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A dog was killed in Percy Warner Park — and it might’ve been legal

Elizabeth Burton

October 17, 2023

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On Sept. 13, a pet German Shepherd named Duke was shot and killed at Percy Warner Park. Nashvillians are concerned for what this says about animal rights, gun rights, and safety.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Animal Rights, animals, District 20, dog training, dogs, Duke the German Shepherd, Heidi Campbell, percy warner park

Urban animals: Caring for the neighbors in our backyard

Magnolia McKay

January 13, 2023

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Our city is a bustling, vibrant place with lots of human activity. But, if you stop and pay attention you’ll see all sorts of wildlife living among us.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: animals

Metro Council is considering increasing accountability for dog owners and defining what makes a community cat

Ambriehl Crutchfield

December 6, 2022

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Last winter, two roaming dogs bit a child and attempted to go after an adult.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: animals, cats, dogs, Joy Styles, Metro Government, Southeast

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