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Dresden, TN. About Red Fern. Red Fern Animal Shelter is a no-kill, not for profit animal shelter Currently has 94 dogs and 103 cats Tries to facilitate the permanent adoption of these animals as well as promoting spay / neuter procedures to reduce pet overpopulation
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About Red Fern Red Fern Animal Shelter is a no-kill, not for profit animal shelter Currently has 94 dogs and 103 cats Tries to facilitate the permanent adoption of these animals as well as promoting spay / neuter procedures to reduce pet overpopulation Sanctuary for animals unsuitable for adoption
What You Will Be Doing Helping build a new dog trail Setting up new fences Replacing chain links on existing fences Build sanctuary for cats Mostly outside work Work Hours: 9 am – 3 pm *Note: schedule is tentative, will depend on non-profit’s needs!
Where we will be staying St. Jude Catholic Church (435 Moody Ave., Martin, Tennessee 38237) – 7.7 miles away from Red Fern Animal Shelter Floor space provided Has a kitchen (we will get food from a nearby grocery store) Shower 0.7 miles away at University of Tennessee at Martin
What to Bring Close-toed shoes Old clothes you are willing to get dirty Bring clothes for 35-50 degree weather Tools and work gloves will be provided by Red Fern Animal Shelter Sleeping bag + pillow Bathroom supplies Cards / board games / any other entertainment
Trip Details Located in Dresden, TN 436 miles away Approximately 7 hours away Leaving UIC December 15th Arriving back at UIC December 21st Staying at St. Jude Catholic Church
Fun things in Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN (2 hours from Dresden) Wildlife Museum (1 hour from Dresden) Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area (1.5 hours away from Dresden)
Fun Things in Tennessee Johnny Cash Museum (2.5 hours away from Dresden) Country Music Hall of Fame (2.5 hours away from Dresden) Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art (2.5 hours away from Dresden)