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Young-Williams Animal Center announces end-of-year adoption special

Dec. 28, 2017
All pet adoptions, excluding puppies, are free through Dec. 31 “Adopt” a New Year’s resolution. Young-Williams Animal Center will offer free pet adoptions, excluding puppies at both shelter locations, as well as Bearden Petco, and Pet Supermarket through Dec. 31.
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Cinco de Mayo forecast: It’s raining cats and dogs!

May. 05, 2017
  In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Young-Williams Animal Center is offering a special adoption event on Friday, May 5. All adult and senior cats and dogs are only $20 today. “Back by ‘populated’ demand, we’re throwing an adoption fiesta!”
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Join Young-Williams Animal Center’s ‘Happy Neuter Year’ campaign

Dec. 29, 2016
Let your New Year’s resolution include $20 neuter surgeries for male dogs and cats Young-Williams Animal Center’s Spay/Neuter Solutions wants you to ring in the New Year by making a resolution to neuter your male dog or cat during its
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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

Dec. 19, 2016
Animal welfare agencies partner to increase adoptions Young-Williams Animal Center, The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Blount County Animal Center are partnering for a “Home for the Holidays” adoption special, sponsored by Grayson Subaru. From Dec. 21-23, all
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Young-Williams Animal Center and Grayson Subaru partner to “Share the Love” and find homes for Knoxville’s homeless pets

Nov. 30, 2016
Adoption fees reduced for three-day weekend Dec 2-4 Young-Williams Animal Center will join the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and Subaru of America, Inc. for the annual year-end Subaru Share the Love event and
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Young-Williams Animal Center receives $500,000 grant from the Petco Foundation

Nov. 22, 2016
Young-Williams Animal Center was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Petco Foundation based on the shelter’s lifesaving work and positive impact on the animal rescue community. Representatives from Young-Williams Animal Center and the Petco Foundation celebrated the grant during a
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Furry Fall Festival offers free fall fun for pets and pet owners

Oct. 25, 2016
Pet owners and animal enthusiasts are invited to attend the Furry Fall Festival at Young-Williams Animal Center on Sunday, Nov. 6, to learn more about pet-related resources in the Knoxville community. And, of course, furry friends are welcome, too. From
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‘Demo-cats’ and ‘Re-pup-licans’ adoption special marks Dogs in Politics Day at Young-Williams Animal Center

Sep. 21, 2016
Fees for adult and senior dogs and cats, as well as kittens, reduced to $20 from Sept. 23-25 Young-Williams Animal Center will celebrate National Dogs in Politics Day by offering adoption discounts on “demo-cats” and “re-pup-licans” from Sept. 23-25. The
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Young-Williams Animal Center names Janet Testerman as interim CEO

Jul. 28, 2016
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 the board for nearly five years. She also adopted her Dachshund, Lollie, from Young-Williams Animal Center
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‘Cherish Your Chihuahua’ campaign offers $20 spay/neuter surgeries at Young-Williams Animal Center in August

Jul. 15, 2016
PetSmart Charities® sponsors discounted procedures, free nail trim for Chihuahuas Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes are some of the most at-risk pets entering U.S. shelters each year. Young-Williams Animal Center, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal
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