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Neighbors concerned about rodent traps at downtown apartments

Neighbors concerned about rodent traps at downtown apartments

(WMC-TV) - Residents of the Claridge House and the Renaissance Apartments recently discovered that two rodent traps have been placed in the alleyway behind the buildings.

Each building has an entrance/exit in the alleyway and many of the residents use those access doors to take out their dogs.

Residents contacted Action News 5 saying there had not been a significant rodent presence around the buildings, some even saying they had never seen a critter in the alley.  So why place the traps now? How will the traps affect foot traffic in the alley? Do they contain poison that could be dangerous to pets? 

The apartment management responded saying that the traps have been placed ahead of the cold weather, to prevent any mice, rats, etc. from seeking refuge in the buildings when cold weather comes.

Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

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.

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Add a pet to your farmers market grocery list

Add a pet to your farmers market grocery list

(WMC-TV) – You can pick up organic produce and fresh flowers at the Memphis Farmers Market every weekend, but this Saturday you’ll also be able to pick up a new best friend.

Save 1 Pet, a local animal rescue group, will hold an adoption drive at the market from 8 a.m. until noon.

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Boys Scouts, MSNS providing dog houses to needy

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.

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.”

Local coach’s home burglarized, family pet missing... then found!

Local coach’s home burglarized, family pet missing... then found!

(WMC-TV) - On Friday, May 4, someone broken into Clint Browne’s East Memphis home.

Clint Browne is the head soccer coach at Christian Brothers University. During the burglary, televisions, computers and other electronics were taken, but the most important thing that was missing was the 11-year-old family dog, Maggie.

Maggie was a constant companion to Browne’s two young daughters. Browne, wife Kemm, and their daughters were heartbroken.