes – Tails and Paws
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (94+ words) (WJHL) " Saturday, March 14, 2026. Tails and Paws highlights animals available for adoption at various animal shelters in the Tri-Cities. Today, we focus our attention on the animals at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you see an animal you…...
Unicoi County Animal Shelter director rescinds resignation letter to board
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (395+ words) UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) " Unicoi County Animal Shelter Director Mollie Haren previously submitted a resignation letter to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter Board, but she has since rescinded her resignation and is continuing to move forward. "It's been a lot…...
Owners plead guilty to three of 19 animal cruelty charges
2+ week, 4+ day ago (669+ words) CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) " A Carter County family has pleaded guilty to three of nineteen animal cruelty charges after just one day of witness testimony. Ryan, Sarah, and Nathaniel Oaks were each charged with animal cruelty after over 30 animals, including…...
These furry friends can be yours this weekend
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (94+ words) WJHL) " Saturday, March 7, 2026. Tails and Paws highlights animals available for adoption at various animal shelters in the Tri-Cities. Today, we focus our attention on the animals at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you see an animal you…...
Petworks seeks help after 10 large puppies found covered in feces
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (147+ words) KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) " Petworks Animal Services in Kingsport is asking for help from the community after 10 extra-large-breed puppies were found "desperate for care" near Vance St. and Harrison St., according to the shelter. In a social media post on Tuesday,…...
Kingsport hosting ‘Paws and Hearts’ Valentine’s Day event
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (106+ words) Kingsport hosting "Paws and Hearts" Valentine"s Day event'wjhl.com KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) " The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will host a "Paws and Hearts" event for you and your furry friends on Feb. 15. The event is free and will…...
Unusual rescue mission saves pigs from island on Tennessee River
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (491+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " Two East Tennessee pigs were rescued from an unusual place. "Personally, this is my first pig endeavor. I do have some experience with dairy cattle," said Young-Williams Animal Center Director of Medical Operations Mary Nussbaum. "But that's…...