FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2008

RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS AT FREE UPCOMING CLASS ABOUT GREAT DANES AND IRISH WOLFHOUNDS

Aside from their sizable stature, what sets Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds apart from other breeds?

You can learn all about these animals and find out if owning one is right for you in a free pet parenting class at Young-Williams Animal Center. The center is teaming up with Irish Wolfhound Association of the Greater Smoky Mountains Rescue and Great Creatures Great Dane Rescue, Inc. to present the class on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the center.

You will learn about the history, characteristics and temperament of these breeds. You will also get some tips on grooming and special health concerns involving these animals. This course will help you decide if a large-breed dog is right for you. If you already own one of these gentle giants, you will get tips on positive training and activities to keep your pet healthy and happy.

This class is open to the public, but please leave your animals at home.

For more information or to register for the class, call Taylor Slemmer at Young-Williams Animal Center at 215-6661.

The Young-Williams Animal Center is the official animal shelter for Knox County and the city of Knoxville. The center is a nonprofit organization that turns no animal away and is dedicated to the sheltering and placement of animals, general animal welfare, and public education of companion animal issues.

The Young-Williams Animal Center is conveniently located just off Sutherland Avenue at the entrance to John Tarleton Park at 3201 Division St. in Knoxville. The center is 8/10th of a mile from the intersection of Kingston Pike and Neyland Drive/Concord Street and offers animals for adoption Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

For more information about Young-Williams Animal Center, including detailed driving directions, call 865-215-6599 or visit http://www.knoxpets.org.

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