October 16, 2023 in News, Photo Gallery

Fall 2023 Class Session Graduation

What a great class this session! The dogs were wonderful, the kids learned a lot, and our volunteers are always the best! The dogs were doing so well with their…
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September 9, 2023 in News, Photo Gallery

Fall 2023 Class Session

We have chosen the "Fab Five" for the fall session, and they had their photo shoot earlier this week! We partnered with Young-Williams Animal Center this session. This session, you'll…
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March 12, 2023 in News

Spring 2023 Class Session

We have chosen the "Fab Five" for the spring session, and they have their photo shoot early this week! We partnered with Young-Williams Animal Center this session. They are with…
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August 30, 2022 in News

Fall 2022 – Happy 35th Anniversary!

Wow! Milestone year for HALT. This class celebrates its 35th anniversary!! We can't thank all of you enough for your support. In case you're unaware, HALT depends solely on supporters…
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June 4, 2022 in Fundraiser, News, Photo Gallery

Update on Spring 2022 Class

We are happy to share that Tino, Livvie, Millie, Marigold and Franklin have all been adopted! They graduated May 5th, and most went to their new homes within a couple…
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April 15, 2022 in News

Suds, Subs, and Belly Rubs!

Happy Friday to everyone! Tomorrow is a BIG DAY, as we have our next dog adoption event! We'll be at Elst Brewing Company on Central Ave. and handsome HALT dog…
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March 21, 2022 in News, Photo Gallery

Tino – Spring 2022

ADOPTED! Tino is a true gentleman. Don't be fooled by his bat-like ears, he's 100% dog! He's around 32 lbs, 2 years old, and a black & tan beagle-mix. Tino…
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March 21, 2022 in News, Photo Gallery

Milly – Spring 2022

ADOPTED! Milly was found as a stray by our partners at Young-Williams Animal Center. She weighs 22lbs, is around 1 yr old, and a hound mix. You can see from…
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March 21, 2022 in News, Photo Gallery

Marigold – Spring 2022

ADOPTED! They called her "Gorgeous Girl" at Young-Williams, (100% accurate), but with her flowery personality, we've decided to rename her Marigold! Today, we want everyone to meet Marigold, the third…
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March 19, 2022 in News, Photo Gallery

Livvie – Spring 2022

ADOPTED! Livvie was found as a stray by Young-Williams. She's around 1 year old, 32lbs, and a hound mix with brindled speckles (white, black & brown). Livvie is a big…
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March 19, 2022 in News, Photo Gallery

Franklin – Spring 2022

ADOPTED! Franklin was found as stray by Young-Williams Animal Shelter. He is approx. 1 year old and a Heeler/Terrier mix. He has gorgeous short brown fur with blonde highlights (I…
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March 19, 2022 in News

Meet Our Spring 2022 Class!

We are happy to share our new group of dogs participating in our fall class. Meet Franklin, Livvie, Marigold, Milly and Tino! They have their first outing at the adoption…
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October 24, 2021 in News

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser Announced!

Don't like wrapping presents for Christmas? Just not good at it? Or maybe you want to help a great cause? We've got you covered! Our little elves will be available…
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September 10, 2021 in News, Photo Gallery

Meet Our Fall 2021 Class

We are happy to share our new group of dogs participating in our fall class. Meet Fitz Gerald, Moose, Scarlett, Jolene, and Maple! They have their first outing at the…
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July 18, 2021 in News

Fall 2021 Class Update

Great news! We will be back this fall! Over the last year and a half, we've been missing our volunteers, kids, and pups. We have a lot of fun with…
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March 15, 2021 in News

Spring 2021 Classes

The world is making progress, but we will not be holding our Spring 2021 class due to the COVID outbreak. We are hopeful that we will be able to start…
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August 15, 2020 in News

Fall 2020 Classes

We are sad to announce we will not be holding our Fall 2020 class due to the COVID outbreak. There are improvements, but still so many unknowns. We hope everyone…
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March 30, 2020 in News

Spring 2020 Class

We are sad to announce we will not be holding our Spring 2020 class due to the COVID outbreak. We hope everyone stays healthy and safe. We are donating what…
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September 1, 2019 in Photo Gallery

Fall 2019 Class

We are happy to share our new group of dogs participating in our fall class. Meet Fozzie, Lydia, Minnie, Otis and Penny! They have their first outing at the adotpion…
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April 8, 2019 in Photo Gallery

Spring 2019 Class

We are happy to share the Fab Five participating in our spring class! While the 4 groups of teens are teaching their dogs, they will be learning patience, respect, responsibility…
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September 8, 2018 in Photo Gallery

Fall 2018 Class

We are happy to share the Fab Five participating in our fall class! While the 4 groups of teens are teaching their dogs, they will be learning patience, respect, responsibility…
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November 21, 2016 in News

