(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.

The Memphis Zoo recently found itself in the mouth of controversy after Memphis City Councilman Lee Harris highlighted in the news he thinks admission prices to get into the zoo are too expensive.

This week, Councilman Harris called for a review of the city's contract with the zoo and the zoo's prices, calling the facility "inaccessible" for people who can't afford admission. I, however, disagree.

Last year, my cousin and his best friend, who's become like one to me, made the trip from Louisiana up to Memphis to check out all the hot spots, especially the restaurants. One day during their visit we decided to go to the zoo, and I was especially excited because it was my first time going as well.

Do something fun this Saturday, September 15, and join hundreds of Mid-Southerners at the visitor's center at Shelby Farms for the Walk To End Alzheimer's.

The walk begins at 9 a.m.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

You can register and walk for free by going to http://www.alz.org