New Spring 2025 Class!
We're getting started a couple of weeks early this year. We are excited to share that our spring class will be starting on Monday, 03/24/25! Our Dog Selection team worked…
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Spring 2024 Session
Our Spring 2024 session is scheduled to begin the week of April 8th. Our dog selection team will be working to choose dogs for the upcoming class in the coming…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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