11/14/19: Sable is all snug in her new foster home.

11/07/19: Sable is a 10 year old Chi that has a heart murmur 4/6 and mammory tumors. She also has an internal mass and an area in her jaw. She is super sweet and happy. The area in her jaw could be fixed, but with her heart murmur and age and the fact that it doesn't bother her, it was decided it's best to leave it alone. She is a really sweet little thing whose owner passed away and family didn't want her so they surrendered her to the shelter.

We want to find a foster, a hospice foster for her, so she can live out the rest of her life in comfort.

10/20/19: Chip is a 7 year old Cocker Spaniel (mix?) boy ... he is heartworm positive and scheduled to be treated. Chip is in a foster-to-adopt home.

9/17/19: Conner has gone home with a new foster to rest & heal.

9/9/19: Conner is a 7 pound, Black and Tan Chihuahua. He came in as a stray and nobody has called about him.

He was most likely hit by a car, but may also have been in some kind of altercation; he has bilateral fractures of his pelvis, a laceration and possible rupture of his eye. He is having his eye removed and being neutered. He will do a month of crate rest for his pelvis.

It would be fantastic if we could find a foster for this little guy. He is super sweet - especially considering the pain he must be in. He will need to eat soft/canned food for the next month as well while he heals.

10/2/19: Tish is 7 year old miniature Schnauzer that weighs 4 pounds and came in as a stray. She sleeps a lot and is a sweet girl.

Tish is in a foster home. She's probably deaf but gets around fine and gets along with other dogs.

10/28/19: Poof is a sweet, 10 year old Poodle that was an owner turn-in. He needs a dental and had a blood panel done which shows some elevated numbers. So he is scheduled to go for a Cushings test on Wednesday. Once that is completed, then we'll go from there on dental, etc.

Poof has been trained to use a potty-pad indoors but will go outside with company.

10/24/19: Lindi has been taken in by a rescue group.

7/25/19: Lindi had her dental today and a mass was removed ... she's doing great!

7/16/19: Lindi is a 7 year old Lab mix and is looking for a foster home, so more about her soon.

10/2/19: Lady & Lucky are 6 year old Chi mixes that came in together. Their owner is ill and can no longer care for these little sweeties. They're bonded and need to be adopted together ... in fact, Lucky cries when Lady goes out for a walk without him; they've probably been together all of their lives.

9/21/19: There has been some question about whether or not Copper is really deaf: "Yes ... he is." It took us a little while to realize it, but if he's not looking at you, he doesn't respond. When I need him to come to me, I just tap him on the back somewhere (or tap my foot on the floor), he looks up at me & I motion for him to come with me. He's been super good about the new routine. Since he doesn't move very fast, he's never far away, so this works out well.

One of the requirements for anyone wanting to adopt him is that they be strong enough to pick him up when they're sitting down. He can't jump up on chairs & needs assistance ... he lives for those cuddles on a chair with his people!

7/12/19: Copper's previous owner must have been a woman as he's completely attached to his foster mom ... follows her all over the house and calls for her when he can't find her. He's a great little dog, very affectionate. He likes his foster dad, but mostly when mom's not around.

He seems to be mostly house-trained and prefers to be taken outside with us; he'd do well in a fenced yard.. He doesn't play with the other dogs, but does fine with them as long as they don't bother him. He has a cataract in one eye and is deaf ... but gets along well, in & out of the house. Usually he just walks around, but when motivated, speeds up with the cutest little "Charlie-Chaplin" bouncy trot.

6/19/19: Copper has now been groomed, has completed his medical workup (blood work was great) and has finished his dental. He's a sweet boy and loves to cuddle on the sofa with us along with the other dogs.

6/14/19: Copper is now in a foster home and doing well. He's lined up for some medical work and needs a dental. He's doing well, living with other dogs (big & small). He should not be around cats.

6/4/19: Copper came into the shelter in need of a home and medical attention. His owner became ill and was no longer able to care for him. He desperately needs a foster home so he can settle into a normal "doggie" lifestyle and get the love he deserves. More to follow as we get to know Cooper.

