This is a copy of the e-mail I sent to shelter director Matthew Pepper earlier today: While listening to Mr. Cox speak at the meeting last night, I noticed he said he had saved some of his pets from being killed at the shelter. He referred to them as being tied to the wall in … Continue reading How Are Pets Killed at MAS?
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MAS Advisory Board Meeting Last Night
Note: I'll be adding to this post if new information comes in during the day. Several dozen animal advocates attended the Memphis Animal Services advisory board public meeting last night to speak up for the homeless pets of Memphis. From a local TV news report: [Shelter director Matthew] Pepper said 127 animals were affected in … Continue reading MAS Advisory Board Meeting Last Night
Shelter Pet of the Day
Info from the FB posting for this dog: My name is BEVERLEY. My Animal ID # is A893048. I am a female br brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/06/2011 from NY 10040, owner surrender reason stated … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Welcome Home Charlotte and MAS Meeting Tonight
This cat, now named Charlotte, was rescued from Memphis Animal Services by Meows and Bow Wows. There is a donation link to Paypal on their Petfinder page as well as a snail mail address if you prefer to mail a check. You can specify if you would like your donation to be used only for … Continue reading Welcome Home Charlotte and MAS Meeting Tonight
Shelter Pets of the Day
Submitted by reader Morgana, these two were surrendered by their owner to the Rutherford Co Animal Shelter in NC in February. Rescuers had them treated for heartworm and they are currently in boarding. These two seniors need to be adopted together as they are bonded. Transport can be arranged. The contact person is Diane Cartwright: … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
Update on Memphis Shelter Kitty
I thought everyone would like to know that the poor cat who was repeatedly jabbed by a worker at MAS on Sunday is now safe. As it turns out, she was full term with a litter of kittens at the time the abuse took place. She has since given birth to 4 kittens and been … Continue reading Update on Memphis Shelter Kitty
Rescue Assistance Needed
Bringing up from the comments on the Open Thread from a few days ago: Morgana Says: April 9, 2011 at 1:43 pm Hi everyone: Remember the Morrow County OH animal shelter that had the flood? Well, we have the opportunity to help them, by taking a little one who nobody wanted (a JRT/Doxie mix) named … Continue reading Rescue Assistance Needed
Take Action in Support of Pets in Memphis
Please join our letter writing campaign. No matter where you live, you can make your concerns about the shelter known to the following individuals: Mayor Wharton: ac.wharton@memphistn.gov Janet Hooks, Director, Public Services and Neighborhoods: janet.hooks@memphistn.gov Matthew Pepper, Director, Memphis Animal Services: matthew.pepper@memphistn.gov Cindy Sanders, MAS Advisory Board sanders127@yahoo.com Jackie Johns, MAS Advisory Board jjohns25@hotmail.com Allen … Continue reading Take Action in Support of Pets in Memphis
Response from Memphis Shelter Director
This afternoon I received a reply from MAS shelter director Matthew Pepper regarding the questions posed here. I am sharing it with his permission: Hi Shirley, I will gladly comment, I would also encourage you to call me any time or come down to the shelter yourself. I want to comment on the “blame the … Continue reading Response from Memphis Shelter Director
Someone Please Rescue This Cat
Remember when a reader sent in several webcam shots showing a worker poking a stick into all the cat cages and "Friends" told everyone not to worry - that the stick wasn't used to poke the cats but to close the latch on the feral cat box and the cats were so scared, they stayed … Continue reading Someone Please Rescue This Cat
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