BCAWS

01/06/2025

In case you missed it, here is the story of Kay and Raven posted earlier on our page. Thanks to everyone for your support!

01/06/2025

Thank you, Daily Times for sharing Kay and Raven's story from endangered due to old age ills to sanctuary with a lover of old hound dogs. It took the generosity of many people, here in Blount County, and all along their2,000 mile journey to new owner, Elizabeth Clary. A round of applause, please!

Two stray Plott hounds found here in Blount County now have a new address in Idaho thanks to a network of people providing care along every stretch of their nearly

01/02/2025

Calling all hound lovers! Our friend Buddy is a wonderful, calm, family dog but he hasn't found his forever home yet. Foster can't keep much longer and we are trying to keep him out of the shelter. He is great with other dogs and kids, loves a nice couch, doesn't chew up stuff and is not as vocal as many of our coonhound friends. Neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Please share this guy and help find his new lucky family.

Buddy is an adoptable Dog - Treeing Walker Coonhound searching for a forever family near Maryville, TN. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

01/01/2025

Thank you and woof woof to our donors and supporters! Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, we exceeded our matching funds goal! This year your donations provided:

118 spay/neuters
118 rehomes (urgent shelter pulls and owner rehomes)
37 urgent vet visits
22 doghouses
21 kennels and fences

2025 is sure to be busy, and we're ready!

12/31/2024

Sydney, Jessica and Dolly want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We want to thank Sydney and the Crikett Lane staff for raising over $600 to support our mission!

12/31/2024

Thank you Crikett Lane!!

We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our goal of raising $600 for the amazing work done by BCAWS (Blount County Animal Welfare Society)! Together, we raised almost $700 to help animals in need right here in our community.

Your donations will make a difference by providing care, shelter, and support to animals looking for their forever homes. We couldn’t have done this without your kindness and participation.

From the bottom of our hearts (and paws), THANK YOU 🐾💛

BCAWS

12/24/2024

Why is Santa smiling? Because he got to spend an evening at Southwind Animal Hospital posing with his doggo friends. AND, he knew the Santa Paws event would benefit BCAWS, an organization dear to his heart! Thank you Southwind Animal Hospital and Santa for donating more than $1250 to help BCAWS provide shelter, fencing, urgent vet care, and spay/neuter to improve the lives of dogs and cats in our community.

12/22/2024

More dogs who just needed a little help….

Our girl Suzi was recently adopted. She adores her new sister – thinking these two are busy planning future antics. Foster Jay Clark helped Suzi’s new owners fortify their fence to prevent the neighbor dogs from showing off their jumping and climbing skills.

Millie’s foster Janine Brouillette keeps her busy with beekeeping duties (one sting only – not bad) and shooing the backyard bears away. Once Millie’s insulin doses are adjusted appropriately, she will be traveling north with Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York.

Please welcome Cooper aka Cooter to BCAWS. This little sweetie was surrendered to Blount County Animal Center after being labeled by the owner as an aggressive chihuahua with mouth cancer. OK, well he IS a chihuahua but sure as heck isn’t aggressive, and no diagnostics were ever done to determine what’s going on in his mouth. Veterinarian Katie Noe is fostering this guy and will ensure he gets the best care possible.

Thank you to all involved – fosters, adopters, vet partners and donors – for giving these kids a second chance!

12/20/2024

"One man’s trash is another man’s treasure" "Together we can" These adages hold true for Kay and Raven, senior Plott Hounds that were picked up by Blount County Animal Control many months ago. These girls were found as strays - Raven was found lying in a driveway, unable to walk. Kay wasn’t fast enough to run from AC. Neither girl was ever reclaimed.

Both girls love people and dogs but neither were considered very adoptable - both are seniors, Kay has a lipoma on her side too large to remove, and Raven needs meds for her wonky back legs and hips (given her clumsy gait its amazing how well she gets around.)
So, fosters were found for both girls and BCAWS was able to pull them. Thank you, Stephanie Garrett, Jill Rickman and Zelva Hanley Johnston! But there was no interest from potential adopters.

Enter Elizabeth Clary. A former BCAC volunteer, foster, and hound lover, Elizabeth moved to Idaho Falls several years ago. Bottom line: if we could get them to Idaho, they would have a home with her. But that 3-day drive was an obstacle.

Enter Kindred Hearts TRANSPORT CONNECTION. As per detailed instructions from transport coordinator Cindy, 29 volunteer drivers and 3 overnight hosts will ensure these girls are delivered safely to their new home. We waved goodbye this morning 12/20 and they will arrive 12/23. We are in awe of the frequent communication and attention to detail exhibited by these folks, whose mission is to give these babies a second chance.

Oh, and a special thank you to Dr. Alex Leach at Village Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Leach came in on her day off yesterday to ensure all required paperwork was in order.

Yep, one man’s trash is another’s treasure. Welcome to the world of abandoned dogs - God’s creatures who don’t deserve to be dumped and treated like trash. Together we can give them a chance. Happy lives Raven and Kay!

12/02/2024

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT by donating to BCAWS on GIVING TUESDAY. We have matching funds waiting to double your gift. Our year-end fundraising goal is $50,000 and with our matching funds we are at $40,000. Thank you, donors! We are hoping to raise that last $5000 from donors big and small to help us reach our goal before the end of the year. Anything you can give will help and will be doubled. The easiest way to give is on our website. There is a DONATION button at the top of each page.
www.bcaws1.org.
If you prefer to donate by check. Our address is
BCAWS, PO Box 973
Alcoa TN 37701-0973
If you would like to contribute by other means, please message us. Our email is: [email protected]
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11/30/2024

We are down to the wire and desperately need a foster for sweet Suzi who came to BCAWS after her owner passed away. She loses her foster next week, who will be traveling and caring for a family member. This girl loves people, is good with other dogs, loves long walks and hikes, and of course enjoys a good couch. Housetrained and rides great in the car. About 2.5 yrs old and 50 lbs. Spayed and updated vaccinations. Please pm our page or contact Kristin at 865-599-4262 if you can help this girl.

11/29/2024

Check out these doggo’s who are thankful for fosters, rescues, and adopters.
Ghost and Kilo, the malamutes, were rescued from yuck by a kind couple. BCAWS provided neuters, doghouses, and wireless fencing after the dogs laughed in our faces while climbing the chain link fence. These kids are gentle giants – check them out nestling with their new opossum friend who has taken up residence in the backyard.

We pulled these kids from the shelter:

Ollie has plumped up and is enjoying life with his new mom in Knox County. He barks a big game with the resident cats but runs for cover if they give him the stink eye. Thank you fosters Carla and Samantha and new mom Donna.

Carly and Bruno, the bonded seniors, helped Village Veterinary Hospital doctors set records for most teeth pulled. They now reside in NY. Thank you foster Amber and Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York.

It was time for Pauli and her 7 roly poly pups to bid adieu to foster Janet. Mama Pauli is with foster Samantha and working hard to be a foster failure. The 7 roly’s are now official Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York pups.

Joan Jett was scared in the shelter so moved to foster Janet to prepare for the arrival of her new band members. They’re here, but we can’t call them The Blackhearts – 3 of the 6 puppies are brown. Stay tuned….

11/24/2024

Multiple colors, multiple sizes, Adult and Youth. Order between now and DEC 10 to arrive before Christmas. Most orders arrive between 7-10 days. Profits go directly to BCAWS. Thanks for your support!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/bcaws/