Calling All Dog Lovers in Dog Friendly ! Knoxville / Knox County

Knoxville is in a temperate climate zone. The summers are always green and gentle. The fall color is truly magnificent as hills light up in brilliant autumn hues. Winter is brief and mild. Spring arrives early and stays for a long time, featuring glorious dogwoods, azaleas and other beautiful flowers. Dogs love this area as do the people they own!

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Best Veterinarians:

Veterinarian Emergency Care - 215 Center Park Dr - 37922 - 865-966-3888

University of Tennessee Teaching Hospital - Neyland Drive - 37902 - 865-974-8387 - Hospital Information - Hours by Appointment

University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital - TN 37902 - 865-974-5664 - Small Animals

Central Veterinary Hospital - 1212 W Clinch Ave Knoxville, TN 37916 - 865-525-1167 -Hours Monday through Saturday - New Clients

Jim Butler, DVM - Butler Animal Clinic - 7545 Oak Ridge Hwy - 37931 - 865-531-7311

Dr. LeeAnn Blackford -ACVS Veterinary Surgery Surgeon,Blackford Veterinary Surgery Referral blackfordvet@bellsouth.net(866) 693-9204

Best Accomodations:

Candlewood Suites

Clarion Inn- 5634 Merchant Center Blvd Knoxville

West Towne Plaza Knoxville - 401 West Summit Hill Drive Knoxville

Holiday Inn - 1315 Kirby Road Knoxville

la Quinta Inn Knoxville West - 258 North Peters Road Knoxville

Holiday Inn Select - 304 N Cedar Bluff Road Knoxville

Red Roof Inn - Knoxville West - 209 Advantage Place Knoxville

Residence Inn by Marriott - Langley Place at North Peters Road Knoxville

TownePlace Suites Knoxville Cedar Bluff - 205 Langley Place Knoxville

Best Campgrounds Federal / State / Private:

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Federal) Big South Fork NRRA - 4564 Leatherwood Road - Oneida, Tennessee 37841 Bandy Creek Campground Blue Heron Campground Alum Ford Campground 423-286-7275 DirectionsOperating Hours & Seasons Fees & Reservations Outdoor Recreation Nearby Attractions Reservations are available at both campgrounds from April through October.

Southlake RV Park - 3730 Maryville Pike Knoxville (Private)

Best Apartments Rentals:

Windview - 520 Windview Way - Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 - 877-969-5142 - Furnished

Blockhouse - 8301 Block House Way - Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 - 877-969-5142 - Furnished

Eagle Point - 8608 Eagle Pointe Drive - Knoxville, Tennessee 37931 - 877-969-5142 - Furnished

Hopemont - 8700 Hopemont Way - Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 - 877-969-5142 - Furnished

Oakwood-Middlebrook - 9052 Middlebrook Pike - Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 - 877-969-5142 - Furnished

Lake Heritage - 1105 Lake Heritage Way - Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 - 877-969-5142 - Furnished

Windsor Court - 614 Cedar Lane #2 - Knoxville, TN 37912 - 866-289-0096 ext. 9729 - Unfurnished

Knox Landing - 600 East Inskip Drive - Knoxville, TN 37912 - 866-838-4385 ext. 8453 - Unfurnished

Brendon Park - 9123 Grayland Drive - Knoxville, TN 37923 - 866-661-0331 ext. 2097 - Unfurnished

Highland Terrace - 1319 Highland Ave - Knoxville, TN 37916 - 866- 289-0121 ext. 6647 - Unfurnished

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Best Dog Parks/Walks:

PetSafe Park - Knoxville's first public dog park. Situated on a little more than 1 acre, the park includes the following options: A natural pond, full set of agility equipment, park benches, picnic tables, walking trails, and a doggy water fountain. It's fun for the whole family. Dogs on lead. 10247 Electric Avenue - Knoxville, Tennessee 37932 - 865-777-DOGS (3647) (Privately Owned, Opened to Public)

Knox County Parks - (Public)

Knoxville City Parks - (Public)

State Parks - (Public)

Lakes & Rivers - (Public)

University of Tennessee Gardens The Gardens at the University of Tennessee features more than 1,400 varieties of herbaceous and woody landscape plants. It hosts the All-America Flower Trials (one of 34 nationwide) and the TenneSelect program. Free admission. Dogs on Lead. Neyland Drive at the UT Agriculture campus - 37902 - 865-974-7324

Bark in the Park Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley holds this fund-raiser featuring thousands of dogs and their owners. Held at Chilhowee Park.

