These are resources we've put together from some of our residents and would appreciate your help.
If you have information to share about any type of service you have had for your pet, email to let us know!
To report animal cruelty, abuse, or neglect in Monroe County,
please call 423.442.4357
For Loudon County, please call 865.458.5593.
For Loudon County, please call 865.458.5593.
SERVICE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
PHONE |
REFERRED BY OR NOTES |
Veterinarians |
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| TELLICO BAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL (Dr. J. Gobble) | 1250 Hwy. 411, Vonore | 884.3646 | Sandy Knoedler Keith Harding Nancie Guido Chele Lucas |
| LENOIR CITY ANIMAL CLINIC (Dr. Barry Gordon) |
601 Hwy. 321 N., Lenoir City | 865.986.5450 | Joyce LaMantia Barb & Bart Whitman Nancie Guido Sue Seitz |
| UT VETERINARY MEDICINE (Dr. Donna Raditic, Conventional & Holistic Practitioner) |
865 755 8222 | ||
| Veterinary Centre of Greenback (Dr. Geoffrey Riggin) | 6856 Hwy 411 So., Greenback | 865.856.7600 | Marilyn Consorto Cathy Barrett |
| MONROE COUNTY ANIMAL CLINIC | 116 Sands Rd., Sweetwater | 337.7432 | |
| NOTCHEY CREEK VETERINARY CLINIC (Dr. Misty Kirsey) |
1255 Ballplay Rd., Madisonville | 442.8524 | Eileen Schaefer Annelle Edgar |
| VETERINARY COLLEGES WEBSITE | |||
Alternative, Holistic, and Complementary |
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| Dr. Donna Raditic | University of Tennessee | 865 755 8222 | Shelley Beaver (MCFA) |
| Chi Institute | Tradiitonal Chinese Veterinary Medicine w/Certified DVMs at UT | ||
| The Whole Point In-Home Veterinary Accupunture Dr. Michelle Williams, DVM |
East Tennessee | Visiting Vet, Dr. Bea Moody 865.661.1570 |
Go to website for contact info. |
| Dr. Jessica Smiley-Hedrick | Chiropractic adjustments for dogs and cats. $20/per adjustment. 4793 Hwy. 68, Madisonville |
423.442. 2100 | Call to make appt. and receive instructions. |
| Marina Zacharias | Based in southern Oregon, Marina uses a variety of herbal remedies for hard-to-treat illnesses and is a well-known authority on Natural Rearing of dogs and cats. | 541.899.2080 | Nancie Guido |
| Lew Olson | Another holistic practitioner who has developed a variety of natural supplements for dogs and cats. | 866.368.2728 | Nancie Guido |
EMERGENCY CLINICS |
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| MIDLAND PET EMERGENCY (Dr. Tonay Lawson) |
235 S. Calderwood, Alcoa | 865.982.1007 | Dr. Gobble |
| AFTER-HOURS PET EMERGENCY CLINIC ("Dr. Mitch" Rosenzweig) |
10213 Kingston Pike (above Kinkos). Just off the Pellissippi and Kingston Pike | 865.693.4440 | One member found this facility "cold, sterile and hectic." |
Discount Pet Medications and Online Vet Info |
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| 1800petmeds | Discount Pet Meds | Costco | Vet Info |
Pet Insurance |
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| Pets Best Insurance | Founded by veterinarian Jack Stephens, founder of VPI insurance. No age restrictions on enrolling pets; offers coverage with up to 80% reimbursement. See reviews at Pet Insurance Reviews. |
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Pet Sitting, subject to interview with owners and pets |
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| When we encountered several pet sitters getting overwhelmed with demands for their services, we temporarily removed their names from our roster so that they can more easily provide services to existing clients. Please share with us if you find others who are qualified to sit for pets in our community. | |||
| Four Paws Petsitting (Sue Randle) |
Will come to your home to sit for a couple of hours, full day, or stay overnight, depending on your needs. References from Rarity Bay available. |
865.458.3966
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Marlene Eeg |
| Laurel Epler, Loudon* |
Petsitting overnight in your home (Owner of Laurel Wreath, now part of Annabelle's) |
865.244.5237 | Pastor Bill and Barbara Wolff |
| Lisa Brown | 371.9209 | Anita Lambert | |
| Mary Brown* | Petsitting overnight in your home. (Ed Harless' sister) | 865.403.9350 | Joyce LaMantia |
| EAST TENNESSEE ASSN. OF PROFESSIONAL PET SITTERS |
Referral service of Pet sitters | ||
Boarding |
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| DREAM KATCHER LODGE (webcam available) Karen Echternaut, mgr. |
11253 Kingston Pike, Farragut | 865.777.9777 | Nancie Guido Marlene Eeg |
| GRAY DOG LODGE |
1300 Simpson Rd. West, Lenoir City Doggy Day Care, Boarding, Swimming, Training and more |
865.986.9500 | |
| PET PALACE BOARDING & GROOMING | 4620 Beals Chapel Rd. Lenoir City | 865.986.3488 | |
| PETSAFE VILLAGE | 10427 Electric Ave.
