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June Jam 2011 for Tails of Hope Dog Rescue

The Second Annual June Jam will be held this Saturday, June 25th, benefitting a local rescue group, Tails of Hope Dog Rescue. The event will be hosted by Lonnie Tant’s Italia Pizza Café located at...

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Missing dog leads to arrest warrant for MAS employee

On June 24th, two dogs escape from their backyard and were picked up by an employee of Memphis Animal Services, Demetria Hogan. Only one made it to the shelter, and that was after a possible four hour...

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Adopt pets, avoid online and pet store purchases

According to a recent poll by the ASPCA, nearly 80 percent of consumers state they would not purchase a puppy if they knew he or she came from a puppy mill. However, 78 percent revealed they were...

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Dogs in foster care more than a few months need adoption first

Foster care is a wonderful thing. It allows pets to live with a family while they are waiting for their forever home. Necessary training can be done during this time, and the dog can be...

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Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week

Petfinder has designated September 17 – 25, 2011 as “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week. Many factors make a pet seem less adoptable, such as big black dogs, FIV+ cats, senior pets and those with special...

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Memphis should consider similar bylaw passed in Toronto

The city council in Toronto recently passed restrictions on the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. In future, these animals have to come from a shelter, humane society, or rescue group. The law is...

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October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month

October is the month when shelters all across America are hoping to adopt out more dogs than ever before. Memphis area shelters are no exception. Trying to find homes for all the adoptable dogs...

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Animal rescue is everyone’s business

Usually not a day goes by without a news story about animal abuse or neglect. For animal lovers, it’s inconceivable that these things happen at all, but it is especially distressing to read the sheer...

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Check out Petfinder for small animals to adopt

Did you know that Petfinder.com lists not only adoptable dogs and cats, but birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, and guinea pigs among everything else? Pet stores tend to cater to impulse buyers, so...

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Recycle those pet collars and beds

According to a recent poll at Petside.com, 51% of pet owners in America will be buying their pets a gift or two for the holidays. The pet industry reports that $50 billion per year is spent on family...

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Rabbits in rescue

Rabbits make excellent pets. They are clean, litter trained and quiet, which are perfect qualities for an apartment pet. However, many end up in rescue due to a lack of knowledge about their care and...

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Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue needs donations

The Memphis area is home to a wonderful rescue that specializes in the Pit Bull breed. Histories of attacks and dog fighting have deeply wounded this breed’s reputation as a good family dog. Cities...

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Animal hoarding adds to rescue burden

There are approximately 1,500 new cases per year in the U.S. where animals are kept in unsanitary conditions, with inadequate nutrition and veterinary care, often found in households where the hoarder...

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Spring show to include local animal rescue groups

The 2012 Best of Home Expressions, formerly known as the Vesta Home Show, will be March 2 – 4 at the Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd, in Memphis. Presented by the Memphis Area Home Builders...

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Dogs 2nd Chance hosting two events

Dogs 2nd Chance rescue is hosting a meet and greet for their adoptable dogs at Hollywood Feed located at 5070 Goodman Rd in Olive Branch this Saturday, March 24th from 11am until 2pm. They will be...

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Volunteer saves Gunnie from the highway

A Tunica Humane Society volunteer did a truly heroic act. On March 8th, she spotted a large, black, shaggy dog struggling to get up in the middle of the highway on her way to work. In times...

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Adoptable dogs from Real Good Dog Rescue

Lulu is a Cairn Terrier mix that was owner surrendered to the Desoto County Animal Shelter. She is estimated to be around two years old and weighs about 10 lbs. Lulu is a friendly little girl...

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Foster home needed for dog and her 7 pups

Dogs 2nd Chance, a local Memphis rescue group, needs help. Due to serious illness, foster parents for a mom and her seven pups have to give up fostering for awhile. The rescue group is flooded with...

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Summer heats up for animals

Summer heat rising in Memphis means trouble for humans and animals alike. More pets are dumped or abandoned during the summer, contributing to an increase of intakes for area animal shelters. Pets are...

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Check out the Memphis Humane Society

The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County (HSMSC), located at 935 Farm Rd in Memphis, has been a staple of pet adoptions for decades. Their beautiful new facility invites visitors to see both...

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