(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Gen Flynn is looking for his best friend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shared some good news this week:
“Many people in the community have located their lost dogs here at the shelter! Melts your heart when you see mom, dad reunited with their companion dog.”
Ruttkay also reported...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Sally needs a new home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sally is a small Beagle who’s around 1.5 years old. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s still athletic and may have been in training as...
Pet of the Week: A Ray of Hope to brighten your day!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ray-of-Hope is a 10-11-month-old terrier mix with an expressive face. He’s an active-but-not-hyper medium-energy pet who’s highly intelligent and has demonstrated plenty of ability and willingness to...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Make room for Big Red!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra opportunities for love, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Big Red is a Redbone Hound who’s a little less than 2 years old. He’s a laid-back, low-...
Pet of the Week: Enrich your life with this Dollar Bill!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Dollar Bill is a 2-3-year-old “pure mix of all Alabama dogs.” He’s an active, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash.
Ruttkay says, “He needs a job; running...
Pet of the Week: Make your life sweeter with Sweetie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay and Andrea Hudson are proud to announce the reopening of the shelter as they share The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sweetie is a 1-year-old bulldog/terrier mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet...
Pet of the Week returns! Alana wants to make a splash in your life!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay and Andrea Hudson are proud to announce the reopening of the shelter as they share The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Alana is a 7-month-old Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not hyper medium-energy pet who...
Pet of the Week: Bendi is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bendi is a 1-year-old terrier mix with dramatic coloration, from her striped brindle coat to her white tuxedo toes and chest flash. She’s a laid-back, low-energy pet...
Pet of the Week: Your noble estate needs a Duke!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Duke is a big boy, a 2.5-year-old Great Dane mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper
medium-energy pet who’s very good on the leash and has good spatial awareness.
He enjoys getting out...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Let Ajax be your hero!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra love to share right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ajax is a 1-year-old pit bull mix. He’s a tough-looking, but mild-mannered medium-energy pet who is submissive to...
Pet of the Week: Meet super Trooper Tyree!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Trooper Tyree is a 2.5-2.75-year-old shepherd/lab mix. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who is quiet in his kennel and has a calm demeanor that has a calming...
Pet of the Week: Help Briscoe find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Briscoe is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd/Collie/Golden Retriever mix. She’s an active-but-not-crazy medium-energy pet described by Ruttkay as “one happy dog” who’s “a sweet lass who loves people...
Pet of the Week: Find this lucky Penny!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Penny is a 1-year-old terrier mix. She’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who’s great on her leash and has good spatial awareness. She enjoys a little dress-up on...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Make your life sweeter with a Jujube!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay reported good news: Han Solo, this week’s first featured canine friend, has been adopted! So now, she shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Jujube is a 1-year-old yellow Lab mix. He’s a...
Pet of the Week: Don’t leave Han flying Solo!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
“He’s Han Solo. The owner who had to surrender him called him Hans, but we’re keeping you ‘Star Wars’ fans happy, so come and adopt him! This...
Pet of the Week: Add a little Lemon Zest to your menu!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lemon Zest (aka Spot!) is a 5-6-year-old Lemon Spot Beagle. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who’s great on his leash and has good spatial awareness. He cherishes...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Refresh yourself with a Sprite!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Sprite is a 4.5-year-old terrier mix. Described as an "animated fellow," he's a medium-energy pet who loves human company. He's great on...
Pet of the Week: Bison is looking for somewhere to roam!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bison is a 2-to-3-year-old Mastiff mix with dramatic striped brindle coloration. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s developing good skills on his leash and good...
Pet of the Week: Find a new road with Chevy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Chevy is a 1.5-year-old Lab/Catahoula mix. He’s an active, medium-energy pet but submissive to his humans. He’s a big baby, an overgrown lap dog who likes to...
End of year reports: Doggone good news!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week project, created in partnership with the Cullman County Animal Shelter to highlight available animals (especially those who may have been overlooked) and promote pet adoptions, finished 2019 with wonderful news: 98% of the dogs...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Kick off 2020 with Benny!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter enjoyed some last-minute adoptions to finish out 2019. Now, it’s time to kick off 2020 on a high note for some animal friends hoping for a happy new year, so...
Pet of the Week: Asher wants a happy new year!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is finishing the year on a high note,
having seen several Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week get adopted, along with
others. But there are still animal friends hoping for a happy new...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Give Bennett a home for the new year!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wished to start by thanking folks from around the community who made Christmas special for the shelter’s pets, saying, “With love attached, caring folk dropped off terrific donations: treats of all kinds: specialty/organic/milk bones...
Pet of the Week: Have yourself a Curly little Christmas!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Curly is a shepherd mix who’s approximately 1.5-1.75-years-old. He’s a lively but not hyper medium-energy pet with a soft temperament. He’s intelligent and attentive to his...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Have yourself a merry little Bob!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has had a wonderful holiday season. Things are going so well, The Tribune’s last Pet of the Week, Bruno, was adopted before our Tuesday paper even hit the newsstands! There are still animal companions waiting for...
