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What Memphis Animal Services Actually Provides to Foster Families

What Memphis Animal Services Actually Provides to Foster Families

July 21, 2026Posted inDog Fostering, Dogs in Memphis, Featured, Foster Care, Foster Planning & SupportNo Comments
One of the most common questions people have before fostering a dog through Memphis Animal Services is a simple one: what exactly does this cost me? It is a fair…
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Why Do Shelters Euthanize Dogs

Why Do Shelters Euthanize Dogs? And What You Can Do About It in Memphis

July 14, 2026Posted inAnimal Welfare & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, Featured, Foster Care, Shelter EducationNo Comments
If you have ever asked this question, you are not alone. It is one of the most searched animal welfare topics on the internet, and for good reason. Most people…
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Why Pit Bulls Make Great Foster Dogs

Why Pit Bulls Make Great Foster Dogs (And Why the Stigma Is Wrong)

June 23, 2026Posted inAnimal Welfare & Advocacy, Dog Behavior, Dog Breeds & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, Featured, Foster Care, Shelter EducationNo Comments
If you spend any time at Memphis Animal Services, you will notice something pretty quickly: a lot of the dogs waiting for foster homes are pit bull type dogs. Blocky…
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How to Keep Your Foster Dog Safe in a Memphis Summer

How to Keep Your Foster Dog Safe in a Memphis Summer

June 16, 2026Posted inDog Care, Dog Fostering, Dogs in Memphis, Featured, Foster Care, Pet Wellness, Responsible Pet CareNo Comments
Memphis summers are serious. If you have lived here for any length of time you already know what July and August feel like: triple-digit heat indices, humidity that makes the…
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Fostering a Senior Dog Why the Oldest Ones Need You Most

Fostering a Senior Dog: Why the Oldest Ones Need You Most

June 2, 2026Posted inAnimal Welfare & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, End‑of‑Life Care, Foster Care, Foster Planning & Support, Senior DogsNo Comments
Everyone wants the puppy. The bouncy, bright-eyed, eight-week-old who practically sells themselves. They get the most applications, the fastest placements, and the longest social media comment threads full of heart…
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The Best Dog-Friendly Spots in Memphis to Take Your Foster Dog

The Best Dog-Friendly Spots in Memphis to Take Your Foster Dog

May 12, 2026Posted inDog Fostering, Dogs in Memphis, Foster Care, Foster Planning & Support, Local Guides, Memphis PetsNo Comments
One of the best things you can do for a foster dog is get them out into the world. New sights, new smells, new sounds. Walks in different places. People…
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Dog friendly Memphis activities

Dog Friendly Hotels, Restaurants, and Activities in Memphis

May 7, 2024Posted inDogs in Memphis, Local Guides, Pet Travel & DestinationsNo Comments
If you're a dog lover who lives in Memphis or wants to visit Memphis, you're probably on the lookout for dog-friendly activities in the city. Luckily, there are plenty of…
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Dogs for adoption Memphis TN

How to Find Dogs for Adoption in Memphis TN

April 12, 2024Posted inAdoption Resources, Dogs in Memphis, Local Guides, Memphis PetsNo Comments
Are you trying to find dogs for adoption in Memphis, TN? There is no shortage of adoptable dogs in Memphis, which can be both good and bad. If you're looking…
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