War Dog Memorial War Dog Memorial But they also served other roles to the Marines who served with them...devoted friend, confidant, trusted companion. War Dog Memorial Inscriptions - The University of Tennessee http://www.vet.utk.edu/wardog/

Best Daycare/Pet Sitters:

Furry Friends Pet Sitting - 1803 Washington Ave - 37917 (865) 637-4367 www.furryfriendspetsitting.biz

Pampered Pets Article - Knox News

Pet Safe Village - 10424 Electric Avenue - 865-777-3647

Dogs Day Canine Playschool - 101 N Campbell Station Rd - 37934 - 865-966-7450

Zoo Mommy - Pet Sitting Services - 705 Gracewood Way - 37922 - 865-543-2601

Waggy Tails of Knoxville Pet Sitting - 2328 Woodrow Drive - 37918 - 865-705-7727

K9 Camp Pet Sitting and Training- 865-705-5515

Best Boarding/Kennels:

PetSafe Village -10427 Electric Avenue - 865-777-3647

Westside Kennels - 12215 Hatmaker Lane 966-1734

Catatoga Kennels - 1737 North Campbell Station Rd. 694-4476

The Dog Kennel - Resource for other kennels

Kennelseek.com - Helps you find great boarding kennels which are rated by other pet owners in your area. Knoxville Boarding Kennel Results - powered by KennelSeek.com

Best Groomers:

Concord School of Pet Grooming - 9208-B Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37909 - Susan E. Porterfield, President - 865-769-0598 - Call for Groomer Referrals.

Grooming by Jennifer Hileman trebon103@hotmail.com

Best Dog Supplies:

PetSmart Pet Store - 214 Morrell Rd - Knoxville

PetSmart Pet Store- 11134 Parkside Dr - Knoxville

Pet Supplies Plus - 7101 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919 - (865) 584-4746

Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #2932 - 10900 Parkside Drive - Knoxville, TN 37934 - 865-777-5171

Tractor Supply Company- 580 Maynardville Pike - Knoxville, TN 37938-3721 - 865-0922-1689

Agrifeed Pet Supply

Best Trainers:

Tres Bon Dog Obedience - Jennifer Hileman - trebon103@hotmail.com Pet and Competition Training Classes

H.A.B.I.T. - Dept of Comparative Medicine,UTK - 2407 River Drive - Knoxville, TN 37996 - 865 -974-5633 kjarmsey@mail.ag.utk. - The Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee - community group of volunteers working together to explore the circumstances and consequences of the human-animal bond and to promote this valuable bond between people and animals. H.A.B.I.T. is comprised of representatives from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, volunteers from the community, and private veterinary practitioners. Therapy Dog Training.

K9 Camp Pet Sitting and Training- over 12 yrs exp. AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Aggression issues, basic to advanced obedience training. 865-705-5515

Best Breeders, Rescue, and Shelters:

Knoxville-Knox County Animal Welfare Board Through a cooperative agreement between the City and the County, a non-profit corporation, governed by a board of directors, has been created to oversee the day-to-day activities of the Animal Welfare Center. The board and staff members of the animal center focus on adoptions and educational programs, especially the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent animal overpopulation.

Young - Williams Animal Center 3201 Division Street Knoxville, TN 865-215-6599 For voice directions 865-215-6599-1 Printed Directions Dogs Available for Adoption

Pet Supplies "Plus" West Satellite Adoption Center 7101 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865-588-3966

Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley "Adopt-a-Pet" and "Fix-a-Pet" are now under one roof! (effective September 2011): Come visit our new facility located at: 6717 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 Mailing address: P.O. Box 51723 Knoxville, TN 37950 865-573-9675 Adopt-a-Pet hours, adoptable animals and fees (865) 584-0496 Fix-a-Pet (Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic & Pet Vaccinations) hours, services and fees (865) 579-6738

Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue Goldens available for adoption Mailing address 234 Morrell Road #118 KnoxvilleTN 37919-5876 865/765-8808

* Recommendation: for the very best Breeders always check with Veterinarians. Most maintain litter announcements and stud referrals.

