The Memphis Animal Shelter director, having had his shelter raided by law enforcement this week as part of a cruelty investigation, should have been on his A Number One best behavior. And yet, on his watch, the shelter killed someone's pet this week without even contacting the owners. Finally, the Mayor has fired the director:“You’ve … Continue reading Don’t Let the Door Hit You on Your Way Out
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
"A dog wags its tail with all its heart"
All Eyes on Memphis Animal Shelter
Webcams up and phone number to the "Mayor's Action Center" if you see anything worthy of reporting.
Search Warrant for Memphis Animal Shelter
According to the search warrant served on the Memphis Animal Shelter (pdf) Puppy #199287 was admitted on August 18, 2009. Her records indicate she is a friendly pup and specify that she was to be held for a pending court case involving animal cruelty. Sadly, she ended up as evidence in a completely different cruelty … Continue reading Search Warrant for Memphis Animal Shelter
Treats on the Internets
NY Times article on psychiatric service dogs111 pets die in fire at TX no kill shelter and the community steps up to helpThere are 2 sides to every story but only 1 side to deadPoultry farm trash (such as feces and feathers) is regularly fed to cattle but some want that practice changedAssociate Parliamentary Group … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
:::LANGUAGE WARNING::::ALERT:::etc.This pup was brought into the Memphis Animal Shelter on August 18, 2009:This is the same pup on September 4. She was found dead in her cage:Fuckity fuck fuck.This was not a one off case. This shit has allegedly been going on for a long, long time.I wonder if they're feeding the dogs NOW?I … Continue reading Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
Home is Where the Heart is
If you have dogs, you probably step outside without a coat and sensible shoes like I often do. It might be to fill a water bucket or scoop the yard or let a dog out to potty at 3 a.m. Whatever the reason, you know that chill that hits you at certain times of the … Continue reading Home is Where the Heart is
Another Huge Ground Beef Recall
CBS News reports that dozens of illnesses and 2 deaths may be linked to the latest recall of half a million pounds of ground beef:Ashville, N.Y.-based Fairbank Farms recalled almost 546,000 pounds of fresh ground beef that may be tainted with E. coli bacteria. The meat was distributed in September to stores from Virginia to … Continue reading Another Huge Ground Beef Recall
More on Memphis Animal Shelter Cruelty
The Memphis Animal Shelter raided by law enforcement this week has been returned to the city's control. Whistleblowers have reportedly been complaining about cruelty at the shelter for a long time:Cindy Marx-Sanders, who was appointed to the shelter's advisory board by then-Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, spent a year before her appointment and the two … Continue reading More on Memphis Animal Shelter Cruelty
Treats on the Internets
Dog adoption event called a "black eye" for rescue in OKAKC registration and puppy mills: here, here, here, and here.Wysong's talking about more moldThe lawsuit filed by a LA Pitbull breeder whose dogs were all killed immediately upon seizure involves a high level employee of the ASPCAMastiff in MA ordered killed after two biting incidents … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
YesBiscuit! 