Reader Daniela spoke with an aide in NYS assemblywoman Amy Paulin's office this morning regarding the Quick Kill bill. Here is Daniela's summary of the conversation. Interesting to note that Amy Paulin's aide has never heard of Best Friends: The bill has been passed in the committee and is moving on to the next stage. … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
Month: February 2012
Two Readers Visit MAS
A couple of readers visited the Memphis pound on a recent Saturday about one hour after the place opened. They sent me some observations as well as some photos. Reader #1 wrote: Probably 95% of the kennels were dirty - poop/ diarrhea in those kennels. Some of the [metal] beds were broken and many had … Continue reading Two Readers Visit MAS
11th Hour Social Media Blitz to Fight for Shelter Pets’ Lives
On Wednesday February 15, Assembly Bill A05449A will be introduced in the NY state Ag Committee. This quick kill bill is expected to pass and we need to make our voices heard tonight to keep that from happening. This quick kill bill is of immediate concern to NYers because it affects their community pets but … Continue reading 11th Hour Social Media Blitz to Fight for Shelter Pets’ Lives
Memphis SNAFU
Golly this is a wacky coincidence but we got word from the city of Memphis a little while ago that the footage we requested has been taped over. Oops. See they thought it was there and they thought it only taped over every 30 days and they said they were taking steps to protect the … Continue reading Memphis SNAFU
UPDATED: Raising Funds for a Memphis FOIA Request
HALT! No more donations needed. We have reached our goal. Thank you everyone. I will keep everyone posted, as always. I had initially thought we had exceeded the goal because ChipIn sent me the "goal reached" notification before I received notification of the final donation. I guess ChipIn puts a stop to the collecting after … Continue reading UPDATED: Raising Funds for a Memphis FOIA Request
Catoosa Co Pound Records Reveal Disturbing Information
Last month, reader Jamie contacted me for help regarding a puppy she had been trying to rescue from the Catoosa Co AC shelter in GA. Jamie wrote: It was Thursday [January 26, 2012], late afternoon when I was sent a picture of him in the shelter. The shelter staff told my contact that was there … Continue reading Catoosa Co Pound Records Reveal Disturbing Information
Do NACA and HSUS Approve of Beating Shelter Dogs Who Get into Fights?
A Pitbull mix named Prada has been imprisoned at a Nashville, TN pound for more than one year after attacking another dog. Her owner has been battling to save her life via the courts. Prada is supposed to be kept isolated because the city contends she is vicious and may have an airborne fungal disease. … Continue reading Do NACA and HSUS Approve of Beating Shelter Dogs Who Get into Fights?
Pedigree Replaced as Westminster Sponsor After 24 Years
I am all for positive adoption ads. I have lamented the use of the "DIES TOMORROW!!!!!!!!" approach many times. It turns me off. It overwhelms me. It makes me feel sad and helpless. But as TV commercials go, I never thought the Pedigree adoption ads narrated by David Duchovny were depressing. Apparently many viewers of … Continue reading Pedigree Replaced as Westminster Sponsor After 24 Years
Greeting Dogs: Dos and Don’ts
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Open Thread
Share pet related links, stories, questions, pets in need, etc. I'll start: If today is payday for you, please consider making a donation to Lisa in OH's new group Hospets (scroll down on this page for donation info). If we can raise $100, Lisa says that will cover a month's worth of pet care for … Continue reading Open Thread
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