Memphis city council member Janis Fullilove visited MAS yesterday. You can clicky for details but basically, you know - blah they're doing the best they can blah. Here's the bit from the article I wanted to share: While leaving the shelter, Fullilove was stopped by shelter volunteer Anne Hill, who told the councilwoman that some … Continue reading I don’t think so.
Month: May 2011
Updated: Shelter Pet of the Day
Some of you will remember this dog from the post last Friday. I wanted to find out more about the dog and keep tabs on him so I've been contacting the shelter. As it turns out, this dog came in with a look-a-like buddy and they have been kenneled together for the last week. I … Continue reading Updated: Shelter Pet of the Day
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Do sick puppies receive needed care at MAS?
One of the concerns about Memphis Animal Services is their failure to implement standard, humane, disease-prevention cleaning protocols. Lately, I've been receiving a lot of screengrabs showing that sometimes they don't clean at all. For example, the isolation ward at MAS has been housing lots of puppies this week. I'm presuming they are sick but … Continue reading Do sick puppies receive needed care at MAS?
Memphis – Let Me Up, I’ve Had Enough
Caring people of Memphis - have you had enough yet? Get thee to city hall and picket the mayor's office with photos of mistreatment and needless killing of pets at MAS. Demand reform. Help make Memphis a no kill community.
Mayor Wharton Issues Statement on Trash Can Family
Don't get too excited though: While this may be an isolated instance of poor judgment, we apologize for the perception this photo has created. Our webcam captures approximately 63,000 images each day or 2 million images per month. While we are not ignoring this single image, we can assure you our employees are well trained … Continue reading Mayor Wharton Issues Statement on Trash Can Family
Shelter Pet of the Day
Memphis Animal Services 3456 Tchulahoma Road Memphis, TN 38118 Phone: (901) 362-5310 TTY: (901) 576-6501 Closed Sundays and Mondays. This shelter’s 2010 kill rate was 77%.
Just Plain Old Dogs Being Plain Old Killed at MAS
CNN is apparently going to pick up the story about the trash can family. I am glad for the international exposure and hope it will further the efforts of no kill advocates in Memphis. While I absolutely do not want to diminish the mistreatment and needless killing of those dogs in the slightest, part of … Continue reading Just Plain Old Dogs Being Plain Old Killed at MAS
Memphis City Council Member Responds to Complaints Regarding MAS
Bringing up from the comments: Thought you would all like to know the response I just received in regard to a petition I signed pertaining to this so-called "shelter". This is the email in its entirety. Janis.Fullilove@memphistn.gov Monday, May 16, 2011 8:34 PM So what? Councilwoman Janis Fullilove From: Kim Venturo [mailto:mail@change.org] Sent: Monday, May … Continue reading Memphis City Council Member Responds to Complaints Regarding MAS
What’ll they think of next?
The trash can family made the local news in Memphis tonight. Check out the story, including an interview with Ona Cooper from Meows and BowWows, here. I just want to highlight one thing: A city spokesperson said the video does not actually show the employee tossing the puppies into the trash can. I'll wait while … Continue reading What’ll they think of next?
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