From an editorial in a Memphis newspaper: As long as the city is plagued with thousands of irresponsible pet owners -- and we're talking mainly about dog owners -- who don't get their animals spayed or neutered, who let them run loose or abandon them in the streets when the owners decide they don't want … Continue reading We can do something.
Month: July 2011
I Perceive a Puppy in a Bucket
Memphis Pet Advocates Protest at Mayor’s Campaign Headquarters
At a rally in support of Mayor Wharton's re-election campaign yesterday, dozens of pet advocates demonstrated in silent protest for shelter reform. There is a video report here where Mayor Wharton says he hasn't made a final decision on the removal of the webcams yet and that, if MAS is privatized, the city will find … Continue reading Memphis Pet Advocates Protest at Mayor’s Campaign Headquarters
MAS: A Tremendous Success! (per the city of Memphis)
The city issued a response to a video that someone put together showing various webcam shots. The response starts out with this tidbit of hilarity: [...]a clear example of the uphill battle we continue to face to market the tremendous success we have made at the shelter. AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Stop it now before milk comes out … Continue reading MAS: A Tremendous Success! (per the city of Memphis)
Open Thread
For your amusement and general delight.
Potential Henry Adopters Need Platinum Card
The adoption fee for Henry is going to be a hundredy billiony dollars in order to demonstrate financial capability to cover his expenses. He weighs 99 pounds today and he's underweight. An entire box of drugs to kill heartworms is not enough to treat Henry. He needs two boxes. Everything that gets charged by weight … Continue reading Potential Henry Adopters Need Platinum Card
In Memory of Max
When police were attempting to locate fired Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan in order to arrest her for cruelty in connection with the "disappearance" of Kapone, she was allegedly tipped off that police were waiting for her at the pound. So instead of taking the dog she had on her truck at the time - a … Continue reading In Memory of Max
Cry to Me
Just sayin'.
Henry’s Great Escape
2:50 p.m. He's outta there! Thank you Kristen for volunteering to go to MAS and bail Henry out. Kristen reports one kiss received thus far. They are on their way to the vet clinic so Henry can receive treatment and boarding. 3:15 p.m. This is Henry at the vet's office. I'm sure Meows & BowWows … Continue reading Henry’s Great Escape
Chained Mama Dog Shot to Death by KY Dog Warden
Any dog warden would - or should - know that, while most dogs are friendly, there are certain dogs strangers should approach with extra caution in order to determine how reactive the dog may or may not be. Dogs who have been fending for themselves on the streets, dogs on chains and dogs who have … Continue reading Chained Mama Dog Shot to Death by KY Dog Warden