Pets

Sugar Bear is looking for a home

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Friday, January 21st, 2011, 1:57pm

Sugar Bear is looking for a home.

Last Spring, Sugar Bear faced the daunting decision of leaving the safety of a highway median to rush through traffic or staying in the median scared, starving. and injured.

Thanks to HSMSC, she didn't have to make either decision. The Highway Safety staff rescued this Boxer mix from the median and brought her to the Humane Society.

Now nearly a year old, Sugar Bear is energetic and playful. She would be a very loyal and protective family member and would do well with lots of activity on leashed walks or jogs. She knows basic obedience commands and could easily learn many tricks and skills in a structured environment.

Sponsored by the Anakin's Buddies program, Sugar Bear's adoption fee has already been paid for by a generous donor.

To inquire about adopting Sugar Bear or for more information, contacy the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County at (901) 937-3900.

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Dog missing near Rhodes campus

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 7:21pm

A Midtown woman needs your help finding her missing dog.

“Gracie” was last seen Thursday morning near the Rhodes College campus. She’s a two-year-old yellow Labrador mix with white paws and legs. She weighs about 60 pounds.

If you can help, please call 901-679-1769, 901-351-4643 or email caroline.barrett.king@gmail.com.

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House of Mews holding annual Meowathon 5K

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, November 18th, 2010, 4:03pm

The House of Mews will hold its 7th Annual Meowathon 5K Run/Walk and Silent Auction this Saturday, Nov. 20, at Overton Park.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9 a.m. (Enter off of East Parkway, between Poplar Avenue and Sam Cooper Boulevard).

Everyone is encouraged to “Run for the Claws.”

The Meowathon is a major fundraiser for the House of Mews, a no-kill feline sanctuary in Midtown.

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Shelter slashing adoption fees for veterans

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 8th, 2010, 2:57pm

To show our appreciation for those who have so bravely fought for our freedoms, City of Memphis Animal Shelter is offering discounted adoptions to active and retired military veterans.

For $25, active and retired military personnel, with proper identification, will be provided lifelong companions, including rabies vaccination and license, preventative vaccinations, micro?chip, spay/neuter surgery, an exam by a licensed veterinarian and unconditional love.

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Woofstock ends annual “Animals Week”

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010, 4:58pm

This week is the 6th Annual Tennessee Week for the Animals and in Memphis, things wrap up with Woofstock.

Memphis Animal Services and other local rescue and shelter groups will be holding an adoption drive in Overton Park, Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

In addition to adopting a new pet, people can also have their animals blessed and bid on itemsin a silent auction.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Randy Son of Robert.

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Dog needs help finding owner

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, 12:47pm

Someone lost their dog in Overton Park two weekends ago and now he needs your help finding his owner.

The dog was found wandering around the Levitt Shell during the Kevin Gordon show on Sunday, Sept. 19.

If you’re the owner, or would like to care for him until his owner is found, call the Central Animal Hospital at 274-1444 and ask to speak to Dr. Dr. Lynn Svoboda.

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Pets get blessings at Immaculate Conception

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 10th, 2010, 3:31pm

Get your animals all gussied up in their Sunday best and take them to The Immaculate Conception Cathedral on Oct. 3 for the annual blessing of the pets.

Here’s some background information on the celebration from a press release:

St. Francis is the patron saint for the protection of animals. He was a lover of all creation and a champion of justice. Each day, our pets bless us with unconditional love, devotion, and joy. Every year on his feast day (the day of his death in 1226,) many people of faith around the world host services where animals are blessed.

The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. and the blessings are scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Photo courtesy Flickr user ajari.

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