Connecting Pets and People

The Catman of Jackson County: Sims reflects on decades of dedication to the feline population
 

The Catman of Jackson County: Sims reflects on decades of dedication to the feline population

pets catmanHarold “Catman” Sims grew up in a household full of dogs.

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Jellybean loses sight, finds new home
 

Jellybean loses sight, finds new home

pets jellybeanJellybean is a 31-year-old blind miniature horse. Not being able to see her surroundings may seem like an insurmountable obstacle, but Star Ranch in Haywood County has made it possible for Jellybean to have a second chance to find a family.

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To eat or not to eat, that is the question
 

To eat or not to eat, that is the question

pets hertzogCherished family member, societal parasite, or dinner?

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PAWS director passionate about placing pets
 

PAWS director passionate about placing pets

pets swainBeth Cline has rescued animals since she was a young child. Her father would scold her every time she brought home another box of kittens, but she just couldn’t leave them sitting on the side of the road and would always find them a good home.

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Resources
 

Resources

pets resourcesHere is a list of pet adoption and advocacy groups — and veterinarians — in the four western counties of Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain and the Cherokee reservation.

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Western Carolina Dog Fanciers’ annual gatherings attract all shapes and sizes
 

Western Carolina Dog Fanciers’ annual gatherings attract all shapes and sizes

pets showSeveral hundred purebred dogs converged at the Haywood County Fairgrounds last weekend to walk the proverbial red carpet in the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association spring trials.

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$1 million pledged for new Haywood facility
 

$1 million pledged for new Haywood facility

pets shelterIn a perfect world, an animal shelter is just a temporary stopover for pets in search of a new owner.

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Connecting displaced cats with FUR-ever families
 

Connecting displaced cats with FUR-ever families

pets FURJamie Powell has a special talent. She can not only tell the 100 cats living at FUR’s feline sanctuary apart, but can even remember their names — despite the revolving door of cats being continually rescued and adopted out.

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Macon animal rescue struggling to hold on
 

Macon animal rescue struggling to hold on

pets maconAppalachian Animal Rescue was bustling with activity Monday morning. Staff members were getting the shelter back in order following an adoption event and several families searched for a furry companion to take home. 

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Saving Preacher
 

Saving Preacher

pets preacherIt was a chilly pre-spring day when Olivia Hickman ventured to the Waynesville Recreation Park, looking for nothing more than an hour or so of play with her 2-year-old son on the wooden jungle gym. But a dog lying on the outskirts of the area soon became the center of attention.

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