Polk Co Animal Control in GA doesn't post its statistics online but in 2007, the facility reportedly killed 83% of the pets in its care. Unless there has been a radical shift in practices at the Polk Co pound in the last few years, I'm assuming they still kill almost every pet that comes through … Continue reading GA Pound Oops-Kills Family Dog
Category: animal advocacy
In Support of the Memphis ACO Who Took Action
I have received a few things to share regarding Carol Lynch, the Memphis ACO who is apparently the target of retaliatory charges by the city for her actions as a whistleblower. First, a note received via e-mail from a Memphis resident: Who is one animal control officer at Memphis Animal Services who we can count on … Continue reading In Support of the Memphis ACO Who Took Action
HSUS Top Ten List Not So Funny
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) issued a press release last week announcing its top ten "emergency placement partners" for 2011. Topping the list is the Guilford Co pound in NC, operated by United Animal Coalition: “Guilford County Animal Shelter has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to come to … Continue reading HSUS Top Ten List Not So Funny
Why Whistleblower Protections are Needed
From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal: [Carol] Lynch, the Memphis Animal Services employee who filed a police report alleging cruelty at the facility, was accused of a "major infraction" in a charge letter issued by the city. Lynch, who has worked for Memphis Animal Services for 22 years, is charged with failing to properly document a cruelty … Continue reading Why Whistleblower Protections are Needed
Some MAS Volunteers Stepped Up for Pets at the Pound
On January 30, 2012, some of the volunteers at MAS e-mailed a thoughtfully crafted documented outlining their concerns at the pound as well as suggestions for improvement. The document was sent to the city politicians in charge of MAS as well as supervisory staff at the pound. I have uploaded a copy of this public … Continue reading Some MAS Volunteers Stepped Up for Pets at the Pound
GA Mayor to Pet Advocates: Go Bother Some Other Mayor Whose Pound Sucks Worse Than Mine!
Mayor Teresa Tomlinson has answers for why Columbus, GA isn't no kill. Boy howdy, does she. First off, she wants the haters to step off because her pound, which kills approximately 50% of its pets, is "the most progressive animal care and control center in the state of Georgia". This is per Mayor Tomlinson and … Continue reading GA Mayor to Pet Advocates: Go Bother Some Other Mayor Whose Pound Sucks Worse Than Mine!
Action Alert: Contact Memphis Mayor Regarding Neglect at the Pound
In 2009, on Mayor Wharton's first day in office, sheriff's deputies raided the Memphis pound and the subsequent investigation determined that MAS was starving dogs to death. In response to the public outcry, Mayor Wharton promised reform and transparency at the pound, installing live streaming webcams accessible by the public. Mayor Wharton broke his promises. … Continue reading Action Alert: Contact Memphis Mayor Regarding Neglect at the Pound
Bringing Up from the Comments
Reader Daniela spoke with an aide in NYS assemblywoman Amy Paulin's office this morning regarding the Quick Kill bill. Here is Daniela's summary of the conversation. Interesting to note that Amy Paulin's aide has never heard of Best Friends: The bill has been passed in the committee and is moving on to the next stage. … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
11th Hour Social Media Blitz to Fight for Shelter Pets’ Lives
On Wednesday February 15, Assembly Bill A05449A will be introduced in the NY state Ag Committee. This quick kill bill is expected to pass and we need to make our voices heard tonight to keep that from happening. This quick kill bill is of immediate concern to NYers because it affects their community pets but … Continue reading 11th Hour Social Media Blitz to Fight for Shelter Pets’ Lives
UPDATED: Raising Funds for a Memphis FOIA Request
HALT! No more donations needed. We have reached our goal. Thank you everyone. I will keep everyone posted, as always. I had initially thought we had exceeded the goal because ChipIn sent me the "goal reached" notification before I received notification of the final donation. I guess ChipIn puts a stop to the collecting after … Continue reading UPDATED: Raising Funds for a Memphis FOIA Request
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