Pet of the Week: Shake paws with Carl!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Carl!
Carl--Mini Rottie; approx. 1.5 yo; med energy; polite and respectful fellow; likes more than anything, to scoot up close to you, sit and readily give you...
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...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Applejack is a sweet treat!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Applejack is a 1.5-year-old Husky mix with striking heterochromatic eyes. Get ready to play! She’s a medium-to-high energy pet...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy the Christmas lights with Louie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Louie!
According to Ruttkay, Louie is a 1.5-2-year-old Shepherd/Collie mix. This medium energy dude loves spending time with his people, is smart and has a humble...
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...
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...
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: You’ll treasure this Pearl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay let us know that our latest canine friend Champ was adopted! There’s plenty of love to spare at the shelter, though, so here’s a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Pearl is a 1-year-old...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Chevy is ready to run!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Chevy is a Catahoula-terrier mix who’s a little over 1 year old, a big athletic fellow with beautiful brindle...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Try a shot of Whiskey!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra love to share, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Whiskey is a 1-year-old German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy medium-energy pet with good spatial awareness and fast rising...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Upgrade your life with Grady!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a Terrier mix who’s a little over a year old, who arrived at the shelter neglected and...
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...
(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: Meet Mr. Finch!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mr. Finch is a 2-year-old Heeler mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s attentive and athletic, skilled on his leash and has good spatial awareness. He thrives...
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: 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: Make a summertime friend with Jojo!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
JoJo is a 3.5-year-old Feist Terrier mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash and likes to hang close to his people. He’ll even...
Pet of the Week: Pick a winner with Winnie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She likes to be close to her people, but is...
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...
Pet of the Week: Meet Lil Meg!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Meg is a 2.5-year-old terrier mix. She’s a lively-but-not-crazy medium-energy pet who likes to be close to her people but has good spatial awareness. Ruttkay said,...
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: Meet good boy Rudolph!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Rudolph is a 1.5-year-old terrier mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who is skilled at walking on his leash. He is well-mannered and enjoys being...
(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: 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...
Pet of the Week: Oh, my darling Clementine!
Update: Sweet Clementine has been adopted. ❤️
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Clementine is a 9-12-month-old terrier mix who was undernourished when she arrived at the shelter, but is making up for it...
(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: Let him be your Teddy Bear!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Teddy Bear.
Teddy Bear is an Akita Shepherd mix who is approximately 2 years old. He is a playful and happy boy with medium...
Pet of the Week: Mable is looking for her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mable is a 1-year-old Beagle/Dachshund mix (Ruttkay called it “a perfect combination!”). She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash and cherishes human companionship.
On these...
Pet of the Week: Celebrate fall with a big bowl of Stuie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Stuie is a 1-year-old Shar-Pei mix. He’s an active-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet with soulful eyes who’s skilled on his leash and has good spatial awareness. He likes to...
Pet of the Week: Relax in the shade with Gramps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Gramps is a 10-year-old Lab mix. He is a low-to-medium-energy senior who can often be seen in the kiddie pool relaxing and cooling off his paws. He...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Take this Bentley for a spin!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bentley is a roughly four-month-old Terrier mix. Get ready to play: he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet who’s a...
Pet of the Week: Make some room for Murphy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Murphy!
According to Ruttkay, Murphy is a 1-year-old hound mix with a medium-energy disposition. He understands leash protocol, as well as respects personal boundaries. Once his...
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: Edna is ready to play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Edna is a 1-year-old Heeler mix. She’s a high-energy pet, so get ready for playtime! She loves toys and carries her ball everywhere. She seems to thrive...
Pet of the Week: Find laid-back love with Willow!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Willow is a Heeler/Aussie mix who’s just under a year old. She’s a truly laid-back, low-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash and has good spatial awareness....
Pet of the Week: Cupid will make you fall in love!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cupid is a 4-year-old hound mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash and craves human companionship. Ruttkay described her as “meek and unassuming,”...
Pet of the Week: Help Ellie find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ellie is an approximately 1-year-old Lab mix. She’s a lively medium- to high-energy canine friend who thrives on human companionship. She’s great on her leash and readily...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Moxie is a 1.5-year-old plott hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low-to-medium energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She...
