By Staff on September 3, 2011
Recently, a friend of mine picked up an 8-month-old mamma dog and her 2 puppies from the area near Jefferson and Cox in Midtown. As the picture shows, they were in deplorable condition. She took them to Memphis Animal Clinic in CY where Dr. Tower, Dr. Seratt, and their terrific staff cared for them day [...]
Posted in Letters to the Editor | Tagged animals, pets |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Trisha Gurley As I write this, the Memphis Animal Shelter (MAS) has no director and an uncertain future, and I’m worried. I’m worried about Memphis. I’m worried about its animals. More than that, however, I’m wondering how our city got to where it is with its problems of excess strays and pit bull fighting. [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged animals, pets, Safety |
By Staff on September 3, 2011
By Katie Pemberton This fall brings with it many fun and fabulous ways to support the injured and abused pets at the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County (HSMSC). Whether you are into the live music scene, love to get glammed up for a fabulous fête, or are looking for any excuse to strap [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged animals, Education, pets, Safety |
By Staff on July 30, 2011
By Trisha Gurley Yes, it’s hot outside. I am no fan of this heat, but I am a fan of beauty, fabulousness, and animals. It’s not often these three elements combine, but they will on August 6 at Club Spectrum, located at 616 Marshall, for Live In Memphis. The heat of Memphis in August will [...]
Posted in Goings On!, Pets | Tagged fundraiser, pets |
By Staff on July 30, 2011
By Deborah Camp Everyone knows that Cooper-Young is a hot-bed of devoted SCRABBLE players. From organized games at Otherlands to impromptu sessions at Starbucks, this part of Midtown is indisputably a go-to place when someone feels the itch to score a seven-letter word. For CY residents wanting to step it up a notch, the SPAY [...]
Posted in Community News, Goings On!, Pets | Tagged events, fundraiser, pets |
By Staff on July 2, 2011
By Trisha Gurley OK, I admit it. I’ve never been a fan of summer. Hot weather renders me a sluggish, cranky mess with half-frizzy/half-limp hair. My chalky skin and the sun don’t play nice, so leisurely sunning is not a relaxing option. Had I the option, I’d remain indoors until October. Thankfully, there are modern [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged family, pets, Safety, staycation, Travel |
By Staff on July 2, 2011
By Kristan Huntley On May 13, a heartbreaking post went out from Kirsten Sandlin to the Cooper-Young Community Association Facebook page. Her 9-year-old daughter’s beloved Catahoula Leopard pup, Duchess, had escaped from their yard and was no where to be found. To top it off, Duchess had just torn loose from her collar and tags [...]
Posted in Community News, CYCA, Pets | Tagged Facebook, kids, midtown, neighbors, pets, Safety |
By Emily on June 4, 2011
By Katie Pemberton June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing home a shelter cat of your own? No matter which type of cat you’re seeking, you can probably find your new furry feline friend at one of our area’s many rescue organizations and shelters, such as [...]
Posted in Pets | Tagged adoption, cats, pets |
By Emily on May 11, 2011
By Trisha Gurley March was a sad month for the Memphis Animal Shelter. Twenty-five dogs had to be euthanized due to a distemper outbreak at the shelter. Distemper seems to be one of those things that we’ve all heard of but can’t define. When I talked about the depressing situation with people, I’d usually hear, [...]
Posted in Community News, Pets | Tagged Memphis Animal Shelter, pets, Safety |
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