There are 9 article(s) tagged pets:

• June 2025

  • Deepfakes, pet abandonment and laser pointers: New state laws take effect July 1

    Several new state laws are taking effect on July 1, including measures regarding child abuse, animal abuse and using cellphones in schools.

    By Jody Callahan June 30, 2025

• December 2024

  • What does it take to be the next Memphis Animal Services director?

    After the firing of Memphis Animal Services Director Ty Coleman, Memphians in the local animal community have differing thoughts on what attributes the next director should have.

    By Jody Callahan December 05, 2024

• July 2023

  • What July Fourth can mean for pets

    “Common cases we typically encounter during this time include dogs with extreme anxiety leading to various complications such as stress colitis, gastrointestinal issues caused by ingesting toxic foods or foreign objects, and unfortunately, firework-related injuries.”

    By Aisling Mäki July 05, 2023

• November 2020

  • Collierville thanking first responders with pet microchips

    Collierville Animal Shelter is thanking first responders by providing a free microchipping for a dog or cat.

    By Abigail Warren November 13, 2020

• April 2020

  • Four-legged co-workers make working from home an experience, good or bad

    Working at home with pets can be a blessing or a curse. Just remember, whatever you think, they might just think the same thing.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 13, 2020

• August 2019

  • Shelby Farms Park: Heat stroke the cause of death for two dogs

    After public concern that toxic algae may have led to the deaths of two dogs who died shortly after swimming at Shelby Farms Park, park officials say veterinarians have ruled heat stroke as the cause of both deaths.

    By Jared Boyd August 27, 2019

  • Shelby Farms Park closes lakes after confirming death of two dogs

    After confirming the death of two local dogs shortly after a visit to Shelby Farms Park, park officials say they are closing the lakes in the area where the dogs swam. Officials haven't confirmed the cause of the dogs' deaths.

    By Jared Boyd August 23, 2019

• July 2019

  • Memphis receives ‘Better Cities for Pets’ certification

    Memphis is among the first 25 communities to receive Better Cities for Pets certification from Mars Petcare and the Civic Design Center.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 11, 2019

• September 2018

  • Hollywood Feed launches delivery pilot at 9 Memphis-area stores

    Custom-wrapped Nissan Versas loaded with pet food and supplies rolled out Monday, Sept. 24, as part of Hollywood Feed's same-day delivery pilot program in the Memphis area. Hollywood Feed president Shawn McGhee said the Memphis-grown chain is offering deliveries as a convenience for customers.

    By Wayne Risher September 25, 2018