Knoxville Wide variety of boarding options, open 24/7. Opened Knoxville's first dog park. Offers dog training as well. |
865.777.3647 | |
| SMALL PAWS PETITE BOARDING | 855 Echo Road, Lenoir City
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865.988.3838 | Suzanne Vickery (6476) Faye Marcum (2751) |
| WAGG 'N PURR RETREAT | 1046 Congress Pky N, Athens | 423.649.0206 | Bob/Karen Sebeck, Tellico Village |
| WALT DISNEY WORLD | Going to Orlando and need a place for the dogs? This is touted as a luxury pet resort with rates starting at $37/night. | ||
Grooming |
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| CALLY'S PET GROOMING | 369 Sanderson St., Alcoa | 865.983.9751 | Barb & Bart Whitman (6747) |
| A CUT ABOVE (Tammy Bortz) | 314 Grove St, Loudon | 865.458.3009 | Pat VanLeeuwen (3080) |
| FAMILY FUN DOG WASH | 1255 Hwy. 411, Suite 2 | 884.6586 | Marlene Eeg (2460) Keith Harding (2376) Nancie Guido |
| ZACH WATKINS MASTER GROOMING | (MOBILE) | 865.680.3015 | Suzanne Vickery (6476) Marlene Eeg (2460) |
Training |
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| Meadowbooke Kennel | Knoxville | 865.523.9282 | Knoxville's premier kennel and dog training center - Agility Center of East Tennessee |
| Karen Echternaut Agility Adventures See this link in KnoxDogs. |
(865) 604-1565 |
Agility classes in Maryville. Karen has trained two agility champions. You are invited to come and see whether this sport would be a good fit for you and your dog. | |
| Command Performance classes at Concord Vet (all levels) | Farragut | 865.966.4148 | Claire Moxim (Kahite Dog Trainer) |
| Dottie Sherer (trains for AKC) | Farragut | 865.986.6248 | Claire Moxim |
| Sandy Sutton | Maryville | 865.977.6340 865.705.7324 |
Has a variety of classes for all stages of training |
| Heather Wilkenson | 8376 Fariview Road Lenoir City |
423.421.4880 Mobile 865.388.3746 |
Creating Balance Between Dogs & Handlers. Private Obedience & Behavior Specialist. |
| The Dog Whisperer Barbara Dilley |
Farragut | 865.986.6015 | Tom Simcox (2060) Nancy & Joe Lamberth (2139) Seems to be highly recommended by others as well. |
| Sally Hummel (BetterDog) | 234 Morrell Rd. Knoxville, TN 37919 |
865.692.1221 | Sally will come out to the park for classes of 6 to 8 dogs or meet individuals at a park closer to Knoxville. |
Animal Behaviorist/Communicator |
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| Mary Getten | Mary has solved several behaviorial problems for those of us who have dogs. This sounds hocus pocus as it is a telephonic appointment, but she has a way of getting to the bottom of complex issues at a very reasonable cost. | 360.376.7606 Pacific Standard Time |
Nancie Guido |
Pet Burial and Cremation Information |
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| Yeargen Pet Memorial Supplies |
1440 Harbour View Dr. Lenoir City |
865.742.7842 | Nancie & Mike Guido |
Charities and Volunteer Activities |
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H.A.B.I.T. |
Sponsors programs which foster pet visitation to nursing homes, assisted-living residences, retirement centers, mental health centers, residences for children with special needs, rehabilitation facilities, hospital settings, and other facilities. | 865.974.5633 | |
| Very active, efficient group of volunteers who focus on fostering and saving animals' lives in our community. | 442.1015 | ||
| Monroe County Animal Control (MCAC) |
Mission is to prevent animal cruelty, completed by supporting the TN statues relating to animals, covering the entire county. | 253.6000 | |
| MCFA Junior, A school program, sponsored by both MCFA and MCAC (see above) |
