Matt Pepper, the director of Memphis Animal Services for the past year and a half, has quit. He leaves in his wake a city pound in turmoil, with one ACO facing criminal charges on multiple counts of animal cruelty, daily webcam images which appear to show needless killing and abuse, and locks on the doors … Continue reading A Fork in the Road
Month: August 2011
Lipstick on a Pig
This was apparently the response sent out by Bobby White from Mayor Wharton's office to people who e-mailed concerns about the "dogfight" photo: From: Bobby.White@memphistn.gov Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 6:45 PM Subject: Re: *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** MAS EMPLOYEES NOT DOGFIGHTING I am hopeful that everyone included in this email will have the … Continue reading Lipstick on a Pig
Updated: Thoughts on the “Dogfighting” Webcam Shot from MAS
As I have already stated, I don't know for certain what was going on in the apparent "dogfighting" photo. It could POSSIBLY be several different things - one of which, in my opinion, is testing gameness on a dogfighting prospect. But I don't know that for a fact and I'm not qualified to draw a … Continue reading Updated: Thoughts on the “Dogfighting” Webcam Shot from MAS
I feel sick.
Readers have sent in several grabs from the MAS webcams this morning. One of the MAS workers seen in the apparent dogfighting shot is visible in some of the grabs. Warning: Ain't none of it pretty. *** Damn MAS - When I asked "What next?" in my last post, I meant it rhetorically. You can … Continue reading I feel sick.
Updated: Bloody Hell – What Next MAS?
The reader who sent this MAS webcam grab cropped it but indicated it was in the isolation area at about 1635 today and that the incident went on for longer than this one shot. The reader reports observing the brown dog on a chokepole. As far as I can tell via the webcams, the only … Continue reading Updated: Bloody Hell – What Next MAS?
MAS Kills Pets While Cages Sit Empty
One of the numerous truth-challenged responses to my list of concerns about MAS says that they kill, even though they have empty cages, because the vet tells them to keep cages open to prevent the spread of disease. I have 12,000 problems with this but I will try to pare it down. If MAS was … Continue reading MAS Kills Pets While Cages Sit Empty
Action Alert: Meeting in Memphis Tonight
Both the city of Memphis and the state of TN have issued opinions that the MAS advisory board meetings are not subject to the TN Open Meetings Act. The city's opinion is signed by Herman Morris (he of I-heart-SC-laws-so-muchly fame) and Jill Madajczyk (the senior assistant city attorney). Interestingly, Jill Madajczyk attended the first meeting … Continue reading Action Alert: Meeting in Memphis Tonight
Saturday at MAS
I would like to once again pay tribute to the pets at MAS who are off limits to the adopting public. This is how some of them spent their Saturday.
PetHarbor Listings for MAS
Two weeks ago, I posted about what appeared to be an encouraging effort by MAS to get its pets listed online. So I wanted to check back in to see how things have progressed. Still only 1 adoptable dog listed (from June) and zero adoptable cats. No photos. 280 stray dogs with the first page … Continue reading PetHarbor Listings for MAS
Uh, I’d like to adopt a pet… Helloooooo?
Maybe everybody did what the sign said and put them out of business? From the event invitation: The Memphis Botanic Garden has received several requests to open the Garden to dogs and their owners, and we’ve listened! We are happy to announce our first four-legged friendly event - The Dog Days of August! Held on … Continue reading Uh, I’d like to adopt a pet… Helloooooo?
YesBiscuit! 