8/22/19: Rosco had his dental done today; no teeth were pulled but he did have some infected gums and really needed the cleaning and has been put on antibiotics.

8/3/19: Roscoe has now been groomed and had his ear infection treated. He's settling in nicely in his foster home.

8/1/19: Roscoe is a 14 year old Cocker Spaniel that was released to the shelter by his owner who is ill and going into a nursing home. Roscoe is in good health except for an ear infection and will be vet-checked Friday (8/2). He has a foster home.

We'll post new pictures of Roscoe after he's groomed.

7/8/19: Mary showed signs of “defrosting” (for want of a better word) Sat night….she let me pet her head and then scratch her head and she rubbed right into the scratching’s. And then she started washing my hand-she’s a “licker.” Then she let me pet her whole body including her tail….and then I coaxed her with words to come out from under the covers…and she did….she jumped off of the bed and went to the dry food bowl….ate a few pieces and then walked back to the bed and under the covers again.

Sunday morning was the same with the petting but she didn’t come out from under the covers this time….baby steps…. and she is moving forward

I didn’t realize until Sat night that she is a small cat…smaller than Stewie….and a shorter tail than his…..but just as sweet as he is….just not very confident.

This is good progress for her….9 days!

5/28/19: ***Mary and Stewie BONDED SIBLINGS***

Please call the shelter at 423-442-1015 to arrange a meet & greet
or
email if you are interested or have any questions 1catnut@gmail.com

Second Chance Pals' Stewie and Mary are 15 year old Bonded Siblings from the same Indoor-only home. They are both short hair, white with gray. They are having a bit of a difficult time adjusting to shelter life without their siblings (there were 8 sibs), their human family and their home. Their world is completely different after 15 years of constancy and normalcy. They are still in "shy/fearful (non-aggressive) mode." We are looking for an understanding, patient adopter or a temporary foster home for both of them together. They are very bonded and we won't separate them; they need each other. They need to get into a home environment as soon as possible so they can be relaxed cats again. They need a quiet bedroom where you can spend quality, quiet time with them multiple times per day until they decompress and are ready to roam the house ... they need to feel loved and wanted and free again. They will tell you when they're ready to join the household. Both are litter box proficient, altered, combo tested negative, up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped.

Let the cats set the rules at first. Don't be surprised if the cats hide in a box you have provided (a hiding spot) for several days. (Try to block off access to underneath the bed temporarily - tape up some cardboard pieces). Stack up a bunch of pillows on the bed with a sheet over it and a comfy fleece blanket under it - make a cat cave. The will burrow under it - it's also nice and warm under a blanket. As long as they have food, water, 2 litter boxes, and toys (ping-pong balls), they will be okay. When you are not in the room, they will be coming out to eat, use the litter box, and explore. Watch for the ears perked up instead of "airplane mode" ... watch the tail ... if walking around with the tail down, he or she is still not completely comfortable ... when the tail is straight up he/she is feeling confident and comfortable.

Gradually increase your together time. Talk to the cats when you are in the safe room. You may want to sit on the floor or bed and read a book - out loud, but softly. Let them learn the sound of your voice. Call them softly, by name. They'll come around when they finally feel safe with you, but don't rush it. Count your victories in small increments: the first time one peeks out at you from the hiding spot; the first time they play with a wand toy with you; the first time they take a treat you offer him. When he finally jumps up and settles near you or in on your lap, you'll know that he is now your cat, and no longer a fearful cat.

The Monroe County Animal Shelter is located at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville (behind Wal-Mart) and is open Tuesday-Friday from 11-4:30 and Saturdays from 11-2. Call 423-442-1015 for more information and check out all available pets on our website. www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org The official Facebook page is "TN Monroe County Animal Shelter". Adoption Gift Certificates are available all year.

9/17/19: Baby has been adopted!

9/11/19: Baby is a 13 year old Chihuahua whose elderly owner can no longer care for her, so she has been released to SCP. She's a very sweet lap-dog, loves to be held and needs a foster home. More about Baby as we get to know her.

