During the month of December we’re rolling out a series of features that highlight the biggest stories and moments that happened in Clarksville this year.
ClarksvilleNow.com has provided on-going coverage to pets/animal issues since the website started.
Over the past 12 months we have published nearly 100 stories or features related to animal welfare, animal cruelty, and pet adoptions.
Here are some of the top animal-related stories of 2015:
TN to establish first animal abuser registry
This is the first animal abuse registry of its kind in the country.
Pets of the Week
Our Pets of the Week feature reaches thousands of readers every week in an effort to find homes for cats and dogs in the region.
Animal Watch: Suspects who dumped puppies located
This feature is provided by Montgomery County Animal Control Director Jeanette Farrell and highlights animal welfare cases. Farrell says the department has significantly improved under new county management.
Officer rescues cat with tin can on head
The cat was having difficulty breathing and was beginning to panic.
Owner of dog that bit child speaks out
A dog that bit a young child had readers divided over who was at fault.
Lost Pets
ClarksvilleNow.com posts notifications for missing pets of any kind.
MCSO deputy and K-9 win award at national competition
Deputy Chris Bedell and his K-9 dog Merlin took 2nd place Novice Dog in the United States Police Canine Association Dog Trials Competition.
See Spot run: Girl Scout founds new dog park
The dog park was officially opened in January at St. Bethlehem Civitan Park.