The Board, Monroe County Friends of Animals.

Jan/Feb 2018 Vol 2 Issue 1

Monroe County Friends of Animals Newsletter

Point of View: Thank you

concerned friends of MCFA!

Thank you for your demonstration of

concern for the animals at the Monroe

County Animal Shelter during the cold

snap in January. Your generous gifts and

action are much appreciated.

We also appreciate the follow-up so many

of you have made in volunteering to help,

attending meetings, volunteering and

other acts of kindness and compassion for

the animals at the shelter.

Published bi-monthly

Editor: Keith

Sanderson

Contact: keith@maxapooch.com

In this issue: Thank you friends of MCFA !

Monroe County K9 Squad at the shelter.

Thrifty shoppers flock to Madisonville

Businesses with hearts.

The best place to adopt a cat or kitten

Bits and Pieces

Pick of Pics

Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones braves the assault of one his K9 Squad’s elite dogs in a demonstration recently held at the Monroe County Animal Shelter

Monroe County Sheriff Department K9

Squad demonstrates for

Monroe County Animal Shelter

Shelter visitors were recently treated to a demonstration of the effectiveness of the Monroe County K9 Squad in tracking and attacking perpetrators of crime. The event gave the Sheriff’s department an opportunity to let the public see the K9 Squad, which is a very important part of the Sheriff’s De-partment, and to see the many fine cats and dogs that are available for adoption at the shelter.

Spectators were also treated to a demonstration on how these keen-nosed K9 defenders of justice can sniff out drugs. One spectator said, “This is real-ly cool, “It’s like the dogs in the K9 squad are trying to help their less fortu-nate brothers and sisters in the shelter get adopted.”

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The MCFA thrift store in Madisonville is not only a cornucopia of bargains and val-ues. It’s where MCFA mascots Smokey and Miss Kitty (better known as Paul and )

Thrifty shoppers flock to Madisonville!

The wide range of bargains shoppers find at the MCFA Thrift Store in Madi-sonville makes it a real find. What makes it an even better find is proceeds help MCFA care for dogs and cats in Monroe County. Merchandise at the store includes quality clothing, jewelry, handbags, boutique

items, kitchen gadgets, housewares, appliances, furniture, collectibles, antiques,

framed artwork, electronics, books, DVD's, tools, golf equipment, holiday decor, yard

& garden items, crafting supplies, pet supplies including pet clothing. All items are

clean, tested and at affordable prices.

The MCFA Thrift store first opened in February 2012 on Ballplay Road, and relo-

cated to its current Madisonville location in January 2013.

MCFA volunteers Paul and Tina Wenner manage the store with the help of their

team that consists of 15 dedicated volunteers. Overhead is significantly reduced due

to the fact the store is managed and run by volunteers. This reduction in overhead

means more money for the animals at the Monroe County Animal Shelter

The Wenners are dedicated animal lovers. They’ve fostered 163 puppies. In addi-

tion, they started volunteering with the road blocks by helping to collect donations

and eventually took over organizing them in 2010.

Tina, Paul, the other volunteers at the thrift shop, as well as

MCFA volunteers are dedicated to helping animals in as many

ways as possible. When you shop at the MCFA thrift shop you

help them help animals that might otherwise not have a chance.

Tina shown to the right with her husband Paul says, “We even

take our parrot Emmy to work with us to enhance the customers’

experience. What better way to let them know the animals appre-

ciate them than to hear one say, ‘Thank you,’ out loud.”

The location of the Monroe County Friends of Animals

Thrift Store is 884 Englewood St, suites A and B in Madisonville.

The story is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am

through 4:00 pm. If you have questions or need a pick-up call 423

-442-1015. For more information about MCFA and the MCFA Thrift Store visit the

Where the proceeds from every purchase help MCFA help animals!!!

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A growing number of merchants in the area

are helping support Monroe County Friends of

Animals. They are placing donation collection

boxes similar to the one shown here close to

their cash registers.