7/24/19: Yancy is a 7 year old Terrier. He has a potential foster home ... he's super sweet and currently needs vet care for some ear problems.

7/23/19: Lovie is a 5 year a Chihuahua that came in with Jo-Jo. She has been placed in a foster home. She was released to the shelter due to her owner's health problems. More on Lovie as we get to know her.

7/23/19: Jo-Jo is a 3 year a Chihuahua that came in with Lovie. He is scared to death and has been placed in a foster home. He was released to the shelter due to his owner's health problems. More on Jo-Jo as we get to know him.

7/23/19: Mary is a 5 year old Maltese mix. She has a foster home & a potential adopter, but still needs to get a good health check.

Jack is one lucky dog. His new Mom thiufht her sports coup would be too small, so she bought a 2nd/larger car so he could travel everywhere with her. Jack has a small collection of toys, treats, crates, beds. As she was taking him for their first offical walk, I snuck off so they could bond. Jack will be well loved in his new home.

7/23/19: Jack is a 9 year old Dachshund ... he's an owner-release that ended up going through multiple homes before he finally landed at the shelter. By then, this poor little boy was stressed out and sick. He's now in a foster-to-adopt home, recovering, but won't be available for adoption until we're sure he's healthy again.

7/23/19: Willie's potential foster home changed their mind and won't be fostering him ... so he needs a foster home ... he's terrified in the shelter. SCP sponsors all costs associated with fostering our pets.

7/16/19: Willie is a sweet boy once he gets to know you, but he's very cautious before that and can be a little nippy if you move to fast. He has a foster home lined up so we'll know more about hm sooon.

7/29/19: Hannah went to the vet this morning and they put her age closer to 11 years old (rather than 8 years). Also, he pegged her heart murmur at 6, which is the max, which puts her at a risk with surgery. Hannah also has a terrible infection in her mouth and they put her on antibiotics. They will target her teeth before spaying.... both are scheduled but the dental will come first. Her fecal test came back negative, so her bloody stools have been contributed to stress, so as she settles in at my house that should mend itself.

7/26/19: Hannah now has a foster home: Upon arrival we went straight outside, she must have been ready to burst, she used the bathroom more than once. I have 4 dogs, all are very good foster brothers; they were all tails-a-wagging at her. I let her explore the yard till she was ready to come in, she was a little frightened, but quickly calmed down....never tried to nip me or my dogs.

Hannah gave herself a bath and decided to take a relaxing nap on a fuzzy blanket. More on her house manners in a few days, until then I will try to fatten her up. She has her first vet appointment Monday.

7/23/19: Hannah is an 8 year old Chihuahua. She needs a foster home; so more on Hannah as we get to know her.

7/11/19: Lady was an owner surrender because the grandkids were basically torturing her and the owner had to crate her all the time to keep her safe. Lady is in a foster home. We'll add more as we get to know her.

7/15/19: Abbie has an adopter! She went for her initial medical exam today at MCAH. The vet thought Abbie was younger than 10 - maybe between 5 - 7 (no way of really knowing without her prior history). She is scheduled to be spayed and a dental done, next Monday. I will meet her adopter in Chattanooga the following Saturday.

7/13/19: From Abbie's foster mom:
Abbie is super sweet. Since she lived with 2 other smaller dogs, I would say she is good with dogs. She has done a little hiding in my house, but is getting braver. Part of that has to do with my 2 younger doxies. My male is strong and always in a play mode. He overpowers her sometimes trying to get her to play. My female is gentle, unless she's queen of the toys. She and Abbie got into a fight the other day over a toy and Amber nailed Abbie. Abbie hid under the bed for a day. But Abbie's out with the dogs again.

You will often find Abbie buried under a blanket. She likes to find cozy places to cuddle. She is very active for 10. She understands "Let's go potty" and races to the door. I put her on a leash since I have no fence. She loves to go for walks. I do not know if she had a fence yard before. But I think she would love a fenced yard - she enjoys being outdoors. She seems to be house trained - pees and poops as soon as her feet touch the grass. She did a little stress peeing when I first brought her home, but that pretty much has stopped.

