Pets can get you through the rough times

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Every Monday I visit the Kingsport Animal Shelter at 2141 Idle Hour Road (off Stone Drive) to photograph our Pet of the Week. Usually the amount of animals in the shelter, especially new litters of kittens and puppies, decrease as winter nears. Summertime is pretty much the peak when the shelter is overloaded with lost or new born animals. Mother Nature takes its course and the numbers seem to level off by fall.

However I was surprised to find that as we head into the winter season, there are still LOADS of furry ones in there. There might be several reasons: the economy, spay or neutering, lack of interest.

Consider adopting a pet. They can get you through those rough moments. These critters can offer unwavering love and companionship too, something that an object can't give. And on top of it all, you'll save another shelter animal and have a friend for life!

There is an initial adoption fee that ranges anywhere from $30-95, depending on what sex and size the animal is and also if they have already been spayed or neutered.

Kingsport Animal Shelter
423-247-1671
2141 Idle Hour Road (off Stone Drive)
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:30-5p.m., closed on Sundays

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