When reader Tammy saw the dog in the above photo, she generously offered to adopt him. Others also felt moved to try and help the dog and multiple inquiries were made, including to Chelton Beamon and Glenn Andrews (MAS management), Tracy Dunlap (MAS rescue liaison), city officials and the "Friends" of MAS group. Every offer … Continue reading Memphis’ Shame
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Community Pets in Spartanburg Co Held Hostage
The Spartanburg pound announced yesterday afternoon it would no longer accept strays from animal control due to what it claims are unpaid fees owed to it by the county. The total outstanding balance is almost $110,000, the society’s director Sandy Christiansen said. The county has traditionally paid the society $56,250 per month for the housing … Continue reading Community Pets in Spartanburg Co Held Hostage
Mental Health Break: Photo
“After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say ''I want to see the manager.''” - Wm. S. Burroughs
Updated: What happened to this dog?
The MAS webcams usually refresh every 15 seconds but not always. I was watching the webcams last Thursday and captured this series of shots. The webcam did not refresh between the second and third shots and there is a 30 second gap there. If anyone got a grab during that 30 second period which would … Continue reading Updated: What happened to this dog?
The Unwashed Masses Strike Back: NC
You might recall the story of the Chihuahua owner whose truck was stolen (with his dog Boo'kie inside) recently when he went into the pharmacy. Good news: Both the dog and the truck have been recovered. The truck was spotted by a friend of the owner's, parked at an apartment complex, but Boo'kie's return is … Continue reading The Unwashed Masses Strike Back: NC
Utah Pound Cat Story: Why Am I Not Happier?
The West Valley City Animal Shelter in Utah gasses groups of pets to death. Recently, after gassing a group of cats, the worker who opened the chamber found a black cat named Andrea was still alive. So the worker scooped Andrea up in his arms, showered her with kisses and told her she was a … Continue reading Utah Pound Cat Story: Why Am I Not Happier?
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Rowan Co Pound in NC: 33
Which do you want first - the good news or the disturbingly awful news? Alrightey then, good news it is. The Rowan Co Board of Health in NC met this week to discuss the possibility of waiving the $70 adoption fee on pets pulled from the county pound by a newly formed rescue group in … Continue reading Rowan Co Pound in NC: 33
Beagle in TN Needs Foster (and she comes with EXTRAS!)
This dog is at the Tipton Co Animal Shelter in TN and is due to whelp any day now. She is in need of a temporary foster home immediately in order to give her a safe place to have her pups. She can not get on paid transport until she has been out of the … Continue reading Beagle in TN Needs Foster (and she comes with EXTRAS!)
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