Pet of the Week: Frolic in the snow with Winter!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Winter!
According to Ruttkay, Winter is a 2-2.5-year-old Siberian Husky. She is a medium-energy sweet girl who does exceptionally well when in the company of her...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Experience the wide open Tundra
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the week:
Tundra is a 2-year-old St. Bernard mix. He’s as big as his namesake, a robust and active medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash, with good spatial...
Pet of the Week: Share some love with Valentine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Valentine is a 2-year-old terrier mix. She is a medium-energy gal who is a favorite with everyone! She has an enormous love for life. She has no...
Pet of the Week: Sing a song with Coco!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Coco is a 5.5-6-year-old terrier mix. She is a lively medium-energy pet who is becoming skilled on a leash and possesses great spatial awareness. She’s full of...
(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...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Let this Star shine for you!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Star is an approximately 1-year-old Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper medium-energy pet with a sweet and humble temperament, who’s...
Pet of the Week: Meet your new best Buddy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Buddy is an 11-month-old Red Tick Hound. He’s an active-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash and is especially great around kids. On hot summer days,...
Pet of the Week: Calm your nerves with laid-back Josie
CULLMAN, Ala. - For those of you whose nerves might be a bit frayed from the excitement of Election Day and its aftermath, COVID-19 and whatever else 2020 has thrown at you, the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay offers a little relaxing calm...
Pet of the Week: Plan a playdate with Lil Tootsie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Tootsie is a 1-1.5-year-old Doxie mix. She is a medium-energy gal who is currently perfecting her leash training skills. She is a gal who loves her...
(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: PUPPY TIME: Jingles all the way!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Jingles is a puppy, a 4.5-month-old Shepherd mix. She likes to walk and is skilled on her leash. She likes getting out and enjoying the day. Ruttkay...
Pet of the Week: Truman is looking for a forever friend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Truman is a 1-1.5-year-old Heeler mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash, has good spatial awareness and craves human company. He...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Take a walk with Gracie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Gracie is a Terrier mix with a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy level. She’s great on her leash, likes to stay close...
(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...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Help Toby find his forever home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Toby is a 1.75-2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy medium energy pet who’s learning the finer points of leash etiquette and personal space. He enjoys...
Pet of the Week: Share a smile with Salvatore!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Salvatore!
According to Ruttkay, Salvatore is an approximately 3-4-year-old Corgi mix. He is a medium-energy little guy who practices his great special awareness through his solid...
Pet of the Week: Take off with Flash!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Flash is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. Get ready to play--he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet who loves his toys. He’s already getting a grip on leash etiquette...
Pet of the Week: Visit the great outdoors with Emmett!
(Photo courtesy of Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Emmett is an Anatolian Shepherd mix of unknown age. He’s a laid-back low-to-medium energy gentle giant who’s respectful of personal space...
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...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Mary!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mary is a 7-8-year-old Sheltie mix. She’s a really laid-back, low-energy pet who’s housebroken and shows every sign of having been someone’s home companion for a long...
Pet of the Week: This one’s a Dandy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Dandy is a 1.5-year-old Lab/Terrier mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet whom Ruttkay calls a “gentleman on his leash.” He craves human company and all kinds of...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Samuel!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Samuel is a 5-year-old Terrier mix. Despite his laid-back pose for the photo, he’s a fairly lively medium-energy pet described as “an unassuming fellow who has remarkable...
Pet of the Week: Find an adventure with Elliot!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Elliot!
According to Ruttkay, Elliot is a 1.5-year-old, medium-energy Lab/Husky mix. He currently acts as the shelter’s representative. A bit of a celebrity at the moment,...
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: 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...
(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: Make friends with Judy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Judy is a 2.5-year-old terrier mix. She’s a laid-back low-to-medium energy pet who seems to prefer human company to anything else. She always has a happy expression...
Pet of the Week: Meet Quincy, your new friend for a lifetime!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Quincy is a 1-year-old Golden Retriever/Collie mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet with great leash skills and good spatial awareness. He’s flexible in his tastes,...
