In response to an e-mail from a concerned citizen about the city's intention to kill the webcams, Bobby White had this to say: From: Bobby.White@memphistn.gov Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:40 AM Hello ma’am, Thank you for your interest. I’m not sure if you are familiar with the number of “false alarms” that have come … Continue reading Mayor’s Office Weighs In on Webcams at MAS
Month: August 2011
Memphis – Can’t You See How Wrong This Is?
As we have seen so many times on the webcams, it's at about this point - just before they hit the kill room door - that many dogs appear to balk. Is it the smell of death? Is it the sense of fear that grips the pets who are forced to watch each other die … Continue reading Memphis – Can’t You See How Wrong This Is?
Good Work If You Can Get It
If you are an ACO at MAS and willing to be on call overnight in case the police need your services, you get overtime pay. And it sounds like a pretty sweet deal because apparently when the call comes in from the cops, you get to decide if they really need you: On August 9, … Continue reading Good Work If You Can Get It
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Leslie who met this dog at an adoption event and writes: Her name is Leila, she's about a year old and already spayed and housetrained. Her personality is just joyful. I can't think of another word that would accurately describe her. The volunteer who was with her at the adoption event walked … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Leadership Needed in Jefferson Parish
The director of the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter in New Orleans, Diane Guichard, has resigned. She is the latest in a series of directors to vacate the post in recent years. In 2007, the shelter's then-director of one year quit after 13 dogs died from drinking insecticide which had been sprayed into their water bowls. … Continue reading Leadership Needed in Jefferson Parish
Police Chief Defends Oklahoma Gassing Facility (Weirdly)
There is currently a petition on Change.org aimed at ending the practice of gassing shelter pets to death in Oklahoma. Russell Frantz, chief of the Shawnee police department is among those being petitioned as he oversees the city's animal control department. This is what Change.org has to say about Shawnee AC: In one particular shelter … Continue reading Police Chief Defends Oklahoma Gassing Facility (Weirdly)
Memphis Under the Influence
MyFoxMemphis reports: John Coats is charged with DUI, Public Intoxication, Reckless Driving, and Refusal to Take a Blood Alcohol Test. Police say he fell asleep in his car in a Walgreens' parking lot with his foot on the gas. Smoke was apparently billowing from the hood. This guy is the president of the Rotary Club … Continue reading Memphis Under the Influence
Proposed Changes after HSUS Evaluation of Dallas Animal Services
The shocking cruelty reported in the media that shamed Dallas Animal Services into paying for a $25,000 shelter evaluation by HSUS has prompted some planned changes at the shelter. First let's take a look at the HSUS evaluation from November 2010, which included the following items: HSUS dinged the shelter because a worker was observed … Continue reading Proposed Changes after HSUS Evaluation of Dallas Animal Services
Update on Charlotte
Ona from Meows and BowWows sends in this update on Charlotte, the feral cat they rescued from a stick poking jerk at MAS in April. Charlotte has been spayed, vaccinated and ear-notched and is now getting acclimated at her release site: One large house, one large barn and acres of perfectly manicured grass and lots … Continue reading Update on Charlotte
Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
In June, approximately 550 cats were taken from an owner in Florida. They were cared for and vetted and are now available for adoption. This massive undertaking is being coordinated by a number of animal welfare groups including Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, HSUS, Alachua Co Animal Services and PetSmart Charities. Let's help get eyeballs on … Continue reading Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
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