Submitted by a reader who visited this pup recently and says, "She was so sweet – just sat as close to the kennel door as she could so I could pet her." Memphis Animal Services 2350 Appling City Cove Memphis, TN 38133 Phone: (901) 636-1416 TTY: (901) 636-1416 This shelter's kill rate for January - … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Month: July 2012
Shelter Pet Advocates are the Protesters of Violence, Not the Offenders
Details are sketchy but it sounds as if a family may have surrendered a dog to the Surry Co pound in NC, found out the staff killed the dog, and expressed their outrage during a heated phone call to the pound. A 15 year old boy got on the line at some point and threatened … Continue reading Shelter Pet Advocates are the Protesters of Violence, Not the Offenders
MAS Security Camera Footage: Chokepoles and Hungry Dogs
Via a FOIA request, I have MAS security camera footage from May 22, 2012, from 2pm to 7pm. Thank you to everyone who donated to the previous MAS FOIA request (money leftover after the city lowered the price was used to buy this footage). I will be posting clips as time allows. The first video … Continue reading MAS Security Camera Footage: Chokepoles and Hungry Dogs
Mental Health Break: Photos
For those who remember this Shelter Pet of the Day from MAS, here are some photos sent in by his rescuer. The dog, now called Jake, has his own family. Thank you to everyone who helped him. Before: After:
Activists Upset about Pasco Co Pound
Pasco Co, FL opened a $3 million adoption center last year but pets who arrive at the pound don't go there. They go to Building C - a place with no windows, no air conditioning, and no insulation. Some animal activists say the dogs are not fed daily and end up covered in their own … Continue reading Activists Upset about Pasco Co Pound
Shelter Pets of the Day
The Petfinder page for the Estill Co pound in KY says it is "very rescue friendly" and begins its rescue guidelines as follows: you can rescue a animal when it is due to be euthanized, or adopt that pet if you really wish it. The pound has zero pets listed on its Petfinder site and … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
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