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🚨 SATELLITE DISHES ARE SHAKING IN THEIR BOOTS 🚨If you’re currently paying for satellite TV or high-speed Wi-Fi, stop. Ju...
10/17/2026

🚨 SATELLITE DISHES ARE SHAKING IN THEIR BOOTS 🚨

If you’re currently paying for satellite TV or high-speed Wi-Fi, stop. Just come adopt Monica or Pancake, because between the two of them, they are picking up signals from deep space.

We are officially hosting the Ultimate Shelter Ear-Off, and the tension is palpable.

CONTENDER 1: MONICA
Monica’s ears don’t just stand up! They aggressively demand your attention. They are perky, aerodynamic, and standing at full military attention 24/7. She can hear a cheese wrapper being touched three miles away, your secrets, and probably your exact credit card number.

CONTENDER 2: REBA
Reba took a completely different, unhinged approach to structural physics. Are her ears pointing north and west? Is one flopping while the other tries to reach the heavens? Who knows! It’s absolute chaotic geometry, and she wears it like high fashion.

The judges are deadlocked because both of these weirdos are serving absolute perfection. But honestly? The real prize is that BOTH of them are fully available for adoption and ready to judge your music taste in person.

📋 Vetting and Adoption Info
Both Monica and Reba are spayed, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and completely unimpressed by basic-looking ears.

Adoption fee is $80 each.

Who takes the crown? Drop a comment below to let us know and visit the shelter to meet Monica and Reba! We're open for adoptions from 12-4 pm 🐾 📡 👑 👇

PSA: Fluffy Doesn’t Mean Low-Maintenance - The Hidden Reality of "Non-Shedding" DogsIt’s easy to fall in love with a cut...
10/16/2026

PSA: Fluffy Doesn’t Mean Low-Maintenance - The Hidden Reality of "Non-Shedding" Dogs

It’s easy to fall in love with a cute, fluffy pup. They are adorable, sweet, and don't leave hair on the couch. But "non-shedding" doesn't mean "low-maintenance", it means their coat grows continuously, like human hair. Without regular care, that adorable coat quickly turns into a prison.

Take a close look at the dog in these photos. When it arrived at our shelter, it was so severely matted that it couldn't see and couldn't move without excruciating pain. It was so terrified and disoriented by its' loss of sight that it was repeatedly ramming its' head into the side of its' kennel. The pelted fur was so thick and tightly bound around the body that we won't even be able to determine the s*x until our staff finish fully shaving him.

Thankfully, a compassionate family member recognized the severity of the situation and convinced the owner to surrender the pup so we could intervene.

The Real Cost of "Low-Shedding" Breeds
Situations like this happen far too often, whether due to financial strain, or life changes where an owner is no longer physically able to handle the daily maintenance.

The Financial Commitment: A non-shedding dog requires professional grooming every 6 to 8 weeks, running $100+ per visit.

The Legal Standard: Humane care is a legal requirement. Maintaining an animal in a clean, sanitary condition isn't optional; letting a coat become matted to the point of pain and blindness is neglect.

Daily Hands-On Care: These breeds require consistent line-brushing down to the skin between professional grooms to prevent mats from forming.

Loving an Animal Means Putting Them First
Humane care goes far beyond basic food and water. A pet’s physical well-being must always trump our desire to own one. If you are not financially or physically able to commit to the ongoing grooming demands of a non-shedding breed, please choose a coat type that fits your lifestyle.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Team
I want to express my deepest gratitude to our incredible, dedicated staff members who step up in these heartbreaking moments. They spent hours patiently and gently freeing this poor baby from pounds of pelted fur, treating the dog with the dignity, compassion, and gentle care it so desperately needed.

If you or a family member are struggling to provide required care for a pet, please reach out for resources or consider safe surrender before an animal suffers. Doing right by them is the ultimate form of love.

- Whitney
JACC Director

💪 INTRODUCING OFFSET: ALL MUSCLE, NO BRAIN CELLS 💪Look at this absolute unit. Offset is a young adult American Bully mix...
10/16/2026

💪 INTRODUCING OFFSET: ALL MUSCLE, NO BRAIN CELLS 💪

Look at this absolute unit. Offset is a young adult American Bully mix who looks like he bench-presses small cars for fun, but possesses the mental capacity of a delightfully happy bag of rocks.

