When taxpayer funded shelters kill pets because those pets are their property and the shelter can dispose of them as they see fit, what kind of an example does it set for the community? What legal hypocrisy is exposed? In April 2011, William Richerson of Oneida Co, NY took the family pet, a Jack Russell … Continue reading The Legal Hypocrisy of Killing Pets
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Accounting of Donations for MAS Pets
In the interest of accountability, I wanted to share where things stand with the money readers have donated toward helping pets at MAS: Received to date: $505 (less fees) via ChipIn and $200 via snail mail - THANK YOU! Spent to date: $376.30 at the vet clinic who did board/treat for Ranger. There were other … Continue reading Accounting of Donations for MAS Pets
I Like This Dog.
I saw this happy dog on the webcams yesterday and wanted to share her in case her owner is looking for her or maybe someone would like to adopt her. I e-mailed Matthew Pepper requesting information on this dog and was told her impound date was 6-6-11 and she will be held as a stray … Continue reading I Like This Dog.
Nova Update
I inquired to MAS this morning as to Nova's status and was informed she has been moved to the adoption area and someone has expressed interest in her already. This is great news since the shelter isn't even open yet and hasn't been since she was posted from the stray area on Sunday. Thank you … Continue reading Nova Update
An Executive Order
Per the Memphis pound, the dogs in the stray area aren't city property and therefore they are off limits to the public - both in person and online. No one is allowed to photograph them and share their photos in an effort to save them. OK, fine. Let's say I accept your assertion and agree … Continue reading An Executive Order
I Remember You
Some of the pets killed in recent days by Memphis Animal Services. They never had a chance.
Open Thread
Whatever pet related chit-chat that suits your fancy.
A Dog in Need of Help at MAS
There is a sweet, pretty Siberian Husky in cage 509 in the stray area at MAS. She is an owner surrender and her shelter ID is 227367. Her name, as of this moment, per me, is Nova. Nova has not been listed online by MAS as far as I know, nor is she viewable by … Continue reading A Dog in Need of Help at MAS
Charlotte’s Babies Growing Up
A couple of new photos of Charlotte's piggies, courtesy of foster mom Ona Cooper from Meows and BowWows:
UPDATED: Open Letter to MAS
I would like to help one of the healthy/treatable, friendly dogs in the stray area at MAS who is not listed online and is not available for viewing by potential adopters visiting the shelter. My understanding is that there are hundreds of dogs in the stray area at any given time. I don't want to … Continue reading UPDATED: Open Letter to MAS
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