North Shelby Animal Hospital

North Shelby Animal Hospital We are located at the corner of Easley & Wilkinsville in Millington. Closed the last Saturday of every month.

I'm going to be biased, but there was a reason Labrador Retrievers were the  #1 dog for many years. Our office manager K...
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.

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

Wednesday February 19th, we decided to close due to the sheet of ice under the snow. Most of our staff live off main roa...
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.

Today was not only a rough day but one of reflection for me. Once again, I was asked how I handle euthanasia. My initial...
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

01/28/2025
This year, NSAH has started rough for our staff; not just with the hospital loss of Crossie, but with three families hav...
01/23/2025

This year, NSAH has started rough for our staff; not just with the hospital loss of Crossie, but with three families having to say goodbye to beloved family pets, Robin and Petey, the Reavis' and Zora, and today, the Reed family said goodbye to Franklin (Roosevelt). I wish i had more to write about Petey or Zora, so I hope their families will attach their stories.

Franklin started "working" at NSAH in December of 2012. He was rambunctious, soft hearted, and lived for milk bones and peanut butter crackers. He was known to sneak up front to the lobby or into exam rooms to say hello, lay on feet and cuddle on dog beds, and sleep under a desk or leaning on cabinets. Although not the "OG" Pembroke Welsh corgi, he was the one that definitely made Dr. Reed fall in love with the breed and get 2 of his own (1st Eleanor with Kim, and later Eldean).
In February 2024, he began fighting a hard battle with a rare cancer, that currently only has 2 papers/studies with a mean survival time of 2 months given his grading scale. With the help and advice from our veterinary colleagues, family, and friends, he gave us 9 1/2 extra months to say goodbye (making it just 2 weeks away from a 1 year diagnosis). North Shelby Animal Hospital is irrevocably changed as we say goodbye to one of the bestest boys.

Attached with this is:
Paul Harvey "So God Made A Dog"

And on the 9th Day
God looked down on his wide eyed children and said they need a companion
So God made a Dog

God said I need somebody to wake up and give kisses, p*e on a tree, sleep all day, wake up again, give more kisses, and then stay up till midnight basking in the glow of the television set.
So God made a Dog

God said I need somebody willing to sit, then stay, then roll over then with no ego or complaint dress in hats they do not need and costumes they do not understand. I need somebody who can break wind without a first thought or second thought. Who can chase tails, fetch sticks and lift spirits with a lick. Somebody no matter what you didn’t do, or couldn’t take, or didn’t win, or couldn’t make will love you without judgment just the same.
So God made a Dog

God said I need somebody strong enough to pull sleds and find bombs, yet gentle enough to love babies and lead the blind. Somebody who will spend all day on a couch with the resting head and supportive eyes to lift the spirits of a broken heart.
So God made a Dog

It had to be somebody who would remain patient and loyal even thru loneliness. Somebody to care, cuddle, snuggle and nuzzle, and cheer and charm and snore and slobber and eat the trash and chase the squirrels. Somebody who would bring a family together with selflessness of an open heart. Somebody who would bark, and then pant, and then reply with the rapid wag of tail when their best friend says lets go for a ride in the car.
So God made a Dog

God said I need somebody who would stand at your side when the world around you collapses. Somebody to lie next to you during the long nights of pain and sorrow when it hurts to move, or talk, or think, or be. Somebody to stand guard, play games, snore for hours, and repeat as needed. Somebody to give you strength when you have none of your own. Somebody to fight when you have no fight left, to hold onto your soul as if it were their favorite toy, playing tug of war to keep you in this world. Somebody to be your companion and guide in this world and the next. Somebody to wait for you on the other side or stand guard in your absence until they can join you for eternity.
So God made a Dog

Paul Harvey 🐕

01/16/2025

We need some help. Our list of groomers is outdated and we would like to update it. Can you please comment with company/ individual names and phone numbers?

01/10/2025

Hope everyone is having a happy snow day. We have decided to only do a half day. We will be closing the rest of January 10 and also Saturday January 11. Stay warm and safe and see you Monday.

Address

5074 Easley Street
Millington, TN
38053

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

(901) 873-3291

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