Pet of the Week: Lucas is seeking a home for the holidays, and beyond!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter staff reported to The Tribune that the shelter has had a good Christmas season so far, with good numbers of pets finding homes, including two entire litters of puppies. There are still canine friends awaiting adoption, though,...
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help her shine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet who craves human companionship. She's a quiet introvert described by shelter staff as “a bit...
Pet of the Week: Help Darla find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Darla is a 1-year-old husky mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-pet who enjoys life and playing with her toys. She enjoys human companionship and has good...
Pet of the Week: Help Impy find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune welcomes Andrea Hudson from the Cullman County Animal Shelter, who is joining our Pet of the Week partnership, and we thank Donna Ruttkay for the outstanding service she has given to our project and to the shelter’s canine clients.
Hudson...
Pet of the Week: Help Luna shine!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news from the Cullman County Animal Shelter: Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared that the last two Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week have been adopted! The shelter still has dogs available, so here’s a new canine companion:
Luna is an Irish Setter...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Pay a visit to China Grove!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra canine friends right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
China Grove is a beagle mix who’s not quite a year old. She’s a wide-open, high-energy...
Pet of the Week: Get a Biggie Bear hug!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Biggie Bear is an 8-month-old Akita mix. Though he’s just barely past the puppy phase, he’s already a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet. He’s great on the...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Lily looking for a place to bloom!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune (Bonus) Pet of the Week:
Lily is a 2-year-old boxer mix who was surrendered by her owner who can no longer care for her. She’s a lively medium- to high-energy pet...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love this Lass!
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman
Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lass was surrendered by an owner who is no longer able
to take proper care of her, so she is accustomed to home life and being
loved. She is a short-haired...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Bristol’s ready to play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra guests right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bristol is a husky/border collie mix who is around a year-and-a-half old. She’s a ready-to-play, medium- to...
Pet of the Week: Homer’s looking for a home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Homer is a 1-year-old pointer/lab mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who craves human companionship, minds his manners and is good on the leash. Ruttkay...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Mr. Miles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Gus, has been adopted, and now she introduces us to a new canine friend:
Mr. Miles is a mix, but has many classic traits of...
Pet of the Week: Help Gus find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares that several recent Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week, Fudge Swirl, Dandy, Char-Coal and Annie D., have been adopted, and introduces us to a new canine friend:
Gus is a 1-year-old pit mix. He’s...
Pet of the Week: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Fudge Swirl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared Monday that the last Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Spencer, has been adopted. Here, she introduces us to a new canine friend:
Fudge Swirl is a serious eye catcher with her dramatic brindle...
Pet of the Week: Spencer’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Spencer is a 1-year-old hound mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s submissive to his humans, savvy with leash etiquette and just enjoys being with...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Fire up your life with Char-Coal!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay told The Tribune its most recent Pet of the Week, Scout, has been adopted, so she shares a bonus canine friend:
Char-Coal is a 5-year-old terrier mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet whom...
Pet of the Week: You’ll be D-lighted with Annie D!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Annie D. is a heeler mix who’s a little more than 1 year old. She arrived at the shelter with skin issues, which have been tended to,...
Pet of the Week: On a hot summer day, you’ll enjoy a cool Breezy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
“This sweet girl is Breezy. She was scared, but now is free! Breezy was so fun to photograph, as her true self was being revealed! She likes...
Pet of the Week: Meet Miss Bea!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some great news: all of the dogs taken to last week’s 2nd Fridays downtown celebration were adopted! Now, she shares a new canine friend with us as The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Pet of the Week: Spend your weekends with Bernie
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bernie is a 1-year-old basset hound/bully mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s submissive to his human and great on the leash. He likes following...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have both been adopted, continuing a joyful and exciting trend.
Other recent POTW’s leaving the shelter include Sugar Pie, Cookie, and
Peanut.
With...
Pet of the Week: Who can resist a Chip?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared with The Tribune our most recent Pet of the Week, Luna, has been adopted. Here she introduces readers to a fun new friend who’s looking for his forever home.
Chip is a 1-year-old...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Help Luna find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay informed The Tribune that this week’s original Pet of the Week, Spy, has already been adopted. Additionally, recently featured Sugar Pie just got “hired” as a therapy dog. Thank you to Spy’s and Sugar...
Pet of the Week: Great news on adoptions, but there’s a Spy in the shelter!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some good news about past Pets of the Week with The Tribune recently, saying, “Whiskey, Jelly Bean and Pumpkin Seed were adopted...Yay!”
Recently-featured pups Peanut and Sugar Pie are still available.
Ruttkay shares this week’s...
Pet of the Week: Need a sweet treat? Try a Jelly Bean!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Jelly Bean is a shepherd/hound mix just younger than a year old. He’s a medium-energy pup who will be active without running you ragged. He’s great on...
Pet of the Week: Grow some love with Pumpkin Seed!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Pumpkin Seed is a 1-year-old terrier mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s savvy on her leash and likes to stay close to her human....
Pet of the Week: Looking for a sweet treat? Meet sugar Pie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Sugar Pie is an approximately 1-year-old terrier mix. She’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who craves human companionship. According to Ruttkay, she’s “submissive, respectful, unassuming, appreciative” and stays...
