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Friendly dogs invited to help city’s shelter

Friendly dogs invited to help city’s shelter

(WMC-TV) – Dogs and their owners can help out four legged friends who need to find homes during the Dog Days of Summer Saturday.

The June 30 event, sponsored by the Gardens of Germantown Memory Care, Hollywood Feed and Three Dog Bakery, will feature a dog wash, dog show and a cake walk just for the pooches.

Local salons battle in "hair wars" for a good cause

(WMC-TV) –  Is your salon “pet friendly?” Salons across Memphis will compete in a competition to see which business is pet friendly and who can raise the most money for a good cause.

Mid-South Spay and Neuter Services is raising funds for its non-profit clinic with a “hair ware” promotion for local hair salons.

Humane Society offering scholarship to summer camp

Humane Society offering scholarship to summer camp

(WMC-TV) – The Humane Society is hosting a special camp this summer to teach kids how to speak up for animals.

“At the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, we believe that you are never too young to make a difference,” said Kerry Sneed, the group’s community outreach and humane education manager. “Our Pet Cadets Summer Camp will be an excellent opportunity for children to learn how to help animals while having fun and making friends at the same time.”

Get a new feline friend

Get a new feline friend

(WMC-TV) – It’s been said that good things come in pairs and next week the Germantown Animal Shelter is giving people the chance to experience two good things.

The shelter is holding a special adoption event that will allow people to adopt an adult cat at the reduced price of ten dollars. So not only can you get a new feline friend, you can also save some cash in the process.

Off-Leash areas around Shelby County

Off-Leash areas around Shelby County

Now that the weather is warmer, local pet lovers want somewhere to run around with their pups. If you don't want to stay in your own backyard, go to one of the off-leash dog parks in the area.

There are several locations throughout the Mid-South where dogs can enjoy the freedom of being off-leash and owners don't have to fear their furry friends running out into the street.

Safe, fenced-in areas are available to the public, and the only necessity for most is that the dog be up-to-date on vaccinations.

1. Shelby Farms Dog Park: The most well-known and largest in the area. The park has recently finished updates to the area which includes water, a wooded area and large fields. There is a separate entrance for the dog area, located off of Trinity Road at Gate 12.

Shelby Farms Park Makes Improvements for Our Furry Friends

Shelby Farms Park Makes Improvements for Our Furry Friends

Shelby Farms Park is excited to open up the Outback, the park's off-leash dog park, with new improvements that significantly improve safety for dogs and their owners and offer patrons an opportunity to commemorate beloved pets in a place that is special to them.

New features include:

  • New “bull pen” style entrance gate that allows controlled access and exit.  The double gated system allows visitors and their pets to leash and unleash in a safe holding area between the entrance and exit gate.
  • A brick-lined Legacy Walk provides patrons an opportunity to commemorate beloved pets with a donation to the Outback that adds a personalized brick to the walkway
  • Tree plantings, sod installation and improved signage
  • Forest restoration though selective tree pruning and native understory plantings (Sweetbay Magnolias, Redbuds, deciduous Hollies and Serviceberry)
  • Improved grading and drainage for adjacent parking lot

Shelby Farms Park Makes Improvements for Our Furry Friends

Shelby Farms Park Makes Improvements for Our Furry Friends

Shelby Farms Park is excited to open up the Outback, the park's off-leash dog park, with new improvements that significantly improve safety for dogs and their owners and offer patrons an opportunity to commemorate beloved pets in a place that is special to them.

New features include:

  • New “bull pen” style entrance gate that allows controlled access and exit.  The double gated system allows visitors and their pets to leash and unleash in a safe holding area between the entrance and exit gate.
  • A brick-lined Legacy Walk provides patrons an opportunity to commemorate beloved pets with a donation to the Outback that adds a personalized brick to the walkway
  • Tree plantings, sod installation and improved signage
  • Forest restoration though selective tree pruning and native understory plantings (Sweetbay Magnolias, Redbuds, deciduous Hollies and Serviceberry)
  • Improved grading and drainage for adjacent parking lot