Links to share: If anyone can help this mama kitty and her kittens at MAS, please contact the shelter today. Petition demanding Memphis stop the killing. Video documenting the need for reform at MAS.
Month: April 2011
The Scars of Your Love
Thank you to reader Kim for putting together this powerful video. Let's spread the word: Memphis Animal Shelter's 77% solution is unacceptable. We want city leaders to make Memphis a no kill community. Note: Because there is a song attached (which Sony would like you to buy), Sony does not allow the video to be … Continue reading The Scars of Your Love
Cat Got Your Tongue, Michael Vick?
When HSUS got in bed with Michael Vick to promote their "End Dogfighting" campaign, many of us were skeptical. Nothing to date has changed my skepticism in that regard. You may have heard about a new app for the Android market called "Dog Wars". Basically, you can play dogfighter on your phone. Yay. There has … Continue reading Cat Got Your Tongue, Michael Vick?
Shelter Pet of the Day
From the Facebook posting for this dog: My name is STAR. My Animal ID # is A893267. I am a female white and brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/09/2011 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Happy Easter
Places to Give Away Your Money
Worthy causes: Mama Pibble and pups, rescued from MAS - donation info here. ChipIn for Charlotte and the Wilburettes, rescued from MAS Questionable: Some of you would like to see videos embedded in the blog and have asked about kicking in toward the WordPress video upgrade. I set up a ChipIn for that.
This is What Cowards Do
You know how cockroaches scatter when a light is turned on? When confronted with the exposure of their inhumane practices and needless killing, Memphis Animal Services staff could have stepped up, taken responsibility and worked toward reform. I would have respected that. Instead, they have opted to act like cowards and hide their wrongdoing. This … Continue reading This is What Cowards Do
No Other Practical Method Available
A reader sends in this bit of info regarding MAS policy on scruffing and dragging dogs: City of Memphis Policies and Procedures Manual Expiration Jan. 1. 2012 Matthew Pepper Administrator Memphis Animal Services Page 22 Chapter 2: Guiding Principles and Expectations Section 1: Humane Treatment No Agent of Memphis Animal Services is to drag or … Continue reading No Other Practical Method Available
MAS: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Now everyone remember: It's the public who is irresponsible and negligent in their duties to prevent the spread of disease.
Open Thread
Do it.
YesBiscuit! 