HALT and 100 Women Who Care

There is a fabulous new organization in Knoxville that started last spring called 100 Women Who Care. Like HALT, sometimes the simplest idea can have a big impact. "100 Women.…
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September 4, 2016 in News

6th Annual Picture Day with Smokey X

It's football time in Tennessee!! Thank you to the University of Tennessee's mascot Smokey X and his handlers, the UT Cheer Squad, Mast General Store, Michele Lewellyn Photography, and everyone…
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August 25, 2016 in News

Kroger Community Rewards

Here is an easy way for you to support HALT by doing what you already do! It's time for the annual 2014-2015 enrollment in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. They've expanded the program…
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October 27, 2015 in News

Exciting Opportunity from the Cesar Millan Foundation

We have some exciting news! Thanks to the generosity of the Cesar Millan Foundation, the HALT program has been awarded scholarships for two of our instructors to attend Cesar’s Fundamentals Training program…
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September 12, 2015 in News

FALL 2015 Class News

Our fall session is here! We have chosen the dogs that will be in the class. They have been with our wonderful veterinarian, Dr. Shaw the last two weeks. He…
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March 30, 2015 in News

SPRING 2015 SESSION

Our spring session is here! The "Fab 5" are with our vet getting to know each other better, and getting all their vaccinations and medical care finished up. We are…
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September 8, 2014 in News

Kroger Community Rewards

Here is an easy way for you to support HALT by doing what you already do! It's time for the annual 2014-2015 enrollment in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. They've expanded the program…
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September 8, 2014 in News

Fall 2014 Session

Our fall session is here! The fall "Fab 5" have been with our vet the last couple of weeks getting to know each other better, and getting all their vaccinations finished…
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August 8, 2014 in News

4th Annual Picture Day with Smokey

It's football time in Tennessee! Come to Mast General Store to meet the University of Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey X and the cheerleaders on Saturday, August 23rd. Registration for photos…
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April 6, 2014 in News

Spring 2014 Reunion

What a beautiful spring day we had for our spring reunion! It was a great day to kick off our 27th year. Thank you to all the graduates, volunteers, supporters…
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March 26, 2014 in News

Kroger Community Rewards

Do you shop at Kroger? Here is an easy way for you to support HALT by doing what you already do! Simply register your Kroger Plus card for Community Rewards…
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December 24, 2013 in News

2013 Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

What a great weekend we had at Mast General for our 2nd annual gift wrapping fundraiser! We had a lot of fun. Past graduates Wally (2011), Skip (2010), Diamond (2008)…
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October 19, 2013 in News

Furapalooza 2013

What a great turnout we had for Furapalooza! We had a lot of runners, walkers, and really great dogs come out for the event. This is our first annual 5K and…
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October 17, 2013 in News

HALT loses a founding father and great supporter

I write this note with a heavy heart. Some of you may know by now that Dr. John New, one of the founding members of HALT, passed away Tuesday night.…
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October 9, 2013 in News

Quotes from the kids: fall 2013

At the end of the classes we ask the teen trainers to write letters to their dog's new family. We ask them to share some of their experiences with the…
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September 30, 2013 in News

HALT Program to receive $5,000 grant from the PetSmart Gives Back Initiative

We are so happy to share that HALT has been chosen to receive a donation from the PetSmart Gives Back program! Check out the story below! KNOXVILLE, TN – Small…
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September 16, 2013 in News

Adoption Event at PetSmart Turkey Creek

We had a good weekend at the PetSmart Adoption Fair. A huge “Thank You” goes out to Kelly, Julie, Karli, Penny, Sara T, Anne D, Ann S, Patty, Jill KW…
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September 8, 2013 in News

Adoption Event at Mast General Store

We had a great first outing this afternoon with Mikey, Norris and Harry! They were a little anxious at first in a crowded, noisy environment, but settled in and were…
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September 7, 2013 in News

Fundraising event at Just For You

Thank you to Just For You: The Stockroom for hosting a private shopping event for HALT to raise money for our fall session. We had a great turnout, a fun…
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September 5, 2013 in News

HALT on WVLT Channel 8 Moms Everyday show

Jeannine and Robin were invited to talk with Kelli Parker about the HALT program. Check out the video here! http://www.momseveryday.com/video?videoid=2670931  
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September 4, 2013 in News

Private Shopping Event 09/06/13

Don't forget we have our exclusive shopping event for HALT supporters this Friday at Just For You in west Knoxville. 15% of all sales will be donated to HALT. Find…
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September 1, 2013 in News

HALT showcased on WVLT Moms Everyday

Jeannine and Robin will be taking two of our dogs to WVLT Tuesday to be on the Moms Everyday show with Kelli Parker. We will record it Tuesday afternoon and…
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August 1, 2013 in News

Welcome to our new website

  Have you heard the news? We've got a brand new website! Take a tour and check out all kinds of great information about the HALT program. You can check…
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