This Saturday, the sounds of cheerful barks and live music will permeate the woods of Baker Creek Preserve in South Knoxville. Starting at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until 1 p.m. the second annual Tails on Trails — Hike to Save Pets, will bring together pets and pet lovers to honor the memory of passed on companions. Additionally, the event will raise money through the UT College of Veterinary Medicine for those who need help paying for medical treatment for their furry, or not so furry, friends.
“I started Tails on Trails to honor my two cats, Nomar and Mia, and to help others who’ve lost a pet find comfort in nature and community. It began as a small way to turn grief into something meaningful — to do good in their memory,” Scott Colby, founder of Tails on Trails, said.
After the loss of Nomar and Mia, Colby connected with the UT Veterinary social work team who provides counseling for those who need help navigating the loss of a much adored pet. This then led to a collaboration that has resulted in both the Tails on Trails event as well as the Nomar and Mia Compassion Fund that provides for medical treatment at the UT Veterinary Medical Center…