Pets

MPD: Dog tied up by hind leg

Submitted by Nick Kenney, Reporter

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, 10:48am

A female terrier mix that just had a litter of puppies will have its left rear leg amputated after police found her unable to put any weight on it.

The dog's owner, Antonio Wilkerson, is charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals and is locked up in the Shelby County Jail on $2,500 bond.

Police say Memphis Animal Services investigators got a tip about the dog.

When they went to check on its welfare, they found the dog nursing a litter of seven puppies.

Investigators say her left rear leg was severely infected, swollen to twice normal size, and unable to support any weight. Police say tissue and nerve damage required the leg be amputated, and that veterinarians believed the damage was consistent with having a rope or rubber band tied around the leg tight enough to have stopped circulation.

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Mosquito Spraying continues in Shelby County

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 2:35pm

Mosquito Spraying continues in Shelby County

(WMC-TV) – All Shelby County ZIP codes have tested positive at some point during the year for West Nile Virus carried by mosquitoes.

Due to this, the Shelby County Health Department will continue their truck-mounted spraying of insecticide, weather permitting, in the following areas

Tuesday, October 2

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38016, 38028, 38133, 38134, 38135

Wednesday, October 3

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38128, 38133, 38134, 38135

Thursday, October 4

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38053, 38108, 38128, 38134, 38135

Monday, October 8

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38127

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Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 11:04am

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success. More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck. Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

Frequently asked questions:

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Bank gives building to spay, neuter group

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, July 6th, 2012, 11:01am

Bank gives building to spay, neuter group

(WMC-TV) – First Tennessee Bank is making a donation that will help pets across the Mid-South.

The bank has donated the building at 5650 Mt. Moriah Rd to Mid-South Spay and Neuter Services.

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Boys Scouts, MSNS providing dog houses to needy

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 3:11pm

Boys Scouts, MSNS providing dog houses to needy

Mid-South Spay and Neuter Services (MSNS) has partnered with the Memphis-area Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America to provide dog houses to those in need.

Some of the available dog houses have already been distributed to worthy candidates through an additional partnership with the Memphis and Shelby County Environmental Court and Judge Larry Potter and animal advocate Cindy Sanders.

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Humane Society offering scholarship to summer camp

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:10pm

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.”

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Off-Leash areas around Shelby County

Submitted by Katie Hannings, Editor

Friday, March 30th, 2012, 8:03am

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.

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