7/11/19: Abbie is in a foster home. We'll add more as we get to know her.

6/18/19: Trixie has been fully vetted except for some blood work and a urinalysis ... she's a sweet girl that's already been accepted into rescue and is currently in a foster home.

6/23/19: Eustace still needs a foster home.

6/11/19: Eustace is a senior and blind, came in as a stray and was never claimed. He needs a foster home so he can settle into a normal "doggie" lifestyle and get the love he deserves. More to follow as we get to know Eustace.

6/22/19: Romeo is now in a foster home and doing well.

6/18/19: Romeo is house-trained and very sweet ... he needs to have a cyst removed and will then be ready for a home. This handsome young man needs a foster home.

• Adoption Date 6-22-19 - home at 7PM-1st week timeline notes from their Mom

• 6/23/19 9am (14 hours) Delilah was the first to come out of hiding last night, and she actually got up on the couch with me several times for a few seconds as I watched TV. Then, Allie came out but just wandered about the room until she calmed down and actually laid on the floor. Delilah joined her. This morning, Allie happened to be out of hiding when I opened the door of the "safe room," and she dashed out when I startled her. Delilah followed her at a much slower pace, and they both are hiding behind the couch in the living room.

  Last night, they both ate dry and wet food and they are both using the litter boxes. All in all, I think it's going great!

• 6/24/19 Day 2 - Neither of them got on the bed last night but both joined me in the bathroom when I got up in the middle of the night (Foster Mom responded by reminding her that she will NEVER be alone in the bathroom again-animal people know this to be a FACT) and greeted me in the morning when I first got up! I went home at lunch time today and they both ran behind the couch! I guess I didn't stay long enough for them to get comfortable, so I never saw them. It's a process, I keep telling myself.

• 6/25/19 Day 3 - They are definitely counter jumpers. Allie especially likes to watch the birds and squirrels from my kitchen counter, and Delilah likes jumping on the sink while I am in the bathroom.

  Last night, I opened the front door, and they enjoyed watching the views from the glass storm door until a tomcat walked by. That got Allie so riled up that she attacked Delilah when she approached!!!! Quite the excitement.

• 6/26/19 Day 4 - I ran water at the bathroom sink this morning, and Delilah knew exactly what it was and drank from it. I think I like the idea of a bowl of water in there for her.

  Yep, Allie came in for a head scratch last night when Delilah explored my chest. She hasn't laid down on my lap or stay long when she climbs on my chest, but last night was the first time I heard long, sustained purring from Delilah!!

  They both hide and stay hidden when I come home for lunch and in the evening. So far, they only come out for meals and at night when I settle on the couch for TV. I am waiting for when they'll get comfortable to greet me or stay relaxed when I enter.

• 6/27/19 Day 5 - Last night was a real breakthrough for Delilah!!! She slept on the bed with me for short intervals!!!! I also noticed her on the window perch in my bedroom when I got up in the middle of the night, so she was still nearby. Of course, Allie came out of hiding and they both joined me in the bathroom.

  Today I am working from home and they stayed out for a little while but then they must have figured out I wasn't going anywhere like I had the previous mornings, so they went back to their normal routine of hiding behind the couch.

• 6/28/19 Day 6 - I have introduced them to the screened in patio, and they are enjoying it very much. Delilah asks to go out there while I prepare their breakfast, and then of course Allie follows!
6/23/19: Allie escaped the comfort room this morning (yep, that's a cat for you) and Delilah came out moments later. They are hanging out in the living room learning their new home. They are doing GREAT!...far better than expected in 15 hours.

