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Local Animal Welfare News​​
Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter has helped Unicoi County Animal Shelter since Hurricane Helene destroyed our shelter but they are now overcapacity and are closed to intake. Please consider Fostering or Adopting to help!
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May 22, 2025: Unicoi County Animal Shelter Leadership Changes​
​Unicoi County Animal Welfare Board recently removed both the shelter director and assistant due to ongoing issues. Interim leadership and operational improvements are in discussion
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March 28, 2025: Ongoing Recovery Efforts Post-Helene
​The shelter, severely damaged by Helene floodwaters, is undergoing repairs and receiving donations to ensure animals can be welcomed back safely
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Tennessee Animal Welfare News
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June 19, 2025: Dedicated Conservation Funding Streams urgently needed for TN Conservation
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June 6, 2025: Upcoming TN Animal Care & Control Conference on October 6/7 2025The Animal Care & Control Association of Tennessee announces scholarships and training opportunities—open to anyone interested in animal welfare and shelter operations
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May 13, 2025: New World Screwworm Alert
Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty warns that the invasive New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into warm-blooded animals, could re-emerge in Tennessee. Livestock and pet owners are urged to regularly inspect wounds and report suspicious cases
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April 23, 2025: Spay/Neuter grants available for local shelters
Through the Animal Friendly license plate program, Tennessee has opened a new round of grants assisting shelters—applications were accepted through May 16, 2025 -
April 7, 2025: Tennessee Senate Bill 433 redefines animal abandonment
A new bill would close loopholes in abandonment laws to help prevent owners from irresponsibly relinquishing pets; includes provisions for emergency care assistance.
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United States Animal Welfare News
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June 9, 2025: Animal testing now a bipartisan issue
The FDA is beginning to phase out animal testing for some drug approvals—pushing for alternatives like organ-on-a-chip. This shift may reshape how medical testing is regulated via federal law​ -
April 30, 2025: US Congress has a new chance to take meaningful stand for animals
Bipartisan legislation known as the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act was reintroduced in Congress. This bill aims to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Animals Welfare Act (AWA)
Global Animal Welfare News
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​The World Federation for Animals is a global alliance of organizations working to advance animal welfare in international law and policy. Their mission is to ensure animals are recognized and protected as sentient beings within global efforts toward sustainability, health, and environmental justice. Click the link above for latest world news. ​​