For the first time, I addressed the Kershaw Co council tonight during the public comments portion of the meeting. I was limited to 5 minutes so I had to keep my remarks brief. I share them here in hopes that someone else may find them useful in coming up with a plan to address his/her … Continue reading Advocacy at Home: Remarks to County Council
Month: September 2012
Memphis Pound in Violation of Everything
The MAS Policies and Procedures manual provided by the city of Memphis via FOIA request this month is expired. But it is apparently still in use. It contains details of exceptions to the legally mandated stray holding period for animals who are suffering: On September 5, 2012, a 2 year old female Pitbull (ID #245865) … Continue reading Memphis Pound in Violation of Everything
Memphis Pound Kills Kittens Because It Can
Three healthy orange kittens were killed at the Memphis pound on August 24, 2012 because, according to the records obtained via FOIA request, "space is needed for incoming animals". Not only is "space" an unjustifiable reason to kill shelter pets, in this case - it's a lie. MAS has plenty of empty cages for incoming … Continue reading Memphis Pound Kills Kittens Because It Can
Kittens Illegally and Needlessly Killed at Memphis Pound
These two adorable kittens were brought to the Memphis pound as strays on July 25, 2012. Under both city and state law, they were supposed to be held until at least July 31. (Applicable laws are pasted below.) Instead MAS only held them overnight before killing them. The only exceptions allowed under the mandatory holding … Continue reading Kittens Illegally and Needlessly Killed at Memphis Pound
Now Hear This
On Sunday, September 9, I will be on Animal Wise Radio for a half-hour, starting around 1:20 pm Eastern to talk about the recent developments at the Memphis pound and the larger issue of shelter transparency. Listen in, if you are free. I am also planning to address the Kershaw Co Council during its meeting … Continue reading Now Hear This
Forgot Your Kitty Floss? NYC Pound Might Kill You in Order to Get Money from Maddie’s Fund
This cat came into New York City Animal Care and Control nursing a litter of kittens. NYC ACC has now placed her on the kill list due to "severe medical conditions". I read through all the exam notes to see what these major medical problems were. I was expecting to find something like multiple broken … Continue reading Forgot Your Kitty Floss? NYC Pound Might Kill You in Order to Get Money from Maddie’s Fund
Open Thread
Because people probably get sick of just me talking all the time.
End the Injustice in Memphis
In April 2011, the Memphis shelter advisory board was a very different entity than it is today. At that time, the board chair not only upheld the open meetings law but welcomed the public into the meetings. Veterinarian Stephen Tower was a member at that time. He is now chairman and, along with the head … Continue reading End the Injustice in Memphis
What Cowards Do
As in past, Memphis city leaders are hiding from the public. The next shelter advisory board meeting open to the public was scheduled for this coming Wednesday, September 12. In light of the outcry over the former MAS workers' animal torture confessions in court yesterday, the city and the advisory board are once again shutting … Continue reading What Cowards Do
MAS Workers, Now Fired, Admit to Torturing Animals
Warning: Details of cruelty to animals may be too disturbing for some readers. Two of the three former employees at the Memphis pound charged with animal cruelty have pleaded guilty after being caught on videotape tormenting animals in the kill room. The following description of one act of cruelty is from the Commercial Appeal. (Note: … Continue reading MAS Workers, Now Fired, Admit to Torturing Animals
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