"Never underestimate that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead In order to protest the killing of healthy/treatable pets at MAS today, a few readers have organized a last minute silent vigil at the pound. If you are in the … Continue reading Silent Protest Today at Memphis Animal Services
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
Light a Virtual Candle
Thank you to everyone who made phone calls and sent e-mails on behalf of the pets at Memphis Animal Services this weekend. If you are in Memphis, you can still take a stand against the needless killing of pets tomorrow at the pound by protesting on site. For the rest of us outside of Memphis, … Continue reading Light a Virtual Candle
Shelter Pet of the Day
El Capitn was submitted by reader Daniela who was very impressed with the write-up for this fabulous kitteh. It really is super and it concludes as follows: I'm about 5 years young, by the way. I feel great and I have a lot of things left on my bucket list so plan to have me … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Friday Campaign to Speak for Pets at MAS
Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is normally open only one weekend day (Saturday) which contributes to their abysmal live release rate since weekends are their greatest chance for increased traffic and adoptions. The pound is closing this weekend for mandatory employee training on pet killing. Sunday will be the practical – that is, killing actual pets. … Continue reading Friday Campaign to Speak for Pets at MAS
Harrisburg – You So Crazy
While the city of Harrisburg PA attempts to deal with the blowback over its "give away-shoot-abandon" stray dog policy, it seems to be having some trouble deciding where to house dogs in need. (For whatever reason, the plan to dump them outside of town was not as popular as the city had anticipated.) The first … Continue reading Harrisburg – You So Crazy
Action Alert: Call Memphis Mayor to Protest MAS Closing on Saturday
We all must choose our battles. Sometimes though, the battle chooses us. Whatever my logical mind may be trying to tell me about this one, my heart is doing that LA-LA-LA-I-CAN'T-HEAR-YOU thing. Which is another way of saying - even if it seems like a losing battle, I can't let this one go. The Memphis … Continue reading Action Alert: Call Memphis Mayor to Protest MAS Closing on Saturday
Updated: Smooth Sailing Aboard the MAS Fail Ship
The Commercial Appeal headline reads: Memphis gets no offers on requests for privatizing city animal shelter Translation: No one wants to hold your stinky socks for you while you go dip your toes in the pool, Memphis. The city's request for privatization was a sham. As advocate Beverly King points out, there wasn't sufficient time … Continue reading Updated: Smooth Sailing Aboard the MAS Fail Ship
Another Failure for Memphis and for MSN
Despite being the recipient of international condemnation for its mistreatment of community pets, the city of Memphis enacted a mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) law in late 2010. MSN sacrifices pets’ lives to ideology. MSN does not reduce/eliminate shelter pet killing and it's failed everywhere it’s been enacted. Some examples: The city of Los Angeles enacted MSN … Continue reading Another Failure for Memphis and for MSN
Action Alert: Shelters Must Check for Microchips & Contact Owners of Lost Pets
In response to the killing of two microchipped pets at Jackson Co AC in Oregon, I am asking readers to contact the following groups for a response. I have a included a sample letter below, which anyone is free to copy. Please share with your fellow animal advocates and let me know if you receive … Continue reading Action Alert: Shelters Must Check for Microchips & Contact Owners of Lost Pets
Treats on the Internets: Other Edition
Because I know many of you are like me in that you are interested in other animals besides dogs and cats, I have a few links to share in that department: Midwestern Harry Potter fans will be happy to hear there is a glut of snowy owls in Kansas this year. But it's important to … Continue reading Treats on the Internets: Other Edition
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