Teaching children the responsibilities and pleasures of owning and taking care of pets. Great opportunity to volunteer work with kids who love animals! | Call Nancie Guido, 423.404.5259 |
Nancie Guido and "Doc" McEntee (facilitators, Vonore Middle School) |
| Four Paws Food Pantry | Paired with the Good Shepherd program, these folks collect food for pets of families in need who can't afford food for their animals. | 865.408.0327 (Linda Walker) |
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Restaurants Permitted to Allow Dogs in Outdoor Eating Areas Please check with restaurant first, if in doubt. |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream | 1043 Old Cedar Bluff Rd. | 865.691.3327 | Bring your dog to visit and get a free "doggie sundae". |
| Cool Beans | 1817 Lake Ave. | 865.522.6417 | |
| Downtown Grill & Brewery | 424 S. Gay Street | 865.633.8111 | |
| Full Service BBQ | 113 S Washington St. Maryville | 865.981.4414 | Can bring your dog to the window to order and get food to go. |
| Mancino's Pizza and Grinders | 9209 Middlebrook Pike | 865.769.9005 | |
| Oodles Uncorked | 20 Market Square | 865.521.0600 | Nancie & Mike Guido love this! |
| Pelancho's Mexican Grill | 1516 Downtown West Blvd | 865.694.9060 | |
| Preservation Pub | 28 Market Square | 865.524.2224 | |
| Sapphire | 428 S Gay Street | 865.637.8181 | |
| Shonos in the City | 5 Market Square | 865.544.5800 | |
| Tomato Head | 12 Market Square | 865.637.4067 | |
| The French Market | 526 S Gay Street | 865.540.4372 | |
Websites and other Info for Pet Owners |
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| Dog Food Rating Websites | Dog Food Scoop | Consumer Search | Dogster (Food & Nutrition blog) Puppy Dog Place |
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| ASPCA | Great training tips and other info, such as Impulse Control Training and Games for Dogs. |
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| The Whole Dog Journal | Lots of great articles on raising your dog, including dog food ratings, activities, how to problem solve, etc. A great value for the price of subscription. | ||
| Dyson's brand new dog vacuum tool | Are you tired of vacuuming up after your dog? How about vacuuming your dog?! This tool may well be for larger, more mellow dogs, but worth a try . . . | ||
| Knoxville Dog Parks | Striving to become the pet-friendliest community in the nation, this town is a good fit when taking your dog to town. Let them run in the dog park for a while (5:30 in the downtown park gets really busy!) and then sit down with your dogs at your side out on the patio, have a glass of wine and dine al fresco. Most of the above restaurants are happy to provide bowls of water and from our experience have been very gracious to us with our dogs. Positive obedience training is a good fit when taking dogs into town! | ||
| KnoxDogs.com | An information portal about places to play, dine, shop, and walk with your dogs in the Knoxville area. Lots of ads about dog services, etc. Thank for the tip, Marlene! | ||
| Dog Friendly.com | Travelling with your dog including pet-friendly hotels, interstate guides, off-leash parks, special events for dogs, has etiquette for dogs section. Worth a look! | ||
| Fido’s Play Day (a division of Zoo Mommy) Knoxville, TN 37934 |
Fido’s Play Day is a program that brings pet owners together to be outdoors with their pups. The group will go hiking, camping, play in the park, and enjoy other outings. For more information, or to find out about their next event, call: 865-329-7887. | ||
Bow Wow Shop |
Great selection of products and toys you won't find anywhere else. | ||