Memphis Animal Shelter: Dog Dies, Matthew Pepper Dances

Earlier this month, a pair of family pets escaped their yard and were picked up and brought to the  Memphis Animal Shelter.  The owner showed up to redeem the dogs who were both intact males.  The shelter director, Matthew Pepper, advised the owner that, in order to come into compliance with the new MSN law … Continue reading Memphis Animal Shelter: Dog Dies, Matthew Pepper Dances

Shelter Pet of the Day

Annie, submitted by reader Samantha Angels of Assisi 415 Campbell Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 344-8707 angels@angelsofassisi.org   Sidenote:  In looking up this rescue's website, imagine my surprise when I saw one of my own dogs on their index page!  That's Patty, playing with the Kong Wobbler.

What is your State’s Law Regarding Animal Shelter Use of Succinylcholine Chloride?

Succinylcholine chloride is a drug described as "a skeletal muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to anesthesia, to reduce muscle contractions during surgery or mechanical ventilation and to facilitate endotracheal intubation".  I interpret this to mean that, in the proper dosage, the drug will relax the patient enough to allow an anesthetic breathing tube to … Continue reading What is your State’s Law Regarding Animal Shelter Use of Succinylcholine Chloride?