Via MyFox Memphis: Shelter workers have filed a grievance over the internationally watched web cameras at the Memphis Animal Shelter. They claim they're being threatened by people watching. "They're the only ones, nobody else in city government has to work with cameras over their shoulders," said Memphis Mayor A C Wharton. Mayor Wharton, how many … Continue reading An Open Letter to Mayor Wharton
Month: July 2011
Mayor Wharton on Current Events at MAS
A piece on the billboards from ABC 24 in Memphis includes comments from Mayor Wharton: When Wharton took office in 2009, he promised to clean up the troubled shelter. While there have been changes, Wharton admitted there are still issues. "We have a new shelter opening up in a couple of weeks," he said. "Mark … Continue reading Mayor Wharton on Current Events at MAS
City of Memphis, Take Off Your Hoods
The public showed up for last night's MAS advisory board meeting but the advisory board didn't. Thank you to reader Celeste Pryor for sending in some photos of the signs she saw. The city is circling the wagons to defend the Super Secret Clubhouse meetings: City officials defended the decision Wednesday, saying it was legal … Continue reading City of Memphis, Take Off Your Hoods
Can You Hear Me Now?
Using donations from concerned pet lovers everywhere, Memphis advocates got a digital billboard put up on I-240 heading east, near the Perkins exit (near Mall of Memphis). The two images below alternate and are seen by an average of 130,000 drivers every day. Edit: The graphic artist reworked both of the initial images slightly. These … Continue reading Can You Hear Me Now?
UPDATED X 3 – MAS Charge Letter Regarding Demetria Hogan
Read it here. The main thing that stands out to me is the "false statement of material fact in connection with the employee's job, including falsification of City records". I interpret that to indicate that MAS may believe Ms. Hogan entered Kapone's information into the computer, generating a cage card for him, but never actually … Continue reading UPDATED X 3 – MAS Charge Letter Regarding Demetria Hogan
Demetria Hogan Just Became Mayor of the Shelby Co Jail!
Suspended Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan is now off the lam. According to the Shelby Co Sheriff's Office website, Ms. Hogan was booked this morning at 8:57 a.m. in connection with the "disappearance" of Kapone. From day one, it's been unclear to me why the city hadn't issued a statement regarding the impounding officer's explanation for … Continue reading Demetria Hogan Just Became Mayor of the Shelby Co Jail!
UPDATED – Action Alert: MAS Advisory Board Meeting Tonight
Regular readers might recall that Dr. Tower walked out of the May MAS advisory board meeting after 90 seconds. After that, he was appointed chairman of the board and June's public meeting was cancelled. When Memphis taxpayers inquired to Dr. Tower about this month's meeting, scheduled for tonight, they were advised you had to know … Continue reading UPDATED – Action Alert: MAS Advisory Board Meeting Tonight
Reward for Kapone Now $6000
The group In Defense of Animals has matched the reward for Kapone bringing it to $6000. I hope this helps generate some information so this beloved pet can be returned to his family. Tipline for information regarding Kapone: 901-528-0699
Fugitive Alert: Memphis ACO Who Impounded Kapone
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Demetria Hogan, the Memphis ACO who impounded Kapone, please click this link and click "Send Tip". Or you can contact the Shelby Co Sheriff's Office Fugitive Bureau at (901) 545-5625 or via email. There is a warrant out for her arrest for animal cruelty. This post … Continue reading Fugitive Alert: Memphis ACO Who Impounded Kapone
Open Thread
Cat chat and dog diggity.
YesBiscuit! 