BLANKETS NEEDEDThe Humane Educational Society, 212 N. Highland Park Ave., has issued a plea for blankets, bedding, rugs and towels to help keep its animals warm during the cold weather. Donations are accepted 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays. Items may be left in the breezeway when the facility is closed. For more information, call 624-5302, ext. 228.
Linda Rudder takes responsible dog ownership seriously. She loves being able to take Webster, her 3-year-old Labradoodle, and Fitz, her new puppy, on walks around the North Shore and downtown. Whenever she does, she arms herself with pooper scoopers and doggy bags, and she keeps the dogs on their leashes.
She remembers when irresponsible dog owners, who didn’t pick up after their dogs, ended dog-walking across the Walnut Street Bridge and other areas around town.
“It is our responsibility as dog owners (and lovers) to show respect to everyone, especially those who are not dog owners,” she said. “I enjoy being able to walk the Riverwalk and Walnut Street Bridge now like I did before we had Webster. I am very proud to be able to share that space with other walkers, runners and bicyclists.”
Rudder is now a member of DoGood for a Dog Friendly Chattanooga, a volunteer organization that works alongside McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center and Chattanooga Parks and Recreation to educate the community about responsible dog ownership.