Offset is 100% muscle-bound meathead on the outside, and 100% goofy, empty-headed squishy baby on the inside. If you are looking for a sophisticated, intellectual canine who understands complex commands, please keep scrolling. Offset operates purely on vibes, affection, and the single, solitary brain cell currently bouncing around inside his giant block head like a DVD screensaver.

The Offset Experience:

Humans: Loves every single one of them. He will barrel toward you at full speed, aggressively press his entire body weight against your shins, and demand that you rub his chest until your hands fall off.

Other Dogs: Plays well with most of his canine peers! He’s just a giant, clumsy frat bro who wants to wrestle and make best friends.

Brain Power: Absolutely zero thoughts behind those eyes. Just pure, unadulterated joy, wagging tail, and a big goofy grin.

If you have a strong pair of arms, a sturdy couch, and a love for hilarious, meathead goobers who don't know their own size, Offset is ready to move in and hold down your living room floor.

📋 Vetting and Adoption Info
Offset is neutered, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and ready to flex his way into your heart!

His adoption fee is $80.

👑 MEET SNOWFLAKE: A VERY SPECIAL SOUL LOOKING FOR A SOFT LANDING 👑At 15 years old, teeny little Snowflake has reached th...
10/15/2026

👑 MEET SNOWFLAKE: A VERY SPECIAL SOUL LOOKING FOR A SOFT LANDING 👑

At 15 years old, teeny little Snowflake has reached the age where the world moves a bit faster than she does. She is slow, sweet, and couldn't hear it thunder if it tried.

While she is a gentle girl who moves at a peaceful pace, Snowflake isn't looking to be left to her own devices. She adores her humans and will let out a soft whine if she gets left alone, as she simply wants to be right by your side. Because of this, she needs a calm, quiet home with people who are around a lot and can offer her the constant companionship she craves. Her needs are wonderfully simple: a warm lap, a quiet routine, gentle hands, and a human who wants to shower a very sweet old girl with love for whatever time she has left.

We want to be entirely honest with her future adopter. Taking in a super senior like Snowflake is an act of pure compassion, but it comes with real responsibility. As a 15-year-old pup, she will need an adopter who is financially prepared for the potential vet care, medications, and age-related support that come with loving a dog in her golden years.

What Snowflake Has to Offer:

Velcro Loyalty: She wants to be with her people through thick and thin, making her the ultimate devoted companion.

Low Maintenance: Her favorite hobby is resting, followed closely by moving at a very leisurely, peaceful pace.

Pure Gratitude: There is a unique kind of magic in giving a super senior a safe place to rest her head. Snowflake will repay your kindness with gentle, unconditional love every single day.

Snowflake doesn't have years to spend waiting in a shelter cage. She needs a compassionate heart, a soft bed, and a forever home to live out her remaining days surrounded by the people she loves.

If you have the heart, a present schedule, no children, and the resources to give this precious senior girl the soft landing she so deeply deserves, please send us a message or call the shelter to meet Snowflake today. 🐾 ❤️

This guy was found in Jackson but he's outside of our jurisdiction. He appears to be an older fella and is very well car...
10/14/2026

This guy was found in Jackson but he's outside of our jurisdiction. He appears to be an older fella and is very well cared for, so we think he's got a family looking for him. Please share him to find his people!

🎉🎉UPDATE! MARGE HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE!!!🎉🎉🚨🚨🚨MARGE IS MISSING!🚨🚨🚨She escaped from her foster home on New Bethel Roa...
10/14/2026

🎉🎉UPDATE! MARGE HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE!!!🎉🎉

🚨🚨🚨MARGE IS MISSING!🚨🚨🚨
She escaped from her foster home on New Bethel Road in Cedar Grove, Tn. She is COMPLETELY unfamiliar with the area and VERY skittish with new people. Please do not chase her or attempt to catch her. Please call us immediately and we will come get her. 731-422-7028 or 731-467-6167 after hours/ weekend. Please share EVERYWHERE and tag anyone who lives in the area. UPDATE

🚨 250 DAYS IN A KENNEL: IT IS TIME TO GET FIZZ HOME 🚨250 days. That is over eight months of watching other dogs get adop...
10/12/2026

🚨 250 DAYS IN A KENNEL: IT IS TIME TO GET FIZZ HOME 🚨

250 days. That is over eight months of watching other dogs get adopted while Fizz sits in her kennel, waiting for someone to finally choose her. As our longest-running resident, this gorgeous 1-year-old tricolor mixed-breed girl has spent way too much of her young life behind shelter doors.

