This morning, I saw a dog on the webcam at MAS and felt horrified, heartbroken and motivated to help all at once. I am posting the dog's photo below but placing quite a bit of text before it so that it will not appear on anyone's monitor unless they choose to scroll down. Warning: the … Continue reading How Much Sadder Can Sad Get?
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Reverse Psychology
I have to agree with the "Friends" and all the others who believe that no kill is never going to be possible in Memphis. Seriously, people in Memphis just suck. No point in opening up the stray areas to the public - the jerks would probably just run up and down the aisles tossing firecrackers … Continue reading Reverse Psychology
Fatigue: Check. Compassion? Meh.
Where is the Love?
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UPDATED – Memphis Mayor: No “Shelter Large Enough”
Reader db has been writing to Mayor AC Wharton regularly. She received a response from the mayor today to a YesBiscuit post she had sent him: Thanks for your letter and for believing in Memphis . For the sake of accuracy, I have never said things are “swell” at the Shelter. I have never disparaged … Continue reading UPDATED – Memphis Mayor: No “Shelter Large Enough”
Healthy and Treatable Cats Killed by “Humane Society” in TX
Dina Garcia's family was providing care for 2 mama cats and 10 kittens who were living near their place of residence in Texas. Their landlord asked the family to remove them from the property. Mrs. Garcia asked friends if they would like to have a cat but some already had cats and others were allergic. … Continue reading Healthy and Treatable Cats Killed by “Humane Society” in TX
Treats on the Internets
Big news in Justice for Bella Land: Cabarrus Co, NC is now officially a "proactive adoption community". Attention Pitbull type dogs in Miami-Dade: You must be at least this tall percentage to ride this ride suffer discrimination. A woman in Pinellas Co, FL understood she had 48 hours to reclaim her dog after surrendering him … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
The Importance of Obeying the Law During Rescue Transports
Rescues pulling dogs from out-of-state shelters should follow the laws regarding pet transport for every state on the route. This means obtaining health certificates and age appropriate rabies vaccinations for each dog on the transport. Rescuers need to be especially careful when pulling puppies as they are more vulnerable to the common deadly shelter diseases … Continue reading The Importance of Obeying the Law During Rescue Transports
Wily Puppy at MAS
This little one made her own fun yesterday at MAS.
Shelter Pets of the Day
These pets may be waiting for an owner to redeem them or possibly in need of a new owner. The circumstances surrounding the reason each of these dogs is at MAS are unknown but two things I can say for certain: They are not listed online nor housed in the small area accessible by the … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
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