6/22/19: Senior cats Delilah and Allie arrived in their new home this evening (about 7pm). They scooted out of their carriers upon arrival in their "comfort room" and immediately hid in the "cave" that was created for this purpose by their new Mom. A VERY short time later (you can see in the picture that it’s still light out) Mom went in to check on them and found them on the desk checking out their new view! WOW! The transition from foster home to new home took no time at all compared to the time it took to transition from the shelter to the foster home. This is WHY foster homes are critical to animals, especially Seniors who have a harder time adjusting (just like people). FOSTERS are critical for Second Chance Pals pets! Please consider fostering a senior or special needs cat or dog….the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a pets life better, which enables adoption, is an amazing feeling.


Thank you to Kimmey Goodson with Loudon County Friends of Animals for the help finding the right adopter!

Please call the shelter at 423-442-1015 to arrange a meet & greet or ... email the foster home at 1catnut@gmail.com

"Cat Rule of Thumb" ... At least one litter box per cat (preferably, 1 more than the number of cats) and should be scooped twice per day for all cats. Some cats will not use a dirty litter box - just a cat fact. They do need high-sided litter boxes.

They'll need a bit of time (took about 5 days in the foster home) in a room in their new home (see above for cave "construction") where they can adjust (again!) temporarily. Delilah and Allie have always loved hanging out in a catio or screened in porch ... fresh air makes them very happy. Can you offer these girls a loving, comfortable, safe home for their continuing retirement? Both appear to be in good health. They are spayed, combo tested Negative, current on vaccinations, microchipped and current on flea/heartworm preventive (Revolution).

6/4/19: Maggie came into the shelter needing a home (a stray); she's house-trained and very sweet. She weighs about 94 pounds and is well-behaved. More about Maggie as we learn more about her. She needs a foster home.

6/4/19: Alice came into the shelter in need of a home and a dental. Her owner's health declined and she was no longer able to care for Alice. She may have a home lined up already.

3/29/19: Sam is in a foster home ... doing great.

3/23/19: Sam is a little Chihuahua, 4 years old and came in as a stray. He weighs 11 pounds. Sam is a sweet fellow, has flea allergies and is being treated.

3/22/19: Charlie is 3 1/2 years old, neutered and very sweet. He has bad flea allergies and we are treating him. He was returned to the shelter because they could't afford to take him to the vet for his skin.

1/14/19: Dobbie had a sleep-over with a friend before she went on to be filmed ... "Just wanted to let you know that Dobbie is doing well. My young male doxie is a play machine and he and Dobbie are chasing each other all over the house. Dobbie is very sweet. The filming event supported MCFA & SCP adoptions. Click HERE to watch.

10/15/18: Dobbie continues to do well. She's a talker, when she wants something ... food, in, out, attention ... whatever ... she'll tell us about it until we figure out what she wants. She's enthusiastic about her food, which is good and it has helped her fur come back beautifully from the attack of fleas. She hangs out with our Dachshund, plays with the other smaller male dogs, but pretty much ignores the larger dogs.

10/03/18: Dobbie is an 11 year old Dachshund mix (26 pounds) that is now in a foster home, living with other dogs and a cat. She gets along well with everyone - the cat curls up with her on the sofa at night while we all watch TV together. She curls up quietly with us at night to sleep. She's house-trained and asks to go out politely by standing at the door and when ready to come back in, will scratch lightly; if you don't hear her, she'll bark.

Dobbie had a flea problem when she first arrived and although she no longer has fleas, she had an allergy to them and lost some of her hair on the back. It's now growing back and she's looking better everyday ... she'll need to be kept on a good flea-prevention program to keep this from happening again. At some point, one of Dobbie's rear legs was broken and not set. It healed poorly and is at risk of breaking again; that said, she runs around the yard without problems, just shouldn't rough-house.

Dobbie is a sweetheart of a little girl and puppy-like in her personality. We're working on pulling with the leash and she likes to jump when she greets you. Please call to meet this little girl.

12/20/18: Princess is a 10 yr old Chihuahua mix. Princess is a non-aggressive, very sweet girl, in good health.

Second Chance Pals will cover all expenses for her care. The shelter will provide food, all you have to give is your love and a safe home. Princess would like to e snuggled for Christmas.