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10-05-2025
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$5,000 reward offered after dog found dead in Knoxville with bag over its head
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the case of two dogs found abandoned in a Knoxville parking lot, one of which was dead with a plastic bag tied over its head. Humane World for Animals, an animal welfare nonprofit organization, has provided the reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whomever may be responsible for the abandonment of two terrier mix-breed puppies. They were found in the parking lot of 809 E. Emerald Avenue on the morning of May 5. Abandoned puppy finds 'furever' home as animal abuse investigation continues The second dog was found was found alive without any visible injuries, but investigators did recover a second bag on the property. She has since been adopted, Young-Williams Animal Center said Friday. Anyone who may have information is asked to call the Young-Williams Animal Center at 865-407-2229 or contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. ▶ See more top stories on 'Why someone would leave two defenseless, young dogs alone in a parking lot—one with a plastic bag double knotted around their head—is truly unimaginable. This inexcusable cruelty must be met with justice,' said Jessica Hyder, Tennessee state director for Humane World for Animals. 'We're grateful to the Knoxville Police Department and Young Williams-Animal Center for its diligence in fully investigating this crime, and we hope the reward leads to the capture of those responsible for this appalling act.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-05-2025
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Knoxville Police, Young-Williams investigating after dog found dead with bag tied over its head
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department and Young-Williams Animal Center are investigating after two dogs were found abandoned. One of the dogs was dead with a bag tied over its head. YWAC Animal Services Officers were sent to the parking lot of 809 E. Emerald Avenue around 7 a.m. on Monday, May 5, where two juvenile terrier mix-breed dogs were found. While one dog was dead, the other was alive and did not have any visible injuries. However, KPD said a second bag was found on the property. The dog was taken to Young-Williams Animal Center. Man charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash on Millertown Pike Dog found abandoned in a parking lot on E. Emarald Avenue (Photo via Knoxville Police) YWAC staff attempted to locate someone who recognized the dogs or had knowledge about their owner but were unsuccessful. Anyone with information about the dogs that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. This is a developing story. Download the WATE 6 News app or sign up for our email alerts for updates. Two men facing drug charges after chase on I-40 in Cumberland County There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.
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01-03-2025
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Downtown Knoxville streets will close to cars starting this weekend: Here's where and why
Routes to get around downtown Knoxville on the weekends will change starting this week, whether you're in a car or on foot ‒ or on four paws. This year's Young-Williams Animal Center's Mardi Growl Parade on March 1 will follow a different route. Starting at 11 a.m. from the staging area on Depot Avenue in the Old City, the annual parade featuring creatively, colorfully costumed dogs will travel to Gay Street and over the viaduct, then turn right on Jackson Avenue to World's Fair Park Drive, ending at the Performance Lawn. At the park will be a pet-focused, Mardi Gras-themed festival until 3 p.m. featuring vendors, food trucks, live music, games and more. The parade and festival are free to attend, but entering your pet in the parade costs $15. To register your dog for the parade, go to Related road closures for Mardi Growl to keep in mind Saturday morning: On-street parking along the parade route will close at 6 a.m. and reopen at noon. Roads for the parade staging area ‒ Depot Avenue between Williams and Gay streets and Williams Street between the Alley and Depot Avenue ‒ will be closed 7 a.m.-noon. World's Fair Park Drive between Clinch and Grand avenues will be closed 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for the event. Over the longer-term, beginning Feb. 28, two downtown streets will be designated as pedestrian-only every weekend through the end of the year, the city said in a news release. Coming to downtown: Knoxville's horseback police will debut in March, and the goal is community engagement New retractable bollards will be used to close Market Street between Union and Clinch avenues and Union Avenue between Walnut and Gay streets to vehicles from 6 p.m. each Friday to 6 p.m. each Sunday, unless the city announces otherwise. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Downtown Knoxville streets to be closed to cars on weekends
