Be Mindful of Your Pets in the Searing Heat

Jun 19, 2024 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

BY ZACH THOMAS MURFREESBORO – With the dog days of summer approaching and the temperature rising, it is imperative to consider our pets' safety, as they can be very sus.... Read More

Kelton’s Hardware and Pet Presents: Pet Day in May—A Celebration of Our Pets

May 11, 2024 at 11:14 am by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, TN - Pet lovers and their furry friends are in for a treat at Kelton’s Pet Day in May. Join us on Saturday, May 18th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ke.... Read More

Spring Pet Adoption Special Event at PAWS: Find Your Furry Companion!

Feb 19, 2024 at 10:03 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford, TN - PAWS, the local animal shelter, invites families to join them for a day of fun and the opportunity to find a forever furry friend at their upcoming event on S.... Read More

Remember the 4 P's During Dangerous Cold

Jan 14, 2024 at 04:19 pm by Rutherford Weather

The coldest temperatures in over a year have made their way into Middle Tennessee and the National Weather Service has a reminder to "Remember the 4 P's"! Since we will remai.... Read More

Clear the Shelter Event at PAWS in Murfreesboro

Aug 01, 2023 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  – Rutherford County PAWS has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2023 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation event for the entire month of August..... Read More

Shoplifting Closer to Home - Theft Incident at a Family Owned and Operated Store in Murfreesboro

May 09, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Another theft case is in the news and Murfreesboro Detectives need help identifying yet again, another person of interest. In this particular case th.... Read More

SATURDAY: PAWS Pet Fest for Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2022 at 01:48 pm by WGNS News

Pet owners in Rutherford County are encouraged to visit PAWS for the PAWS Pet Fest this Saturday (Sept. 17, 2022). PAWS Media Specialist Gracie Martin stated... Again, Pe.... Read More

Clear the Shelters Event at PAWS in Rutherford County

Aug 01, 2022 at 11:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN  – Rutherford County PAWS has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2022 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation event Aug. 12th-14th and Aug.19th-21st.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS part of 250+ shelters participating in summer “Empty the Shelters” event

Jul 08, 2022 at 12:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN. — As our nation’s shelters face unprecedented overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to taking homeless pets from kennels to couc.... Read More

City of La Vergne to Break Ground on New Dog Park

Sep 27, 2021 at 02:43 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: (La Vergne, Tenn.) City officials will be breaking ground on a new dog park in La Vergne on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. The new dog park, located at 377 Stones R.... Read More
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JUNE 2021: Lebanon, TN Organization Rescues Animals in Jackson, Tennessee

Jun 29, 2021 at 02:16 pm by WGNS

Click above PHOTO to see more pictures from the June 2021 Rescue.JUNE 2021 - Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, assisted the Jackson Police Dep.... Read More

Animal Friendly Grants Help Shelters and Pet Owners

Mar 17, 2021 at 09:22 am by WGNS

Tennessee specialty license plates sales help pet owners have access to low-cost spay and neutering services. Funds from the Animal Friendly - Spay and Neuter Saves Lives.... Read More

These study buddies keep MTSU students ‘paws-itive’ while learning from home

Jan 05, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s College of Graduate Studies recently released a “Pets are Invited” page on their website for grad.... Read More

Tennessee has an 81.94% Save Rate for Shelter Pets

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:04 am by WGNS

Best Friends Animal Society has released its 2020 pet lifesaving findings, which gives a national overview of the number of dogs and cats that en.... Read More