Submitted by Jan, who writes: This puppy was picked up as a stray on July 21. Paddington is about 4 months old and he looks as if he might be a Lab/Border Collie Mix. Memphis Animal Services 2350 Appling City Cove Memphis, TN 38133 Phone: (901) 636-1416 TTY: (901) 636-1416 This shelter’s kill rate for … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Author: YesBiscuit
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Representative Steve King Derails the Crazy Train
One of our many Congressional nutters here in the U.S. is Rep. Steve King (R-IA). During a recent tele-town hall, he made a comment about dogfighting that naturally got picked up by various media outlets. This is what he said: When the legislation that passed in the farm bill that says that it’s a federal … Continue reading Representative Steve King Derails the Crazy Train
Reasons Shelters “Have to” Kill Pets
We put the puppy in a cage in a locked room. We waited for the legally required hold period. No one claimed him. We moved him to a cage where visitors could see him and we waited 3 more days - 2 of which we were even open to the public. No one who wanted … Continue reading Reasons Shelters “Have to” Kill Pets
Name That Animal
Only one rule: no researching. Use your wits. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Reports of Needless Suffering and Death at Companion Animal Alliance
Many people heard the buzz about the Companion Animal Alliance (CAA) in Baton Rouge, LA and their supposed no kill efforts. Local volunteer Amanda Brice has put together a well documented 14 page recent history of the pound, aptly title "Not No Kill". If you are unfamiliar with CAA's story and/or if you would like … Continue reading Reports of Needless Suffering and Death at Companion Animal Alliance
Door #1: Kill, Door #2: Hoard – Wait, There’s a Door #3?
On June 27, 2012, the Commercial Appeal quoted James Rogers, interim director at the Memphis pound, as follows: "If we did not euthanize we would have 6,000 animals. That's from Jan. 1 to today. I can't care for 6,000 animals." Let's peel back the layers of Wrong here. It's not "euthanasia" when you are killing … Continue reading Door #1: Kill, Door #2: Hoard – Wait, There’s a Door #3?
Shelter Pet of the Day
It appears as if this little dog has a large quantity of vomit or diarrhea (I don't know) that was left in the cage long enough for the liquids to separate (and drain toward the back) from the solids. There is kibble in the food bowl. Has this dog been eating? Is he healthy enough … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Cats Seized from Alleged Hoarding Situation Sent to Gassing Pound in NC
WBTV reports that a home in Iredell Co, NC was visited by animal control officers in May: They found 23 cats and the house was clean. Months later conditions got bad. How bad? Supposedly there were 198 cats and 3 dogs at the home yesterday when AC came with a warrant and seized all the … Continue reading Cats Seized from Alleged Hoarding Situation Sent to Gassing Pound in NC
Fraudulent GA Shelter Director Fired
The director of the Boggs Mountain Animal Shelter in GA has been fired after a local news reporter exposed her for defrauding the public. Not only was she working a scam where she claimed to run a "no kill" shelter while sending pets from the facility to die at a kill shelter she also operated, … Continue reading Fraudulent GA Shelter Director Fired
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Jody who met this dog at MAS and was moved by her loving demeanor. Jody named her Sweet Pea. Short vid of Sweet Pea by Ona Cooper: 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 – May 2012 … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
