Homeward bound: New model aims to reunite Memphis pets, owners
Pinky and Rogue await further inspection by staff veterinarians and volunteers as Memphis Animal Services staff tries to find their owners. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Using an approach called “community-centered sheltering,” Memphis Animal Services has developed a pet-resource center to help owners with everything from behavioral training to veterinary bills.
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Memphis Animal Services Alexis Pugh Gina Knepp Lawrence Higginbottom Alex Eley lost dogs dog rescue dogsDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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