Adopting a furry friend can provide stress relief during global crisis

Pets are proving to be great forms of stress relief during this pandemic, and local pet shelters are seeing the effects of it. Walking a dog can provide fresh air and exercise. Cuddling a cat can provide a much-needed break from computer work. Even watching a fish swim laps in a bowl has been proven […]

Fighting for a new Jackson County Animal Shelter

Mud mushes in under car tires heading up Airport Road in Cullowhee. After a drive up the narrow, inclined, twisty back road, a dirty gate stands open on the left, and an unwelcoming hill lies ahead. Following a steady ascent to the muddy hill’s peak, a timeworn, outdated building can be seen sitting amidst a tiny unpaved parking lot. A few shrubs […]