A pair of bonded dogs impounded as strays on July 2, 2012 by the Memphis pound and referred to by the "Friends" as "Beagle Brothers, Huey and Louie" were posted on Facebook on July 14: As indicated both in the FB comments and in the dogs' records from MAS (obtained via FOIA request), an area … Continue reading Bonded Pair of Strays Would Have Been Better Off on the Streets of Memphis
Month: September 2012
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That Hopey-Changey Stuff: Working Out Fine
It's normal in any fight for major social reform to feel, at times, that all hope is lost. These are the valleys we all must plow through in our efforts to ensure the right of shelter pets to live. Thankfully, it ain't all valleys: I just got dropped off at the airport by an animal … Continue reading That Hopey-Changey Stuff: Working Out Fine
Shelter Employee Hurts Dog, Faces Consequences
A union employee at an animal shelter was caught on internal security video hurting a dog. I know those of you who follow the atrocities at the Memphis pound are probably rolling your eyes and yawning - or maybe even nodding off by now because it's something you've seen too many times to count and … Continue reading Shelter Employee Hurts Dog, Faces Consequences
The Law Enforcement Wing of the “No One Wants to Kill Animals” Myth
Police officers are paid with tax dollars to protect and to serve. They are held up as role models for children and supposed to lead by example as law abiding citizens. In many areas, law enforcement is in charge of animal control. Two troubling stories from this summer appear to show officers acting in a … Continue reading The Law Enforcement Wing of the “No One Wants to Kill Animals” Myth
MAS Kills Pets While Turning Adopters Away
Since the Memphis pound doesn't do its job, local advocate and banned MAS volunteer Jody Fisher visits the pound regularly in order to help get pets out to rescues and adopters. She's had a lot of success. Which is why she was shocked earlier this summer when suddenly she was informed by a staff member … Continue reading MAS Kills Pets While Turning Adopters Away
The Abbreviated Life of Puppy #239502 at MAS
On April 13, 2012, a mama dog with 6 newborn puppies allegedly bit a 4 year old child in Memphis. The police were called to the home and the owner signed all 7 dogs over to MAS. The mama dog had to be held for bite quarantine. The "review date" listed on the records of … Continue reading The Abbreviated Life of Puppy #239502 at MAS
The Rufus Tower
I don't know if this guy is single but if so, someone should snatch him up immediately.
HSUS Takes 250 Animals from SC Home
We all know how much HSUS loves to put on their logo attire and grab an armful of puppies to parade before the TV cameras so they can yell RESCUE! immediately followed by SEND MONEY! And while I believe HSUS is a misleading, dishonest anti-pet organization who does the opposite of rescue, I do support … Continue reading HSUS Takes 250 Animals from SC Home
Name That Animal
Only one rule: No researching. Just post your best guess in the comments if you don't know. Reading other people's guesses before posting your own is optional. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.