After the city attempted to shake us down for $800 on the last set of MAS security camera videos, a FOIA request was filed for all documents pertaining to this fee. These records were purchased yesterday and reveal some interesting information which I will break down in this post. In response to one of the … Continue reading Down the Depraved Rabbit Hole in Memphis
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Name That Animal
The only rule is: no researching. Just have a guess and feel free to take dramatic license. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
Fort Worth Shelter’s Failing Plan Ramps Up the Fail
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control has been ignoring the recommendations of no kill advocates for years and instead, pioneering its own way to process animals at the pound. The city's protocol has been to categorize animals based upon tiers: Tier 1 -- Healthy and ready to adopt; Tier 2 -- Injured, ill or with … Continue reading Fort Worth Shelter’s Failing Plan Ramps Up the Fail
Retaliation: Volunteer Dog Walker at MAS Banned Due to My Post
Regular readers may remember Jody Fisher's story of how she was fired from volunteering at MAS last year because, per then director Matt Pepper, she wasn't "on the same page" as the pet killing facility. After James Rogers took over as interim director, Ms. Fisher asked if she would be allowed to walk dogs at … Continue reading Retaliation: Volunteer Dog Walker at MAS Banned Due to My Post
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by Reva Laituri, president of UPAWS in Michigan, who writes: A small group of 4-H children visited our shelter recently. As they quietly filed in past the reception area, one of our supervisor's, Rachel, noticed they kept their heads down or turned away, and avoided looking at her. She then realized they were all … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Take Action to Support Just One Day Effort in Your Community
I don't believe I have ever reblogged an old post before so this is a first. Because it's important yo! Originally published January 8, 2012: Just One Day is a nationwide effort to get shelters to stop the killing for one day. The Just One Day website lists several ways you can help make our … Continue reading Take Action to Support Just One Day Effort in Your Community
Treats on the Internets
The Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge, LA recently banned volunteers and pulled their FB page for the animals. CAA continues to kill pets at the shelter. A metro Atlanta no kill shelter had asked the Atlanta Humane Society, which imports animals, about a partnership to help get more local animals adopted. AHS declined. (Thank … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Memphis FOIA Update
On May 6, a FOIA request was filed with the city of Memphis for "copies of all computer, paper, and/or otherwise recorded notes made by any and all veterinarians at Memphis Animal Services from April 28, 2012 through May 6, 2012." On May 17, in violation of the mayor's executive order regarding open records and … Continue reading Memphis FOIA Update
Austin Animal Center Runs Out of Truth
In this post, I am going to break down two events in Austin: The killing of 17 dogs on Friday, May 11 at Austin Animal Center and the threat to kill 23 more dogs on Tuesday, May 15. The Statesman article, posted late Monday night, May 14 says: [...]Austin Animal Center euthanized 17 dogs Friday … Continue reading Austin Animal Center Runs Out of Truth
Discussion: Will New Rule Help Puppy Mill Dogs?
A change proposed to the Animal Welfare Act will affect dog breeders who sell via the internet. Breeders who own more than 4 intact bitches would be required to open their breeding facilities, which in many cases is a person's home, to the public or to USDA inspectors. Do you think this proposed rule will … Continue reading Discussion: Will New Rule Help Puppy Mill Dogs?
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