It’s one thing to be an animal lover like Arlene Oppold is, but quite another when she spots a black bear in her back yard, eating corn from the deer feeder. Sometime around sunset on Monday night, Oppold noticed this furry fella munching on supper just off her back deck. She said the bear was […]
Bryant Business Collecting Supplies for Animal Shelter
A local business is collecting supplies to help the Bryant Animal Control & Adoption Center. The Michael Herrington Agency is asking for the public to donate paper towels, trash bags, cat litter, dog & cat treats, rubber dog toys, cat toys, animal food, Dawn dish soap, towels, blankets, office supplies (ink pens, copy paper, etc.) Agency […]
Spring Mutt Mixer at Bryant Ballpark Rescheduled to May 31st
Due to severe weather, the Mutt Mixer has been rescheduled for May 31st at Alcoa Park 6p-8p. The Bryant Animal Control Division will hold a Spring Mutt Mixer on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 6p-8p. This event takes over one of the fenced in ball fields at Alcoa Park…. and for one night… Bryant has […]
Bryant Animal Shelter Hosting Easter Basket o’ Goodies Treat Drive for Puppies
Easter Basket o’ Goodies Treat Drive at the Shelter The Bryant Animal Shelter is collecting baskets full of treats for their puppies. Bring donations until April 17th. The folks at the shelter say the “puppies and doggies really like smell-good treats like Beggin’ Strips or anything that smells equally yummy!” They use them to help teach the […]
Come see the Animals on Monday Afternoon at Both Library Locations
On Monday March 20th, come see animals at the Library, thanks to NHECM. It’s always a great time when NHECM joins the Saline County Library with the coolest animals! Bring your family and friends to this awesome learning experience. Don’t forget the camera! 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Mabel Boswell Memorial Library (Bryant) 3:00 – 4:00 PM at Bob […]
Bring your dog to “Yappy Hour” at the Benton Dog Park March 4th
Benton Parks and Recreation is hosting “Yappy Hour” March 4th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Benton Dog Park! Come with your furry friend(s) and hang out with other dog lovers. Click for directions and other info about the Benton Dog Park. https://www.bentonar.org/dog-park
Fake Animal Control Van Reported Taking Animals in Bauxite
The Humane Society of Saline County warns residents that the City of Bauxite said they received information that a white van marked as “Animal Control” was driving the Bauxite city streets this morning using a flashlight and attempting to take dogs. This was not anyone with the city of Bauxite. They don’t have animal control. The City […]
Bryant PD Retires “Stubby” the K-9 Officer After 5 Years
Tuesday night at the Bryant City Council meeting, the Bryant Police Department official retired “Stubby,” one of the Department’s K-9 officers. Chief Mark Kizer stated, “Officer Stubby has provided the City of Bryant a great service since 2011.” Stubby has experienced some health issues recently and the Department determined it would be best for […]
Lost Male Boxer Dog in Springhill Area of Alexander
Lost Dog in north Alexander (Saline county) Pet Name: Buddy Description of Pet: Boxer Area Lost In: Springhill Road City Lost In: Alexander County Lost In: Saline Date Lost : 12/07/2016 Time Lost : 02:00 pm Gender: Male Is/Was the Pet Wearing a Collar with ID? No Approximate Age: Adult Is the Dog Spayed or […]
Man Happens on the Cutest Stray Donkey in Bauxite
I don’t know if there has ever been a cuter experience with a stray animal. A Sardis resident posted to a local Facebook group on Monday morning, December 5, 2016 that this donkey – I guess it’s a donkey – was out loose and socializing. The post by Alex Rockwood went, “To the folks that […]