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Montgomery County Animal Control debuted their new Mobile Adoption Trailer at the Rivers and Spires Festival

 

Rivers and Spires FestivalClarksville, TN – Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Services setup their new Mobile Adoption Trailer at this years Rivers and Spires Festival Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th. It was sitting near the Kid’s Zone at the corner of Hiter Street and Commerce Street.

“It has been very well received,” stated Montgomery County Animal Control director Tim Clifton. “I think this is probably one of the greatest things we’ve done at animal control.”

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Montgomery County Animal Control Debuts Mobile Adoption Trailer

 

Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Services will be unveiling its new Mobile Adoption Trailer during the upcoming Rivers and Spires Festival, April 18th-20th.

The trailer will be parked at the corner of Hiter and Commerce Streets in the Kid’s Zone of the festival. This adoption trailer has many great features, including heat/air conditioning, running water, see-through sides for easy viewing of the animals and 22 kennels.

Montgomery County Animal Control Mobile Adoption Trailer.

Montgomery County Animal Control Mobile Adoption Trailer.

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Kenwood Elementary School hosts Pennies for Pets Project

 

Kenwood Elementary SchoolMontgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Control received a wonderful donation from Kenwood Elementary School on Friday, March 22nd.

The school’s Beta Club led the effort, called Pennies for Pets, a three week long service project to help raise money, awareness about animals and collect supplies all benefitting Montgomery County Animal Control.

(Far left  standing) Stacy Rogers, KES Attendance Secretary; Christie Prescott, Beta Club Sponsor, with Madison the dog; Rachel Torres, Animal Control; Tim Clifton, Animal Control director. (Next row far left) Dylan Varney, Jumaire Ferrer, Sean Bouma, Yamilet Chavez-Tavera, DeShayla McDuffie. (Front row left) Jade Irwin, Katrina Shackelford, Sydney Boykin.

(Far left standing) Stacy Rogers, KES Attendance Secretary; Christie Prescott, Beta Club Sponsor, with Madison the dog; Rachel Torres, Animal Control; Tim Clifton, Animal Control director. (Next row far left) Dylan Varney, Jumaire Ferrer, Sean Bouma, Yamilet Chavez-Tavera, DeShayla McDuffie. (Front row left) Jade Irwin, Katrina Shackelford, Sydney Boykin.

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Montgomery County Animal Control receives Christmas Gift Donations from Quilt Posse Guild

 

Montgomery CountyClarksville, TN – Lynn Palmer and Jerry Church, two of the  members of the Quilt Posse Guild presented a basket of dog and cat toys, feeding bowls, grooming aides, supplies and shampoos along with a gift certificate for $200.00 for food and supplies to Tim Clifton, Director of the Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Service and “Pebbles” the office mascot.

Pictured from left to right are Lynn Palmer, Pebbles, Tim Clifton, Jerry Church.

Pictured from left to right are Lynn Palmer, Pebbles, Tim Clifton, Jerry Church.

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Tiny Town Animal Clinic offering free spay and neutering to all Cats at Montgomery County Animal Control

 

Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, TN – Tiny Town Animal Clinic is partnering with Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Services to offer free spay and neutering to all cats at Animal Control during the month of September.

Cats will be transported to Dr. Leslie Burchett’s office, located at 1815 Tiny Town Road, for the free surgery and then available for adoption at Animal Control for $37.00. «Read the rest of this article»

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Animal Control is everybody’s problem

 
Hank Bonecutter

Hank Bonecutter

With the firing of Karen Josephson as the Montgomery County Animal Control director, an already serious problem is getting worse. It’s a very emotional and political issue, and it won’t get any better until we all take responsibility for our pets.

Josephson was fired over some administrative shortcomings, and missing receipts, but what she was really fired for, in my opinion, was bringing too much publicity to the problem, and having a big heart. Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers had just had enough of the non-stop headlines. The daily reminder that this is a serious problem, and only getting worse, was too much for the mayor. «Read the rest of this article»

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Montgomery County Mayor’s Office announces New Animal Control Director

 

Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Tim Clifton has been selected as the director of Montgomery County Animal Control. He has been serving as the interim director for the facility for the past month.

Tim most recently served as the School Resource Officer Supervisor at the Sheriff’s Office.

Tim Clifton, New Montgomery County Animal Control Director

Tim Clifton, New Montgomery County Animal Control Director

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Clarksville Veterinarian responds to attack, plans to sue for Twenty Million Dollars

 
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Hank Bonecutter

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville veterinarian Dr. Ron Whitford went on the attack in a broadcast interview today responding to an email “smear” campaign that alleges he is a “dangerous vet, and could kill your dog,” and says he will spend one million dollars of his own money to sue those responsible for the unfounded attack.

Whitford says he will sue for twenty million dollars, then after paying legal fees, will use the settlement to “Spay and neuter every animal in Montgomery County.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers claims fired Animal Control Director “A complete failure”

 
Hank Bonecutter

Hank Bonecutter

Montgomery County, TN – In an exclusive interview with Clarksville Online, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers described former Montgomery County Animal Control Director, Karen Josephson, “A complete failure.”

“We tried to get her to comply with requirements necessary in her department to no avail. We offered technical support to get more computerized, we encouraged her to spend the money in her budget to make improvements for the facility and the staff, but we got nowhere,” Bowers claims. Mayor Bowers terminated Josephson on Monday, July 16th. «Read the rest of this article»

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