Best Dog Services and General Information:

Tennessee Valley Kennel Club-

founded in 1934 to promote all breeds of purebred dogs by conducting competitive shows, events and public education under the rules of the American Kennel Club. We encourage good sportsmanship at every event and are advocates for canine health, canine good citizenship, responsible dog ownership, and ethical breeding practices. All our activities are designed to provide purebred dogs and their owners with engaging, lasting, and fun ways to celebrate the canine-human connection. Visitor / Relocation Services , The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce

Knox D.O.G. - Knoxville Dog Owners Group is a group of dog-lovers that are working to get off-leash dog parks in Knoxville and Knox County

Officer On Doody- Pet waste removal aka. pooper scoopers. Why scoop the doo when you dont have to? www.officerondoody.com officerondoody@yahoo.com 865-908-2937

Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association -

Human Animal Bond in TN -

Veterinary Social Work Services -

Knoxville / Maryville Social People and Dogs Meetup: Created to help get social dog owners together by organizing activities that would be fun, active and social. This is not a formal dog training or animal activist group. Singles, married & kids are welcome.http://www.meetup.com/Knox-Maryv-Social-People-Dog-s-Meetup/

Other Local Resources

Veterinarians - Knoxville / Knox County

Pets (100) 37922 (Far West Knoxville) listings for "veterinarian" Search within: 5 mi | 10 mi | 20 mi | 35 mi | 50 mi 1 2345678910Next >

All Hotels/Motels Knoxville Area:

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Orbitz.com

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Travelocity.com

Extended Stay Hotels.com

All Known Rescue Organizations in the Knoxville Area

Smoky Mountian Great Dane Rescue

East Tennessee Doberman Rescue

Young - Williams Animal Center

TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue

GRReat Dog Rescue

Great Creatures Great Dane/Irish Wolfhound Rescue

Lhasa Apso Southern Rescue, Inc.

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Greater Knoxville TN

The Stray Connection

The 10th Kingdom Animal Rescue

Smoky Mountian Saint Bernard Rescue

Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc.

Save A Dachshund

Friends Fur Life Inc

MidSouth Eskie Alliance, Inc. American Eskimo Dog Rescue

2x2 Ranch

Happy Pet Rescue

Sheltie Rescue of East Tennessee

Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee

East Tennessee Doberman Rescue

ALifeChoice Australian Shepherd Rescue

Smoky Mountain St. Bernard Rescue

Wolfcreek Weimaraner Rescue, Inc

Dane/Irish Wolfhound Rescue

Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee Most deserving of all breeds to adopt. Please consider a greyhound! These dogs have been rescued from racetracks.

Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue

411 Knoxville Dog Directories & Helpful Links

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Knoxville Rental - Rent.com - More Knoxville Unfurnished Listings by Price and Feature - 12345

Cyburbia - USA Statistics - Knoxville Statistics United States Census Bureau - City and County Data Book 2000

Knoxville Visitors Guide - Knoxville offers fun and recreation for everyone including spectacular scenery, diverse museums, historical attractions, outdoor activities, shopping and much more. For more information, call the Knoxville Visitors Center 1-800-727-8045

Metropolitan Planning Commission - Online Directory of Neighborhood Organizations - City/County Building - 865-215-2500

Town of Farragut - Adjacent to the West of Knoxville

Knox County Commission - City-County Building - 400 Main Street, Room 603 - Knoxville, TN 37902 - 865-215-2534

Knoxville City Council - City Recorder's Office - City-County Building - 400 Main Street, Room 431 - Knoxville, TN 37902 - 865-215-2075

About Knoxville - Knoxville TN, is a rapidly growing city situated on an international waterway. Three Interstates run through Knoxville. Knoxville is located just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is home to The University of Tennessee Volunteer football and basketball teams and the Knoxville Ice Bears.

Knoxville - Statistics and description from City-Data.com. ",,, Top 100 Lists of cities, including highest income, least crime, newest houses, most females, shortest commute, best educated residents, and many more ... "

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