animals

A black bear in a pecan tree off Crawford Smithonia Road caused a stir on Friday morning. The bear was later named Elvis. (Dink NeSmith/The Oglethorpe Echo)

A black bear in a pecan tree off Crawford Smithonia Road caused a stir on Friday morning. The bear was later named Elvis. (Dink NeSmith/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Bear sighted in Crawford, named Elvis

Leighton Dancy
Thursday, May 1, 2025
When Tony Resop let out his dogs at 7:30 a.m. Friday, the last thing he expected to see was a black bear in his neighbor’s pecan tree. “My first instinct was, ‘Oh my god, there’s a cow in the tree,’” Resop said. “My jaw just dropped. I said, ‘There is a bear in the tree.’ I just couldn’t believe it.
When shelter population goes over capacity, dogs that are compatible are housed together at the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter in Danielsville. (Kennedy Lewis/The Oglethorpe Echo)

When shelter population goes over capacity, dogs that are compatible are housed together at the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter in Danielsville. (Kennedy Lewis/The Oglethorpe Echo)

MOAS explores solutions to overcrowding

Kennedy Lewis
Friday, September 30, 2022
The Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is urging the community to ease overcrowding stress by adopting, fostering and supporting its Spay It Forward program.
Thomas McNair, a veterinarian with Wilkes County Veterinary Services, analyzes bull semen quality at an Oglethorpe County Extension event in Rayle last Friday. (Submitted photo)

Thomas McNair, a veterinarian with Wilkes County Veterinary Services, analyzes bull semen quality at an Oglethorpe County Extension event in Rayle last Friday. (Submitted photo)

No bull: BSEs can help save money

Erin Kenney
Friday, September 30, 2022
Local cattle farmer Daniella Adams took her bull in Friday for a routine breeding soundness exam, or BSE.    He didn’t pass.   While this might sound alarming for those unfamiliar with BSEs, the result, while not ideal, is also proof of the exam’s value.
Oglethorpe Animal Clinic receptionists Karla Wallace, left, and Renee Evans, right, give TLC to a stray dog while waiting to re-house the animal earlier this month. (Basil Terhune/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe Animal Clinic receptionists Karla Wallace, left, and Renee Evans, right, give TLC to a stray dog while waiting to re-house the animal earlier this month. (Basil Terhune/The Oglethorpe Echo)

On front line for pets

Basil Terhune
Thursday, September 29, 2022
WATCH: On front line for pets: Inside the Oglethorpe Animal Clinic   Oglethorpe Animal Clinic provides general care to the animals and beloved pets of the county.
Sweet Cheek Farm in Carlton has taken in llamas, alpacas and a variety of other animals since 2010. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Sweet Cheek Farm in Carlton has taken in llamas, alpacas and a variety of other animals since 2010. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Plenty of love to go around at Sweet Cheek Farm

Morgan Quinn
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Carrie and Mike Russell of Sweet Cheek Farm in Carlton have taken in llamas, alpacas and a variety of other animals since 2010. The two work through the Southeast Llama Rescue to adopt, foster and care for animals who need medical attention before being adopted by nearby farms.