Knox PAWS

11/29/2023

There is still time to give! Did you know that as little as $10 will cover a month of heartworm or flea prevention for the pet of a senior? Now more than ever, older adults can look to the Knox PAWS program for companionship to help prevent isolation. Research indicates that pets improve the physical, emotional, and mental health of older adults. For more than 18 years, Knox PAWS has provided this much-needed companionship by placing older rescued animals with lonely seniors. Knox PAWS also ensures that the animals placed are provided with veterinary preventative exams, vaccinations, heartworm/flea prevention

https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/knoxville-knox-county-cac-knox-paws

11/28/2023

🐾 Four years ago, Mr. B found Molly at Young-Williams Animal Center. Her spirit shone bright despite a rough start with skin issues. That spark in her personality stole Mr. B's heart, and he embarked on a journey to bring her back to health.

Thanks to Knox PAWS and their amazing vet partners, Molly's transformation was incredible! From rough coats to full fur, she's now a healthy, happy pup. Their dedication covered meds and care for her underlying condition.

Today, Molly is more than a pet—she's Mr. B's best friend. Every day, he's thankful to Knox PAWS for making this bond possible.

Your donations keep these stories alive. Help us create more tales of resilience and companionship this . Donate to Knox PAWS and be a part of our mission! 🌟🐶 https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/knoxville-knox-county-cac-knox-paws

11/28/2023

and is tomorrow!!! Join us as we strive to end senior loneliness and isolation through the love of a pet. You can donate online at https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/knoxville-knox-county-cac-knox-paws 🐶🐾🐱❤

11/25/2023

🌟 Ms. Mary, 90 years young, found her furry soulmate thanks to Knox Paws! After losing her husband and her beloved pet, she prayed for a new companion. Enter Griffin, a 60lb brindle beauty with an irresistible underbite. It was love at first sight! 💖

Despite being overlooked at the shelter, Griffin stole Ms. Mary's heart. A "foster to adopt" trial confirmed what was evident from day one—these two were meant to be. Nine months later, they're inseparable, cuddling every night since they met.

Your donations make these heartwarming connections possible. Join us this in supporting more stories like Ms. Mary and Griffin's—a testament to the power of furry love! 🐾✨

Donate here: https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/knoxville-knox-county-cac-knox-paws

11/23/2023

Things to do before !
1. Follow Knox PAWS and the Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging
2. Share our posts
3. Encourage your social network to make a donation

Together we can place older rescued animals with lonely seniors and prevent isolation! Knox PAWS also ensures that the animals placed are provided with veterinary preventative exams, vaccinations, heartworm/flea prevention. Even more important--if a problem arises down the road, Knox PAWS is still there to help!

Give online at https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/knoxville-knox-county-cac-knox-paws

11/21/2023

🍗 Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it comes a day filled with delicious meals shared with loved ones, including the furry kind. Check out this list of safety precautions to help pet owners keep their furry friends safe and happy this Thanksgiving. 🐶❤🐱

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it comes a day filled with delicious meals shared with loved ones, including the furry kind. With this in mind, Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization, has compiled a list of safety precautions to help pet owners keep their furry....

11/20/2023

10 more days to give the gift that gives!!! 🐶

Looking for gifts that make a difference? Patti Kerr Author’s new book, "Magical Dogs 3: On The Road" features Knox PAWS and with each purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes to an organization or shelter featured in the book! Head on over to Patti’s website Patti-Kerr.com and get your copy starting tomorrow. Make sure to select “KNOX PAWS” when checking out and Knox PAWS will earn 20% of all sales! 🐾🐶

Thank you for featuring us, Patti!

11/17/2023

On November 28th, you will have the chance to give where your heart is! To support our campaign, visit https://www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/knoxville-knox-county-cac-knox-paws.

11/14/2023

Looking for gifts that make a difference? Patti Kerr Author’s new book, "Magical Dogs 3: On The Road" features Knox PAWS and with each purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes to an organization or shelter featured in the book! Head on over to Patti’s website Patti-Kerr.com and get your copy starting tomorrow. Make sure to select “KNOX PAWS” when checking out and Knox PAWS will earn 20% of all sales! 🐾🐶

Thank you for featuring us, Patti!

11/07/2023

We're honored to be the beneficiary of Ultimutt Knoxville's Birthday Celebration! Join us on Sunday, November 19 for a day full of fun and festivities!

