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Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 19, 2025 11:55 AM CT | Published: June 18, 2025 5:29 PM CT

City officials have nominated the head of a local animal-rescue group to be the next director of Memphis Animal Services.

Suzy Hollenbach, founder of the All 4s Rescue League, took over as director on Wednesday, June 18, although the Memphis City Council will have to approve her nomination as a matter of course.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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