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Don’t let the dogs bite

Don’t let the dogs bite

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 [...]

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Posted in Community News, Education, Health, Pets, Safety | Tagged animals, Education, family, kids, pets, Safety | Leave a response

‘Tis the season for animals too!

‘Tis the season for animals too!

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 [...]

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Giving pit bulls a chance

Giving pit bulls a chance

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 [...]

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Finding a way to keep kittens at bay

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 [...]

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Midtown’s first dog park opens

Midtown’s first dog park opens

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 [...]

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The House of Mews Needs Help

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 [...]

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Local business provides affordable pet care

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 [...]

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Join in the “bite” against dangerous animals

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 [...]

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Support for MSGAO will be a “Bark in the Park”

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, [...]

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Volunteer opportunity

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:

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