From time to time I post blog related guidelines and clarifications for the good of the order, as the saying goes. This being one of those times. Commenters are free to express their opinions and they do not need to agree with my views. Trolling is not allowed. There is a difference and ironically, trolls … Continue reading Taking Care of Business
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
Project Ripple
“Few will have the greatness to bend history; but each of us can work to change a small portion of the events, and in the total of all these acts will be written the history of this generation. [...] Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of … Continue reading Project Ripple
Memphis Oops-Kills Two Pets on Rabies Quarantine
When two of Memphis pet owner James Brown's dogs escaped his yard recently, they apparently got into a fight with another dog. A police officer told Mr. Brown MAS had to impound them for a ten day rabies hold. Instead, MAS held the dogs for three days and then killed them, without ever contacting the … Continue reading Memphis Oops-Kills Two Pets on Rabies Quarantine
Animal Abuser on Trial is the Same Darling Beloved by the City of Memphis
Remember when former MAS employees Archie Elliott and Billy Stewart were caught beating two Pitbulls with steel poles after the dogs had been allowed - negligently or intentionally - to get into a fight? Remember how the city of Memphis was so excited to defend the cruelty that they issued a press release and invited … Continue reading Animal Abuser on Trial is the Same Darling Beloved by the City of Memphis
Humane Society of Greater Miami: O, what a tangled web we weave!
For me, nothing is likely to eclipse Atlanta reporter Randy Travis trying to force his way through a so-called humane society door being actively shut on him as he attempts to access dog kennels where he knows healthy dogs are being needlessly killed. That was gold. But this is definitely a good one. Miami reporter … Continue reading Humane Society of Greater Miami: O, what a tangled web we weave!
Search Terms
Some of the search terms that have brought visitors to the blog in recent days underscore the need for shelter reform in this country: how to find out if your pet has been euthanized at spartanburg humane society i don't want to take my cat to a shelter shelter dogs suffering from heat killing room … Continue reading Search Terms
I Call Shenanigans on You, Campbell Co Deputy Mayor
Remember the Campbell Co pound in TN where the director says they guess the dosage on Fatal Plus, stick the pets in the gut with it and then leave them to suffer for an unspecified number of minutes? Well, there's more bad news. The Campbell Co deputy mayor is 6 years old - emotionally at … Continue reading I Call Shenanigans on You, Campbell Co Deputy Mayor
Miami-Dade Pound in Shambles
The Miami-Dade pound killed roughly 40% of the pets in its care in 2012 according to a local news report. The figure represents approximately 12,000 dead dogs and cats of the more than 31,000 taken in by the pound last year. Miami-Dade kills animals every day of the week, 365 days a year. Unborn puppies … Continue reading Miami-Dade Pound in Shambles
Now Hear This
I will be on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, June 2 from about 2:20 to 2:50 p.m. Eastern, discussing some of the issues surrounding Caboodle Ranch that we discussed on the blog. Tune in if you can or you can check out the podcast later.
Mental Health Break: Doggie-Wear Patents
Scuba-Duba-Doo Patent No. 6,206,000 by Dwane L. Folsom Patented: March 27, 2001 *** Full Metal Dust Jacket by S. Kesh Patented: September 4, 1963 The inventor notes that the doggie dust cover will be useful in keeping flea powder on the dog (and off the living room carpet) post application. And it can do double … Continue reading Mental Health Break: Doggie-Wear Patents