We ask you to put the change you may receive

in these boxes. Monroe County Friends of Ani-

mals funds nearly 50 percent of the operating

cost of the Monroe County Animal Shelter, and

every donation helps whether is pennies or

dollars.

These boxes, many of the designed and con-

structed by the Tellico Village Woodworkers

Club, also help MCFA to make patrons of these businesses aware of the

work we do.

We support the local merchants listed below, and hop you do also. If you

haven’t stopped in their establishments MCFA asks that you do and we are

sure you will be greeted by friendly smiles and a willingness to provide you

the best of service.

Thanks to the support of the above businesses and

your donations we are able to continue our work of

saving the lives of dogs and cats in Monroe Coun-

ty, and advocating for their humane treatment.

Businesses With Hearts!

Please Support Them.

Business Name Address City

Ist American Cash Advance 909 New Hwy 68 Sweetwater

Ace Hardware/Sweetwater 776 New Hwy 68 Sweetwater

Co-op

Bllack Bear Wood Carving 1145 Hwy 411 Vonroe

Cherohala Biker Gear 229 Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains

Cieto Lindo Mex. Rest 1265 Hwy 411 Suite 8 Vonroe

City Recreation Bar & Grill 107 N Main Street Sweetwater

Fat Stacks Breakfast & 4915 New Hwy 68 Madisonville

Burgers

Genovese’s Restaurant 1255 411 Suite 1 Vonroe

Kat’s Deli 1829 Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains

M Salon 1255 US Hwy 411 Vonore

Max’s Auto Care 819 Englewood Road Madisonville

Monroe Automotive 3818 Hwy 411 Madisonville

Muddy Waters Wines & 623 N. TennesseeAve. Etowah

Spirits

Peppers Sweet Spot 1120 B US Bus. Hwy 411 Vonroe

Pizzeria Venti 916 Hwy 411 Vonroe

Preferred Pharmacy Tellico 101 Cheyo Place # A Loudon

Village

Simply Wine & Spirits 3926 Hwy 411 Madisonville

Sloan’s of Vonroe 107 Hwy 360 Vonroe

Sloan’s of Tellico Village 200 Mialaquo Road Loudon

Smok-N-Bonz 1245 US Hwy 411 Vonroe

Timeless Treasures Charles 229 A Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains

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Monroe County Animal Shelter typically has a good selection of felines, ranging from

cute and cuddly kittens to adult and senior cats who know how to make humans purr

and smile att heir sociable attributes. Best yet, the population of felines is always

changing. If you don’t see the cat or kitten that steals your heart today, check tomor-

Reason number one: A wide selection. The animal shelters or rescues usually have a good selection of cats to adopt, and will usually have a large selection of kittens during the spring through the autumn months. Reason number two: Affordable cost. A cat or kitten from Monroe County Animal Shelter is a bargain. The cost is only $50. Why is this a bar-gain? The cat is spayed /neutered, has age appropriate vaccinations, has been vetted for disease, is microchipped and registered so if it is very lost it can be easily identified at a shelter or veterinarian’s office . Reason number three: Good health. Unlike a retail store no one is going to pressure to make a purchase a sick cat an animal shelter. Cats are vetted when they come to the shelter, and kittens are quarantined from older cats to help prevent them from catching diseases. Reason number four: There is no such thing as a free kitten. Some people think a kitten they get from a friend whose barn cat or house cat has had a litter of kittens is a free kitten. However, if you want to make sure the kitten is healthy and stays healthy you will need to take it to a veterinarian for a checkup, and for vaccinations. In addition, the cat will need to be spayed or neutered when it is old enough. That cost alone will surpass the cost you pay for at Monroe County Animal Shelter or other shelters. Reason number five: Animal shelters are great places to find a mature and friendly cat. Frequently these cats came from homes where their owner died, became ill, or had to give them up for some other reason. Others

are house cats who became lost and were turned in. These are sociable, friendly cats waiting for a human to rub against and to purr when to they sit on their laps. While they may not be as playful as kittens, the older felines will steal your heart.