Just like her name, Fizz brings a little sparkle wherever she goes! She can be a bit shy when first meeting new people, but once she knows she is safe, her sweet and affectionate personality bubbles right to the surface. She is gentle, loyal, and so deeply deserving of a couch of her own.

Here is what you need to know about Miss Fizz:

Water Enthusiast: Water is her absolute favorite thing on the planet! Splashing in a kiddie pool, chasing the garden hose, or exploring a creek, if water is involved, Fizz is living her absolute best life. She would love a family that is involved in the river rat lifestyle!

Dog & Kid Friendly: She gets along wonderfully with other dogs! She loves human companions, but because young kids and fast movements can make her uncertain, she needs a home with older children or adults only.

Yard Goals: A securely fenced yard is a must for Fizz so she can safely explore, play, and burn off her young-dog energy.

Work in Progress: Fizz is still working on house training, so she will need a patient family willing to give her consistency, encouragement, and a little extra time to learn the ropes.

Fizz does not need a perfect home; she just needs a patient, loving one that will give her the chance to blossom. Let's make day 250 her absolute last day at the shelter!

📋 Vetting and Adoption Info
Fizz is spayed, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and ready to pack her bags!

Her adoption fee is $80.

Ready to change a life and give our longest resident the forever home she has been waiting for? We're open for adoptions 12-4 pm Monday through Saturday! 🐾

This block headed, slightly crusty fellow was found causing mayhem and malarkey off of Old Humboldt Road last night. If ...
10/12/2026

This block headed, slightly crusty fellow was found causing mayhem and malarkey off of Old Humboldt Road last night. If you recognize him, please have his people call our people. Must prove ownership to claim.

Thanks to Good Samaritans, Man Man has been found and is safe! His family is coming back from Chicago tomorrow to pick h...
10/10/2026

Thanks to Good Samaritans, Man Man has been found and is safe! His family is coming back from Chicago tomorrow to pick him up!

This handsome fella is missing from the airport and Kirkland's warehouse area of West Madison County. His dad is a truck driver from Chicago and smarty pants escaped the truck while on a delivery. If you find him, please let us know so we can help him get home.

🎉 PITTIE-PALOOZA IS HERE! 🎉Looking for a loyal sidekick, a professional couch potato, or an energy-packed playmate? Our ...
10/10/2026

🎉 PITTIE-PALOOZA IS HERE! 🎉

Looking for a loyal sidekick, a professional couch potato, or an energy-packed playmate? Our shelter is currently packed to the brim with velvety heads, goofy smiles, and hearts of gold. It’s Pittie-Palooza time, and we have an incredible crew of bully mixes ready to move out of the shelter and onto your couch!

From high-octane adventure buddies to gentle, sweet-natured marshmallows (and everything in between), your perfect match is waiting right here.

🐾 Meet the Palooza Pack:
Badger • Brynn • Cardi • Offset • Diesel • Fizz • Georgia • Lorna • Lumpy • Memphis • Monica • Tobias • Pancake • Priya • Sandy

Every single one of these amazing pups has a distinct personality waiting to shine in the right home. Whether you're an active outdoors enthusiast or an expert in afternoon naps, there's a Pittie-Palooza pal tailored for your family!

✨ Ready to Go Home:

Fully Vetted: Every dog is spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and dewormed.

Matchmaking Magic: Our staff will help pair you with the dog whose vibe matches your household best!

Come meet these gorgeous blockheads today and fall in love!

📍 Visit Us: 241 Conalco Drive in Jackson, TN

⏰ Adoption Hours: 12-4 pm Monday through Saturday

📞 Contact: 731-422-7028 or jacksonanimalcare.com

(Please LIKE & SHARE this post to help our Pittie-Palooza crew find the forever homes they deserve! 🐶❤️)

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241 Conalco Drive
Jackson, TN
38301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+17314227028

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