By Staff 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 bother to [...]
Posted in CY Community News, Education | Tagged animals, feral animals, pets
By Staff 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 fenced in [...]
Posted in CY Community News | Tagged animals, midtown, news, pets
By Staff 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, CY Community News | Tagged animals, Business, pets
By Staff 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 cats, [...]
Posted in Business, CY Community News, Events | Tagged animals, Business, pets
By Staff 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 away; [...]
Posted in CY Community News, Safety | Tagged animals, pets, Safety
By Kristan 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, April [...]
Posted in Goings On! | Tagged animals, events, fundraiser, Mid South Greyhound Adoption Option, pets
By Staff on March 28, 2010
By Heather Burton Reynolds
The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department is hosting a Rabies Vaccination Drive on Saturday, April 17th, and Saturday, April 24th, at various locations throughout Memphis and Shelby County. No administrative fees will be charged during this drive, which drastically decreases the cost of vaccinating your pet. For more information, call 901-544-7384.
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Posted in Goings On! | Tagged events, pets
By Kristan 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.
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Posted in Goings On! | Tagged animals, House of Mews, non-profit, pets, volunteering
By Patrick on February 28, 2010
By Trisha Gurley
By now, all of your Valentine’s Day candy has been eaten, and the flowers are wilting. In the midst of all those loving gestures, you may have missed out on the sad February many dogs had just to the south of us in Mississippi.
One puppy mill was raided in Holly Springs by police [...]
Posted in Education, Goings On! | Tagged pets
By Patrick on January 30, 2010
Ending animal abuse starts by teaching the children well
By Trisha Gurley
As I write this, 2009 has faded away. It has not been a banner year for the animals of this city. Yet with every new year comes renewed hope and maybe a renewed sense of empathy and compassion for animals and people. In that vein [...]
Posted in Education | Tagged Education, kids, pets
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