...in this case, let's just say that YES, I will happily accept this li'l guy as a gift. And if you wanted to toss in a substantial piece of the Amazon or the Everglades for when he grows up, that'd be swell. kthx.
Month: March 2012
Memphis Using PetHarbor – Take Two
Once before, MAS seemed to answer calls from advocates to post pets on PetHarbor. I was so excited, I immediately put up a post thanking them. But it didn't last. They never posted any more pets and eventually deleted the ones they had up. Today, it appears as if they have again posted hundreds of … Continue reading Memphis Using PetHarbor – Take Two
MAS Interim Director Interviewed on Local News
On the one hand, I expect a certain spin when our public servants speak to the media. On the other hand, if the spin is so great that it obliterates any sense of transparency and accountability, I have to call foul. The newly appointed interim director at the Memphis pound gave an interview to the … Continue reading MAS Interim Director Interviewed on Local News
ACO Loses Job of 14 Years to Save Dog From Kill Room
Illinois - Bryan Jones, an ACO in Joliet Township for 14 years, was recently fired after taking action to save a Chihuahua from the pound's kill room. A tech had deemed the little dog aggressive and, fearing the dog (whom he knew to be friendly) would be killed, Mr. Jones took the Chihuahua home with … Continue reading ACO Loses Job of 14 Years to Save Dog From Kill Room
Don’t We All?
ABC is running this story as a teaser for tonight's Ashley Judd interview on the show Nightline: Ashley Judd Keeps a ‘Psychological Support’ Dog to Help Deal With Her Depression Depression is a complex and poorly understood condition. But the psychological support, as it is termed here, that people get from pets has long been … Continue reading Don’t We All?
“They should be treated nice.”
When Memphis Mayor AC Wharton held a press conference to announce that 3 workers at the pound had been indicted on animal cruelty charges, he said the abuse inflicted on the pets was obvious and indisputable: "It's easy enough for a second grader to know someone needs to get in trouble for what they did." … Continue reading “They should be treated nice.”
Name That Animal
The only rule is no researching. If you don't know the answer, just post a guess in the comments, preferably a chortle-worthy one. The answer will be posted later today in the comments.
Memphis: A Culture of Apathy on Video
These clips from reader Casey are taken from the February 7 security camera footage. They identify a serious safety issue for the dogs in the room - a loose metal panel at the bottom of the cage which appears to have sharp edges and the ability to trap dogs. Sadly, the videos further identify what … Continue reading Memphis: A Culture of Apathy on Video
Memphis: A Culture of Cruelty on Video
Thank you to reader Casey for sending me these excerpts of what appears to be abuse from the security camera footage at MAS. Reminder: No one has been charged in connection with any of the abuse seen on the security camera footage from February 7, 2012. Clip #1: Although the worker acts like there is … Continue reading Memphis: A Culture of Cruelty on Video
Memphis News RoundUp and Commentary
The Memphis Flyer repeats the city's claim of a 52% kill rate, which I debunked here, for January and February. The article also notes that interim director James Rogers plans to have a dog agility course built at MAS so the dogs can be made more adoptable. In reviewing the security camera footage, I found … Continue reading Memphis News RoundUp and Commentary
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