By on March 4, 2011
By Trisha Gurley With warmer weather approaching, hopefully ushering out winter, your dog is probably raring to go. Just like people, dogs love to play in the sunshine and fresh air. The ideal is to have a spacious yard for a dog to play in or to take the dog to a park or other [...]
Posted in Community News, Education, Health, Pets, Safety | Tagged animals, Education, family, kids, pets, Safety |
By on December 5, 2010
By Trisha Gurley Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Solstice, it’s always fun to give gifts to friends and family. It’s been said for years that the holidays have become too commercialized and consumption-based. We’re now in an era of layoffs and job cuts, combined with a heightened concern for the environment. In [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged animals, pets |
By on September 3, 2010
By Trisha Gurley We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover.” I think it’s time to change this to “don’t judge a dog by its breed.” Memphis and surrounding areas have been witness to some tragic events involving pit bulls this summer. The most recent being an elderly man who died [...]
Posted in Community News, Safety | Tagged animals |
By on July 30, 2010
By Trisha Gurley It’s 2am and my husband Kris and I have just been roused from sleep. Our cat Milton is meowing and pawing inside our bedroom window. Outside the window, we hear scratching and pulling at the window screen. I suppose this scenario could be unnerving to some, but neither Kris nor myself even [...]
Posted in Community News, Education | Tagged animals, feral animals, pets |
By on July 1, 2010
By Susan Roakes The City of Memphis Division of Park Services recently opened its first enclosed, off-leash dog park just minutes away from CY. The park is located at 2599 Avery, near the Memphis City School’s main administration building. On my visits to the park I have seen many happy dogs. The park includes separate [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged animals, midtown, news, pets |
By on June 1, 2010
Tired of hearing about the economy? Me too, but it doesn’t make sense to ignore. It’s hit harder for some than others, and both local and national charity-based operations have taken their licks. There has been recent press in The Commercial Appeal and Memphis Flyer about the House of Mews, run by Elaine Harvey. Located [...]
Posted in Business, Community News | Tagged animals, Business, pets |
By on April 30, 2010
By Trisha Gurley For a lot of people, family is the root of their lives. If you’re like me, you regard your pets as family. As great as having a family is, it can also be expensive. I have no children, but my cat Milton needs food, shelter, attention, toys, medical care (more than most [...]
Posted in Business, Community News, Events | Tagged animals, Business, pets |
By on April 28, 2010
By John Laurence About a month ago, an incredibly awful scene occurred between Cox and Oliver in Cooper-Young. While an owner was innocently walking her dog, two pit bulls from a nearby house escaped, one of which viscously mauled and killed her poor dog. Memphis authorities responded to this incident, and the dogs were taken [...]
Posted in Community News, Safety | Tagged animals, pets, Safety |
By on March 28, 2010
By Trisha Gurley Spring is here, and it’s time for you (and your dog) to get outside. Your chance to enjoy nature, get exercise, and support animals all at the same time is coming soon! Mid South Greyhound Adoption Option (MSGAO) is holding its first ever Bark In The Park Fun Dog Walk on Saturday, [...]
Posted in Goings On! | Tagged animals, events, fundraiser, Mid South Greyhound Adoption Option, pets |
By on March 28, 2010
The House of Mews, located at 933 South Cooper, has found loving homes for over 8,000 cats since 1994. They could use donations of bleach, laundry soap, and Friskies Classic Paté Canned Food. If you’d rather donate money instead, go to houseofmews.com or call 901-272-3777. Share:
Posted in Goings On! | Tagged animals, House of Mews, non-profit, pets, volunteering |
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