North Shelby Animal Hospital

10/22/2025

A elderly woman found this dog and was housing her short term. This patient is microchipped and named Tweety. We tried to contact the owner but the number is not valid. The microchip was implanted at Bigcreek Animal Hospital. If anyone has any information or this is your dog, please call 901-873-3291.

06/30/2025

Ritter is having outages and our phones and internet are affected.

Also please get medications for your dog prior to 7/3 for the fireworks this weekend.

06/23/2025

04/19/2025

I'm going to be biased, but there was a reason Labrador Retrievers were the #1 dog for many years. Our office manager Kathy and NSAH said goodbye to a familiar face. Rue was at work every day and always found a way to sneak up front or into the exam rooms. He was a shoulder for clients to cry on, a blood donor, and puppy trainer. It was hard to say goodbye because his mind and spirit were intact but his legs and back were failing him. He was just over 14 years old and will greatly missed.

04/02/2025

We closed early today April 2nd so we could be home before most of the storms. I would expect delays opening April 3rd. CALL BEFORE COMING AND MAKE SURE WE HAVE POWER AND STAFF PRESENT.

02/19/2025

Thursday February 20th, we will be open. You should still expect a delay in opening as we do our best around curvy roads.

We haven't seen any snow puppies yet....so here is Dr. Reeds pup Eldean.

02/19/2025

Wednesday February 19th, we decided to close due to the sheet of ice under the snow. Most of our staff live off main roads that are curvy. We will see how the day goes and will continue to post updates. Don't forget to show your furry friends playing in the snow.

02/18/2025

On Wednesday, February 19th, we do plan to be open. However, that may change as the weather upates come in. There may be a short delay in opening as our staff will be driving or carpooling in. Please do not call until after 8 so we can get in safe.

If needed, please call in medication refills and pick up before 4:30 pm today February 18.

If you have an appointment and would like to reschedule, give us a call and we will be happy to reschedule you.

Please share this post and also photos of your furry friends playing in the snow.

02/04/2025

Today was not only a rough day but one of reflection for me. Once again, I was asked how I handle euthanasia. My initial answer was compartmentalization, but that's a partial answer. I ,and the veterinary community, empathize with our pet owners. Some of us have been there from the first visit to last visit. What most do not see is our sadness as we place the IV catheter, frustration as we could not heal sickness, depression as we draw up the fatal solution, etc. To all our families, you are in our thoughts and please know and understand it's never easy for us to say goodbye to your furry friends.

Kathy Reed, LVMT