Protect Your Pets in an Emergency

8:09 pm | Friday, Sep 1st
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Incoming heavy rains prompt microchip clinics

With the remnants of Hurricane Harvey expected to bring heavy rain, possible flooding and a tornado threat to Middle Tennessee in the next few days, Williamson County Animal Center is urging all pet owners to have an emergency plan in place for their pets.

Pets often get lost during weather emergencies, and a simple microchip is one way to insure your pet can be identified and returned to you. The shelter is offering microchips for $15 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through Friday, September 1. Both dogs and cats can be chipped, and it is a quick, simple procedure that only takes minutes. Dogs should be leashed, and cats should be in carriers. You do not have to be a Williamson County resident to get a microchip.

The shelter also urges all pet owners to have a plan in place which includes a pet emergency kit, a buddy system with friends or neighbors, and transportation. Learn more about being prepared for pet emergencies at www.aspca.org.

The Williamson County Animal Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Labor Day, September 4.)  Currently, the adoption fee for all kittens and cats is waived. Adult dog adoptions are $50, and puppies are $85. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www.adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny

6:00 pm | Tuesday, Apr 11th
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Franklin, TN Easter Bunny Events

Easter Bunny Hops into CoolSprings Galleria 

Enjoy visits, goodies, photos, and a Free Bunny Arrival Party!

Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny is headed to CoolSprings Galleria! Beginning Saturday, March 25, kids of all ages are invited to have their photo snapped with the Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria in Center Court.

The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and photos starting Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 15, Monday through Sunday, during all mall hours. CoolSprings Galleria is closed on Easter Sunday. All families who visit the Easter Bunny will receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet.

In addition, CoolSprings Galleria will be hosting a free Easter Bunny Arrival Party on March 25, at 10am to 11:30am in Center Court.  Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, DJ, and the first 100 kids will enjoy cookie decorating with Great American Cookies!

Shoppers are also encouraged to bring in their pets for a photograph with the Easter Bunny on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 11, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.   Please make sure all pets are on a leash or in a carrier.

And now the Easter Bunny Experience can continue long after a visit to the mall has ended!  Visit MyHolidayMoments.com and download Easter photos, share them thru social media, and create projects with Shutterfly.com. Visitors to the Easter Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria will receive a $20 Shutterfly gift card with any of the five photo packages available.  Looking for more Easter fun for the whole family?  Download the “My Holiday Moments” app, available through iTunes or Google Play.  This free app has games, a countdown to Easter, photo package information, and gives you the ability to download your photos to your phone. Customers can also receive their photos immediately via text when a cell phone number is provided at check out.

For more information, visit CoolSpringsGalleria.com

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny

6:00 pm | Tuesday, Apr 4th
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Franklin, TN Easter Bunny Events

Easter Bunny Hops into CoolSprings Galleria 

Enjoy visits, goodies, photos, and a Free Bunny Arrival Party!

Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny is headed to CoolSprings Galleria! Beginning Saturday, March 25, kids of all ages are invited to have their photo snapped with the Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria in Center Court.

The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and photos starting Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 15, Monday through Sunday, during all mall hours. CoolSprings Galleria is closed on Easter Sunday. All families who visit the Easter Bunny will receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet.

In addition, CoolSprings Galleria will be hosting a free Easter Bunny Arrival Party on March 25, at 10am to 11:30am in Center Court.  Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, DJ, and the first 100 kids will enjoy cookie decorating with Great American Cookies!

Shoppers are also encouraged to bring in their pets for a photograph with the Easter Bunny on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 11, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.   Please make sure all pets are on a leash or in a carrier.

And now the Easter Bunny Experience can continue long after a visit to the mall has ended!  Visit MyHolidayMoments.com and download Easter photos, share them thru social media, and create projects with Shutterfly.com. Visitors to the Easter Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria will receive a $20 Shutterfly gift card with any of the five photo packages available.  Looking for more Easter fun for the whole family?  Download the “My Holiday Moments” app, available through iTunes or Google Play.  This free app has games, a countdown to Easter, photo package information, and gives you the ability to download your photos to your phone. Customers can also receive their photos immediately via text when a cell phone number is provided at check out.

For more information, visit CoolSpringsGalleria.com

Santa’s Helpers Will Deliver Pets Christmas Morning

7:32 pm | Tuesday, Dec 20th
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Staff members from the Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin, TN are ready to help Santa with pet deliveries on Christmas morning. “Every year,” said Shelter Director Laura Chavarria, “Santa always asks for our help with deliveries in this area. We keep the pets safe and warm until Christmas morning.”

Chavarria said her staff members have volunteered to get up early on Christmas morning to make the deliveries. “This is a fun way for us to give back to the community and make Christmas wishes come true.” Any pet adopted from the shelter between December 17 and December 24 will be eligible for the free Christmas morning delivery. During December, adoption fees are $25. All senior pet (age 6 or older) adoption fees are sponsored by Darrell Waltrip Subaru of Franklin. The shelter has a wonderful selection of cats and dogs looking for forever homes during the holiday season.

Staying Home for Holidays? Be a Holiday Pet Foster Family!

In response to community interest in helping during the holiday season, Laura Chavarria, director of Williamson County Animal Center, is offering a holiday pet foster program to the community. “We have a

number of pets that need a holiday break,” she said.  “Unfortunately, many dogs and cats are surrendered to us on a regular basis. Some are particularly stressed by the shelter environment, and would especially benefit from being in a home setting.”

Chavarria is looking for Williamson County families that will be staying home for the holidays. “We are seeking families that will commit to fostering from December 23 through 28 or longer.” Fosters must come to the shelter, fill out a foster application and meet with foster coordinator Amber.  Approved families will be matched with a cat or dog. Foster pet pick-up will be 2 p.m. on December 23.

Williamson County Animal Center will be closed on December 25, 26 and 27, 2016  and January 1 and 2,  2017.  Special hours for December 23 and 24 are 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The shelter is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr., next to Franklin High School, and the phone number is (615) 790-5590. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org or during regular operating hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.