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: Sophie – She’s your brown-eyed girl!
ULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sophie!
Freckled-faced, brown-eyed girl, Sophie is a 1-1.5-year-old Anatolian/hound mix. Her breeds are known to be loyal, reserved and watchful over their people, and...
(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...
(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...
(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: 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: 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: Find some happiness with Asher!
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:
Asher (meaning “happiness”) is a 2-year-old terrier mix. She is a spunky medium-energy pet who boasts a humble demeanor...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Alphie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Alphie is a 1.5-2-year-old terrier/Catahoula mix. He is a medium-energy dude who has a quiet nature and absolutely loves being at the center of attention. His number...
(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: 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: Have some fun with Henry!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Henry!
According to Ruttkay, Henry is an 2.5-3-year-old Corgi/Basset mix. He is a medium-energy joyful soul who loves to dance, shining in the company of his people....
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Snuggle up with Kipper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Kipper is an approximately 1-year-old Leopard Hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. Described...
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: 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: 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: Trixie Darling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay with the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling.
Trixie Darling is an inquisitive feist mix. The sweet girl is approximately 2.5 years old and loves playing with her toys almost...
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...
(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: Let’s go bananas for sweet Hannah!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Hannah.
Hannah is a beautiful 2-year-old shepherd mix who is a quick learner and loves to be engaged in her environment and the people...
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...
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: 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: Finish the school year with a great Grady!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue Tick Hound. He’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet, a vocal guy who likes to announce his arrival! He’s not a...
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: Dusty Miller!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Dusty Miller!
He’s not crusty or rusty, he’s Dusty! Dusty Miller is his name and wanting to be your new best friend is his...
Pet of the Week: Miss Beans
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Miss Beans!
Miss Beans is a 1-1.5-year-old mini yellow lab and hound mix who is ready to find her forever home. Miss Beans is an athletic girl and loves to play and be...
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...
Pet of the Week: Let MacIntosh be the apple of your eye!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
MacIntosh is a 1.75-2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog mix. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet described as “a quiet fellow who likes to stay close.” He loves to be...
Pet of the Week: A Penny for your thoughts!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Penny!
According to Ruttkay, Penny is a 1-year-old Boykin Spaniel/Border Collie mix. This medium-energy gal absolutely thrives in the presence of her people, but is still...
(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...
Pet of the Week: Jordan is sunshine on a cloudy day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jordan.
Jordan is a precious white baby boy with medium energy. The 10–12-month-old always has a smile on his sweet face when he’s by...
PET OF THE WEEK: Read a mystery with Agatha by your side
CULLMAN, Ala. - Agatha, a female Anatolian Shepherd estimated to be about 3 years old with a toasted caramel coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Agatha is low-energy and unassuming, happiest to be by your side. She enjoys the quiet...
Pet of the Week: Take a walk with Cooper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Cooper is a 1.5-2-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who has good spatial awareness and is an expert in leash etiquette. He...
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: 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...
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...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Enjoy a treat with this Butter Biscuit!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Butter Biscuit is a 1-year-old terrier mix. He’s a lively, but not hyper, medium-energy pet who’s great on his leash...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Frolic in the leaves with Fluffy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Fluffy is a 4.5-5-year-old Collie/Great Pyrenees mix who is a low-to- medium energy pet that respects your personal space, but still knows how to have fun...
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: 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: 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...
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...
(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: Giggles
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Giggles with his wiggles!
This miniature Plott Hound is a gentle and loving 1-1.5 year old that loves nothing more than belly rubs. Giggles is a low energy pup who is an excellent...
(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: Kick off the new year with Winston!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winston has all the good qualities of a shepherd mix. He’s a year to year-and-a-half old with a lively-but-not-hyper medium-energy level, and a mind that is inquisitive...
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: Take life easy with Clara
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Clara is a 1.75-2-year-old hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low-to medium-energy pet with a great understanding of leash etiquette. She likes to stay close to her people...
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: 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...
Pet of the Week: Splash around with Ruffles!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ruffles is a 1.75-2-year-old Bernese Mountain dog mix. She is a lively medium-energy pet who cherishes the time spent with her and likes to stay close to...
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...
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...
Pet of the Week: My fellow Americans, check out Mr. Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Kennedy, an approximately 3-year-old male "shollie" (shepherd and collie mix) with a dark thick coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Mr. Kennedy is truly man's best friend, cherishing the time spent with his handlers at the...
Pet of the Week: Take Scooter for a spin!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Scooter is a 1-year-old short-legged Lab mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet, an “unassuming, patient fellow who's ever so quiet in his kennel,” said Ruttkay. He’s skilled...
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: 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: 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: Gracie-with the face of Baby Yoda
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Gracie.
Gracie is a Corgi/terrier mix who is just shy of a year old. The sweet girl is a people’s dog often opting to...
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: Share something sweet with Pooh Bear!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Pooh Bear is a 5-year-old Blue Heeler. He is a medium-energy cheerful guy who can always be found with a big smile on his face. He often...
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: 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: 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...
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...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy autumn with Greta!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Greta is a 2.5-year-old Shepherd/Heeler mix. She is a medium-energy gal who is an attentive gal who enjoys spending time with her special person and makes a...
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: 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: Sparrow – A friend through thick and thin
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sparrow.
Sparrow is a beautiful 1.5-2-year-old terrier mix with lovely markings much like her avian namesake. This low- to medium-energy girl shows great appreciation...
(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: Micro
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Micro!
Micro answers to his name or Tiny or whatever you want, as long as he’s your no. 1 guy. The Great Dane/lab mix...
Pet of the Week: (Mr. Land of) Liberty
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the most patriotic pup of all, Liberty.
Age (7) is just a number for chihuahua and Jack Russell mix, Liberty, as he still acts like a puppy. That’s the Jack Russell in him!...
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...
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,...
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: 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...
Pet of the Week: Cool off with Tipper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Tipper is a 1.5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who is mastering her leash and likes to stay close to her people. On warm...
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...
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...
(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...
(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...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Jump into some fun with Jack!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of extra love, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jack!
According to Ruttkay, Jack is a 1-year-old, medium-energy Golden Retriever mix. He exhibits talent on his leash. He...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Form a bond with Bruiser!
CULLMAN, Ala. – With plenty of love to spare these days, Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Bruiser!
According to Ruttkay, Bruiser is a 1-year-old Retriever/Great Pyrenese mix. With a dichotomous name, he is a low-to-medium...
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...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Learn some new tricks with Monroe!
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:
Monroe is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. He is a medium-energy gentleman who always minds his manners. Not only...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Waffles!
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:
Waffles is a 1.5-2-year-old terrier mix. He is a medium-energy demure fellow who exhibits an extraordinary patience and quiet...
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 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...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy the day with Val!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Val!
According to Ruttkay, Val is a 1-year-old South Carolina Dog mix. She is a low-to-medium energy gal who stays busy practicing walking on a leash...
(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: Treat yourself to Trixie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trixie!
According to Ruttkay, Trixie is an 2.5-3-year-old Terrier mix. She is a medium energy gal who finds comfort in the presence of her favorite people. She...
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: 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...
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: 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: Jump into summer with Jenny!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jenny!
According to Ruttkay, Jenny is a 1.5-year-old Russell Terrier mix. She is high-energy cute little friend, still learning about respecting personal space and leash etiquette,...
Pet of the Week: Take a fall stroll with Skippy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Skippy is a 6-month-old terrier mix. He is a low-energy mild-mannered kiddo who has already started training on a leash and is becoming comfortable with his newfound...
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...
