Pets

Boys Scouts, MSNS providing dog houses to needy

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 3:11pm

Boys Scouts, MSNS providing dog houses to needy

Mid-South Spay and Neuter Services (MSNS) has partnered with the Memphis-area Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America to provide dog houses to those in need.

Some of the available dog houses have already been distributed to worthy candidates through an additional partnership with the Memphis and Shelby County Environmental Court and Judge Larry Potter and animal advocate Cindy Sanders.

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Local salons battle in "hair wars" for a good cause

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Tuesday, May 29th, 2:31 pm

(WMC-TV) – Is your salon “pet friendly?” Salons across Memphis will compete in a competition to see which business is pet friendly and who can raise the most money for a good cause.

Mid-South Spay and Neuter Services is raising funds for its non-profit clinic with a “hair ware” promotion for local hair salons.

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New dog park coming to Overton Park

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 4:10pm

(WMC-TV) – Memphis dogs will have a new place to stretch their legs and wag their tails next month.

The city’s newest dog park will open June 2 in Overton Park with a huge party.

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Humane Society offering scholarship to summer camp

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:10pm

Humane Society offering scholarship to summer camp

(WMC-TV) – The Humane Society is hosting a special camp this summer to teach kids how to speak up for animals.

“At the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, we believe that you are never too young to make a difference,” said Kerry Sneed, the group’s community outreach and humane education manager. “Our Pet Cadets Summer Camp will be an excellent opportunity for children to learn how to help animals while having fun and making friends at the same time.”

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Local coach’s home burglarized, family pet missing... then found!

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, May 10th, 2:24 pm

(WMC-TV) - On Friday, May 4, someone broken into Clint Browne’s East Memphis home.

Clint Browne is the head soccer coach at Christian Brothers University. During the burglary, televisions, computers and other electronics were taken, but the most important thing that was missing was the 11-year-old family dog, Maggie.

Maggie was a constant companion to Browne’s two young daughters. Browne, wife Kemm, and their daughters were heartbroken.

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Walking the dog for cancer research

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 4:14pm

"Puppy Up! Memphis" comes to Overton Park on Saturday, April 29th as part of a nationwide effort to raise money for human and canine cancer research.

Bring your dog (on a leash of course!) to the Rainbow Lake Pavilion for an afternoon of entertainment, food and vendors. The festivities start at noon and the walk starts at 2 p.m.

Registration is $20. To find out more, check out their national website or the local website.

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Off-Leash areas around Shelby County

Submitted by Katie Hannings, Editor

Friday, March 30th, 2012, 8:03am

Now that the weather is warmer, local pet lovers want somewhere to run around with their pups. If you don't want to stay in your own backyard, go to one of the off-leash dog parks in the area.

There are several locations throughout the Mid-South where dogs can enjoy the freedom of being off-leash and owners don't have to fear their furry friends running out into the street.

Safe, fenced-in areas are available to the public, and the only necessity for most is that the dog be up-to-date on vaccinations.

1. Shelby Farms Dog Park: The most well-known and largest in the area. The park has recently finished updates to the area which includes water, a wooded area and large fields. There is a separate entrance for the dog area, located off of Trinity Road at Gate 12.

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