10/29/2023

A big “REBEL” yell to the student body and staff at West High School for collecting pet food for our Feed-a-Pet program ❤️💙. We appreciate your efforts so much! 🐱🐶🐾

10/27/2023

Straight from their Heart ❤️. WBIR-TV donates pet food to Feed-a-Pet. We are so thankful for the support. 🐾🐶🐱

10/02/2023

The Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging’s Feed-a-Pet program is in dire need of a minimum of 3,000 lbs of dry pet food to feed the pets of 96 limited-income older adults in the Knoxville-Knox County area for October. Our need is great and we are in short supply.

Without the assistance of Feed-a-Pet, those enrolled in the program struggle each month to feed their pets and sometimes go without food themselves in order to feed their furry friends.

We have an immediate need for DRY cat and dog food to meet the demands of feeding pets this month.

DRY CAT FOOD NEEDED:
3.15 lb. bag Friskies
3.15 lb. bag Meow Mix
3.15 lb. bag Purina Cat Chow

DRY DOG FOOD NEEDED:
8 lb. bag Purina One Smartblend Small Bites
4 lb. bag Pedigree Small Bites
4 lb. bag Kibbles & Bits Small Bites
4 lb. bag Beneful Small Bites

*Please donate bags weighing LESS THAN 10 pounds, as some of our clients are unable to lift heavy items.*

Here is the link for our Chewy wish list link:
https://www.chewy.com/g/cacoffice-on-agingknoxpaws_b89705246

And here is the Amazon Wish list link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1X5MM1BNLHR04?ref_=wl_share

Drop-off Locations:

Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee Ross Building
2247 Western Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37921

Asheville Hwy Animal Hospital
4516 Asheville Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37914

Forest Park Animal Clinic
4600 Chambliss Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37919

Dogwood Animal Clinic
5900 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

O'Connor Senior Center
611 Winona St.
Knoxville, 37917

09/26/2023

A huge thank you to the BETA Club at Carter Middle School for collecting pet food for our Fall Pet Food Drive! What a generous and thoughtful group of young people.

There is still time to donate! You can donate easily with our wishlists:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1X5MM1BNLHR04?ref_=wl_share
Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/cacoffice-on-agingknoxpaws_b89705246
Monetary donation: https://www.knoxseniors.org/support-paws/

09/07/2023

Help us fill the Knox PAWS/Feed-A-Pet pet food supply to get us through the fall and winter months! We need to restock it for the pets of our senior clients.

Join us as we participate in the No Empty Bowls Pet Food Donation Drive for Knox PAWS this month. All pet food donated benefits the pets of the clients enrolled in the Feed-a-Pet program. Each month, the CAC Office on Aging’s Knox PAWS and Feed-a-Pet programs provide 4,000 pounds of pet food to 162 pets owned by low-income seniors in the Knoxville-Knox County area.

Without the assistance of Feed-a-Pet, those enrolled in the program struggle each month to feed their pets and sometimes go without food themselves in order to feed their furry friends.

Drop off Locations
Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging/Ross Building 2247 Western Ave, 37921
Asheville Hwy Animal Clinic 4516 Asheville Hwy, 37914
Forest Park Animal Clinic 4600 Chambliss Ave, 37919
Dogwood Animal Hospital 5900 Chapman Hwy, 37920

Dry Cat Food accepted
3.15 # bag Meow Mix
3.15 # bag Purina Cat Chow
3.15 # bag Friskies

Dry Dog Food accepted
8 # bag Purina One Smartblend Small Bites
4 # bag Pedigree Small Bites
4 # bag Kibbles and Bits Small Bites
4 # bag Beneful Small Bites

Donate easily with our Amazon wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1X5MM1BNLHR04?ref_=wl_share, Chewy wishlist https://www.chewy.com/g/cacoffice-on-agingknoxpaws_b89705246 or make a monetary donation at https://www.knoxseniors.org/support-paws/.

Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging's Knox PAWS (Placing Animals With Seniors) program matches

08/22/2023

Did you know you can auto-ship pet food donations to the Knox PAWS and Feed-A-Pet programs each month?

Every month, the Feed-a-Pet program delivers quality pet food to eligible older adults in our area that struggle to afford to feed their animals. It has been witnessed that many of these individuals will feed their own food to their pets because of a lack of resources.

Visit https://www.chewy.com/g/cacoffice-on-agingknoxpaws_b89705246 to get started today!