dogs
-
Athens-Clarke County
Non-Profit Hosts 5K to Help Fund Animal Adoptions
By: Jordan Mecca Athens Canine Rescue hosted the 7th annual “Run Your Tail Off 5K” on Sunday, Sept. 20. All proceeds went toward Athens Canine Rescue, a local non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs and getting them adopted. Chewie and his owner Chris have attended the event for the past…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Dog Foster Program
ATHENS, Ga- Becca Marrick has been a “dog person” ever since she can remember. “My family has been fostering ever since we were little…my parents wanted to see if me and my sister could handle pets.” Marrick picked up these four Labrador-Basset Hound mixes at the Athens Humane Society on…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Free to Breathe
Athens, GA– “Free to Breathe” is a 5K for lung cancer that is close to home for the University of Georgia. Dr. Randall L. Tackett works at UGA and his daughter died of lung cancer. His family volunteers at the race each year. Animals are a big part of the Tackett’s family.…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Pitbull Attacks Child
Athens, Ga– The father of a little boy attacked by a pitbull last week says he never saw this coming. Reporter Hannah Patrick said, “Exactly. They trusted the dog. His son Dominic knew the dog for 2 years prior to this attack. He did not want to do an on…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Neuter Your Pets for Spring
Athens, GA- Love is in the air not only for us, but for animals too. Spring time means mating season for cats and dogs. You may be seeing an increase of stray animals wandering the streets during the Spring, but that can easily be prevented. Athens area Humane Society offers…
-
Athens-Clarke County
Microchipping Reunites Pet with Owner
The sad sound of whimpering might be the result of a lost or abandoned puppy. Microchipping might be the solution. Microchips are placed under the skin of animals in order to reunite animals with their owners And England is taking a proactive approach. All dogs will have to be microchipped…
-
No-kill Shelter Holding Fundraiser Tonight
A local shelter in Bogart is raising money today to save dogs’ lives. The event will be held at the Waffle House on Atlanta Highway from 2-9 pm. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the non-profit shelter. Petzone rescues dogs and finds them new homes. The facility offers…