Check the website www.monroecountyfriends of animals.org.

Five good reasons to adopt a feline

from Monroe County Animal Shelter

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Bits and Pieces: Monroe County Friends of Animals news and updates.

2017 Save Rate is 78.3% Congrats 2017 was a busy year for

rescue operations, but well worth the hard work. MCFA volunteers rehomed 2,101 animals – that is a 78.3% save rate! This includes adoptions at the shel-ter, adoptahons, and rescue transports. On behalf of all the cats and dogs you helped, a huge thank you to all of the MCFA volunteers and to Dr. Granger of Telli-

Everyone had a good time at the Recent Madi-sonville Sports and Civ-ics Club Basketball Event. MCFA volunteers Debra Moore, Geane Mullins, Pam Crays and Cathy Barrett participated in the event. Mike and Susan Cleverdon of the Monroe County Spay and Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP) were on hand to provide no cost Spay and Neuter Vouch-ers. Thanks to the Madi-

Conway Mason, Madisonville Sports and Civic Club presents MCFA Board Member Cathy Barrett a check for $300. Looking on are Monroe County Mayor Tim Yates, Monroe County Shelter Director Liz Sneed and

Felines Are More Apt to be Eu-thanized Than Canines. Those are the

sad facts. You can do to lower the numbers. Neuter your Cat. The proven way to reduce the number of unwanted cats is to spay or neuter. If the expense is too much for you find out if you qualify for vouchers from SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program) For information on how to qualify, visit the MCFA home

It’s About the Animals, Not Us! It was busy at the shelter in January with186 intakes, 64 adoptions, 10 returned to owner and 116 transferred! Lucy Thill (one of the Canine Behavioral Assessment Coordinators) usually has one orientation/training session each month for new volunteers. This January she had three orientations! Since Janu-ary 13th, 21 new volunteers signed up to spend time at the shel-ter, help with the Adoptathon, working at the Thrift Store and helping with administrative duties. Thanks to the new volunteers

“Talk is Cheap” is Coming! April 21 4:00 pm at Hiwassee College

Campus. Don’t miss two-time Emmy award winner Bill Landry, along with Elizabeth Rose, Sam Venable and Jim Claborn, as they portray the music, stories, and culture of East Tennessee as only this foursome can. Adult Ticket prices are only $20, children under 12 free, and Hiawassee Students $10. Proceeds go to Monroe County Friends of Animals so they can continue to help the cats and dogs in Monroe County.

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Pick of the Pics

Pawsitive News is published bi-monthly by Monroe County Friend of Animals. For

Question of the month, Pick of the Pics, comments or ideas please contact Editor:

Pawsitive News

P.O. Box 106, Vonore, TN 37885 or email keith@maxapooch.com

Or, email: MCFA37885@gmail.com

Boomer takes

to his new

home like a

cat to catnip.

So reports anoth-

er happy adopter

of a cat from

Monroe County

Animal Shelter.

She states “

Boomer loves to

run around and

play with the kids

and his toys. He will cuddle anyone who lets him, including our 12 year old dog

Sandy. He and our 11 year old cat are buds also. He is doing great and we all love

him very much! He is very close with my son. My son broke his arm and Boomer has

not left his side since it happened! “

One of the Mon-

roe Sheriff’s De-

partment K9

squad takes a

break . One look

at this dog’s mus-

cles and sharp

white teeth and

you know that this

is one canine bad

guys want to stay

Happy Cat Adop-tion Follow-up. Toby is doing purrfect! His new mom and dad love itwhen he sits on their laps. He has gained a little weight which he needed and just loves look-ing out windows He is very comfortable in his new home and is happy to greet visitors. If you want to add a feline to your household stop by the Mon-roe County Animal Shelter where your “Toby” is waiting for you.