Memphis is considering privatizing the city pound: Chief Administrative Officer George Little said the city is in the middle of putting together what is called a “Request For Proposal,” also known as an RFP. An RFP allows companies to bid on getting a city contract to take over operations. Little said the proposal should be completed … Continue reading Privatizing MAS?
Month: July 2011
Dog Needs Out of MAS, uh “immediately”
Remember the three skinny dogs caught on the webcams on June 29 and posted on the blog June 30? A caring citizen (Lou Ann) sent two inquiries about one of the dogs on June 30 - one to MAS (requesting the ID number) and the other to the city (requesting records). On July 1, she … Continue reading Dog Needs Out of MAS, uh “immediately”
The Tsunami of Pets from MS and AR to Memphis
Mayor Wharton says: "We will stand up and take responsibility for our shortcomings, but when will this region?" asked Wharton. "And I say region because we take in pets from Arkansas and other counties in Mississippi." I have a copy of the MAS stats from Jan 1 thru March 21, 2011. They are broken down … Continue reading The Tsunami of Pets from MS and AR to Memphis
Treats on the Internets
Every pet owner should read this article but especially those who think they might be targeted by a corrupt administration sending ACOs to your home on trumped up complaints (Thank you Laura for sending this.) Foodies will enjoy Katie's description of her lunch and learn with a rep from the Hill's corporation A Mississippi couple … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Oh My Stars – Memphis Mayor Off the Rails
OK, fine - my administration sucks. But... but... at least I'm not a big doo-doo head like all you guys! Read Mayor Wharton's epic stupid. Here are the lowlights: Sure, one of the Memphis ACOs has been fired after being charged with animal cruelty but the irresponsible public and spay-neuter and BLAH! Memphis Pitbull owners … Continue reading Oh My Stars – Memphis Mayor Off the Rails
What Good are the MAS Webcams?
Besides allowing the public to see exactly how pets are treated at MAS, what else have the webcams done? Has anything good come about as a result of the webcams? I would offer YES. Regular readers will remember seeing webcam grabs of Charlotte, the poor kitty being repeatedly poked with a stick at MAS while … Continue reading What Good are the MAS Webcams?
Update on Donated Funds
In the interest of transparency, I asked Meows and BowWows for a fundraising update to share with you all: Expenses Total: $67.00 for Jane (bail money and vax). She will need additional vet care in future (she's heartworm positive and intact at present) _____________________________________ Total Income: $1636.00 Includes donations to Chip In: $1386.00, check received … Continue reading Update on Donated Funds
Brutus the Shark
Regarding the employees' request to kill the webcams, MAS director Matt Pepper said: I think our staff has also felt threatened at times. We need context. What sort of thing makes a staff member at MAS feel threatened? Meet Brutus the Shark, aka The Tiny Pawed Terror: circus dog gang leader, streetfighter and infamous thug, … Continue reading Brutus the Shark
Updates on MAS
Demetria Hogan, the Memphis ACO who impounded Kapone, was fired yesterday. She faces two counts of animal cruelty. One in connection with Kapone's "disappearance" and according to the Commercial Appeal, the other is related to a different dog: The second cruelty count against Hogan involved a dog she picked up Tuesday after it had been … Continue reading Updates on MAS
Radio – I Be On It
I will be a guest on two no kill radio shows this weekend: Saturday, July 16: What Would Jeff Do? approximately 8:15am EST Sunday, July 17: Animal Wise Radio approximately 2:20pm EST Animal Wise Radio can be heard live in the Mpls/St. Paul metro area on KYCR (AM1570), and KDWA (AM 1460) also streaming at www.KDWA.com. Animal … Continue reading Radio – I Be On It
YesBiscuit! 