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...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Become besties with Holly!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Holly is a 2-year-old Black and Tan Coonhound mix. She is a low-energy, gentle gal who loves nothing more...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet your new best Bud!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Donna Ruttkay reports the Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of love to go around, so she shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bud is a 3-year-old rat terrier mix who was surrendered by an owner who could...
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...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Eric!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Eric is a 1.25-1.5 year-old Flat Coated Retriever. He’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet whom Ruttkay describes as an, “unassuming fellow who sometimes would like to be...
Pet of the Week: Get up and go with Frankie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Frankie is a 1-year-old long-legged and short-haired Fox Terrier mix. Get ready to play when you meet him; he’s a lively medium to high energy who doesn’t...
Pet of the Week: Help Clark find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Clark is a 1-year-old Plott Hound mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on his leash and enjoys his time around people. He’s a fun-loving dog...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Silver Bells for your holidays!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter's Donna Ruttkay reported that The Cullman Tribune’s last Pet of the Week, Apples, was quickly adopted! But the shelter still has lots of love to share, so she shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Pet of the Week: Help Ollie find his forever home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ollie is a 9-month-old Heeler mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet whom Ruttkay refers to as an “unassuming fellow.” He’s developing good spatial awareness, and is already...
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...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Hang out with Opossum!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Opossum is a 1.75-2-year-old yellow lab mix. She has tiny ears due to an early medical condition; they don’t...
Pet of the Week: Bring home some fun with Blaze!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Blaze!
According to Ruttkay, Blaze is a 2-year-old, medium-energy Blue Heeler mix. He finds solace and fulfillment in the presence of his people and feels the...
99%! New record rate of adoptions through Tribune’s Pet of the Week series
CULLMAN, Ala. - The partnership between the Cullman County Animal Shelter and The Cullman Tribune hit a new high in 2020. The Pet of the Week series, originally created to promote the adoption of dogs on the shelter’s “short list” for euthanization, saw 99%...
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: Catch up with Kit!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Kit!
According to Ruttkay, Kit is a 1-year-old, medium-energy Kelpie mix (Australian herd breed). This gal has an alert and energetic nature who minds her manners...
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: Make your life cooler with Snow!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Snow is an approximately 1-year-old Terrier mix, almost completely white, save for her black nose and one “eyebrow.” She’s a lively medium- to high-energy pet who is...
Pet of the Week: Cuddle up with Echo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Echo!
According to Ruttkay, Echo is a 1-year-old terrier mix. This low-energy gal always finds much to enjoy out of life, especially when she is with...
Pet of the Week: Ernie – he’s all ears!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ernie!
Sweet Ernie, according to Ruttkay, is a 1-1.5-year-old terrier mix with low to medium energy. The handsome boy is well behaved on his...
Pet of the Week: Take a joyride with Maggie Mae!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Maggie Mae is a 2.75-3-year-old Shepherd/terrier mix. She is medium energy, a joyful gal who succeeds in the company of her people. She demonstrates good manners...
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: 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...
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...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Can you find a spot for Patches?
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Patches is a one year-old Aussie/Border Collie mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet who’s struggling with shelter life, since...
Pet of the Week: Go exploring with Vera!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She is a low-to-medium-energy gentle-natured gal who is learning about the ends and outs of leash training and is has a...
(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: 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: 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...
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: 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...
Pet of the Week: Slow down and enjoy life with Petey!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Petey is a young Beagle/hound mix who is approaching his first birthday. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet whom Ruttkay refers to as “the epitome of...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Big Jake!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix. He’s a laid-back, low-to-medium energy pet who’s developing good leash skills. He prefers to stay close to his people and...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Enjoy the outdoors with Jasmine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Jasmine is a 5-year-old Shepherd/terrier mix. She is a medium-energy, curious gal who enjoys spending time with her people,...
Pet of the Week: Spring into springtime with Sambo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sambo!
According to Ruttkay, Sambo is a 4-year-old Treeing Feist. This medium-energy dude exhibits all the best qualities: a loving companion who loves interacting with his...
