On June 22, I made an offer to help a dog in need at MAS. I received no response but in looking over the screengrabs from that day, I see a number of dogs who look like they could use an advocate. This is another of those dogs and I'd like to help him (or … Continue reading I’d like to help this dog, too (or two).
Month: June 2011
I’m so sorry for this cat.
Cats in a pound are already going to be scared. Stressed cats=increased susceptibility to disease. This is why it's so important to keep cats away from the sight, sound and smell of dogs - so they don't freak out and become even more stressed. The first photo below is a reference for those unfamiliar with … Continue reading I’m so sorry for this cat.
I’d like to help this dog.
Yesterday, I made an offer to MAS to help a dog in need. I never received a response. This dog came in yesterday and looks to be an owner surrender. I'd like to help him (or her). Someone please contact MAS about this dog to find out the ID# and any information possible.
Diary of Suffering at Memphis Animal Services
Note: The following is a combination of information gleaned from MAS records on Dog #A227027 and my personal assumptions based on the daily routines at MAS which are visible to the public on the webcams. The records were obtained by a TN resident who submitted the following request to the appropriate Memphis officials: Under the … Continue reading Diary of Suffering at Memphis Animal Services
Open Thread
Post your pet related comments, questions, links, etc. I'll start: City of Memphis kills pets and threatens advocates - National Animal Rescue Examiner
Who is Regulating the Solicitation of Funds in Memphis?
Whenever the City of Memphis gets through combing the SC statutes for something that does not apply to me but that they could threaten me with anyway, I wonder if they might turn their attention to their own backyard. Specifically, there appears to be a gaping hole in the oversight department regarding the public solicitation … Continue reading Who is Regulating the Solicitation of Funds in Memphis?
Open Letter to MAS
This morning, I sent the following e-mail to Matt Pepper, Janet Hooks, Mayor Wharton and the MAS Board: I would like to try and help any friendly dog at MAS from the "stray" area. An owner surrender, an unclaimed stray or any other dog who is not visible to the adopting public would be fine. … Continue reading Open Letter to MAS
MAS Kittehs in da House
Meows and BowWows has been keeping me informed about cats previously featured on the blog. Good news always welcome! Nuria is the mama kitty to this litter. Meows and BowWows still has Nuria's 4 kittens, 2 of which are wobblers. *** Charlotte's kitten with the S shape on her back was adopted last week. *** … Continue reading MAS Kittehs in da House
Mayor Wharton, Please Clarify
Screengrabs from Mayor Wharton's FB page. Click to enlarge. This is what the Mayor posted above: The dogs in MAS' stray area haven't gone through behavioral screenings or health check-ups. Once we allow time for their owners to claim them and we determine they are healthy and have a good temperament, we offer them to … Continue reading Mayor Wharton, Please Clarify
Let’s Dance
Today I mailed the following letter to the Attorney General for the state of TN: The Honorable Robert E. Cooper, Jr. Office of the Attorney General and Reporter P.O. Box 20207 Nashville, TN 37202-0207 June 20, 2011 Dear Attorney General: I write a pet related blog in South Carolina. In recent months, the primary focus … Continue reading Let’s Dance
YesBiscuit! 