Four-legged friends: Williamson County's animal shelter pairs people and pets

Cole Villena, Nashville Tennessean
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Franklin city employees on a recent Friday enjoyed a purr-fect start to their weekend with Kitty Hall, an annual adoption event with the Williamson County Animal Center.

The Animal Center brought a cadre of cats and kittens to the city hall offices, where employees, families and residents spent hours playing with – and adopting – new feline friends.

"Some folks might be apprehensive about visiting an animal shelter, even though we have a 97 percent save rate," said Penny Adams, a promotions specialist at the animal center. "We want to bring our pets to where people are."

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Fifteen cats were adopted, finding new homes through the event, including kittens, adult cats and pairs who were adopted by the same families. All of the cats at the animal center, including those adopted Friday, are microchipped, spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations and flea control.

Franklin permit specialist William Holcomb spent the afternoon dangling a fuzzy green toy above a pack of playful kittens, who tried their best to swat it out of the air. Holcomb adopted his own furry friend, Creampuff, at last year's event.

"They made it super easy," he said. "They set you up for success."

William Holcomb, a permit technician for the City of Franklin, Tenn., plays with kittens at the city's Kitty Hall event held Friday, July 8, 2022. Holcomb adopted a white cat, Creampuff, at last year's event.
William Holcomb, a permit technician for the City of Franklin, Tenn., plays with kittens at the city's Kitty Hall event held Friday, July 8, 2022. Holcomb adopted a white cat, Creampuff, at last year's event.

The Williamson County Animal Center in February moved into a new home. Adams said residents who aren't looking to adopt a new pet can support the center's mission by fostering pets, volunteering and donating supplies such as cat and kitten food, which are in high demand due to coronavirus-related supply chain delays.

Cole Villena covers Williamson County at The Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network — Tennessee. Reach Cole at cvillena@tennessean.com or 615-925-0493. Follow Cole on Twitter at @ColeVillena and on Instagram at @CVinTennessee.

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