This is a clip of security camera footage obtained via FOIA request from the Memphis pound. At about 9:33am on the timestamp, a worker scruffs a puppy out of his cage, failing to support his weight from beneath, and roughly places the puppy into a small wire cage on the floor. The puppy's leg is … Continue reading MAS Worker Shuts Cage Door on Puppy’s Leg Four Times
Author: YesBiscuit
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UPDATED: MAS – Bring Back the Webcams
The DVDs of the security camera footage from February 7, 2012 at MAS, obtained via FOIA request, have arrived. There are about 150. I'm running a spot check to try and verify that there is indeed video on the discs (so far, one is a steady black screen with the words "No Video") and I'm … Continue reading UPDATED: MAS – Bring Back the Webcams
Name That Animal
Today - two shots for double the guessing fun. Only rule is no researching - just post a guess if you don't know. LOL guesses qualify for added points. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
700 Cats Seized from Cat Sanctuary in FL
You may have been reading this week about the arrest of Caboodle Ranch owner Craig Grant. Mr. Grant operated a cat sanctuary in FL and was featured in a satirical piece on the Colbert Report about a year ago. You can see the very funny clip, which shows many of the cats and their environment … Continue reading 700 Cats Seized from Cat Sanctuary in FL
More Allegations of Abuse at Jackson Co Pound
Jackson Co AC in Oregon has a history of killing microchipped pets and killing pets in general. The local NBC news affiliate has been following up on additional allegations of wrongdoing at the pound. A former ACO is suing the county and the director claiming he was fired in retaliation over a sexual relationship with … Continue reading More Allegations of Abuse at Jackson Co Pound
Maddie’s Fund Not Familiar with NYC ACC Records (or Irony)
Reader Daniela contacted Maddie's Fund in January to inquire as to why a specific cat was on the NYC ACC kill list and included the details from the cat's records as they appeared on Facebook. Shelly Work from Maddie's Fund replied on January 20: Hi Daniela, I'm going to have to refer your question to … Continue reading Maddie’s Fund Not Familiar with NYC ACC Records (or Irony)
Open Thread
Post animal related links, stories, questions, comments, keen observations, and glorious insights.
NYC’s Homeless Pets Don’t Belong in Garbage Bags
Shame on the ASPCA, the Mayor's Alliance, Animal Law Coalition and everyone else attempting to block legislation which would give pets in the NYC shelter system a fighting chance to escape the kill room. No healthy/treatable pet should be sent to the landfill. [photo] Thank you Karen for sharing this photo link with me.
New Interim Director at MAS Officially Introduced, Changes Promised
You can see news pieces from the press event here and here. James Rogers, the new interim director "says he plans to have his goals at the animal shelter met within 60 to 90 days." I like this. A lot. It says action. And action is needed. While the specific goals haven't been shared with … Continue reading New Interim Director at MAS Officially Introduced, Changes Promised
Snapshots from MAS
A visitor to the Memphis pound sent me some photos of the dogs in the "healthy hold" area on Saturday. This is one of the areas where the public is allowed to see the dogs. (No one but MAS staff have been able to see the dogs kept behind closed doors since the city turned … Continue reading Snapshots from MAS
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